Fiber optic interrogator system
SOL #: 1333ND26QNB030150Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Commerce
National Institute Of Standards And Technology
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
GAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, United States
Place of Performance
Place of performance not available
NAICS
Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)
PSC
Laboratory Equipment And Supplies (6640)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Apr 30, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 15, 2026, 5:00 PM
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 soliciting proposals for a Fiber Optic Interrogator System. This system is required for high-resolution temperature measurements in microfluidic systems, supporting NIST's mission in microscale measurement science and critical mineral characterization. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
NIST requires one 4-channel fiber optic interrogator system with specific technical specifications:
- Control Module: 4 fiber optic inputs, supporting FBGs, Fabry-Perot, and Mach-Zehnder interferometers, with FC/APC connectors.
- Wavelength Range: 1500 nm - 1600 nm (±50 nm centered about 1550 nm).
- Performance: ~50 ms response/settling times, 1000 Hz scanning rate, 1 pm or less wavelength resolution and stability.
- Accessories: Connector kit for LC/APC to FC/APC, operations manual.
- Software: Real-time output, plotting, and visualization; interface with Matlab and Python; installable without internet access; compatible with Windows 11 on a NIST-supplied computer.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Purchase Order.
- Delivery: Within 8 weeks of award.
- Warranty: Minimum 12-month limited warranty upon acceptance.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.
- Small Business Size Standard: 1000 employees.
- Proposal Due: May 15, 2026, 1:00 PM ET.
- Published: April 30, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Requirements: Documentation demonstrating technical acceptability, firm-fixed price quotations for Line Items, completed solicitation provisions, active SAM.gov registration (Government Unique Identifier), and location of product manufacturer.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible quoter with the lowest price among technically acceptable offers. Technical acceptability requires meeting all minimum requirements.
Additional Notes
- Questions should be emailed to Erik Frycklund at erik.frycklund@nist.gov.
- The Government's terms and conditions will prevail in case of conflict with contractor terms.
- Applicable clauses and provisions are attached to the solicitation.
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Points of Contact
Erik FrycklundPRIMARY
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Posted: Apr 30, 2026