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Helium Leak Detector

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1333ND26QNB030450Federal

Response Deadline08/19/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, is soliciting proposals for a Helium Leak Detector under Solicitation 1333ND26QNB030450, which was posted on August 4, 2026, with a response deadline of August 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. This procurement is designated as a Small Business Set Aside – Total, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete, and it falls under the NAICS code 334516 for Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing. The contract will be performed at the agency’s facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and all submissions must be directed to Jennifer Lohmeier, the primary point of contact, via email at jennifer.lohmeier@nist.gov or by phone at 301-975-6289. The solicitation is issued through the SAM.gov portal, and interested parties must access the official link to review full requirements and submit responses in accordance with federal procurement guidelines.

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Small business set aside for helium leak detector procurement under NIST solicitation, due August 19, 2026, in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

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Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

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MD, USA

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Solicitation 1333ND26QNB030450 for Helium Leak Detector

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedAug 4

Solicitation

Response DeadlineAug 19

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08/19/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTCin 15 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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See attached Solicitation 1333ND26QNB030450.

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Wavelength Meter

Solicitation # NB688000-26-02415

The Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is soliciting bids for a high-precision laser wavelength meter under solicitation number NB688000-26-02415, aimed at supporting quantum logic spectroscopy and optical clock development under the Chronos initiative. The equipment must feature eight input channels accessible via an external fiber switch and include a built-in 4-channel PID controller capable of laser frequency stabilization with precision under 1 MHz. Technical requirements specify a wavelength measurement range of 397–1120 nm, frequency accuracy of no worse than 10 MHz, resolution of 1 MHz or better, and a sampling rate of at least 1 kHz. Delivery is expected within 10 weeks after receipt of order to the NIST facility in Boulder, Colorado, with government acceptance testing to occur on-site over a 7–14 day period. No formal inspection criteria or external standards are outlined, with acceptance based on adherence to manufacturer specifications and implied performance thresholds. The solicitation requires US citizenship for on-site personnel during performance and mandates that foreign nationals be preregistered 30 days in advance, reflecting a controlled access environment possibly tied to export control compliance. Vendor representatives may be granted extended site access beyond three days, with all travel subject to the Federal Travel Regulation and reimbursable as a separate cost. Government-furnished property may not be removed without coordination with designated custodians, indicating an emphasis on mitigating organizational conflicts of interest. The contract structure includes up to four optional performance periods, but no pricing, line-item details, or contract value estimates are available, as the RFQ remains a template without completed cost fields. Submission is due by August 13, 2026, through the designated procurement portal, with no page limits or mandatory submission volumes specified, though responses must follow the provided structured format. No FAR clauses, evaluation factors, representations, certifications, or packaging requirements are detailed in the provided materials.

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Sources Sought Notice for NMR Gaussmeter

Solicitation # NIST-SS26-170

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information from industry on commercial off-the-shelf NMR gaussmeters capable of precise, SI-traceable magnetic field measurements using the nuclear magnetic resonance of protons. The instrument must be a standalone device with a precision under 0.01 parts per million at 1.5 T and an accuracy of ±5 parts per million independent of temperature, with a field gradient capability of at least 1 mT/cm and an operating frequency range spanning 1 MHz to 1 GHz. It must include at least one interchangeable probe head designed for a 200 mT to 500 mT range, featuring a compact remote passive measurement head no larger than 1.5 mm by 9.5 mm, with electronic components isolated from the sensing region. Calibration must be traceable to international standards and accompanied by a detailed certificate documenting the instrument’s serial number, calibration date, entity, methods, standards used, and uncertainty levels. The device will support NIST’s development of diamond-based quantum magnetometers, particularly for calibrating the electronic g-tensor of nitrogen-vacancy centers, requiring metrological integrity at the highest level. Responses must include company details, contact information, Unique Entity ID, manufacturer and model specifications, technical compliance with all requirements, customization options, manufacturing origin, and whether the company is small or other than small business. Respondents must also describe standard terms of sale, pricing, warranty, delivery timelines, and any existing federal contract vehicles, along with references to past customers and any suggested improvements to the specifications. Submissions are limited to ten pages and must avoid proprietary information. NIST will not issue a solicitation or commit to funding based on this notice, and responses may be used for market analysis without obligation or acknowledgment. All submissions must be received via email by August 13, 2026, and respondents are encouraged to inquire about the requirement before the deadline, with questions due five days prior to allow for public clarification if needed.

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Combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for X-ray Computed Tomography Microscope

Solicitation # NIST-AMD-NOISSN-26-30500006

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking input from industry to determine potential sources for the procurement of a high-performance X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT) microscope to replace its aging Zeiss Versa XRM 500 system, which is no longer supported by the manufacturer. The new instrument must meet stringent technical specifications to enable micro-scale, three-dimensional imaging of semiconductor materials and devices, with a requirement for 450 nm or better spatial resolution and a minimum achievable voxel size of 40 nm. The system must include a variable high-energy X-ray source (30–160 kV, 25 W minimum), a high-precision specimen stage supporting up to 25 kg with full 360-degree rotation and multi-axis travel, and a two-stage magnification system featuring lenses from 0.4X to 40X and a detector of at least 60 megapixels. Additional critical components include a 6-megapixel flat-panel X-ray detector, integrated AI and machine learning for data acquisition and reconstruction, full software control via an API, remote operation capabilities, radiation safety interlocks, a vacuum system with oil-free pumps, and a comprehensive warranty and training package. All equipment must fit within a laboratory space no larger than 23 feet by 23 feet with a ceiling height of 13 feet and be operable on common U.S. electrical standards. The contract will be evaluated under NAICS code 334516 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees, and the Product Service Code is 6650 for optical instruments and test equipment. NIST is conducting formal market research under this sources sought notice and has not yet decided whether to proceed with a competitive procurement or sole source acquisition. While the current Zeiss system is referenced for compatibility, NIST explicitly clarifies that this does not commit to a sole source award and encourages responses from all qualified vendors, including those offering domestic-manufactured alternatives. Respondents are asked to provide detailed technical specifications of their products, confirm compliance with commercial product or COTS definitions, share standard pricing and terms and conditions, address regulatory compliance under FAR 52.219-14, and indicate availability through federal contract vehicles such as GSA MAS. Responses must include company details, Small Business Administration size status, SAM.gov registration status, and suggestions on improving the specifications for competitiveness and domestic production. All submissions are voluntary and must

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