GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) or Federal Supply Channel Provider

The contract seeks a provider to supply a picosecond laser system through an existing federal procurement vehicle, specifically the GSA Multiple Award Schedule, to streamline acquisition for the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This subcontract enables NIST to efficiently obtain advanced laser technology without engaging in a full competitive bidding process, leveraging the established framework and pre-vetted vendors of the GSA MAS program. The equipment is intended for use at NIST’s facility in Boulder, Colorado, with a delivery requirement tied to the federal supply chain, ensuring compliance with government procurement standards and logistical protocols. The solicitation is open for responses until July 16, 2026, and is categorized under NAICS code 423490, which pertains to other miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers, indicating the commercial nature of the product being procured. The contracting activity falls under the Department of Commerce, with NIST as the end user, and the procurement is structured as a subcontract, suggesting that the prime contractor must already hold a GSA MAS contract or coordinate through an eligible federal supply channel. There is no set-aside designation, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors regardless of business size or ownership characteristics, and the requirement emphasizes ease of access through existing government contracts rather than a new competitive solicitation.