Sources Sought / Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Axiom Optics for Supercontinuum Laser
Agency
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF
Location
Gaithersburg, MD
Maryland
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Special Notice
Service / NAICS
334516
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF involves sources sought / notice of intent to sole source to axiom optics for supercontinuum laser in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Responses are due by Mar 25, 2026 (10 days remaining).
Contract Description
NIST-SS26-01 6640 / 334516 Primary POC: Liz Timberlake (Elizabeth.timberlake@nist.gov) Secondary POC: Forest Crumpler (forest.crumpler@nist.gov) Title: Supercontinuum Laser BACKGROUND ***THIS IS A COMBINED SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE*** The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information from sources that may be capable of providing a super continuum laser. If no alternate sources are identified, the Government intends to issue a Sole Source Award to Axiom Optics .(1035 Cambridge St. Suite 19 Cambridge, MA 02141) under the authority of FAR 12.102(a) only one reasonably found source. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334516. NIST has a need for a supercontinuum laser that meets or...
Timeline
Posted Date
Mar 12, 2026
Response Deadline
Mar 25, 2026
10 days remaining
What Contractors Should Know
Work will be performed in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You have operations or past performance in Maryland
- ✓You have worked with COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF before
Harder to Win If…
- !Full and open competition — no set-aside restrictions
- !Only 10 days remaining to prepare your response
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