ContractSources Sought

Combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source for DCC Bridge, High Resistance bridge, and Scanners

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE• NIST-SS26-111
Response Deadline
May 5, 2026
10 days left
Days Remaining
10
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The National Institute of Standards and Technology in the Department of Commerce is seeking market research for a combined sources sought notice and notice of intent to sole source for a DCC bridge, a high resistance bridge, and scanners to support its resistance measurement services and research capabilities. The acquisition covers new instruments, including a quantum Hall resistance ratio bridge, a high resistance ratio bridge, and three scanners, all intended to integrate with existing systems, support automated measurements, and meet specified performance and uncertainty requirements. The equipment must be calibrated by the National Research Council Canada, delivered to NIST in Gaithersburg, Maryland within 12 months, and include at least a two-year warranty, with payment contingent on full installation and acceptance after NIST testing. Responses are to be submitted by email to Nina Lin, should preferably arrive before the closing date and time, and must not exceed 10 pages.

Classification Codes

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

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Draft Requirements Document.pdf
PDF•864 KB•Apr 21, 2026
AI Summary
NIST's Fundamental Electrical Measurement group requires new instruments to maintain and expand its resistance measurement services and research capabilities. This acquisition includes a quantum Hall resistance ratio bridge, a high resistance ratio bridge, and three scanners. These instruments must integrate with existing systems, support automated measurements, and meet specific performance and uncertainty requirements. The quantum Hall bridge, for instance, needs to operate from 0.1 Ω to 100 kΩ with precise ratios, while the high resistance bridge must cover 10 kΩ to 1 GΩ using the Cutkosky Divider principle. The contract also mandates calibration of the quantum Hall bridge by the National Research Council Canada. All equipment must be new, delivered to NIST in Gaithersburg, MD, within 12 months, and come with a minimum two-year warranty. Payment is contingent upon full installation and acceptance after NIST's performance tests.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedApr 21, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 5, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 20, 2026

Agency Information

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

Point of Contact

Name
Nina Lin

Place of Performance

Gaithersburg, Maryland, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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