SIMES OPTICAL CRYOSTAT

The solicitation (RFP 361876 (MC)) seeks a cryogen‑free SIMES Optical Cryostat that meets SLAC’s detailed technical specifications. Offerors must provide a comprehensive data package demonstrating compliance with the following sub‑factors: a cryogen‑free cooling mechanism (no liquid helium or nitrogen); internal heaters and temperature sensors positioned both near the sample and deeper within the cryostat for independent monitoring and control; a sample space whose temperature can be varied independently of the magnet/cryostat temperature; an accessible temperature range of 2 K to 350 K; and continuous temperature ramping capable of lowering the sample from 300 K to 2 K (or the cryostat from 300 K to 2 K) within 30 minutes. Technical proposals will be evaluated on these criteria using adjectival ratings (Meets, Exceeds, Does Not Meet), and any assumptions, clarifications, exclusions, or conditions may render a proposal non‑responsive. The award will be made on a best‑value, trade‑off basis, integrating technical, business, and price factors. Offerors must submit separate sealed envelopes for technical and business proposals, include required signatures, and provide financial documentation (D‑B report or two years of audited statements if the SER score exceeds 6). Demonstrated capability to support the cryostat for at least five years on similar systems is also required. The evaluation process includes a technical team review, business team price analysis, and oral presentations by finalists before the Source Selection Board.

Notice ID

109d62bd527d4cc19182c694fc23ea25

Solicitation Number

RFP_361876

NAICS Code

334516

Classification Code

6640