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Class 100 Cleanroom Laboratory Services

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1333ND26QNB680468Federal

Response Deadline08/20/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, is soliciting services for Class 100 Cleanroom Laboratory Services under solicitation number 1333ND26QNB680468, which was posted on August 7, 2026, with a response deadline of August 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. This is a combined solicitation set aside exclusively for small businesses, classified under NAICS code 561720 for Environmental Remediation Services. Performance of the contract will take place in Boulder, Colorado, 80305, though the awarding office is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Forest Crumpler, reachable via email at forest.crumpler@nist.gov. This opportunity is available through the SAM.gov platform, and interested parties must submit proposals in accordance with the requirements detailed in the full solicitation document.

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NIST seeks small businesses for Class 100 cleanroom services in Boulder, CO, response due August 20, 2026.

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Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

NAICS

561720 - Janitorial ServicesView NAICS

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Boulder, CO, 80305, USA

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SBA

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PhaseCombined Synopsis

PostedAug 7

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Response DeadlineAug 20

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08/20/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 12 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist

Contacts1 person available

OfficeGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

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Department Of Commerce Nist

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Office AddressGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

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Forest Crumpler

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