Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
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NB686050-26-01948 Requirements and Specifications.pdf | Jun 12, 2026 |
Sources Sought External Hardware for ZCU 216 Boards
Contact and place of performance
Angela Hitt
Boulder, CO 80305
USA
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Acquisition Management Division Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition. The National Institute of Standards & Technolo...
View moreAfter the results of this market research are obtained and analyzed, NIST may conduct a competitive or non-competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfill the requirement, in accordance with the Specifications, then this acquisition shall be solicited as a small business set aside, however, NIST is seeking responses from ALL responsible sources, including large and small businesses. Responses should include the country where the product is manufactured.
This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirements should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to four (4) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:
(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered.)
Any proprietary information should be so marked. The written capability statement should be received by the Contract Specialist, Angela Hitt via email at [email protected] no later than the date and time posted in this notice. No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered.
REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:
See the attached Requirements and Specifications document
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify potential vendors capable of providing external hardware for ZCU-216 boards. This Sources Sought notice aims to determine the availability of eligible business firms, including both large and small businesses, that manufacture these products within the United States. The information gathered will assist the agency in determining the appropriate acquisition method and whether the requirement can be set aside for small business categories. The procurement is identified under NAICS code 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and PSC 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.
Interested organizations are requested to submit a capability statement of four pages or less by June 26, 2026. Submissions must include the name of the provider and manufacturer, the country of origin, technical data sheets demonstrating the ability to meet specifications, and typical lead times for delivery. Responses should be directed to Contract Specialist Angela Hitt. One attachment, titled NB686050-26-01948 Requirements and Specifications.pdf, was provided with the notice on June 12, 2026.
The primary place of performance for this requirement is Boulder, Colorado. This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposals or quotes. The results of this inquiry may lead to a competitive or non-competitive procurement at a later date. All responsible sources are encouraged to respond, and any proprietary information included in the capability statements should be clearly marked.
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