Arbitrary Waveform Generator

The National Institute of Standards and Technology, a component of the Department of Commerce, seeks quotations for one new arbitrary waveform generator, with proposals due April 13 and questions due April 6. No set-aside applies. This is a commercial product acquisition using simplified acquisition procedures.

Place of performance is Gaithersburg, Maryland (100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899). The generator must support development and certification of standard reference materials for magnetic moment measurement in semiconductor manufacturing and integration into NIST's Absolute Magnetometer system for SI-traceability applications. Technical specifications are mandatory: minimum sampling rate of 6 GSa/s, waveform memory depth of at least 4 Gpts, two analog output channels with 5 Vpeak-to-peak output range, maximum output frequency of 2 GHz, 16-bit vertical resolution, clock timer resolution of at most 80 ps, jitter less than 2 ps, and SI-traceable calibration. The generator must include standard arbitrary functions, USB connectivity, 115V/60Hz single-phase power with cable, and two sets of operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting manuals. Only new, commercial off-the-shelf items in original manufacturer packaging are acceptable; used, remanufactured, experimental, prototype, or gray market items are excluded. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, six months after receipt of order, with one-year warranty commencing upon government acceptance. Payment is upon receipt of proper invoice and successful demonstration of specification compliance.

NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing); PSC is 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). Quotations must be submitted electronically in three volumes—Technical Quotation, Price Quotation, and Terms and Conditions—with firm fixed price including all shipping and delivery costs. Quoters must maintain active SAM.gov registration throughout performance. Award will be made to the responsible offeror offering best value, evaluated on Technical Capability (signal fidelity and accuracy), Past Performance (relevant contracts completed within three years), and Price. Contract Specialist Ranae Armstrong (ranae.armstrong@nist.gov) and Contracting Officer Don Collie (Donald.collie@nist.gov) receive submissions and questions.