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NIST NB688000-26-02193 EIMAC Vacuum Tubes

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NIST_NB688000-26-02193_EIMAC_Vacuum_TubesFederal

Response Deadline08/06/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, is seeking information on the availability of EIMAC vacuum tubes through a sources sought notice issued under solicitation number NIST_NB688000-26-02193_EIMAC_Vacuum_Tubes. The notice was posted on August 3, 2026, with a response deadline of August 6, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 334419, indicating it relates to other electronic component manufacturing. The contract is not set aside for any specific small business category, and the primary point of contact is Matthew Delgado at matthew.delgado@nist.gov. The performing location is in Boulder, Colorado, with a zip code of 80305, while the contracting office is based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Interested parties are directed to review the Sources Sought and Notice of Intent documents for further details, and additional information is available via the SAM.gov link provided.

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NIST seeks EIMAC vacuum tubes via sources sought notice, deadline August 6, 2026, Boulder, CO, contact Matthew Delgado.

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Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

NAICS

334419 - Other Electronic Component ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Boulder, CO, 80305, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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SSN+and+NOI.pdf

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26-02193 WWV WWVB Vacuum Tubes Requirements and Specifications

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26-02193 Requirements and Specifications Supplemental Documentation

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PhaseSources Sought

PostedAug 3

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Response DeadlineAug 6

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08/06/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTCin 2 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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Please see Sources Sought and Notice of Intent documents.

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Large-Tier Electrical Construction IDIQ

Solicitation # DRAFT--1333ND26RNB190031

This is a draft solicitation for a Large-Tier Electrical Construction Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology under the U.S. Department of Commerce. The solicitation, identified by number DRAFT--1333ND26RNB190031, was posted on August 3, 2026, with a response deadline of September 1, 2026, and is intended solely to provide potential contractors with advance insight into upcoming requirements. No proposals will be accepted at this stage, and there will be no formal question-and-answer period due to time constraints. The North American Industry Classification System code is 238210, indicating electrical contracting services, and no small business set-asides are being applied. Work will be performed primarily in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with the contracting office located at the same address. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Travis Zoellner via email, and Patricia Rose is available as a secondary contact with listed phone number. This draft allows industry stakeholders to prepare for the final solicitation but does not constitute a request for proposals.

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

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1071 nm Fiber Amplifier

Solicitation # NB688000-26-02416

The National Institute of Standards and Technology within the Department of Commerce is conducting market research through a sources sought notice for two ytterbium-doped fiber amplifiers operating at 1071 nm to support a trapped-ion atomic clock laser system at its Boulder, Colorado facility. This notice, identified by solicitation number NB688000-26-02416, is explicitly not a request for quotation or proposal and does not obligate the government to award a contract. Respondents must submit a capability statement of no more than four pages via email to Lisa Stevens, the designated contract specialist, by the July 31, 2026 deadline. The amplifiers must deliver an adjustable output power up to 5 watts with an input power range of 1–5 mW, maintain a signal-to-ASE noise ratio of at least 50 dB, achieve a polarization extinction ratio of no less than 20 dB, and incorporate safety interlocks to prevent ASE pulsing during input loss. The government will furnish the 1071 nm input laser, and vendors must demonstrate compatibility with this component. Delivery must occur within 16 to 18 weeks after contract award, with final delivery required directly to the NIST Boulder facility. Country of manufacture must be clearly indicated, with preference given to U.S.-made products, and foreign nationals require 30-day preregistration for on-site access. The NAICS code 334516 applies, and small business set-aside eligibility is under consideration, though no socioeconomic certification or UEI/CAGE code is required at this pre-solicitation stage. Packaging, inspection, and acceptance criteria remain general, with no formal MIL-STDs referenced, but product marking must include serial numbers and NIST property identifiers. No pricing data, CLINs, evaluation factors, or contract value is available since this phase is strictly for market research to determine acquisition strategy, including potential use of small business set-asides, commercial solutions, or future solicitation methods.

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

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Large-Tier Electrical Construction IDIQ

