Source Sought / Notice of Intent Repairs to Sapphire Laser
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), under the Department of Commerce, has issued a Sources Sought Notice / Notice of Intent to Sole Source for repairs to a Sapphire Laser. This notice seeks to identify potential sources capable of providing these repairs. If no alternative sources are identified, NIST intends to award a sole source contract to Thomas Laser Consultancy. Responses are requested as soon as possible, with a formal closing date of February 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves providing all necessary parts, labor, and materials to repair an existing Sapphire Laser system. Key requirements include:
- Providing a worst-case price quotation for the repair.
- Utilizing parts approved by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and adhering to approved tools, methodologies, and practices.
- Providing a standard 1-year warranty for parts and labor post-NIST acceptance.
- Contractor responsibility for procuring all necessary parts, making commercially reasonable efforts to secure them within 72 hours of need.
- Replaced parts becoming the property of the Contractor, unless otherwise agreed, with the Contractor assuming liability.
- Including shipping costs to NIST in Gaithersburg, MD, within the repair price. The laser is currently located in Boulder, CO.
- Submitting a field service ticket upon return of the repaired item, detailing model/serial numbers, service description, parts replaced/repaired, diagnostic results, and signatures.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Potential Awardee: Thomas Laser Consultancy (if no other sources are found)
- Published Date: February 11, 2026
- Response Due: February 25, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET
- Questions Due: February 11, 2026, by 12:00 PM ET
Submission & Evaluation
NIST has conducted market research and identified Thomas Laser Consultancy as a potential sole source. Interested parties capable of meeting or exceeding NIST's requirements should submit:
- Company name, address, contact information, and UEI (if registered on SAM.gov).
- Detailed capabilities statement.
- Proof of authorization if an authorized reseller.
- Identification of any unduly restrictive requirements and suggestions for improvement, particularly for small business participation.
- Business size (small or other than small) for NAICS 811210, and suggested alternative NAICS codes if applicable.
- Information on existing Federal Supply Schedule or other contracts.
- Description of relevant experience (prime, subcontractor, consultant).
- Any other valuable market research information. This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only and is not a request for quotation or proposal. No award will be made based on this notice.
Additional Notes
NIST is not responsible for any costs incurred in responding and reserves the right to use all information provided for any purpose.