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Hamilton Microlab STAR Liquid Handler Instrument Service Agreement w Options

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology, through its Materials Measurement Laboratory and Chemical Sciences Division at the Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research in Rockville, Maryland, intends to enter into a sole-source service agreement with Hamilton Company of Reno, Nevada for premium preventative maintenance and verification services on its Microlab STAR, NIMBUS, and VANTAGE liquid handling platforms. Hamilton is designated as the sole provider of factory-trained service representatives, proprietary software upgrades, replacement parts, and escalation support for these systems, and the contract includes one initial year of service with two optional one-year extensions. The agreement ensures continued operational integrity through access to Hamilton’s technical expertise and potential replacement of critical components as needed. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 541990 with a size standard of $19.5 million, and no competitive solicitation will be issued due to the proprietary nature of the equipment and the exclusive service rights held by Hamilton. The U.S. government has confirmed Hamilton’s active registration in SAM.gov under Unique Entity ID LD1MPMMCBWJ9. Interested parties may submit documentation of their capability to meet the requirement via email to Harry.Brubaker@nist.gov, but responses are for informational purposes only and do not constitute a formal bid or quotation. The government retains full discretion to proceed without competition based on the responses received, and any submission must include sufficient evidence to demonstrate bona fide capability to fulfill the service needs. The deadline for submissions is August 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, and the point of contact for inquiries is Harry L. Brubaker, with secondary support from Andrea A. Parekh. The contract will be performed at NIST’s facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with performance also expected at the Rockville location. This notice is strictly an intent to award on a sole-source basis and is not an invitation for competition or a Request for Quotation.

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Sole-source contract for Hamilton Company to provide premium maintenance and support for NIST’s liquid handling systems.

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541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesView NAICS

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68464, MD, 20850, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist
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OfficeGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA
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Office AddressGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA
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The Materials Measurement Laboratory, The Chemical Sciences Division (CSD) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research (IBBR) in Rockville, Maryland.


NIST intends to negotiate on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 12.102(a) Soliciting from a Single Source, with Hamilton Company, Reno Nevada for One (1) Premium Plus Preventative Maintenance w/Verification Services with 2 option years for continued service.


Hamilton is the sole source provider for replacement parts, proprietary software upgrades, Hamilton factory trained and authorized service representatives, Hamilton Service Agreements and is the sole contact for escalation and services on the Microlab® platforms STARTM, NIMBUS® and VANTAGE®. These services include factory expertise and possible replacement of major components if deemed necessary by Hamilton Company.


Based on NIST’s recent market research HAMILTON COMPANY (Unique Entity ID: LD1MPMMCBWJ9) is registered and active in SAM.GOV.


No solicitation package will be issued.  This notice is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement.  Inquiries will only be accepted via e-mail to Harry.Brubaker@nist.gov.  The Government will consider responses received by 4:00PM, EST, August 12, 2026. 



Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill the requirement.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.  This notice of intent is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) nor is it a request for competition. 


The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541990 and the size standard is $19.5M.

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High-Precision Optical Component SupplyThe contract seeks the supply of high-precision optical components essential for advanced research applications, specifically mode-locked lasers, photodetectors, nonlinear crystals, and dispersion compensation modules. These components must meet strict technical specifications to ensure compatibility with sophisticated scientific instrumentation used in laser physics and ultrafast optics research. The items are required for deployment at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Boulder, Colorado, with all deliveries and installations expected to align with stringent performance and quality benchmarks set by the agency. Subcontractors must demonstrate proven experience in manufacturing and delivering these specialized optical elements under controlled conditions to guarantee reliability and reproducibility in demanding experimental environments. The solicitation is open for responses until August 7, 2026, and is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 334516, which pertains to the manufacturing of optical instruments and lenses. While no set-aside provisions are specified, the contract is issued under the Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, emphasizing its alignment with federal research and development priorities. Potential offerors are expected to have the technical capability to support long-term system integration, provide documentation of component specifications and calibration data, and comply with all relevant federal procurement standards. Proposals should reflect an understanding of the end-use context in a national laboratory setting and the critical role these components play in enabling high-accuracy measurements and cutting-edge photonics research.
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Custom Electronics Rack for Optical StabilizationThe contract calls for the design and supply of a custom electronics rack system dedicated to optical stabilization, incorporating advanced signal processing, real-time feedback loops, and comprehensive environmental monitoring capabilities. The system must be engineered to maintain precision stability under varying operational conditions, ensuring consistent performance for sensitive optical applications. All components must be integrated into a single robust rack structure, meeting strict functional and environmental specifications to support high-performance laboratory use. The work is targeted for performance at the NIST facility in Boulder, Colorado, with a zip code of 80305, and falls under NAICS code 334418 for other electronic component manufacturing. This is a subcontract opportunity posted on July 28, 2026, with responses due by August 7, 2026. The contracting entity is the Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the project requires suppliers to deliver a fully tested, field-ready system capable of precise optical control through embedded electronics and environmental feedback mechanisms.
Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing

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