High-Port-Count Optical Switch Supply (Polatis S-OST-16x16)

The contract is for the supply of one Polatis Series 6000 S-OST-16x16-LA1-HMWNS ultra secure grade optical switch, which includes full technical compliance, integration support, and warranty fulfillment to ensure seamless deployment and long-term operational reliability. The equipment is a high-port-count optical switch designed for secure, high-performance optical routing applications in sensitive environments, and the scope extends beyond hardware delivery to encompass all necessary services required for successful system integration and ongoing support. This subcontract is issued under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation per FAR 19.5, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, and it is categorized under NAICS code 334511 for guided missile and space vehicle parts manufacturing. The opportunity was posted on June 26, 2026, with a firm response deadline of July 3, 2026, at 16:00 EDT. The place of performance is confirmed as Gaithersburg, Maryland, with a zip code of 20899, and the contracting agency is the Department of Commerce, specifically through NIST. No point of contact information is provided in the public posting, and all inquiries must be directed through official SAM.gov channels.