NIST Streamlined Award Closeout Initiative December 2025
Type: Special Notice
Overview

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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYUS

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9a733cd474ec4137bb176d25ca476261/view
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    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is implementing a Streamlined Award Closeout Initiative aimed at efficiently closing out a backlog of expired awards, including purchase orders, contracts, and task orders with balances ranging from zero to $300. This initiative is crucial for alleviating the burden on legacy acquisition and financial systems, facilitating the archiving of expired awards, and preparing for the transition to modernized financial and procurement systems. NIST is not aware of any outstanding invoices related to these awards, and the notice serves as a Release of Liability for the Government while protecting contractor rights under the Contract Disputes Act of 1978. For inquiries, interested parties can contact Biji John at biji.john@nist.gov or call 301-975-8567.

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    Biji John
    (301) 975-8567
    biji.john@nist.gov
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    NIST Streamlined Award Closeout Initiative 12-4-2025.pdf
    NIST is launching a Streamlined Award Closeout Initiative to clear a backlog of expired awards, including purchase orders, contracts, and task orders. These awards have either zero-dollar balances or small balances ranging from $0.1 to $300.00, which burden legacy systems and hinder NIST's transition to modernized financial and procurement systems. This initiative aims to efficiently close out these files, reducing administrative overhead and facilitating archiving. The notice serves as a Release of Liability for the Government, although contractor rights under the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 remain protected. NIST is unaware of any outstanding invoices for these awards and provides a contact for questions. Standard FAR Subpart 4.8 contract file retention requirements will apply after closeout.
    SAM Posting of Expired awards less than 300 dollars .pdf
    The document details a series of government contract awards to various vendors, outlining the obligated and UDO amounts for each. Key contractors include MIRION TECHNOLOGIES (CANBERRA), INC., STRATIVIA LLC, JEOL USA, INC., and HII MISSION TECHNOLOGIES CORP, who received significant obligated amounts. Other vendors like EDMUND OPTICS, INC., KURT J LESKER CO, JEREMY DAVID NADING, NKT PHOTONICS INC., ELECTROSOFT SERVICES, LLC, COMCAST BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, NEWPORT CORP, AYDELOTTE AARON, NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC., BRUKER SCIENTIFIC LLC, BRUCE COX ENGINEERING CORPORATION, LOUVIERE STRATTON & YOKEL LLC, ATTOCUBE SYSTEMS AG, FEI COMPANY, AMAG CONSULTING, LLC, NELSON ENGINEERING CO., HOCKERT, CAROL, GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INC, MISSION CONTRACTING INC, IZUM INC, NORMCO CASCADE INC, MSCP, D.O.O., ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND LABORATORIES (ATL) INTERNATIONAL, DATACITE-INTERNATIONAL DATA CITATION INITIATIVE E. V., OMNIGO SOFTWARE, LLC, DATARAY INC, TELEDYNE DIGITAL IMAGING US, INC., and ANSYS, INC. also received awards. The file consistently lists award and order numbers, indicating a structured process for government procurement. This document serves as a record of financial obligations to a diverse range of suppliers for various services and goods.
    SAM Posting Zero Balance Closeouts .pdf
    This government file is a comprehensive list of vendors, award numbers, and order numbers, likely detailing contracts or grants issued by various government entities. The document includes a wide array of vendors, from specialized technology and engineering firms to construction companies, research institutions, and general service providers. Many entries show a vendor name followed by multiple award and order numbers, indicating numerous engagements or extensions. The file reveals a broad scope of government procurement, covering diverse sectors such as scientific instrumentation, construction, IT solutions, environmental consulting, and administrative services. The presence of federal, state, and local RFP identifiers suggests this document is a record of completed transactions rather than active solicitations. This compilation serves as a reference for government contracts, highlighting the extensive network of private and public entities involved in delivering goods and services to government agencies.
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