Source Sought / Notice of Intent Repairs to Sapphire Laser

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking repair services for a Sapphire Laser through this combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source. The procurement requires the contractor to provide all parts, labor, materials, and a comprehensive cost estimate for sapphire laser repairs, with all parts and methodologies subject to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) approval. Key requirements include securing replacement parts within 72 hours of identification, providing a standard one-year warranty on parts and labor, delivering worst-case price quotations, and submitting detailed field service documentation upon completion that includes model and serial number information, services performed, parts replaced or repaired, diagnostic test results, and certification by both the service technician and NIST personnel. NIST conducted market research from December 2025 through January 2026 and will evaluate responses based on demonstrated capability, manufacturer authorization, relevant contract experience, and small business status. Interested sources must submit responses by the February 25, 2026 deadline, with technical questions due by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on February 11, 2026, to be answered anonymously through a sources sought notice amendment.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and NIST has identified Thomas Laser Consultancy (located in Glasgow, United Kingdom) as the only apparent qualified source based on its market research, making this a potential sole source award under FAR 12.102(a) authority. The notice is categorized under NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and PSC code 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. Responses should include company information, capability details, evidence of manufacturer authorization, small business status documentation, and suggestions for less restrictive requirements that might expand the competitive pool. This notice represents NIST's intention to award a contract for these specialized repair services, though no commitment to issue a formal solicitation or make an award will result from the responses submitted to this sources sought notice.