Sole Source Justification Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM)
ID: 1333ND23PNB680135JOFOCType: Justification
AwardedApr 18, 2023
Award #:1333ND23PNB680135
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e7241bf3e00c4ffc9471ad5cb4308736/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking to procure a Sole Source Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM) through a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC). This procurement is essential for advancing NIST's capabilities in laboratory equipment and supplies, particularly in high-resolution imaging and analysis. The justification for this sole source acquisition will be publicly available within 14 days of the contract award, and the opportunity will remain open for 30 days in accordance with federal regulations. Interested parties can reach out to Nina Lin at nina.lin@nist.gov or Forest Crumpler at forest.crumpler@nist.gov for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nina Lin
    nina.lin@nist.gov
    Forest Crumpler
    forest.crumpler@nist.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Redacted JOFOC.pdf
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