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Dual-Sensor Spectroradiometers

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY (1341) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 03/26/2025

Procurement Summary

The NIST Physical Measurement Laboratory, Sensor Science Division (SSD) requires two dual-sensor spectroradiometers in order to develop new transfer-standard spectroradiometers for disseminating the spectral irradiance scale realized at Synchrotron Ultraviolet Radiation Facility (SURF) transferred to deuterium lamps. These spectroradiometers are required to have dual sensors, one for its spectroradiometer and the other for its broadband radiometer.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Consistent with market research results, no domestic product has been identified that can meet the Government's requirements. The required Dual-Sensor Spectroradiometer is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities, of satisfactory quality.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

03/17/2025

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

N/A

Solicitation ID

N/A

Procurement Stage

Pre-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY