Opportunity
SAM #NB646050-26-02439
NIST Sole Source Procurement: Short-Wave Infrared Radiation Open-Top Sample Digestion System
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Posted
August 25, 2026
Respond By
September 04, 2026
Identifier
NB646050-26-02439
NAICS
334516
NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), under the U.S. Department of Commerce, is seeking to procure a Short-Wave Infrared Radiation Open-Top Sample Digestion System for analytical laboratory use. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Acquisition Management Division (AMD) - OEM Highlight: - ColdBlock Technologies Inc. is identified as the sole source manufacturer for this procurement - Products Requested: - Short-Wave Infrared Radiation Open-Top Sample Digestion System (1 unit) - Multi-channel open-air digestion block (10-20 channels) - Digital controller with integrated software - Short-wave IR digestion method - External recirculating chiller (-5C to 25C, 300W cooling capacity, 10-20 L/min flow, 3-5 L reservoir) - Starter accessory kit (2 test tube racks/stands, 2 transfer trays, HF-compatible digestion tubes, 1 spare IR heating lamp) - Compatible electrical supply with power cables and plugs - Notable Requirements: - System must support hydrofluoric acid (HF)-compatible digestion tubes - Delivery required within 90 days of contract award - Sole source procurement anticipated for ColdBlock Technologies Inc. - No specific part numbers provided; only one unit requested
Description
PRESOLICITATION NOTICE/Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce Operating Unit: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Notice Type: Pre-solicitation Notice/Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Point of Contact
Contracting Officer: Donald Graham Address: U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology Acquisition Management Division (AMD) 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899
Telephone: 301-975-6753 Email: donald.graham@nist.gov
Codes for Services or Supplies
Product Service Code (PSC): 6640
NAICS Code: 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Description
Description of Supplies
The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), U.S. Department of Commerce, anticipates procuring a Short-Wave Infrared Radiation (IR) Open-Top Sample Digestion System.