Combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for : Procurement of Cryogenic, Optical-Accessible, Magnetic-Field-Capable- Strain Cell "COM-Strain Cell”

NIST’s Physical Measurement Laboratory requires a single, highly specialized cryogenic strain‑cell system (“COM‑Strain Cell”) that can operate under optical, magnetic, temperature, and electrical bias conditions. The agency is conducting market research to identify any alternative suppliers capable of meeting the detailed technical specifications, but intends to award a sole‑source contract to Razorbill Instruments Limited (via attocube) if no other qualified sources are found. Respondents must submit a company summary, product information, pricing estimates, and compliance details by the response deadline. This is a pre‑award market‑research notice, not a binding solicitation. • One (1) Cryogenic, optical‑accessible, magnetic‑field‑capable strain‑cell system required for NIST’s Raman and photoluminescence spectroscopic instruments. • Must integrate with existing attoDRY 2100 magneto‑cryostat and attocube U2100/210000 hardware. • Minimum features: 47 mm universal stress/strain cell, 2‑channel multiplexer, capacitance bridge (20 Hz‑300 kHz), four‑sample electrical contacts, ±200 V power supply, temperature calibration, full cabling and probe assembly. • All equipment must be new, commercially available, and meet applicable safety standards. • NIST will consider competitive acquisition only if alternative sources demonstrate capability; otherwise a sole‑source award will proceed. • Responses are voluntary; no contract commitment is made at this stage.