Digital Acquisition Boards

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), part of the Department of Commerce, is seeking to procure Digital Acquisition Boards through a brand name Request for Quotation. This solicitation falls under the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing NAICS code 334516 and Laboratory Equipment and Supplies PSC code 6640, indicating the procurement of specialized scientific instrumentation for laboratory use. The specific requirements, qualifications, and evaluation criteria are detailed in the attached brand name RFQ and Statement of Work documents that were posted on June 18, 2025. Interested vendors must submit their responses by the solicitation due date of June 30, 2025, providing a narrow 12-day response window. The brand name designation suggests NIST has identified specific equipment specifications or manufacturer requirements that must be met.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it open to all qualified contractors regardless of small business status or socioeconomic categories. The solicitation documents do not specify potential incumbent contractors, award values, or budget ranges for this acquisition. The equipment will be delivered to and used at NIST's facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland, which serves as the primary place of performance for this contract. Without access to the detailed Statement of Work, specific quantities of digital acquisition boards and delivery timelines cannot be determined from the basic solicitation notice. The technical nature of the procurement and its classification under analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing suggests this equipment will support NIST's research and measurement science mission.