Liquid Helium Delivery
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Boulder, CO, has issued a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for Liquid Helium (LHe) Delivery Services. This RFI aims to identify capable vendors to supply LHe in contractor-owned dewars on an as-needed basis. Responses are due by July 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM MT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be required to furnish necessary personnel, material, equipment, services, and facilities to supply LHe in 100-liter and 250-liter contractor-owned dewars. This service is for NIST Boulder, Colorado, and will be provided on an as-needed basis.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS: 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 1,200 employees)
- Set-Aside: None specified (This is an RFI for planning purposes only)
- Response Due: July 2, 2026, 2:00 PM MT
- Published: June 17, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit an "Interest and Capability" statement, limited to 20 pages. Submissions should include cut sheets, drawings, and previous installation examples.
- Format: Times New Roman, 12-point font, 8-1/2 x 11 inches (cut sheets/drawings acceptable as 11 x 17).
- Submission Method: Via email to the contract specialist, Shawn Borisow (shawn.borisow@nist.gov).
- Email Subject Line: "NB192020-26-02035 Liquid Helium Delivery Project Sources Sought"
- Allowed File Types: .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx (no .zip or .exe).
- Required Information: Company name, address, phone number, fax number, e-mail address, and business size status for the applicable NAICS.
- Proprietary Information: Must be clearly marked and segregated.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation or a promise to issue one. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Not responding does not preclude participation in a future solicitation. Responses become Government property and will not be returned. Questions must be submitted via email only to the point of contact.