Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Spectro2Guide Handheld Color and Gloss Spectrophotometer
Deadline: 01 Aug 2025
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 123401205
Document Ref. No.: NIST-NOI-25-7301803
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Description
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCESpectro2Guide Handheld Color and Gloss Spectrophotometer
Announcement Type: Special NoticeAnnouncement Number: NIST-NOI-25-7301803Subject: Spectro2Guide Handheld Color and Gloss Spectrophotometer
IntroductionThis is a notice of intent, not a request for a quotation. A solicitation document will not be issued and quotations will not be requested.PurposeThe National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate a firm-fixed priced purchase order on a sole source basis with BYK USA, Inc. (UEI: H1LxJLJ8H849) located at 9104 Guilford Road, Columbia, MD 21046-2680. The purchase order will be for acquisition of a Spectro2Guide Handheld Color and Gloss Spectrophotometer. Delivery will be required within six weeks after contractor receipt of order.AuthorityThis acquisition is being conducted under the authority of FAR Subpart 13.106(b)(1) allowing the Contracting Officer (CO) to solicit from one source. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a size standard of 1, 000 employees.DescriptionThe Contractor shall provide one (1) BYK Spectro2Guide Color Control Handheld d/8 Spectrophotometer in accordance with the specifications identified below.
Technical Specifications d/8o measuring geometry spin (specular included) Capability of measuring gloss and color hue in one unit, independent of temperature Capability of measuring a sample size of 19 mm diameter or smaller Capability of storing a minimum of 1500 standards and 999 samples Utilization of LEDs as the light source of the instrument Temperature independent color and gloss data Minimum reproducibility tolerances of 0.10 delta E on 12 BCRA tiles. Minimum repeatability tolerances of 0.01 delta E, 10 consecutive measurements on white calibration tile. Portable Docking Station and Software (with at least one license) for computer interfaci...
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Notice ID : NIST-NOI-25-7301803
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Department/Ind. Agency : COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier : NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY
Office: DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
Original Published Date: Jul 25, 2025 02:23 pm EDT
Original Response Date: Aug 01, 2025 11:00 am EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Aug 16, 2025
Initiative: None
Classification
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Product Service Code: 6650 - OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES
NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
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