Dilution Refrigerator
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Energy (DOE), specifically Brookhaven National Laboratory, has issued a Presolicitation for a Dilution Refrigerator. This system, an ultralow temperature quantum materials/devices measurement system (UTQMD), is required for the Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN) and the Codesign Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA). The purpose is to acquire an instrument capable of ultralow base temperatures for quantum research. Responses are due by May 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required UTQMD instrument shall be a cryogen-free ("dry") dilution refrigerator system designed as a cryostat with an integrated high-field magnet. Key specifications include:
- Temperature: Achieves an ultralow base temperature of less than 10 mK, using a helium-4 pulse tube for precooling to 4K and a helium-3/helium-4 mixture.
- Functionality: Supports (1) electronic transport and optical spectroscopy of two-dimensional heterostructure devices, and (2) RF dielectric-loss characterization using high-Q microwave resonators for superconducting qubit materials.
- Cooling Power: Expected cooling power of typical 14 µW on the experimental flange at 20 mK.
- Design: Includes two separate vacuum and radiation shield sets to support the two measurement types. Must be engineered for safe, user-friendly operation (hardware and control software) with a proven track record of low-maintenance and low-downtime.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: April 15, 2026, 3:45 PM ET
- Place of Performance: Upton, NY
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes to inform potential bidders of an upcoming solicitation. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the release of the formal solicitation. For inquiries, contact Mark Brock at mbrock@bnl.gov or 631-344-2713.