QNet Qubit Controller Solicitation Summary

This is a combined synopsis and Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial products, solicitation number NB672030-26-00349, issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Department of Commerce. The procurement is unrestricted and seeks one QNet Qubit Controller IAW (in accordance with) Attachment #1 - Specifications on a firm-fixed-price basis. The NAICS code is 334513 (Manufacturing of Instruments and Devices) with a small business size standard of 750 employees. Quotations must be submitted electronically to lia.arthofer@nist.gov no later than 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on April 6, 2026. The solicitation incorporates Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 dated October 1, 2025, and the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), supplemented by Department of Commerce Acquisition Policy.

Quoters must submit three distinct volumes: Volume I (Technical Quotation addressing capability with product literature and specifications compliance documentation), Volume II (Price Quotation with firm-fixed pricing, shipping/delivery costs, and applicable discounts), and Volume III (Terms and Conditions acceptance). All quoters must maintain an active System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration at time of submission and contract award. Delivery and acceptance terms, FOB point, and installation/training/warranty requirements must comply with the attached Specifications document. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quotation using simplified acquisition procedures. Questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer by April 1, 2026. The Government reserves the right not to award and may make awards without discussions based solely on initial quotations.