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Sources Sought Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a High Band Current Measuring Amplifier

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NIST-SS26-163Federal

Response Deadline08/05/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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Agency

Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

NAICS

334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical SignalsView NAICS

Place of Performance

MD, 20899, USA

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PostedJul 21

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Response DeadlineAug 5

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist

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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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Elizabeth Timberlake

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Full Description

As described in the attached sources sought notice of intent to sole source.

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