Optical Table with Pneumatic Vibration Isolation Legs
ID: NIST-SS25-29Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/dbf544b3cce3491498ba04224455b30e/view
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    Posted Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 21, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking sources for the procurement of two optical tables with pneumatic vibration isolation legs. The primary objective is to acquire equipment that meets specific technical specifications for conducting sensitive optical metrology experiments in their Photonics and Optomechanics Group. These optical tables, measuring 4’x6’18”, must provide effective isolation from both external and internal noise sources, ensuring precision in experimental setups. Interested vendors should respond to the sources sought notice by contacting Cielo Ibarra at cielo.ibarra@nist.gov, with responses due by the specified deadline. This notice serves as market research and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract.

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Cielo Ibarra
cielo.ibarra@nist.gov
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