Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
26-01600 Requirements and Specifications.docx | DOCX | May 8, 2026 |
Fiber Fusion Splicer
Contact and place of performance
Angela Hitt
Boulder, CO 80305
USA
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 & Technolo...
View moreAfter the results of this market research are obtained and analyzed, NIST may conduct 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 335921, Fiber Optic Cable 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:
(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 Contracting Officer, Angela Hitt, via email at [email protected] 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 Requirements and Specifications document
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify potential sources for a fiber fusion splicer and cleaver designed for multi-core and hollow-core fibers. This sources sought notice is a tool for the Acquisition Management Division to determine the availability of commercial products and the feasibility of small business set-aside opportunities. The agency seeks information from both large and small businesses, specifically requesting the country of origin for the manufactured equipment to identify potential domestic sources.
Interested organizations must submit a capability statement of four pages or less that includes company details, the manufacturer's name, lead times for delivery, and technical data sheets demonstrating the ability to meet specific requirements. This research is categorized under NAICS code 335921 for Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing and PSC 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Responses are due by May 18, 2026, and should be submitted electronically to the contracting officer, Angela Hitt.
The equipment is intended for use in Boulder, Colorado, under solicitation number NB688000-26-01600. One attachment, titled 26-01600 Requirements and Specifications.docx, was provided with the notice on May 8, 2026, to outline the technical needs for the procurement. This market research phase will inform the acquisition method and the development of final specifications before a formal solicitation is issued.
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