Dual Wavelength Coated Ultra High Reflectivity Mirrors

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking proposals for the procurement of Dual Wavelength Coated Ultra High Reflectivity Mirrors under a combined synopsis/solicitation numbered 1333ND26QNB680278, with a response deadline of July 1, 2026. This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 334516, meaning only small businesses may respond. The contract places the performance location and place of acceptance at NIST’s facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Technical specifications are detailed in an accompanying specification document, and all deliverables must meet the contract’s stringent requirements for optical performance and coating durability. The contract incorporates key FAR clauses including 52.212-4 for commercial items, 52.203-6 restricting subcontractor sales to the government, 52.203-17 on whistleblower rights, and the Disputes clause 52.233-1, with an order of precedence established to resolve inconsistencies, placing the schedule of supplies/services above all other documents. Contractors must comply with statutory requirements such as the Prompt Payment Act, 31 U.S.C. 1352, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards, Kickbacks laws, and procurement integrity provisions, as well as specific NIST clauses including organizational conflict of interest and prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment. All vendors must maintain active SAM registration, certify socioeconomic status, and complete required representations regarding delinquent tax liability, child labor, Iran-related activities, and trafficking in persons, with certifications incorporated by reference from SAM. Invoicing must be submitted electronically to INVOICE@NIST.GOV, including mandatory details such as contract number, UEI, CLIN, and delivery descriptions, with payments governed by the Prompt Payment Act and the Treasury’s IPP system as the alternate method. The Contracting Officer’s Representative, yet to be named, will oversee technical acceptance of deliverables, and the government retains full rights to inspect, test, or reject nonconforming items without additional cost to the government. Risk of loss remains with the contractor until delivery to the government at the specified destination, and the contractor provides an implied warranty that products are merchantable and fit for the intended purpose.