Purchase Order 1333ND25PNB130233

The National Institute of Standards and Technology awarded a $39,972 purchase order to Akhg Corporation for a handheld laser welder under contract OU13-25-NEW-003, with performance completion targeted for August 31, 2025. The award, issued on July 23, 2025, is structured as a firm fixed-price contract with no small business set-aside designation. Akhg Corporation, a minority-owned, woman-owned small business based in Ferndale, Washington, will serve as the prime contractor for this procurement, which supports NIST's materials research applications.

Akhg Corporation brings relevant experience in supplying specialized scientific instrumentation to federal agencies, having established itself as a reliable vendor for precision equipment across defense and civilian sectors since registering in the System for Award Management in March 2024. The company's prior federal contract portfolio includes analytical laboratory instruments, medical equipment, and specialized tools delivered to multiple agencies. This handheld laser welder procurement aligns with NIST's mission to advance measurement science and standards development, with the equipment supporting the agency's materials research capabilities.