Technical Integration and On-Site Verification Support

The contract seeks on-site technical support for the integration, operational testing, and verification of mechanical, electrical, and functional performance of optical switches at NIST’s facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland, specifically in Building 220. The work involves ensuring that optical switch systems meet required specifications through hands-on engineering support during installation and testing phases, with a focus on validating performance across all applicable domains. This effort is critical to advancing NIST’s research and development capabilities in precision optical technology. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541330, reserved exclusively for total small businesses as defined by the SBA. Responses are due by July 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with the opportunity posted on June 26, 2026. The place of performance is fixed at the Gaithersburg location, and the contract is issued by the Department of Commerce through NIST. No point of contact information is provided publicly, and all inquiries must be directed through the designated SAM.gov portal linked in the solicitation.