Mid-Wave Infrared Distributed Feedback Laser Systems
Agency
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Location
Gaithersburg, MD
Maryland
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Sources Sought
Service / NAICS
334516
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST involves mid-wave infrared distributed feedback laser systems in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Responses are due by Jul 28, 2026 (9 days remaining).
Contract Description
NIST-SS26-CHIPS-159 Title: Sources Sought Notice for Mid-Wave Infrared Distributed Feedback Laser Systems BACKGROUND The Chemical Sciences Division (CSD) of the Material Measurement Laboratory (MML) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) mission is to provide the measurement science, standards, and data that support the nation's needs in chemical, biological, and materials sciences. This purchase directly supports the Division's mission by providing the necessary laser instrumentation to maintain precision in chemical measurement research and spectroscopic analysis. The acquisition of these specific Mid-Wave Infrared Distributed Feedback (DFB) laser components is critical to advancing the division’s ongoing experimental capabilities and high-accuracy measurements. NIS...
Timeline
Posted Date
Jul 16, 2026
Response Deadline
Jul 28, 2026
9 days remaining
What Contractors Should Know
Work will be performed in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You have operations or past performance in Maryland
- ✓You have worked with COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST before
Harder to Win If…
- !Full and open competition — no set-aside restrictions
- !Only 9 days remaining to prepare your response
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