Opportunity
SAM #1333ND26QNB030518
NIST Procurement of Vacuum-Compatible Reflective Objectives and Optomechanical Hardware
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Posted
August 14, 2026
Respond By
August 27, 2026
Identifier
1333ND26QNB030518
NAICS
333314, 332721, 334516
NIST's Acquisition Management Division is seeking vacuum-compatible optical and optomechanical hardware for precision scientific applications. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division - Products Requested: - Vacuum compatible reflective microscope objectives (4 units) - Vacuum-compatible optical lens tubes in various thread depths (10 units each) - Adapters for converting optical threads to SMA fiber connector interfaces (5 units) - Kinematic optical mounts for 1" and 0.5" optics (10 units each) - Low-drift, ultra-stable kinematic optical mounts for 0.5" and 1" optics (5 units each) - Ultra-stable heat-treated stainless steel mounting posts in multiple lengths (10 units each) - 5-axis kinematic optical mounts for 0.5" and 1" optics (4 units each) - Vacuum-compatible post holders in various heights (10 units each) - Mounting baseplates (compact, standard, wide) for optical post holders (10 units each) - Vacuum-compatible vented screws and socket head cap screws in multiple sizes (5-10 units each) - Imperial screw thread adapter kits (2 units) - Specialized tools: spanner wrenches, hand taps, benchtop tool organizers, optical-table-mountable tool caddies (2 units each) - Unique Requirements: - All components must be vacuum compatible - Emphasis on precision, low-drift, and ultra-stable optical mounting hardware - Specialized adapters and tools for optical thread interfaces - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Notable Specifications: - Quantities range from 2 to 10 units per item - Detailed technical requirements for each item are provided in the parts listing - All requested items are for high-stability, vacuum environments, suitable for advanced optical experiments.
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