Combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Dual-Sensor Spectroradiometers
ID: NIST-SS25-20Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/029539b9b95b448ca1666fe769a6ee44/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is issuing a Combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Dual-Sensor Spectroradiometers. This procurement aims to identify potential sources capable of providing advanced spectroradiometers that are critical for various analytical applications in laboratory settings. The equipment is essential for precise measurements in the field of analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing, which supports NIST's mission to promote innovation and industrial competitiveness. Interested vendors should reach out to Nina Lin at nina.lin@nist.gov or Tracy Retterer at Tracy.retterer@nist.gov for further information regarding this opportunity, which will take place in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nina Lin
    nina.lin@nist.gov
    Tracy Retterer
    Tracy.retterer@nist.gov
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