Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
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NB686000-26-01896 Requirements and Specifications.pdf | Jun 12, 2026 |
Sources Sought 4 Kelvin Closed Cycle Cryostat
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 sources capable of providing a 4 Kelvin closed cycle cryostat. This sources sought notice is a tool for determining the availability of eligible business firms, including both large and small businesses, and identifying manufacturers of this equipment within the United States. The information gathered will assist the government in finalizing minimum specifications and determining the appropriate acquisition method, including the potential for a small business set-aside. Performance will take place in Boulder, Colorado.
The requirement is classified under NAICS code 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, which carries a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The associated PSC is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Interested organizations are requested to submit a capability statement of four pages or less that identifies the provider, the manufacturer, the country of origin, and typical delivery lead times. Submissions must also include specification sheets or data sheets demonstrating the ability to meet the requirements outlined in the attached documentation titled NB686000-26-01896 Requirements and Specifications.pdf.
Angela Hitt serves as the point of contact for this notice, which is identified by solicitation number NB686000-26-01896. Electronic capability statements must be received no later than June 26, 2026. This announcement is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposals or quotes.
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