The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) has a requirement for engineering and programming services in the areas of spectroradiometry, radiation thermometry, Earth remote sensing calibrations, and optical properties of materials. The Contractor must be expert in radiometric physics and be able to support radiometry efforts in the Optical Technology Division, at NIST, Gaithersburg, MD. A detailed Statement of Work (SOW), along with terms and conditions and full instructions, will be included in the solicitation document, which can be accessed in accordance with instructions provided below.*****The period of performance will be a Base period of twelve (12) months, with two (2) Option periods of twelve (12) months each.*****This requirement is being set aside for small businesses. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330, with a size standard of $4.0 million. All interested, responsible, small business firms may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the Government. The solicitation, any subsequent amendments thereto, and all questions and answers related to this procurement will be made available for Contractor access, via the Internet, at http://www.fedbizopps.gov . The solicitation number is: SB1341-03-R-0045. Potential Contractors are responsible for accessing the web site and must respond to the solicitation in order to be considered for award of any resulting contract. The solicitation is expected to be released for vendor access on August 11, 2003.*****There is no written (hard copy) solicitation document available, telephone requests will not be honored, and no bidders list will be maintained.*****All questions concerning this procurement should be sent, via email, to Tamara Grinspon, at [email protected] .*****See Numbered Notes 1 and 26.

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