Visible Wavelength Wavemeter Supply

The contract is for the supply of a new, commercially available visible wavelength wavemeter designed to meet or exceed the technical performance requirements of NIST’s Photonics and Optomechanics Group. The equipment must be a proven, off-the-shelf solution capable of precise measurements in the visible spectrum, ensuring compatibility with ongoing high-accuracy optical research and calibration efforts at the NIST facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, and it is classified under NAICS code 334516 for optical instrument and equipment manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, with a response deadline of July 30, 2026, at 4:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The contract is managed by the Department of Commerce through NIST and requires delivery to the designated place of performance in Gaithersburg, with no alternate locations specified. The set-aside designation ensures that opportunities for small businesses are prioritized, aligning with federal procurement guidelines for economic development and market accessibility. All proposals must demonstrate compliance with performance specifications without requiring proprietary customization, emphasizing reliability, calibration traceability, and operational stability in a laboratory environment.