SAM #NB686000-26-01956

NIST Seeks Cryogenic Nano-Positioners and Controllers for Superconducting Device Research

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Physical Measurements Lab, Applied Physics Division, Spin Electronics Group, is seeking sources for advanced cryogenic nano-positioning equipment for superconducting device characterization. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Physical Measurements Lab / Applied Physics Division / Spin Electronics Group - NIST Boulder, CO - Products/Equipment Requested: - 8 X-axis nanopositioners (20 mm range, encoded, titanium body, UHV compatible) - 2 Z-axis nanopositioners (34x34x25.7mm, 5 mm range, encoded, titanium body, UHV compatible) - 2 Z-axis nanopositioners (24x24x20mm, 5 mm range, encoded, titanium body, UHV compatible) - Adapters for assembling 4 full XYZ stacks (titanium construction) - 2 slip-stick drive and position encoding sensor readout units (bipolar, up to 9 axes, Python-controllable) - 1 preamplifier (3-axis, differential drive) - 1 preamplifier (9-axis, differential drive) - 2 X flexure scanning stages (high scan sensitivity, titanium body) - 1 Z flexure scanning stage (high scan sensitivity, titanium body) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be new, constructed with titanium bodies and ceramic bearings - Must operate at temperatures below 4 Kelvin and in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) conditions - Full range capacitive encoding and low heat dissipation (<100 nW) - High repeatability (<300 nm) and specific load capacities at 4 K - Controllers must support closed-loop positioning and external computer control via Python - Delivery required within 16 weeks of award; minimum 1-year warranty - No specific OEMs or part numbers are named, but the technical requirements suggest compatibility with high-end scientific instrumentation manufacturers.

Description

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Acquisition Management Division

Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION.

It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.

The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide a Cryogenic Nano Positioner per the specifications attached herein.

This announcement is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP/RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. The information contained in this notice is DRAFT only and, as such, is subject to change prior to the issuance of a solicitation. No solicitation is available currently. Additionally, the Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this Sources Sought announcement. The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-aside categories will be considered. In addition, this market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, who manufacture the Cryogenic Nano Positioner in the U.S. prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. PLEASE INDICATE WHAT COUNTRY MANUFACTURES THIS PRODUCT.

After the results of this market research are obtained and analyzed, NIST may conduct a competitive or non-competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfill the requirement, in accordance with the Specifications, then this acquisition shall be solicited as a small business set aside, however, NIST is seeking responses from ALL responsible sources, including large and small businesses. Responses should include the country where the product is manufactured.

This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirements should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to four (4) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:

Name of the company that will provide the product(s). Name of the company that will manufacture the product. County of origin or manufacture of the product. Spec/data sheets and examples of products that meet the specifications and demonstrate experience in meeting the requirements of this procurement. Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of order Any other relevant information that is not listed above that the Government should consider in developing its minimum specifications and finalizing its market research.

(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered.)

Any proprietary information should be so marked. The written capability statement should be received by the Contract Specialist, Lisa Stevens, via email at lisa.stevens@nist.gov no later than the date and time posted in this notice. No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered.

REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:

See the attached Statement of Requirements document

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