The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking commercial encoded cryogenic nano-positioners and controllers for its Physical Measurements Lab. This firm-fixed-price procurement uses the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method to acquire specialized laboratory hardware for high-precision work in extreme environments. The scope includes nine line items, such as X and Z nanopositioners, flexure stages, drive units, and preamplifiers. These components must operate at temperatures below 4 Kelvin and maintain vacuum compatibility. Delivery is required at NIST facilities in Boulder, Colorado, within 16 weeks of award. The contract includes a minimum one-year warranty and performance testing for final acceptance. Quotes are due by June 25, 2026, and must remain valid for 120 days. NIST is evaluating quotes using an LPTA approach, where technical compliance is a binary pass/fail assessment. NIST requires position-encoded cryogenic nano-positioners and controllers for the Spin Electronics Group within the Physical Measurements Laboratory.
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Contact and place of performance
Lisa Stevens
Boulder, CO 80305
USA
See attached RFQ and Statement of Requirements.