University of New Mexico Sciquest #ITB-2618-26

Award for Superconducting Nanowire Detectors (SNSPDs) System for University of New Mexico

This award notice details the procurement of a complete Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detector (SNSPD) system for the University of New Mexico's QNM-I Shared Equipment Facility. - Government Buyer: - University of New Mexico (UNM) - Procurement managed via the UNM procurement portal - OEMs and Vendors: - Quantum Opus (manufacturer of SNSPDs) - Awarded vendor: 9163-2935 Quebec Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - 10 Superconducting Nanowire Detectors (SNSPDs) - Covering visible, near-infrared, and telecommunication wavelengths - Capable of photon number resolving detection at high efficiency - Portable system for use across multiple labs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Detectors must operate across a broad range of wavelengths - High detection efficiency and photon number resolution - Portability for collaborative research in atomic, molecular, and optical physics and quantum science - Place of Performance: - QNM-I Shared Equipment Facility, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Description

The University of New Mexico issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB-2618-26) for the procurement of a complete system of Superconducting Nanowire Detectors (SNSPDs). The system includes 10 SNSPDs covering diverse wavelengths from visible to near-infrared and telecommunication wavelengths, capable of photon number resolving detection with high efficiency. This versatile system is intended for applications in atomic, molecular, and optical physics and quantum science, and will be part of the QNM-I Shared Equipment Facility. The procurement is managed through the UNM procurement portal with a response deadline of March 25, 2026.

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