Advanced Multichannel Multispectral Photodetection System

The Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is seeking an Advanced Multichannel Multispectral Photodetection System to integrate directly into its Serial Flow Cytometer for high-sensitivity, dynamic, and hyperspectral fluorescence measurements of rapidly flowing micro and nanoparticles, including cells, gene therapy nanoparticles, and fluorescence calibration particles. The system must be engineered for seamless compatibility with NIST’s existing optical pathways and voltage signal routing infrastructure to ensure precise data collection and instrument interoperability. The solicitation, identified by number 1333ND26QNB680346, was posted on July 14, 2026, with a response deadline of July 24, 2026, and is categorized as a combined solicitation with no set-aside provisions. The NAICS code 334516 indicates the procurement targets manufacturing of optical instrument and equipment components. Primary point of contact is Robert Singman, reachable via email and phone, for inquiries related to technical specifications and integration requirements. No detailed information is available regarding contract value, pricing, deliverables, performance period, evaluation criteria, inspection and acceptance protocols, packaging and marking requirements, representations or certifications, special contract clauses, or submission instructions. While the contract description outlines the technical objective—integration of a multichannel multispectral photodetector into NIST’s flow cytometry platform—critical sections of the solicitation including the Statement of Work, Contract Clauses, Evaluation Factors, and Delivery Terms are either missing, inaccessible, or did not return retrievable data during system processing. As such, potential offerors must rely on the stated technical need and coordinate directly with the designated point of contact to clarify unaddressed requirements, submission procedures, and compliance expectations, with all performance expected to occur at the NIST facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland.