# Sources Sought FAR Infrared Filter

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/nb6870002501166

- Solicitation number: NB687000-25-01166
- Notice type: Sources sought (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Celtic Terahertz Technology Limited
- Department: Department of Commerce
- Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology
- Contracting office: Department of Commerce NIST (1333ND)
- NAICS: 334413 Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
- Place of performance: Boulder, Colorado
- County: Boulder County (FIPS 08013). https://abierto.us/counties/boulder-county-co-08013
- City: Boulder. https://abierto.us/cities/boulder-co-0807850
- First posted: March 18, 2025
- Last posted: May 9, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5e5b3e1be2764e0482295a0b5eecd769/view

## Description

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Acquisition Management Division Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.

The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide a FAR Infrared Filter per the specifications attached herein. This announcement is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP/RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. The information contained in this notice is DRAFT only. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this Sources Sought announcement.

The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any U.S. manufacturers exist. NIST is seeking responses from ALL responsible sources, including large and small businesses. Responses should include the country where the product is manufactured. This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 334413, Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.

Any U.S. manufacturers that believe they can meet the requirements should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to four (4) pages or less. Responses should include the following information: Name of the company that will provide the product(s). Name of the company that will manufacture the product. County of origin or manufacture of the product.

Spec/data sheets and examples of products that meet the specifications that demonstrate experience in meeting the requirements of this procurement. Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of order Any other relevant information that is not listed above that the Government should consider in developing its minimum specifications and finalizing its market research. (Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered.) Any proprietary information should be so marked.

The written capability statement should be received by the Contract Specialist, Lisa Stevens, via email at lisa.stevens@nist.gov no later than the date and time posted in this notice. No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered.

**REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:** See the attached Statement of Work document.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Celtic Terahertz Technology Limited (UEI J1H2PS8RCZA8)
- Contract: 1333ND25PNB680119, purchase order
- Obligated: $65,000.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 2 offers received
- Link: solicitation number NB6870002501166 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1333ND (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1333ND25PNB680119_1341_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- March 18, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due March 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice e591cafc61b845dca71e5b28937bf099. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e591cafc61b845dca71e5b28937bf099/view
- May 9, 2025: Sources sought, due May 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice 5e5b3e1be2764e0482295a0b5eecd769. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5e5b3e1be2764e0482295a0b5eecd769/view

## Points of contact

- Lisa Stevens, lisa.stevens@nist.gov, 2524222097

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