Photorheometer System
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- Solicitation number
- NB647050-25-02223
- Agency
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of providing a photorheometer system for their Applied Chemicals and Materials Division's bioprinting research program. The required system must feature advanced technical specifications including steady state and oscillatory shear strain capabilities, quasistatic and oscillatory compression testing, bottom optical access for light sources and microscopes, and precise force, gap, and torque resolution. This sources sought notice is being used to determine the appropriate procurement method and identify potential suppliers before issuing a formal solicitation under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). Interested vendors must submit capability statements limited to four pages that demonstrate their ability to meet the technical specifications, including company information, manufacturing details, country of origin, specification sheets, and typical lead times. The submission deadline is June 26, 2025, and responses must be sent electronically to Contract Specialist de Ionne Jones at deionne.jones@nist.gov.
NIST has not designated this opportunity as a set-aside but will consider small business set-aside designation if at least two qualified small businesses with 1,000 employees or fewer are identified during the market research phase. The contractor will be responsible for delivering, installing, and training NIST personnel on the photorheometer system within 70 days of contract award, with installation occurring at NIST's Boulder, Colorado facility. The system must include a one-year warranty covering parts, labor, and travel expenses. No current contractors or incumbents are mentioned in the notice, and no specific contract values or budget ranges have been disclosed. The photorheometer will support critical research into bioink cure kinetics and mechanical properties for high-resolution bioprinting applications involving hydrogels, synthetic organs, and tissue scaffolds. Temperature control capabilities, UV light sources, and signal monitoring features are listed as preferred but not mandatory requirements.
Notice text
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Acquisition Management Division
Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION.
It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.
The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide a Photorheometer System per the Statement of Work attached herein.
This announcement is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP/RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. The information contained in this notice is DRAFT only and, as such, is subject to change prior to the issuance of a solicitation. No solicitation is available currently. Additionally, the Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this Sources Sought announcement. The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-aside categories will be considered. In addition, this market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation.
After the results of this market research are obtained and analyzed, NIST may conduct a competitive or non-competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfill the requirement, in accordance with the Specifications, then this acquisition shall be solicited as a small business set aside, however, NIST is seeking responses from ALL responsible sources, including large and small businesses. Responses should include the country where the product is manufactured.
This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirements should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to four (4) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:
- Name of the company that will provide the product(s).
- Name of the company that will manufacture the product.
- County of origin or manufacture of the product.
- Spec/data sheets and examples of products that meet the specifications that demonstrate experience in meeting the requirements of this procurement.
- Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of order
- Any other relevant information that is not listed above that the Government should consider in developing its minimum specifications and finalizing its market research.
(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered.)
Any proprietary information should be so marked. The written capability statement should be received by the Contract Specialist, de Ionne Jones, via email at deionne.jones@nist.gov no later than the date and time posted in this notice. No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered.
REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:
See the attached Statement of Work document.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 02 SOR Instrument_photorheo.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Photorheometer System | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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