This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products/services, specifically a custom vacuum chamber. It is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) solicited as a small business set-aside. Offerors must have an active registration in SAM. gov. Quotations are due electronically by 12:00 PM EST on April 15, 2026, submitted to ***@***. *. * and ***@***. *. * must be submitted in writing no later than 2 calendar days after the solicitation issuance date. The quotation must be divided into four volumes: Technical, Past Performance, Price, and Terms and Conditions. Technical capability and past performance are more important than price. Used or refurbished instruments will not be considered. The government reserves the right to award without discussions.
The bid notice states that offerors shall submit their electronic quotations, via email, so that NIST receives them not later than 12:00 PM EST on April 8, 2026. However, an amendment extended the response date until 12:00 PM EST April 15, 2026.
The bid notice states that the technical quotation shall clearly describe, in sufficient detail, the vendors authority, proposed items, resources and methods to successfully fulfill the requirements including specifications, performance capability requirements, delivery schedules, warranties, and all service requirements.
The bid notice states that the government will award a firm fixed price purchase order resulting from this solicitation once the contractor is verified as responsible and the quotation conforming to the solicitation is found most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered.
The bid notice states that quoters/contractors must possess an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM. gov) when submitting a quotation and shall continue to hold an active registration until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any purchase order or contract resulting from this solicitation.
