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NIST RFQ: Polatis Optical Switches

ID: 1333ND26QNB770287 • Type: Solicitation • Match:  85%
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Description

See attached SF 1449 Soliciation.

Background
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is issuing this solicitation for the procurement of Polatis Optical Switches. NIST's mission includes promoting innovation and industrial competitiveness. This contract aims to enhance their capabilities in optical switching technology.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide the following BRAND NAME specific products in accordance with the incorporated specifications:

1. Polatis Series 6000 Ultra Secure grade 8x8 Switches
- Quantity: 1.00 EA
- Part #: S-OST-08x08-LA1-HMHNS
- See Attachment 1 for technical specifications.

2. Polatis Series 6000 Ultra Secure grade 16x16 Switches
- Quantity: 1.00 EA
- Part #: S-OST-16x16-LA1-HMWNS
- See Attachment 1 for technical specifications.

Place of Performance
Gaithersburg MD 20899 UNITED STATES

Bidder Requirements
This opportunity is set aside for Small Business Total (SBA). Bidders must be authorized distributors or manufacturers of the specified Polatis products.

Overview

Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) [DOC]
Response Deadline
July 3, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EDT Due in 7 Days
Posted
June 26, 2026, 12:49 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
335999 - All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
PSC
5930 - Switches
Place of Performance
Gaithersburg, MD 20899 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
600 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$80,000 - $250,000 (AI estimate)
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 7 days, below average for the National Institute of Standards and Technology. 52% of obligations for similar contracts within the National Institute of Standards and Technology were awarded full & open.
On 6/26/26 National Institute of Standards and Technology issued Solicitation 1333ND26QNB770287 for NIST RFQ: Polatis Optical Switches due 7/3/26. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 335999 (SBA Size Standard 600 Employees) and PSC 5930.
Primary Contact
Name
Marvin Jean   Profile
Email
marvin.jean@nist.gov
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF > NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY > DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
FPDS Organization Code
1341-000SB
Source Organization Code
100182905
Last Updated
June 26, 2026
Last Updated By
marvin.jean@nist.gov
Archive Date
July 18, 2026