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Optomechanical Components and Light Sources

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1333ND26QNB030556Federal

Response Deadline09/04/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking the procurement of optomechanical components and light sources under solicitation 1333ND26QNB030556. This requirement falls under NAICS code 334516 and is being managed by the office located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. There is no set-aside designated for this opportunity. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of September 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Jennifer Lohmeier serves as the primary point of contact for this acquisition.

General Info

NIST seeks optomechanical components and light sources by September 4, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

MD, USA

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NONE

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Solicitation+1333ND26QNB030556.pdf

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Attachment+1+Optomechanical+components+and+light+sources.xlsx

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedAug 26

Solicitation

Response DeadlineSep 4

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Response Deadline

09/04/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTCin 8 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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Jennifer Lohmeier

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+1 (555) 000-0000

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See attached Solicitation 1333ND26QNB030556 and supporting Attachment.

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