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Wavelength Accessibility Windows

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Submission Closed09/08/2026, 02:00:00 PM EDT

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AI Contract Overview

This subcontract with the Department of Commerce NIST involves the provision of additional optical windows for prime contractors working on laboratory equipment projects. The primary objective is to extend wavelength accessibility through the precision grinding and polishing of specialized optical glass or crystals that meet specific transmission requirements as outlined in the statement of work. The project is categorized under NAICS code 327212 and will be performed in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The solicitation was posted on August 28, 2026, with a response deadline of September 8, 2026.

General Info

NIST subcontract for precision grinding and polishing optical windows in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Agency

Department Of Commerce Nist

NAICS

327212 - Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Gaithersburg, MD, 20899, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 1333ND26QNB680552.

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedAug 28

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Response DeadlineSep 8

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Submission Closed

09/08/2026, 02:00:00 PM EDT

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Full Description

Supplies additional optical windows for prime contractors on NIST laboratory equipment projects to extend wavelength accessibility. Performs precision grinding and polishing of specialized optical glass or crystals capable of specific wavelength transmission per SOW optical specifications. Delivers additional optical windows.