Notice of Intent to Sole Source Hexapod Positioning System
ID: NIST-FY25-CHIPS-0063Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFUS

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5fe0e6affef74a78a7d547f92de3581f/view
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    The Department of Commerce is issuing a Special Notice regarding its intent to sole source a Hexapod Positioning System. This procurement aims to acquire a specialized analytical laboratory instrument that is critical for precise positioning in various scientific applications. The Hexapod Positioning System is essential for enhancing measurement accuracy and operational efficiency in laboratory settings. Interested parties can reach out to Elizabeth Timberlake at elizabeth.timberlake@nist.gov or Donald Collie at donald.collie@nist.gov for further inquiries regarding this opportunity.

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    Elizabeth Timberlake
    elizabeth.timberlake@nist.gov
    Donald Collie
    donald.collie@nist.gov
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