Cryogenic Nano Positioner

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting a sources sought market research to identify potential vendors capable of supplying a Cryogenic Nano Positioner as specified in their attached requirements. This announcement is not a solicitation for proposals or quotes but serves as a preliminary step to gauge the availability of products and qualified manufacturers, particularly within the U.S. The agency is interested in identifying all responsible sources, including small businesses, and specifically requests information on the country of manufacture. If at least two small businesses meet the criteria, the acquisition may be set aside exclusively for small businesses. Interested firms should submit capability statements limited to four pages, detailing company and manufacturer names, product origin, data sheets or examples demonstrating relevant experience, typical lead times, and any additional information pertinent to the procurement requirements. Marketing materials or sales brochures will not be accepted. The responses should be sent electronically to the designated Contract Specialist, Lisa Stevens, by the stated deadline. Following analysis of the responses, NIST may proceed with a competitive or non-competitive procurement through sam.gov, assigning NAICS code 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract performance location is in Boulder, Colorado.