Ultra-Secure Optical Switch Supply (Polatis S-OST-08x08)

The contract specifies the supply of one Polatis Series 6000 S-OST-08x08-LA1-HMHNS ultra-secure optical switch, fully compliant with all technical specifications, firmware requirements, and manufacturer warranty terms. This device is intended for high-security optical routing applications and must meet stringent performance and reliability standards as defined by the technical documentation. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, meaning only small businesses are eligible to respond, in accordance with FAR 19.5. The North American Industry Classification System code 334511 confirms the nature of the business as electronic component and accessory manufacturing. The place of performance is established in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with a ZIP code of 20899, indicating the physical location where the equipment will be delivered and potentially deployed. The solicitation was posted on June 26, 2026, with a firm response deadline of July 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting agency is the Department of Commerce, specifically under the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which implies the switch will support critical research, security, or measurement infrastructure within NIST’s facilities. Although no point of contact is listed in the provided data, the contract is accessible via the SAM.gov portal for qualified small businesses to review full details and submit proposals. The absence of a solicitation number and specific organizational office details suggests the procurement may be under internal NIST administrative processing, with delivery and acceptance governed by standard federal contracting protocols for high-tech hardware.