Solicitation # 333ND26RNB190031

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology is soliciting large-tier electrical construction services for its Gaithersburg, Maryland campus through a full and open competition for an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity contract with a five-year ordering period. The contract will have a minimum guaranteed obligation of $5,000 and a total ceiling of $73,788,828 across all awardees for all task orders combined. The initial task order will be awarded shortly after contract award and will require comprehensive electrical work including installations, modifications, repairs, and maintenance of systems ranging from 120-volt single phase to 13,800-volt service, along with medium voltage distribution networks, transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, direct digital controls, life safety systems, and both interior and exterior lighting. Work must be performed in accordance with building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and O&M manuals, including troubleshooting of faults in underground and overhead networks using PILC and EPR cable types, and addressing systems such as fire alarms, gas monitoring, laser safety interlocks, and ventilation controls. The solicitation will use a two-phase advisory process under FAR 15.101(e), where only offerors who successfully submit a Phase 1 proposal may proceed to Phase 2. Evaluation for award will focus on five factors: bonding capacity requiring at least $20M per contract and $70M aggregate, technical capability including approach for the first task order and management plan, past performance, price for the first task order, and subcontracting plan adequacy for non-small businesses. The selection will follow the highest technically rated offerors with a fair and reasonable price standard, with the possibility of a single award if deemed most advantageous to the Government. The solicitation includes a small business reserve notice under FAR 52.219-31 and will be posted via SAM.gov as a presolicitation notice prior to the final release, with the official response deadline set for August 12, 2026. Contracting points of contact include Travis Zoellner and Patricia Rose of NIST.

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Time Scale Synthesizers

Solicitation # NB688000-26-02413

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued a sources sought notice under solicitation number NB688000-26-02413 to assess industry capabilities for the procurement of four high-precision Time Scale Synthesizers, with a response deadline of July 31, 2026. The requirement calls for systems that generate a continuous, coherent time scale from a single atomic clock reference, delivering ultra-stable RF and pulse-per-second outputs with stringent performance metrics including additive phase noise below -100 dBc/Hz at 1 Hz offset, frequency tuning precision of ≤1×10⁻¹⁷, and phase resolution under 1 ps or 63 µrad at 10 MHz. Units must provide at least two RF outputs with ≥+10 dBm power, one 3V PPS output, dual power input support (120V/208V AC and 24V DC), and be rack-mountable with RS-232, USB, or Ethernet interfaces for control and synchronization. Delivery is required to two NIST locations—325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305 and 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899—with all units to be installed, tested, and accepted by the government within 12 to 18 weeks after order receipt. The solicitation explicitly states that this is not a formal request for quotation but a market research tool aimed at identifying qualified small businesses, with NAICS code 334515 indicating a 750-employee size standard and a preference for domestic manufacturing under potential small business set-aside considerations. All responses must be submitted as a concise capability statement not exceeding four pages, emailed to Lisa Stevens at lisa.stevens@nist.gov, and must include company identification, country of manufacture, technical specifications, and delivery timelines without pricing information, as no formal cost data is requested at this stage. Vendor submissions are required to disclose manufacturing origin to evaluate compliance with potential Buy American Act or Trade Agreements Act obligations in a future solicitation. On-site personnel involved in installation or support must be U.S. citizens, with foreign nationals subject to 30-day preregistration. Packaging, marking, and preservation standards are not detailed in the notice but are expected to be defined in the final requirements document. Acceptance will occur at the delivery

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals

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Spare Parts and Consumables SupplyThe contract is for the supply of critical spare parts and consumables necessary to maintain the continuous operation of ultra-low temperature freezers, including essential components such as compressors, controllers, and door seals, as well as consumables like batteries and cleaning agents. The requirement is structured as a subcontract under a Small Business Set Aside designation, ensuring eligibility and prioritization for small businesses, with the NAICS code 423440 indicating classification under wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and supplies. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with responses due by August 13, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Commerce, specifically under NIST, though specific performance location and point of contact details are not provided. The nature of the supply is mission-critical, aimed at sustaining serviceability and minimizing downtime for sensitive laboratory equipment requiring precise temperature control.

Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

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Long-Term Maintenance and Service SupportThis contract provides long-term maintenance and service support for installed ultra-low temperature freezers, encompassing ongoing preventive maintenance, regular calibration, alarm system verification, and prompt emergency repairs to ensure operational continuity and equipment reliability. Remote diagnostics capabilities are included to facilitate proactive issue identification and reduce downtime, supporting sustained performance over the contract period. The work is designated as a Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 811211, restricted to small businesses, and falls under a subcontract structure managed by the Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with responses due by August 13, 2026, and performance will be carried out at unspecified locations under the oversight of the agency.

Consumer Electronics Repair and Maintenance

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Post-Delivery Installation and Commissioning ServicesThe contract calls for on-site installation, leveling, electrical verification, and operational testing of ultra-low temperature freezers at the NIST facility in Gaithersburg, with full support for government acceptance testing. All work must be performed at the specified location to ensure the equipment meets stringent performance and safety standards required for federal laboratory use. The services are critical to validating proper functionality prior to formal acceptance by government personnel. This is a Small Business Set Aside subcontract under NAICS code 811212, limited to small business concerns, and the response deadline is August 13, 2026. While specific details about contract value or deliverables beyond installation and testing are not provided, the scope emphasizes precision and compliance with federal infrastructure requirements. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Commerce through the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Computer and Office Machine Repair and Maintenance

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