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Response Deadline08/28/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity with the Department of Commerce NIST involves on-site installation, calibration, and training services located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The scope of work includes system setup and the verification of technical specifications. While these specific services are not mandatory, they will be given additional evaluation consideration if included in the proposal. The project is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 541714. Interested parties must submit their responses by August 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The solicitation was officially posted on August 15, 2026.

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NIST subcontract for installation and calibration in Maryland; Small Business Set Aside; due 8/28/26.

Agency

Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

NAICS

541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

Gaithersburg, MD, 20899, USA

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SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of 1333ND26QNB640525.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Hysteresisgraph

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PostedAug 15

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Response DeadlineAug 28

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08/28/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTCin 11 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist

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On-site installation, calibration, and training at NIST in Gaithersburg, MD, including system setup and verification of specifications; services are not required but receive additional evaluation consideration if offered.

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