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Response Deadline08/05/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract entails on-site installation, commissioning, and user training at the NIST facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with the objective of achieving full system operation within two to four weeks. The work includes seamless integration with an existing spectrometer and comprehensive performance verification to ensure the system meets all required operational standards. The services are critical to enabling end-users to effectively operate the equipment, with training designed to impart both technical understanding and practical proficiency. All activities must be completed at the specified location in Gaithersburg, and the contractor is expected to deliver a fully functional, verified system within the outlined timeframe. This subcontract, classified under NAICS code 541715 for scientific research and development services, is issued by the Department of Commerce through NIST. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, with responses due by August 5, 2026. The contract is not subject to a specific set-aside designation and is open to eligible subcontractors seeking to provide specialized technical services. The performance location is firmly established at NIST’s Gaithersburg campus, with no alternative performance sites permitted. Interested parties must submit proposals by the deadline to be considered for award.

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On-site installation, commissioning, and training at NIST Gaithersburg to fully operate system within two to four weeks.

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Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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Gaithersburg, MD, 20899, USA

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Installation, commissioning, and user training at NIST Gaithersburg to ensure full system operation within 2–4 weeks, including integration with existing spectrometer and performance verification.

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Domestic and International Logistics / Delivery ServicesThe contract requires the secure domestic and international transportation and delivery of sensitive, high-value time interval measurement systems to National Institute of Standards and Technology facilities in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Boulder, Colorado. All shipments must adhere to stringent protocols ensuring climate-controlled environments and continuous shock monitoring to preserve the integrity of the delicate equipment. The systems are of critical importance to national metrology standards, necessitating specialized handling procedures and verified logistics providers with proven experience in transporting high-precision scientific instruments. The subcontract is open to qualified vendors who can demonstrate the capability to meet these exacting environmental and security standards throughout transit. The opportunity was posted on July 22, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 484121 for general freight trucking. The contracting entity is the Department of Commerce through NIST, and performance is exclusively tied to the specified U.S. locations. Although no set-aside criteria or point of contact details are provided, bidders must be prepared to validate their capacity for end-to-end tracking, documentation, and compliance with federal shipping regulations for scientific equipment. All proposals must address how they will ensure the security, stability, and traceability of shipments from origin to final delivery points without deviation.

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload

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about 23 hours ago

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Technical Training and Acceptance Testing SupportThe contract involves the delivery of comprehensive technical training to NIST personnel focused on the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of critical systems. This includes the development of customized training materials tailored to the specific technologies and procedures used by NIST, ensuring that staff are fully equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for effective system handling. The contractor is also required to actively participate in formal acceptance testing to validate the training program's effectiveness and ensure alignment with NIST’s operational standards and performance expectations. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 611430, indicating it is within the scope of professional and technical training services. It was posted on July 22, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, providing potential offerors a limited window to prepare and submit proposals. The award will be administered by the Department of Commerce through its NIST organization, with performance expected to occur at NIST facilities, though no specific location is listed. The contract underscores a strong emphasis on quality assurance, hands-on learning, and successful validation through structured testing to guarantee long-term system reliability and staff competency.

Professional and Management Development Training

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about 23 hours ago

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On-Site Installation and Integration ServicesThe contract involves the on-site installation and integration of time interval measurement systems at National Institute of Standards and Technology facilities in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Boulder, Colorado. The work encompasses full system deployment including electrical and data connectivity, system commissioning, and operational verification to ensure precision and reliability in time measurement capabilities. All tasks must be performed directly at the federal facilities, requiring technical expertise in high-precision instrumentation and secure, compliant site operations. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 238220, indicating it relates to electrical contracting services, and it was posted on July 22, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026. The sponsoring agency is the Department of Commerce through NIST, and performance is limited to the specified locations. Contractors must be prepared to meet strict technical and logistical requirements to support critical national timekeeping infrastructure, with no set-aside provisions specified for small or disadvantaged businesses.

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

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about 23 hours ago

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