On-Site Operator Training

The contract titled On-Site Operator Training is a subcontract issued by the Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, aimed at providing comprehensive hands-on training for up to three NIST personnel in the operation of a FIM system. The training will cover critical operational capabilities including sample processing, autofocus procedures, data export protocols, and proficient use of Visual Spreadsheet v6 or an equivalent software platform. All training activities must be conducted on-site at the designated location in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with a zip code of 20899, ensuring direct, real-time instruction in the environment where the systems are deployed. The solicitation was posted on August 4, 2026, and responses are due by August 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 611430, which corresponds to other professional and technical training. The contract does not specify a set-aside classification and lacks a designated point of contact, requiring potential offerors to review the official SAM.gov listing for further details. The training must be delivered in a manner that ensures full competency of the NIST operators, with emphasis on practical application and system-specific workflows to support ongoing scientific and analytical missions.