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POLAR Neutron Detectors

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1333ND26QNB610462Federal

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The contract titled POLAR Neutron Detectors solicits proposals under solicitation number 1333ND26QNB610462, issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology within the Department of Commerce. It is classified as a combined solicitation with a NAICS code of 334516, indicating it relates to precision instrumentation manufacturing, specifically targeting the development or supply of neutron detection systems. The opportunity is open to all eligible vendors without a specific set-aside designation, and responses must be submitted no later than August 17, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, following the detailed instructions provided in the attached documents. Performance is expected to occur in Gaithersburg, Maryland, where the prime contracting office is located at 20899. Primary point of contact for technical and procurement inquiries is Ranae M. Armstrong, reachable at ranae.armstrong@nist.gov, with Donald Collie serving as the secondary contact. Interested parties should review all attached documentation thoroughly for technical specifications, submission formats, evaluation criteria, and compliance requirements. The official notice and submission portal can be accessed via the SAM.gov link provided, and all responses must adhere strictly to the outlined procedures to be considered. Failure to follow attachment instructions or missing deadlines will result in disqualification.

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NIST seeks neutron detectors via solicitation 1333ND26QNB610462, due August 17, 2026, in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

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Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

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334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Gaithersburg, MD, 20899, USA

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NONE

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Applicable Provisions and Clauses Document

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RFQ 1333ND26QNB610462 for Neutron Proportional Counters and Design Drawings

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SOW for POLAR Detectors at NIST NCNR

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist
Contacts2 people available
OfficeGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA
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Office AddressGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA
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Ranae M. Armstrong
Donald Collie

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SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS FOR RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS AND PERTINENT DETAILS

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