Two (2) Highly Accelerated Stress Test (HAST) Chamber

The contract seeks the procurement of two Highly Accelerated Stress Test (HAST) Chambers, intended to support testing requirements under the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This acquisition is issued as a combined solicitation with a total small business set-aside designation, aligning with FAR 19.5 requirements, which restricts bidding exclusively to eligible small businesses. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 334516, related to instruments and related products manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on April 2, 2026, with a response deadline by April 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The place of performance and delivery is Gaithersburg, Maryland. The contracting office is situated within the Department of Commerce, and the primary point of contact for this procurement is Forest Crumpler, whose contact details are provided for inquiries. The nature of the contract signifies specialized equipment acquisition aimed at enhancing stress testing capabilities critical to NIST operations.