High-Purity Material & Component Supply

The contract seeks the supply of high-purity materials and components specifically engineered for use in vacuum-rated positioning stages, requiring materials such as 304 and 316L stainless steel, ceramics, low-outgassing lubricants, and non-magnetic fasteners to meet stringent cleanliness and performance standards in sensitive environments. All components must adhere to strict specifications to ensure minimal contamination and compatibility with ultra-high vacuum systems, with an emphasis on material purity, dimensional precision, and suitability for precision motion applications. The work is to be performed in Gaithersburg, Maryland, under a total small business set-aside as defined by the SBA, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid. This subcontract, issued by the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology, was posted on May 20, 2026, with a response deadline of May 6, 2026, indicating a possible data entry error in the timeline. The North American Industry Classification System code 331221 identifies the industrial category as forged steel and other forged products, aligning with the fabrication and supply of high-performance metal components. Bidders must be certified small businesses to qualify, and the materials provided will directly support advanced scientific instrumentation developed or maintained at NIST. No point of contact is listed, and inquiries must be directed through the official SAM.gov portal linked in the contract details.