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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks information on Optical Frequency Comb Systems for metrology in chip manufacturing and spectroradiometry. This is a sources sought notice to identify potential commercial sources; no contract will be awarded from responses.

Scope

Provide three Optical Frequency Comb Systems.
Systems will be used for broadband spectroscopy and spectroradiometer calibrations.

Not a solicitation — no awardSubmission: emailDays to respond: 54

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Details

Place of performance: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Buyer type: Federal
Notice type: Sources Sought
Solicitation no.: NIST-SS26-CHIPS-13
NAICS: NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing): 28 open RFPs
Size standard: 1,000 employees SBA table, NAICS 334516
PSC: PSC 6640 (LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES): 17 open RFPs
Quantity: 3 each from attachment p.1
Evaluation: n/a, market research from notice
Local presence: Not required
Amendments: None since Nov 19, 2025
Contact: Forest Crumpler
Office: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY · DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Email: forest.crumpler@nist.gov

Not stated in the notice: estimated value, contract type, period of performance, FOB terms. Check the bid documents.

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Key dates

Wed, Nov 19, 2025Posted

Not statedQuestions due

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 · 5:00 PM ETResponses due · 54 days left

Change log

verified Sat, Oct 10 · 12:30 AM ET

No amendments since posting on Wed, Nov 19, 2025; verified Sat, Oct 10 · 12:30 AM ET.

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Sources Sought Notice for Mid-IR Optical Frequency Comb

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Sep 29NANOSCIENCE INSTRUMENTS INCOU68-FY26-377-NEW UNIMILL ION MILL SYSTEM1333ND26PNB680543 · PURCHASE ORDER · National Institute of Standards and Technology · ends Mar 30, 2027$167K

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