Parametric Amplifier and Accessories

The Department of Energy, through Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), is requesting quotations for a Parametric Amplifier and related cryogenic accessories. This procurement is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number 6-B185-Q-00299-00, using a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. The laboratory requires a Raytheon BBN Josephson Junction Parametric Amplifier (JPA) system, fully tested and characterized. The system includes a MuMetal shield, circulators, bias tees, and absorptive filters for operation at cryogenic temperatures as low as 10 mK. Responses are due by 4:00 PM CST on June 5, 2026, for performance at the Argonne site in Lemont, Illinois. The solicitation includes the ANL-70 Request for Quotation, ANL-70A Representations and Certifications, and ANL-71COM Terms and Conditions. Quotations must be firm-fixed-price and specify the country of origin for all equipment. Technical requirements include a tunable center frequency between 5.0 and 7.0 GHz, a minimum gain of 20 dB, and an instantaneous bandwidth of 300 MHz. The procurement also covers a non-magnetic cryogenic DC block with high out-of-band rejection. All items must be delivered F.O.B. Destination, and shipping insurance charges are not permitted. UChicago Argonne, LLC is seeking firm-fixed-price quotations for a Parametric Amplifier and cryogenic accessories on behalf of the Department of Energy. The requirement focuses on a Raytheon BBN Josephson Junction Parametric Amplifier (JPA) system, including brackets, MuMetal shields, and specialized cables. Evaluation is based on the Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Performance is governed by ANL-71COM, which requires adherence to counterfeit part prevention and cybersecurity standards.