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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 a single Spatial Light Modulator System, including both a modulator and multi-demodulator, in accordance with 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 submissions. The purpose is to assess industry capability, determine eligibility for small business set-asides, and inform the future acquisition strategy. The requirement falls under NAICS code 334516 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees, and NIST is open to responses from all business sizes including small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, and veteran-owned concerns. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified, the acquisition will proceed as a small business set-aside. Respondents must submit a capability statement of no more than five pages, including company profile details such as employee count, office locations, Unique Entity Identifier, and Cage Code, along with the names of the providing and manufacturing entities and the product’s country of origin. Technical documentation demonstrating compliance with the specifications, typical lead times for delivery and installation, and verification of small business status are required. Additional relevant information that may assist NIST in shaping its final requirements is also welcome, though promotional material or sales brochures will not be considered. Responses are due by July 16, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to the point of contact, Clifford Nicholson, at the provided email and phone number. The acquisition may result in a competitive procurement posted on SAM.gov following this market research phase.
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Submission Closed
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Amendment 01 The purpose of this amendment is to revise the specifications and to extend the RFQ close from 17 August 2026 to 18 August 2026 at 5pm MDT.
(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 NB672000-26-02300 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 Each
Spatial Light Modulator
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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