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NIST NB688000-26-02458 399 nm Narrow Linewidth Fiber Laser

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Response Deadline08/19/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract solicitation NIST NB688000-26-02458 seeks a 399 nm narrow linewidth fiber laser system under a combined solicitation with no set-aside designation. The procurement is managed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology within the Department of Commerce, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with performance required in Boulder, Colorado, zip code 80305. The solicitation was posted on August 7, 2026, and responses are due by August 19, 2026, at 11:00 PM Eastern Time. The North American Industry Classification System code 334516 applies, identifying this as a specialized optical instrument manufacturing opportunity. Matthew Delgado of NIST is the primary point of contact, reachable via email at matthew.delgado@nist.gov, for inquiries related to technical requirements and proposal submission. The full technical specifications and supporting documentation are detailed in the attached RFQ and related materials referenced in the solicitation.

General Info

NIST seeks 399 nm narrow linewidth fiber laser system, due August 19, 2026, performance in Boulder, Colorado.

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Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Boulder, CO, 80305, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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NB688000-26-02458+-+RFQ.docx

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Attachment+1+-+Requirements+and+Specifications.docx

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

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PhaseCombined Synopsis

PostedAug 7

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Response DeadlineAug 19

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08/19/2026, 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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