65 GHz Vector Network Analyzer (VNA)
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- Solicitation number
- NB6720602401862
- 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
- Place of performance
- Boulder, Colorado 80305, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Lia M Arthofer lia.arthofer@nist.gov (301) 975-2762
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Paragraph 1:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought announcement to identify vendors that can provide a 65 GHz Vector Network Analyzer (VNA). The VNA must meet specific requirements, including a frequency range greater than 1-65 GHz, output power greater than 0 dBm and less than -50 dBm, and a preference for used or refurbished models with additional features. NIST is seeking responses from all responsible sources, including small businesses of all categories, to determine if a small business set-aside opportunity exists. Interested companies should submit capability statements by June 13, 2024, providing details on their company profile, product specifications, lead time, and small business status.
Paragraph 2:
This Sources Sought announcement is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and does not commit the government to award a contract. NIST is not obligated to pay for any information received from potential sources. The requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 334515 for Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a small business size standard of 750 employees. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage, the acquisition may be solicited as a small business set-aside. No specific award value or budget information is provided in the announcement.
Notice text
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Acquisition Management Division
Sources Sought for Commercial Item 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 obtain a 65 GHz Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) according to the Requirements/Specifications Document 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.
Because of 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 fulfill the requirement in accordance with the requirement descriptions and technical specifications indicated in the Specifications Document, 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 a NAICS code of 334515 for Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The specific purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is to determine if there are small businesses within the parameters identified above that can provide the specialized equipment identified in the Requirements/Specifications Document.
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 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 service requirement and finalizing our market research.
(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered).
REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:
See the attached Requirements/Specifications Document.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Specifications.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 65 GHz Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) | Solicitation | |
| 65 GHz Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) | Pre-Solicitation |
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