Combined Source Sought Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Hexagon Manufacturing for Straight Edges for the Straightness error mapping
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Straight Edges for Straightness error mapping. NIST intends to award a sole source contract to Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Inc. if no other capable sources are identified. This notice seeks information from firms that can meet or exceed the specified requirements. Responses are due by April 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
NIST requires two (2) Straight Edges for straightness error mapping, with the following minimum specifications:
- One Straight Edge greater than 1200 mm in length.
- One Straight Edge approximately 700 mm in length.
- Must include fixturing to mount the ~700 mm straight edge vertically.
- Must include sufficient surface area for probing (not a 1-dimensional linescale or ruler).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Sources Sought / Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Sole Source Authority: FAR 12.102(a) (only one reasonably found source)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Set-Aside: None specified (intent to sole source)
- Response Due: April 9, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Questions Due: April 3, 2025, 12:00 PM ET
- Published: March 26, 2026
- Place of Performance: Gaithersburg, MD
Response Requirements
Interested parties should submit responses via email to the primary and secondary points of contact. Responses should include:
- Company name, address, contact information, and UEI (if registered in SAM.gov).
- Details of capabilities meeting or exceeding NIST's minimum requirements.
- Evidence of authorized reseller status, if applicable.
- Identification of any unduly restrictive requirements and suggestions for promoting small business participation.
- Small or other than small business status for NAICS 334516, and suggestions for alternative NAICS codes if appropriate.
- Existing Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) or other contract numbers.
- Description of firm's experience providing similar products/services.
- Any other valuable market research information.
Additional Notes
NIST conducted market research from January through March 2026 and identified Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Inc. as the only apparent source capable of meeting requirements. This notice is for market research and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. NIST is not responsible for costs incurred by respondents.