Summary
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued a combined Sources Sought notice and Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract (Notice ID NB688000-26-02296) for the repair and refurbishment of hydrogen maser atomic clocks. The work covers refurbishment and upgrades (to MHM-2020 level) for three hydrogen maser units, including inspections, replacement of components, RF alignment, and module upgrades; place of performance is Boulder, CO. Responses are requested for market research purposes (no solicitation is posted); responses are due August 3, 2026, and NIST identified Microchip Technology Inc. as a potential provider while encouraging other capable sources to respond.