Photon Counting Imaging Tube
Overview
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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), Acquisition Management Division (AMD), Team E-Boulder, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Photon Counting Imaging Tube. This is an Unrestricted opportunity, and the award will be a Firm Fixed Price contract. Quotations are due by March 18, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks a Photon Counting Imaging Tube, including detailed specifications for "Item 1" and "Item 2" as outlined in the attached Requirements and Specifications document. The requirement also includes ancillary services such as:
- Shipping & Delivery: FOB Destination to NIST in Boulder, CO, with delivery required within thirty (30) weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO). Bidders should indicate the soonest possible delivery date.
- Installation: Vendor technician presence, rigging, uncrating, equipment setup, start-up services, and turn-key installation.
- Warranty: Coverage for labor, parts, travel, and returns, with a specified warranty length.
- Training: On-site or off-site training for a specified number of trainees, covering operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety, with required training materials.
- Maintenance: Defined period length, including services like labor, spare parts, consumables, travel, updates, and manuals, with specific requirements such as onsite response time.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies).
- Payment Terms: Net 30.
- Solicitation Number: NB688000-26-00692.
- Quotations Due: March 18, 2026, 8:00 AM EST.
- Published Date: March 5, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Boulder, CO 80305, United States.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Electronically to the Contracting Officer, Angela Hitt, at angela.hitt@nist.gov.
- Quotation Requirements: Must include a firm fixed price, demonstrate technical capability to meet all requirements (not just copy-pasting), state the country of origin, and confirm acceptance of all terms and conditions.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical capability will be evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis, and price will be evaluated for reasonableness.
- Eligibility: Offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration and complete all required representations and certifications.
Key Documents
Bidders must review the "Combined Synopsis/Solicitation" (RFQ NB688000-26-00692.docx) and the "Requirements and Specifications" (26-00692 Requirements and Specifications_photon_counting_tube.docx) for detailed instructions and technical requirements.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact the Contracting Officer, Angela Hitt, at angela.hitt@nist.gov or 303-497-7305.