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Read moreThe National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) spends approximately $500+ million annually on government contracts. As a civilian agency, NIST procures a wide range of goods and services from private sector contractors.
NIST is required to award at least 23% of its contracts to small businesses. This includes set-aside programs for 8(a), HUBZone, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms. Small businesses looking to work with NIST should register in SAM.gov and ensure their NAICS codes align with the agency's procurement needs.
To find current contracting opportunities from NIST, use the contract listings above or visit the agency's procurement portal. You can also set up saved search alerts on Bidlync to be notified when new NIST contracts are posted that match your capabilities.