Small Business or Specialty Supplier Participation (Set-Aside Potential)

This contract opportunity is aimed at enabling small businesses or specialty suppliers to engage in future procurement activities with the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It emphasizes potential set-asides that favor businesses based on their size status, along with considerations for their subcontracting plans. The solicitation encourages participation from companies that meet the size standards associated with the NAICS code 334516, which relates to manufacturing or specialized supplier sectors. The contract is a subcontract type, with the place of performance located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, zip code 20899. The posting date was May 15, 2026, and responses to the solicitation are due by May 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Although specific details about the set-aside type or organization preferences are not provided, the opportunity clearly supports small business inclusion in government contracting, offering potential advantages for eligible firms seeking to expand their government subcontracting roles.