SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Convert Adiabatic Demagnetization Refrigerator
- Notice Date
- 6/15/2007
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 332710
— Machine Shops
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Mountain Region Acquisition Division, 325 Broadway - MC3, Boulder, CO, 80305-3328, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- NB817030713953BSS
- Response Due
- 6/30/2007
- Archive Date
- 7/15/2007
- Description
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with High Precision Devices (HPD), 1668 Valtec Lane, Suite C, Boulder, CO 80301, for purchase of a square vacuum jacket, inner structures, radiation shields, and mechanical parts necessary to convert an adiabatic demagnetization refrigerator (ADR) presently at NIST from cooling by liquid cryogens to cooling by a mechanical cryocooler. The work will include modification of an existing ADR to convert it to a compact U design, and assembly of mechanical parts and existing ADR and a pulse tube cryocooler. Sole Source determination is based on NIST's requirement for an ADR that is a duplicate of two existing units at NIST. High Precision Devices is the only vendor that offers an ADR that meets our design specifications. Specifically, no other vendor can meet the NIST requirement for an adiabatic demagnetization unit with (1) a square footprint, (2) that is compatible with NIST's existing nested magnetic shielding for the cold sample box, (3) that is compatible with NIST's existing stripline cable harnesses, feedthrus, and tower electronics, and (4) that is compatible with NIST's existing 50 mK and 4 K electronics and circuit boards. Delivery shall be FOB Destination, Boulder, CO, and is required within 90 days after receipt of order. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 332710, and the size standard is 500 employees. This procurement is being conducted per FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (NTE $100K). This synopsis is issued for information only. No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, the Government will consider responses received by June 29, 2007, in making the final sole source determination. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any questions regarding this notice shall be submitted in writing to the contracting officer either by e-mail (Brenda.S.Summers@noaa.gov) or fax. (303-497-3163) no later than close of business June 30, 2007. Anticipated award date is July 2, 2007.
- Place of Performance
- Address: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY, 325 BROADWAY, BOULDER, COLORADO
- Zip Code: 80305
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 80305
- Record
- SN01319917-W 20070617/070615220525 (fbodaily.com)
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