SAM #6-B185-Q-00299-00

Procurement of Raytheon BBN Parametric Amplifier System and Cryogenic Accessories for Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory, under the Department of Energy, is seeking proposals for advanced cryogenic amplifier components and accessories to support scientific research. - Government Buyer: - Argonne National Laboratory (operated by UChicago Argonne, LLC) - Department of Energy - OEMs and Vendors: - Raytheon BBN (manufacturer of Josephson Junction Parametric Amplifier system) - LNF (manufacturer of LNF Circulator) - Products/Services Requested: - Raytheon BBN Fully Tested and Characterized Josephson Junction Parametric Amplifier (JPA) system - Tunable center frequency: 5.0–7.0 GHz - Minimum gain: 20 dB - Instantaneous bandwidth: 300 MHz - Noise temperature: 295 mK at 6.8 GHz - Matched input: 50 Ohm - Compact aluminum cryo-package with 2.92mm K connectors - JPA bracket and MuMetal shield - Short cable (2.625 inches) - Long cable (8.625 inches) - LNF Circulator LNF-CIC4_8A with second MuMetal shield - Bias tee - LC absorptive filter - Non-magnetic cryogenic DC block - Broadband capability (0.2–18 GHz pass band) - High out-of-band rejection - Low insertion loss (0.5 dB) - Cryogenic operation (down to 10 mK) - SMA F/M connectors, brass housing, Abaloy finish - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be fully tested and characterized - Proposals must specify country of origin for all quoted equipment - Delivery and place of performance at Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois - Shipping insurance not required (ANL is self-insured) - Firm fixed price quotations required - Completed documentation as specified in the solicitation

Description

THIS RFQ WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON LOWEST PRICE, TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE METHODOLOGY

Looking to source a Parametric Amplifier and accessories with the following specifications:

Raytheon BBN Fully Tested and Characterized JPA System Wide Bandwidth Josephson Junction Parametric Amplifier Tunable Center Frequency: 5.0 – 7.0 GHz Gain: 20 dB minimum Instantaneous Bandwidth: 300 MHz Noise temperature: 295 mK @ 6.8 GHz Matched input: 50 Ohm Compact Aluminum cryo-package Connector In/Out: 2.92mm K connectors - 1x Raytheon BBN JPA with S/N # - 1x JPA Bracket & MuMetal Shield - 1x Short cable 2.625" - 1x Cable 8.625" - 1x LNF Circulator LNF-CIC4_8A with 2nd mumetal shield - 1x Bias Tee - 1x LC Absorptive Filter

Non-magnetic Cryogenic DC Block Broadband High out of Band Rejection Low Insertion Loss Compact Design Cryogenic Functionality (operates down to 10 mK) Pass Band: 0.2 to 18 GHz Block Band: DC to 500 kHz, 20 dB Insertion Loss: 0.5 dB Return Loss: 20 dB Connectors In/Out: SMA F/M Housing Material: Brass Finish: Abaloy Length: 1.03 inches connector to connector

Please review all applicable documentation and provide a proposal response no later than 4:00 PM CST June 5, 2026.

Within your proposal, please include:

a fully executed copy of the ANL-70 Request for Quotation. a completed copy of the ANL-70A Reps & Certs the country of origin for the quoted equipment

Any questions can be directed to the Contracting Officer.

Thank you in advance for your participation.

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