Phosphor Imaging Screens

The Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is soliciting firm-fixed-price quotations for 16 phosphor imaging screens under solicitation number 1333ND26QNB680229, with a submission deadline of June 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The requirement includes 10 multipurpose screens for detecting a wide range of radionuclides, 3 tritium-sensitive screens, and 3 super-resolution screens capable of detecting low-energy beta-emitting sources, all measuring 20 cm x 25 cm and requiring new, unrefurbished, non-prototype, non-custom equipment shipped in original manufacturer packaging with all accompanying documentation. All items must be sealed in light-tight packaging and delivered FOB Destination to NIST’s Shipping and Receiving facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with the contractor bearing all shipping costs, tariffs, and risks of loss until official acceptance. Quotations must be submitted electronically in three distinct volumes—Technical, Price, and Terms and Conditions—with the technical volume requiring specific citations from the Statement of Work to prove compliance, evidence of manufacturer authorization, and explicit demonstration that each requirement is met; the price volume must include firm-fixed pricing for each CLIN with all shipping and tariff costs included and remain valid for 90 days; and the terms volume must address all applicable provisions and clauses. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror using simplified acquisition procedures, with no discussions anticipated. The acquisition is unrestricted and follows NAICS code 334516, with mandatory SAM registration active at time of quote submission, through award, and during performance. Contractors must comply with numerous federal regulations including the Buy American Act, prohibitions on inverted domestic corporations and confidential confidentiality agreements, whistleblower protections, prompt payment requirements, and trafficking in persons standards. Performance is governed by inspection and acceptance procedures conducted by NIST within 20 working days of receipt, with title transferring upon acceptance. Invoicing must be submitted electronically to INVOICE@NIST.GOV and include full contract details, unique entity identifiers, CLIN information, and cumulative invoicing data; alternative submissions may be required via the Treasury’s IPP system. The contractor is responsible for ensuring all goods conform to specifications, warrants merchantability and fitness for purpose, and is not liable for consequential damages unless covered by express warranty. All submissions must reference the RFQ number in the email