Technical Installation and Commissioning Support

The contract entails on-site installation, functional testing, performance verification, and operator training for a cryostat and any optional components at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, Maryland. All work must be performed at the designated location, with the contractor responsible for ensuring the system is fully operational and that personnel are adequately trained to manage and maintain it. The scope includes confirming that the equipment meets all performance specifications through rigorous testing protocols and delivering comprehensive training to NIST staff to ensure safe and effective long-term use. This subcontract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBA program, restricted to small businesses as defined by the North American Industry Classification System code 541715, which covers scientific research and development services. The opportunity was posted on July 6, 2026, with a response deadline of July 20, 2026, and is managed by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NIST. The place of performance is firmly established at the Gaithersburg facility with a zip code of 20899, and the contract will require the contractor to align with federal standards for installation and operational compliance in a government research environment.