SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Continued support of Electromagnetic Modeling of Magnetic Microcalorimeters
- Notice Date
- 11/8/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Mountain Administrative Support Center, 325 Broadway - MC3, Boulder, CO, 80305-3328
- ZIP Code
- 80305-3328
- Solicitation Number
- NB817030606011MAS
- Response Due
- 11/27/2005
- Archive Date
- 12/12/2005
- Description
- The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), proposes to negotiate on a sole source basis contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) with the University of Colorado at Denver to provide electromagnetic modeling of magnetic microcalorimeters. This effort is the second year of support and is part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) project entitled ?Multiplexed Arrays of Magnetic Calorimeters?. This will include the following: 1) Using the COMSOL Multiphysics software package, perform inductance and response calculations for existing device geometries. These geometries include, but are not limited to, the self-shielded meander and the balanced radiometer, with various field-coil geometries. These calculations are to include the superconducting material properties of the magnetic pick-up coil and the magnetic material properties of the detector over layer as input parameters. These calculations are to include the effective coupling constant and magnetic field plots as functions of temperature, electric current and or magnetic field, and position over appropriate ranges as outputs. 2) Repeat the above calculations for advanced, conceptual geometries (e.g., magnetometers and fractional-turn loops) presently in development by NIST staff. 3) Investigate ways to increase the coupling and or efficiency of thin film sensors, including but not limited to, reductions in scale. 4) Extend existing two-dimensional models to the three-dimensional models to improve model accuracy as necessary. Reports will be submitted detailing progress and results. Period of Performance shall be November 2005 through August 31, 2006 with effort continuing for an additional year through August 31, 2007 if funds are available. Martin Huber of the University of Colorado at Denver is named as the co-investigator on this project, approved by NASA. Martin Huber has demonstrated promising preliminary results in the first year of this effort and is uniquely qualified and is an established expert in design and modeling of SQUID magnetometers and related circuits. This procurement is being conducted per FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (NTE $100K). This synopsis is issued for information only. No competitive solicitation is planned. Information submitted in response to this notice will be used solely to determine whether or not use of competitive procedures to fulfill this requirement would be in the Government's best interest and must address qualifications pertinent to this requirement. Anticipated award date - November 28, 2005.
- Place of Performance
- Address: U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), 325 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado
- Zip Code: 80305
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 80305
- Record
- SN00928555-W 20051110/051108212043 (fbodaily.com)
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