Purchase Order 1333ND25PNB030541
Award Date
9/22/25
Potential Completion Date
2/9/26
Potential Value
$36K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Awardee
Instec, Incorporated
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC Category
5961 - Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
Total Small Business
Extent Competed
Competed under SAP
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Boulder, CO 80303, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Simplified Acquisition
Number Of Offers Received
5
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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