What types of agencies buy Blackbody services?

Federal agencies across all departments procure Blackbody services, including the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, and civilian agencies. State and local governments also issue Blackbody contracts through their own procurement portals.

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Are there set-aside contracts for small businesses in Blackbody?

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How competitive are Blackbody government contracts?

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Blackbody Government Contracts

5 government contract opportunities classified as Blackbody. Updated daily.

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5 federal contract opportunities classified as Blackbody.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

BLACKBODY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBER

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The Department of Agriculture is seeking quotes for a blackbody for an environmental chamber. Interested vendors must submit a firm fixed price quotation, technical documentation, and comply with all solicitation requirements by July 30, 2026. Questions should be directed to Elizabeth Calhoun by July 27, 2026.

Posted Jul 21, 2026Due Jul 30, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 334516Sol: 1232SA26Q0985

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

A5531001210 SR800N-12HT-600 DEG.REGULAR ACCURACY HIGH TEMPERATURE ABSOLUTE BLACKBODY

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NASA/NSSC requires a sole source contract for the A5531001210 SR800N-12HT-600 degree Regular Accuracy High Temperature Absolute Blackbody from CI Systems. Interested organizations may submit their qualifications by June 5, 2026, for evaluation. The procurement will follow FAR Part 12 for commercial items.

Posted Jun 3, 2026Due Jun 5, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 334513Sol: 80NSSC26932861Q

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

BLACKBODY CAVITY CALIBRATION BATH

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking sources for a blackbody cavity calibration bath with an operating range of -20 °C to +130 °C. The bath should support dry-air purges and utilize a high heat-transfer fluid. Interested parties should provide detailed information about their capabilitie…

Posted Apr 3, 2026Due Apr 30, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 334516Sol: NIST-SS26-101

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

INFRARED SYSTEMS BLACKBODY INFRARED SOURCE

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NASA is seeking quotes for a brand name or equivalent infrared systems blackbody infrared source. Only authorized resellers may submit proposals. Vendors must reference tracking number 80NSSC26924700Q in their email submissions. Please review the attached documents for further details.

Posted Feb 23, 2026Due Feb 27, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 541519Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: 80NSSC26924700Q

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

BLACKBODY TARGET SYSTEM

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The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, has a contract opportunity for a Blackbody Target System with a Part Number: 54704-RN. The contract is for a quantity of 4 units and is set to expire on July 1, 2024, at 4:00 PM (PDT). The requirement is sole-sourced to Infrared Systems Development loc…

Posted Jun 20, 2024Due Jul 1, 2024PresolicitationNAICS 334511Sol: N6893624Q0160

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