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Spatial Light Modulator
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying one Spatial Light Modulator System, including a modulator and a benchtop thermoelectric liquid chiller, as outlined in the attached specifications. This sources sought notice is not a solicitation, nor does it obligate the government to award a contract; no payment will be made for information submitted. NIST is evaluating the market to determine whether the acquisition can be set aside for small businesses, including small disadvantaged, women-owned, HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, and veteran-owned businesses, under NAICS code 334516 with a 1,000-employee size standard. If at least two qualified small businesses respond, the requirement will be solicited as a small business set-aside; otherwise, it may proceed as an open competition. All responsible sources, regardless of size, are encouraged to respond. Interested parties must submit a capability statement of no more than five pages, including company profile details such as employee count, office locations, UEI, and CAGE code; the name of the entity providing and manufacturing the product with its country of origin; specification sheets and examples demonstrating compliance with NIST requirements; typical lead time for delivery, installation, and training; and verification of small business status. Additional relevant information that may assist in refining the requirement is welcome, but marketing brochures or sales materials will not be considered. Responses must be submitted electronically by July 24, 2026, to the primary point of contact, Clifford Nicholson, via the provided email and phone. The procurement process, if initiated, will be conducted through SAM.gov based on the findings of this market research.
General Info
Contract Value
$22,378Place of Performance
MD, USASet-Aside
Awardee
MEADOWLARK OPTICS, INC.Award Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
(I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(II) The solicitation number is NB672020-26-02299 and this solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This acquisition is being solicited as unrestricted.
(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 dated 3/13/2026. This document includes references to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Per Procurement Memorandum (PM) 2026-06, the Department of Commerce has issued a class deviation to implement the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and adopt the RFO model deviated text.
(IV) The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
(V) All quoters shall provide a firm-fixed-price quotation for the following line item(s):
Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE APPLICABLE DISCOUNTS TOTAL
CLIN 0001 – 1 EA
Spatial Light Modulator In accordance
with Specifications document
CLIN 0002 - Benchtop Thermoelectric 1 EA
Liquid Chiller, 200 W In accordance with
Specifications document
TOTAL:
(VI) The requirements for the line items to be acquired above are in the attached Specifications
Attachment #1: Specifications
Attachment #2: Applicable Provisions and Clauses
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