50 GHz Vector Network Analyzer (VNA)
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- Solicitation number
- NB672020-26-01182
- Agency
- National Institute of Standards and Technology Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
- Points of contact
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- Clifford Nicholson clifford.nicholson@nist.gov (303) 497-5185
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking sources for one 50 GHz Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) to replace an existing Rohde and Schwarz ZVA50 unit that has reached end of service life. This is a market research announcement posted on April 6, 2026, with responses due by April 16, 2026, and is not a formal Request for Quotation or commitment to award. The VNA must operate across 10 MHz to 50 GHz with four test ports featuring 2.4 mm male ruggedized connectors, on-board Time Domain analysis capability, and support for external Rohde and Schwarz mmWave frequency converters. Qualified vendors must possess an active Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) and an active Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI) registered on SAM.gov at the time of award. The procurement will be evaluated based on technical compliance with detailed specifications and the supplier's ability to meet extended warranty and calibration service requirements, with delivery to NIST-Boulder at 325 Broadway and on-site validation measurements required within three weeks of delivery.
This sources sought announcement applies to all responsible sources, including small businesses in all categories (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and VOSB), with a small business size standard of 750 employees under NAICS 334515. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research phase that can meet the specifications, the acquisition will be solicited as a small business set-aside; otherwise, the procurement may be opened to all eligible vendors. The requirement includes a 2-year extended manufacturer warranty covering labor and parts, plus a 3-year extended calibration plan with two scheduled calibrations, with demo models acceptable provided the manufacturer warranty and calibration services are included. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in this sources sought notice, as the government is using this announcement solely to identify potential vendors and determine the appropriate procurement method and whether small business set-aside criteria can be met.
Notice text
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 one Vector Network Analyzer per the Specifications attached herein.
This announcement is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. No solicitation is currently available. Additionally, 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 Small Business Set-aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-aside categories will be considered. In addition, this market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation.
Based on this Sources Sought announcement, NIST may conduct a competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) website and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfil the requirement, in accordance with the Specifications, then this acquisition shall be solicited as a small business set aside. However, NIST is seeking responses from all responsible sources, including large and small businesses (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB and VOSB). This requirement is assigned NAICS 334515 – Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals with a small business size standard of 750 employees.
Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirement should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to five (5) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:
1. Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and Cage Code.
2. Name of company that will provide the product.
3. Name of company that will manufacture and Country of Origin of the product.
4. Specification sheets and examples of products that meet the Specifications attached herein.
5. Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of award to include installation time and any necessary training that is provided.
6. Identification and verification of the company’s small business status.
7. Any other relevant information that is not listed above which the Government should consider in developing our requirement and finalizing our market research.
(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered).
REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:
See the attached draft Specifications Document.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Draft Specifications.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| BRAND NAME Rohde & Schwarz 50 GHz Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) | Solicitation | |
| 50 GHz Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) | Pre-Solicitation |
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