NOTICE OF INTENT -Multiwavelength Tunable Stable Optical Cavity System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential vendors capable of providing a Multiwavelength Tunable Stable Optical Cavity System. This is not a request for quotation or proposals, but rather a tool to determine the method of acquisition and potential small business set-aside opportunities. Responses are due by May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
NIST seeks information on firms that can supply a Multiwavelength Tunable Stable Optical Cavity System, as detailed in the attached Requirements and Specifications document. This document outlines critical technical specifications for the item, including quantity, and ancillary service requirements such as planning, shipping, installation, warranty, training, inspection, and maintenance. Bidders must review these details to understand the precise technical and logistical needs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- Set-Aside: None specified; market research will determine if a small business set-aside is appropriate.
- Response Due: May 18, 2026, 11:00 PM ET
- Published: May 8, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested organizations should submit electronic capability statements, limited to four (4) pages, to Angela Hitt at angela.hitt@nist.gov. Submissions must include:
- Name of the company providing the product.
- Name of the company manufacturing the product.
- Country of origin or manufacture.
- Spec/data sheets and examples demonstrating experience.
- Typical lead time for delivery.
- Any other relevant information for developing minimum specifications.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not commit the Government to award a contract. No quotes will be accepted at this time. The Government will not pay for information received. Responses will inform NIST's decision on whether to conduct a competitive or non-competitive procurement.