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Response Deadline08/05/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Boulder, CO, 80305, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Sources+Sought+Notice.pdf

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26-02458+Requirements+and+Specifications.pdf

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Timeline

PhaseSources Sought

PostedJul 24

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineAug 5

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

08/05/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTCin 12 days

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Organization & Contact Information

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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Full Description

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