Summary
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, has issued a Sources Sought Notice (Notice ID NIST-AMD-SSN-26-01221) to conduct market research for the procurement of an FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) Integrating Sphere and components system for its Flammability Reduction Group in the Fire Research Division at the NIST Engineering Laboratory in Gaithersburg, MD. The system must include an integrating sphere, light source, external detector, computer and software, with installation and onsite training, and optional three additional one-year service and support periods. The notice invites industry sources to submit capability statements, company information, and pricing by July 23, 2026; this is market research and not a solicitation for a contract award.