Fringe Projection system Software (Notice of Intent)
ID: 1333ND25QNB730124Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYUS

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A20)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f2d9d665107a42ec9e3e86363705323a/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate a sole-source contract for the acquisition of a Fringe Projection system Software from Additive Monitoring Inc., dba Phase3D. This procurement aims to secure a 4-year software license and technical support for an existing Phase-3D Fringe Projection instrument used in research on surface roughness and topography during the additive manufacturing process. The software is critical for processing image data into topographic data and requires ongoing updates and technical support from the vendor. Interested parties that believe they can meet the requirements must submit their capabilities in writing by March 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. EST to Hing Pan Wong at hnw6@nist.gov.

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    Hnw6@nist.gov
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