Cryogen-free Dilution Refrigerator Test for Characterization of Superconducting Detectors and Devices
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
80GSFC26Q0006
NAICS
334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Classification Code
6640
Additional Details
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NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation for the procurement of a Cryogen-free Dilution Refrigerator Test, intended for the characterization of superconducting detectors and devices. This requirement supports NASA’s ongoing research and development efforts in advanced detector technologies, which are critical for a variety of scientific missions and applications.
The scope of this procurement encompasses the acquisition of commercial items, specifically a cryogen-free dilution refrigerator system, to facilitate precise and reliable testing of superconducting devices. The primary objective is to enable NASA/GSFC to conduct low-temperature measurements and characterization of superconducting detectors, which are essential for the advancement of space science instrumentation. The expected deliverables include the provision, installation, and commissioning of the dilution refrigerator system, as well as any associated documentation and support necessary to ensure operational readiness.
This solicitation is being conducted in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures outlined in FAR Subpart 12.201-1, and it is set aside for small businesses under the Small Business Administration (SBA) program. The applicable NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), and the Product Service Code is 6640, which covers laboratory equipment and supplies. The place of performance for this contract is Greenbelt, Maryland, at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
Interested offerors are directed to review the attachments provided with the solicitation, which include a cover letter, a detailed Statement of Work (Section 1), instructions to offerors (Section 2), an addendum to FAR 52.212-1 (Section 3), applicable clauses and terms (Section 4), and the quote evaluation criteria (Section 5). These documents outline the technical and administrative requirements, submission instructions, and evaluation process that will govern the selection of the successful contractor.
The procurement is managed by the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, a federal office under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Tamika Seaforth ([email protected]), with Eboni N. Washington ([email protected]) listed as the secondary contact.
The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, and responses are due by May 15, 2026, at 16:05. Contractors interested in this opportunity should ensure they meet the small business set-aside requirements and possess the technical capability to deliver and support a cryogen-free dilution refrigerator system suitable for advanced superconducting detector characterization.
This procurement represents a strategic investment in NASA’s scientific infrastructure, with long-term implications for the agency’s ability to develop and deploy cutting-edge detector technologies. Contractors with relevant experience in analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing and a proven track record in delivering complex refrigeration systems are encouraged to review the solicitation in detail and consider submitting a quotation.