Zeiss XRM500 Motor Controller Repair.
ID: NB647050-25-01128Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

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Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4035f19a0daa4ff5bed853e182db472c/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking qualified vendors to repair the Zeiss XRM500 Motor Controller. This procurement aims to restore the functionality of the motor controller, which is critical for precision measurements and research activities conducted by NIST. The repair services fall under the NAICS code 811210, which pertains to Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. Interested parties can reach out to Erik Frycklund at erik.frycklund@nist.gov or call 301-975-6176 for further details regarding this opportunity.

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    Erik Frycklund
    (301) 975-6176
    erik.frycklund@nist.gov
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