Opportunity
SAM #1333ND26PNB030068JOFOC
Award of Sole Source Contract for Electrochemical Cells for TEM-X-ray Scattering
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Posted
May 20, 2026
Identifier
1333ND26PNB030068
NAICS
334516, 334519, 333249
This award notice details a sole source procurement by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for specialized electrochemical cells used in TEM-X-ray scattering: - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Commerce - OEM and Vendor: - Protochips, Inc. (sole source, manufacturer and supplier) - Products/Services Requested: - Electrochemical cells for use in Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) with X-ray scattering - No specific part numbers or quantities disclosed - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: Only Protochips, Inc. can supply the required electrochemical cells compatible with NIST's TEM-X-ray scattering applications - Fixed-price, non-competitive contract award - Place of Performance: - NIST facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Description
In accordance with FAR 6.301(b), the attached justification is publically available within 14 days of contract award. This justification will remain available for a minimum of 30 days in accordance with FAR 6.301(c)(3). See attached redacted Justification For Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for details.