Award Notice: Electrochemical Cells for TEM-X-ray Scattering

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, awarded a fixed-price contract for Electrochemical Cells for TEM-X-ray Scattering under solicitation number 1333ND26PNB030068, with the award posted on May 20, 2026. The contract was awarded non-competitively due to the absence of alternative sources, indicating a sole-source procurement. The work will be performed in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with the same location serving as the performing site and the agency’s office address. The North American Industry Classification System code 334516 categorizes the contract under the manufacturing of other communications equipment. No set-aside program was applied, meaning the award was not reserved for specific business categories such as small businesses or veteran-owned firms. Primary point of contact for the contract is Nina Lin at nina.lin@nist.gov, with Donald Collie listed as the secondary contact. The contract falls under the organizational structure of the Department of Commerce NIST, and all official correspondence and administrative matters should be directed through these individuals. The contract has been issued under a non-competitive acquisition framework, emphasizing the unique technical requirements or proprietary nature of the electrochemical cells required for TEM-X-ray scattering applications. The award notice is accessible via the SAM.gov link provided, and all performance and fiscal obligations are governed under the terms of the fixed-price arrangement.