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This is a Sources Sought notice.
The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology needs a small business to manufacture a compact 1156 nm fiber laser.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The National Institute of Standards and Technology needs a compact 1156 nm fiber laser system.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The notice doesn't say.
- How will they pick the winner? The notice doesn't say.
- When and how do you bid? Proposals are due on July 20, 2026, and must be submitted through SAM.gov.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Review the attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation and Requirements and Specifications documents for more information.
Primary point of contact
Name
Angela Hitt
Email
angela.hitt@nist.gov
Phone
(303) 497-7305