Procurement of a High Speed Piezo-Mirror System
ID: AMDTC-25-0006Type: Sources Sought
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/33f08e6723644977baf6d569e7332739/view
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    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking potential small business sources for the procurement of a high-speed piezoelectric-driven mirror system aimed at enhancing productivity and quality in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing. The required system includes a tip-tilt piezo stage with a significant motion range and resonant frequency, a modular amplifier/controller, and compatibility with software environments such as LabVIEW or MATLAB. This procurement is part of NIST's market research efforts to identify suitable solutions and gather feedback on draft specifications, with responses due by June 20, 2025. Interested vendors must be registered as active in SAM.gov and can direct inquiries to Robert Cowins at robert.cowins@nist.gov or Hing Pan Wong at hingpan.wong@nist.gov.

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    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research to identify potential small business sources capable of providing a high-speed piezoelectric-driven mirror system. This system aims to enhance laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing productivity and quality through advanced scanning techniques. Key specifications for the required equipment include a tip-tilt piezo stage with substantial motion range and resonant frequency, a modular amplifier/controller, and compatibility with software environments like LabVIEW or MATLAB. Responses are requested from capable entities detailing their product offerings, company information, equipment specifications, and customer history. The goal is to gather information on potential solutions meeting NIST's requirements while also inviting suggestions for improving the draft specifications. Notably, this notice serves as a preliminary step in market research and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Respondents need to be registered as active vendors in SAM.gov and submit their responses by the deadline of June 20, 2025, while respecting constraints against disclosing proprietary information. NIST invites inquiries, emphasizing that the notice is intended for information collection rather than immediate procurement obligations.
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