CHIPS R&D Custom Diffractometry and Fourier Ptychography Endstation

The contract titled "CHIPS R&D Custom Diffractometry and Fourier Ptychography Endstation" is issued by the Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. It involves a solicitation with the number 1333ND26QNB030236 and was posted on June 15, 2026, with a response deadline set for June 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 334519, which corresponds to other measuring and controlling device manufacturing, indicating a focus on advanced instrumentation development. This solicitation is categorized as a combined type, though it does not specify any type of set-aside status, suggesting it is open to a broad range of potential contractors. The work is to be performed in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Primary and secondary points of contact for the solicitation are Tracy Retterer and Donald Collie, respectively, both reachable via provided email addresses. Further details on solicitation specifics and requirements are accessible through the official government contracting website link.