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NB688000-26-02289Federal

Response Deadline08/07/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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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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NB688000-26-02289+RFQ+LPTA.pdf

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NB688000-26-02289+Requirements+and+Specifications.pdf

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PhaseCombined Synopsis

PostedJul 28

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineAug 7

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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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Lisa Stevens

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Full Description

See the attached RFQ and Requirements and Specifications documents.

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