Precision Polisher
ID: NIST-FY25-CHIPS-0069Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6b3aa6b61ead43f481167a3c68f0d15b/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking sources for a Precision Polisher, a critical piece of laboratory equipment. This procurement aims to enhance analytical capabilities within the laboratory setting, focusing on the manufacturing of high-precision instruments essential for various scientific applications. The opportunity is set to take place in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and interested vendors can reach out to Cielo Ibarra at cielo.ibarra@nist.gov for further details. This is a Sources Sought notice, indicating that the agency is gathering information to inform future procurement strategies.

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