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NIST NB686090-26-01960 Nitrogen RF Plasma Source

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Response Deadline08/12/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract solicitation titled NIST NB686090-26-01960 Nitrogen RF Plasma Source is issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology under the U.S. Department of Commerce, with the solicitation number NIST_NB686090-26-01960_Nitrogen_RF_Plasma_Source. It was posted on July 31, 2026, and responses are due by August 12, 2026, at 11:00 PM Eastern Time. This is a combined solicitation with no set-aside designation, meaning all eligible businesses may compete. The NAICS code 334413 identifies the industry as Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing. The performing work is expected to take place in Colorado, 80305, while the contracting office is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Matthew Delgado, reachable via email at matthew.delgado@nist.gov. Further details and documentation are available through the provided SAM.gov link.

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NIST seeks nitrogen RF plasma source in Colorado, bid due August 12, 2026, no set-aside, contact Matthew Delgado.

Agency

Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

NAICS

334413 - Semiconductor and Related Device ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

CO, 80305, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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NB686090-26-01960+-+RFQ+Best+Value.docx

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Attachment+1+-+Specifications.pdf

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Attachment+2+-+Provisions+and+Clauses.docx

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PhaseCombined Synopsis

PostedJul 31

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Response DeadlineAug 12

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08/12/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTCin 12 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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Matthew Delgado

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The Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, is seeking quotes for a Thermally Insulating Waveguide under solicitation number NB6720102601964, posted on July 27, 2026, with responses due by August 7, 2026. This is a combined solicitation requiring proposers to review three attachments: the Request for Quote, the Specifications document, and the Provisions and Clauses, which together define the technical requirements, contractual terms, and evaluation criteria. The work is performance-based and will be carried out in Boulder, Colorado, with a delivery location of 80305, while the contracting office is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. There is no set-aside designation, meaning all eligible businesses may compete without restriction based on size or status. The project falls under NAICS code 334515, indicating a focus on navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing, aligning with NIST’s mission in precision instrumentation and advanced materials. Lia M Arthofer serves as the primary point of contact for questions and inquiries, reachable via email at lia.arthofer@nist.gov. Interested vendors must comply strictly with all documentation provided in the attachments and submit responses through the SAM.gov platform prior to the deadline. Failure to address the specifications or clauses may result in disqualification, and all proposals must demonstrate technical feasibility, thermal performance under specified conditions, and adherence to federal procurement standards.

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals

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about 20 hours ago

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Frequency Comb System

Solicitation # NB6720202601682

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking market information through a Sources Sought notice to evaluate industry capabilities for providing a Frequency Comb System at its Boulder, Colorado facility. The system must lock four lasers at wavelengths of 776 nm, 780 nm, 960 nm, and 1260 nm and include all necessary components such as a 1560 nm optical frequency comb with at least six output ports, a frequency extension base module, four wavelength-specific extension channels, four laser locking modules, an enclosure and control unit, a frequency counter, and supporting electronics. Delivery, installation, and training must occur within seven months of order receipt, with on-site performance required at the NIST Boulder site. Vendors must be prepared to provide training for two NIST personnel in operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, and supply a 12-month parts-only warranty. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and respondents must verify their size status under the 1,500-employee small business threshold. Responses are due by June 15, 2026, and must be submitted in Word or PDF format, not exceeding ten pages excluding the cover page and pricing information, to lia.arthofer@nist.gov. No proprietary, classified, or sensitive information may be included. Respondents must provide a cover page with their Unique Entity ID, company details, and SAM.gov registration status, and indicate whether they are a small business capable of complying with FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. Any existing GSA Multiple Award Schedule or other federal contract must be disclosed with full documentation. NIST is actively soliciting input on potential evaluation factors and standard commercial pricing to inform future acquisition strategy, but this notice does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award. Technical specifications are outlined in a draft document, and vendors may offer suggestions to improve clarity and competitiveness. On-site access is restricted to U.S. citizens unless pre-registered 30 days in advance, with foreign national presence limited to three consecutive days without additional coordination. Vendor technicians must be present for installation, and software deliverables must be sent to a designated NIST email. Export control compliance with ECCN and EAR/ITAR is required, and all vendors must maintain active SAM.gov registration. Responses received after the deadline may not be considered,

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

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about 20 hours ago

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Software-Defined Radio

Solicitation # 1333ND26QNB670444

This solicitation seeks a Firm Fixed Price quotation for a High-Performance Software-Defined Radio equivalent to the USRP X420, issued under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Part 12 for commercial products. The requirement is a sole-source procurement due to the critical compatibility of National Instruments hardware and software with NIST’s existing 5G/6G and Open RAN research platform; substituting alternative equipment would necessitate extensive redevelopment and testing, jeopardizing ongoing research activities. The procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334220, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees, limiting eligibility to small businesses only. All quotations must be submitted electronically by August 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET to the designated contract specialists, and offerors must maintain an active SAM.gov registration at the time of submission. Quotations must be divided into two volumes: Volume I, the Technical Response, which must not exceed five single-spaced pages and must provide verifiable evidence of compliance with all technical specifications, including manufacturer documentation, product literature, country of origin, authorization from the manufacturer, delivery capability, and warranty confirmation; and Volume II, the Price Quotation, which must include a firm fixed price for each line item, total aggregate price inclusive of all shipping and delivery costs under FOB Destination terms, point of contact details, UEI number, and any applicable discount or tariff charges. Tariffs for non-U.S.-origin products must be itemized by country and percentage. Evaluation will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, awarding to the responsible offeror whose quotation is technically acceptable and submitted at the lowest price. Failure to address any mandatory requirement may render a quotation unacceptable. All questions must be submitted by August 7, 2026, and only amendment-published responses will govern performance. Delivery is required within 75 days after order receipt to Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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about 20 hours ago

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Brand Name Only solicitation for Drop-in replacement scientific vacuum pumps

Solicitation # 1333ND25QNB680436

The solicitation seeks brand name only drop-in replacement scientific vacuum pumps under a Small Business Set Aside, exclusively for small businesses, with the North American Industry Classification System code 339113. The contract is managed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology under the Department of Commerce, with the office located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and performance expected in Boulder, Colorado. The solicitation number is 1333ND25QNB680436, posted on July 31, 2026, with responses due by August 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. Offers must match the specified brand name products exactly, with no substitutions permitted. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Forest Crumpler, reachable via email at forest.crumpler@nist.gov. Interested parties can access further details through the provided SAM.gov workspace link.

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

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about 20 hours ago

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