3D Photometric Stereo Microscope Supply and Integration

The contract calls for the supply, delivery, and acceptance of a commercial 3D photometric stereo microscope system designed to meet the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s stringent technical and merchantability standards. The system must be fully functional and integrated to support precise metrology and surface analysis tasks critical to NIST’s research and calibration missions. Delivery must be completed at the designated place of performance in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with the final product subject to rigorous validation to ensure compliance with specified performance criteria and industry-grade reliability. The opportunity is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 334516, with a response deadline of June 5, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting authority is the Department of Commerce through NIST, indicating that the procurement is aimed at supporting federal scientific infrastructure. While no set-aside provisions are specified, bidders are expected to demonstrate proven capability in delivering high-precision optical instrumentation that aligns with NIST’s operational and measurement integrity requirements. All proposals must be submitted prior to the deadline to be considered, and adherence to technical specifications will be a decisive factor in award determination.