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U.S. Department Of Commerce·Maryland

Sources Sought Notice of Intent to Sole Source Name Brand or Equal Magnicon Thermometer System

Closes 8/6/2026$50k – $500kSole Source
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify alternative sources for a Cryogenic noise thermometer. The thermometer will be used in a metrology setting to disseminate the SI kelvin for cryogenic quantum computing and sensing applications. The contractor shall deliver a quantity of one Cryogenic Noise Thermometer with required accessories and add-ons. The technical specifications include a brand-name or equal requirement for a Magnicon MFFT-1 Noise Thermometer. • The Cryogenic noise thermometer must be capable of semi-primary operation. • It must have an operation range of at least 0.001 K to 4.2 K. • It must have a linear temperature range of at least 0.01 K to 1 K. • It must have a maximum temperature resolution in 30 s measurement time of 1%. • It must have a maximum power dissipation of 200 pW. • It must be calibrated by the manufacturer with traceability to the SI. • It must be capable of calibration by the end user by immersion into liquid helium. • It must include all bias and readout electronics necessary for operation. • It must include Windows-compatible software for computer-controlled operation.

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Contact

Elizabeth Timberlake

[email protected]

Key dates

Opened
7/22/2026
Closes
8/6/2026

Last updated

Details

Type
Sole Source
Industry
Information Technology and Software Development
NAICS
334513
Solicitation №
NIST-SS26-164

Budget estimate

$50,000 – $500,000

The budget for this opportunity is difficult to estimate, but based on the technical specifications and the requirement for a brand-name or equal product, it is likely to be a high-value contract. The cost of a Cryogenic noise thermometer can range from $50,000 to $200,000 or more, depending on the specific features and accessories required. Additionally, the contract may include costs for calibration, maintenance, and support, which could increase the overall budget. Therefore, a rough estimate for the budget could be between $50,000 and $500,000.

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