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This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Commerce was posted on September 18, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

High-Power Tunable Infrared Quantum Cascade Laser System

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1333ND26QNB640536Federal

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Solicitation 1333ND26Q 이날640536 is a Request for Quotation issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the procurement of one new High-Power Tunable Infrared Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL IR) System. The system is intended to support live cell imaging for quantitative cell metrology to advance biotechnology measurement science. The procurement is conducted as a full and open competition under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, following an amendment that dissolved the previous Small Business Set-Aside. The deadline for submissions is September 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. The contract is a Firm-Fixed Price award based on the lowest priced technically acceptable (LPTA) quotation. To be deemed technically acceptable, the offeror must provide a new system meeting all performance specifications, including an average output power greater than 5 mW at any wavelength, pulse-to-pulse stability of 5 percent or less, and beam divergence of 4 mrad or less. Delivery is required FOB Destination to NIST in Gaithersburg, Maryland, within 100 calendar days of the award. Formal acceptance is contingent upon a technical subject matter expert demonstrating that all performance specifications in the Statement of Requirements have been met.

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NIST seeks one High-Power Tunable Infrared Quantum Cascade Laser System by September 21, 2026.

Contract Value

$134,050

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Gaithersburg, MD, 20899, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist
Contacts1 person available
OfficeGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist
Office AddressGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

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AMENDMENT I - The purpose of this amendment is to dissolve the Small Business Set Aside and solicit a Full and Open Competition and extend the due date to 9/21/2026 at 5:00PM EST.



SOLICITATION 1333ND26QNB640536


High-Power Tunable Infrared Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL IR) System


This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO Subpart 12.2, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a separate written document will not be issued.


This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ).


The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a Small Business size standard of 1,000 Employees. This requirement will be a full and open competition.


All other terms and conditions remain unchanged, as a result of this amendment. 




SOLICITATION 1333ND26QNB640536


High-Power Tunable Infrared Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL IR) System


This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO Subpart 12.2, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a separate written document will not be issued.


This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ).


The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a Small Business size standard of 1,000 Employees. This requirement will be competed as a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

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