ContractSources Sought

COMBINED SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - High Resolution Confocal Raman Microscope

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NIST-SS26-CHIPS-12
Response Deadline
Dec 3, 2025
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Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is issuing a combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a High Resolution Confocal Raman Microscope. NIST is seeking information from potential sources that can provide a microscope with specific technical capabilities, including high-resolution confocal imaging, multiple wavelength lasers, motorized stages, rapid imaging, and comprehensive spectroscopic software. This equipment is crucial for analytical laboratory applications, enhancing research and development in various scientific fields. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their company information, product specifications, and relevant capabilities to Forest Crumpler at forest.crumpler@nist.gov, as this notice is for market research purposes only and does not guarantee a solicitation or award.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
334516
Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC Code
6640
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
NIST-SS26-CHIPS-12.pdf
PDF184 KB11/19/2025
AI Summary
NIST has issued a combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a High Resolution Confocal Raman Microscope. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information from potential sources capable of providing a microscope meeting specific technical requirements, including high-resolution confocal capabilities, various wavelength lasers, motorized stages, fast imaging, and comprehensive spectroscopic software. If no alternative sources are identified, NIST intends to award a sole-source contract to Horiba Instruments Incorporated. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 334516. Respondents are requested to provide company information, product specifications, customization capabilities, manufacturing location, NAICS code status, available services, standard terms and conditions, facility renovation services, pricing, existing federal contracts, and customer references. This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a commitment to a solicitation or award.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedNov 19, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineDec 3, 2025
expiryArchive DateDec 18, 2025

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Sub-Tier
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY
Office
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST

Point of Contact

Name
Forest Crumpler

Place of Performance

Boulder, Colorado, UNITED STATES

Official Sources