Array Spectroradiometer
ID: NIST-SS25-07Type: Sources Sought
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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/7c681a6a36764463a88cb868980dfb2c/view
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    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking sources capable of providing an array spectroradiometer, with the intent to potentially issue a Sole Source Award to Gigahertz-Optik, Inc. The required spectroradiometer must meet specific minimum specifications, including a spectral range from 280 nm to 1100 nm, dual detectors, and a compact, weather-proof housing, to support critical calibration tasks in a military laboratory environment. Interested parties are encouraged to respond with their capabilities and qualifications by contacting the primary point of contact, Elizabeth Timberlake, at elizabeth.timberlake@nist.gov, before the deadline for questions on February 11, 2025. This notice serves as a sources sought notice and does not constitute a request for proposals or quotations.

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    Elizabeth Timberlake
    elizabeth.timberlake@nist.gov
    Tracy Retterer
    Tracy.retterer@nist.gov
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