POST Sources Sought Notice.pdf

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This Sources Sought notice from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking market research for a Tunable Laser for 1300 O band. NIST is conducting preliminary research to identify potential U.S. manufacturers who can provide this specialized semiconductor device, assigned under NAICS code 334413 with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Interested manufacturers are requested to submit a four-page electronic capability statement to the Contract Specialist Matthew Delgado, including details such as company name, manufacturing location, product specifications, lead times, and other relevant information demonstrating ability to meet procurement requirements.

The document explicitly states this is not a Request for Quotation or a commitment to award a contract, but rather a market research tool to determine if U.S. manufacturers exist for this specific product. NIST is open to responses from all responsible sources, including large and small businesses, with a specific focus on identifying domestic manufacturing capabilities. Respondents must include the country of product origin, and no quotes will be accepted at this stage. The final procurement method will be determined based on the responses received to this Sources Sought announcement.

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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Acquisition Management Division Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION.

It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.

The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide a Tunable Laser for 1300 O band per the specifications attached herein.

This announcement is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP/RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. The information contained in this notice is DRAFT only.

The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this Sources Sought announcement. The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any U.S. manufacturers exist.

NIST is seeking responses from ALL responsible sources, including large and small businesses. Responses should include the country where the product is manufactured.

This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 334413, Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.

Any U.S. manufacturers that believe they can meet the requirements should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to four (4) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:

1. Name of the company that will provide the product(s).

2. Name of the company that will manufacture the product.

3. County of origin or manufacture of the product.

4. Spec/data sheets and examples of products that meet the specifications that demonstrate experience in meeting the requirements of this procurement.

5. Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of order

6. Any other relevant information that is not listed above that the Government should consider in developing its minimum specifications and finalizing its market research.

(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered.)

Any proprietary information should be so marked. The written capability statement should be received by the Contract Specialist, Matthew Delgado, via email at matthew.delgado@nist.gov no later than the date and time posted in this notice. No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered.

REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:

See the attached Requirements and Specifications document.

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