Raman Microscope
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- Solicitation number
- NB6460502501860
- Agency
- 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
- Place of performance
- Boulder, Colorado 80305, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Lia M Arthofer lia.arthofer@nist.gov (301) 975-2762
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify potential vendors capable of providing a specialized Raman Microscope for heterogeneous catalyst research at their X-ray facilities in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The procurement requires a highly sophisticated scientific instrument with specific performance attributes including spectral resolution better than 2.5 cm-1, multiple laser wavelengths (405 nm and 532 nm), an objective turret with at least three objectives, and capability to integrate with ultrahigh vacuum chambers. Interested vendors must submit capability statements limited to five pages that include company profiles, manufacturer information, specification sheets, lead times, small business status verification, and other relevant technical details. The requirement falls under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Responses to this sources sought notice are due by June 20, 2025, and the government emphasizes this is market research only and not a request for quotation.
NIST has not designated this as a set-aside opportunity initially, but will consider it for small business set-aside if at least two qualified small businesses can meet the technical specifications during the market research phase. The procurement involves delivering one Raman microscope system with comprehensive requirements including installation in Building 221 at NIST Gaithersburg, a one-year warranty, and training for two NIST personnel. Delivery is expected within 180 calendar days of order receipt, with installation and training to occur within 30 days of delivery, and a design review is required within 45 calendar days of contract award. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the notice. The government has made clear that all small business categories will be considered, including SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and VOSB designations, while also seeking responses from large businesses to ensure comprehensive market research.
Notice text
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Acquisition Management Division
Sources Sought for Commercial Item 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 obtain a Raman Microscope according to the Statement of Work (SOW) Document attached herein.
This announcement is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. No solicitation is currently available. 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.
Because of this Sources Sought announcement, NIST may conduct a competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) website and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfil the requirement, in accordance with the requirement descriptions and technical specifications indicated in the Specification Document, 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 (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB and VOSB). This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The specific purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is to determine if there are small businesses, within the parameters identified above, that can provide the specialized equipment identified in the Requirements/Specifications Document.
Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirement should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to five (5) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:
1. Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and Cage Code.
2. Name of company that will provide the product.
3. Name of company that will manufacture the product.
4. Specification sheets and examples of products that meet the Specifications attached herein.
5. Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of award to include installation time and any necessary training that is provided.
6. Identification and verification of the company’s small business status.
7. Any other relevant information that is not listed above which the Government should consider in developing our service requirement and finalizing our market research.
(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered).
REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:
See the attached Statement of Work Document.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW Instrument_RamanMicroscope.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Raman Microscope | Solicitation | |
| Raman Microscope | Pre-Solicitation |
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