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NIST Solicitation for 85 Neutron Proportional Counters and Design Documentation

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking firm fixed price quotations for specialized neutron detection equipment for its Center for Neutron Research (NCNR): - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Center for Neutron Research (NCNR), Research Facility Operations (RFO) Group - Products Requested: - 85 Neutron Proportional Counters - 8 mm diameter, 150 mm active length - Stainless steel tube body - Anode flying lead at least 610 mm - 90% sensitivity for 5 meV neutrons - Detection gas: Helium (He) with CO and Argon (Ar) quench gases - 1 set of Design Drawings (initial and final drafts) - 1 Bill of Materials (including delivery lead times, cutsheets, specifications, wiring diagrams, and manuals) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All counters must meet strict technical specifications for use in the POLAR instrument (a polarizing cold neutron triple axis spectrometer) - Delivery of all counters required within 4 months of award - 1-year manufacturer warranty required - Delivery is FOB Destination to NIST in Gaithersburg, MD - Full and open competition under NAICS code 334516 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Potential competitors include manufacturers of neutron proportional counters and scientific instrumentation for neutron research

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