Optic Interferometer System
ID: NIST-SS25-03Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8572ea4d852e4aa4be5a24fae6149c70/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking information regarding the procurement of a 1 Axis Real Time Fiber Optic Interferometer System. This system must meet specific performance criteria, including a compact laser system capable of precise displacement measurements with high accuracy and environmental compensation, as well as an integrated web interface for diagnostics. Such systems are crucial for laboratory applications that require precise measurement and control of industrial process variables. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capabilities and insights regarding the requirements by November 28, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Elizabeth Timberlake at elizabeth.timberlake@nist.gov or Tracy Retterer at Tracy.retterer@nist.gov.

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    Elizabeth Timberlake
    elizabeth.timberlake@nist.gov
    Tracy Retterer
    Tracy.retterer@nist.gov
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    Combined SSN NOI.pdf
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a combined sources sought notice and intent for a sole source award for a 1 Axis Real Time Fiber Optic Interferometer System. The aim is to procure a system that meets specific performance criteria, which includes a compact laser system, operational capabilities for precise displacement measurements (with high accuracy and environmental compensation), and an integrated web interface for diagnostics. NIST's market research indicated that Attocube Systems is currently the only identified source capable of fulfilling these requirements. Potential respondents are asked to provide information confirming their ability to meet the specifications, relevant company details, and any insights about the restrictive nature of the requirements. Responses must be submitted electronically, and inquiries can be made until November 28, 2024. It is emphasized that this notice does not imply a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract, nor does it incur costs to the respondents. The document underlines NIST's goal of gathering market insights for future procurement and developing opportunities for participation by small businesses.
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