Combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source for DCC Bridge, High Resistance bridge, and Scanners
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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) is conducting a Combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source for DCC bridges, high resistance bridges, and scanners for its Physical Measurements Laboratory (PML) in Gaithersburg, MD. NIST intends to award a sole source contract to Measurements International Inc. but is seeking other capable sources. Responses are due May 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
NIST requires new resistance measurement instruments to maintain and enhance its Fundamental Electrical Measurement (FEM) group's services. Key requirements include:
- CLIN 0001: One (1) Quantum Hall Resistance Ratio Bridge with specific interoperability, remote control, and operational range (0.1 Ω to 100 kΩ).
- CLIN 0002: National Metrology Institute Calibration Report (NMI-CAL) for the Quantum Hall Resistance Ratio Bridge, performed by NRC.
- CLIN 0003: One (1) Automated High Resistance Ratio Bridge, including a built-in 4-channel matrix scanner, operating in the range 10 kΩ to 1 GΩ.
- CLIN 0004: One (1) Automated Low Thermal Matrix Scanner.
- CLIN 0005: Two (2) High Resistance Matrix Scanners. All items must be new, with a minimum 2-year warranty, and delivered FOB DESTINATION within 12 months ARO.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Market Research)
- NAICS: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Set-Aside: None specified (intent to sole source)
- Response Due: May 5, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- Published: April 21, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be used for market research to identify potential sources capable of meeting NIST's requirements. If no alternate sources are identified, NIST intends to proceed with a sole source award to Measurements International Inc.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research only and is not a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Respondents should provide company information, product details (manufacturer, model, technical specifications), customization capabilities, manufacturing location, NAICS information, available services (installation, training, maintenance), standard terms and conditions, pricing, and customer references. Responses should not exceed 10 pages and should not include proprietary information. Questions must be submitted 5 calendar days prior to the response date.