CHIPS R&D 67 GHz Microwave Source

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking quotations for a 67 GHz microwave source under solicitation number 1333ND26QNB030120 to support CHIPS R&D activities in semiconductor manufacturing measurement science. The microwave source will be used by NIST's Physical Measurement Laboratory to characterize piezoelectric microwave acoustic resonators and support the development of next-generation 5G and millimeter-wave filters and oscillators. The equipment must meet specific technical specifications including a frequency range of 250 kHz to 67 GHz minimum, defined output power levels, single sideband phase noise requirements, and a 1.85 mm RF output connector at 50 ohms impedance. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror without discussions based on initial quotations, with technical acceptability determined by demonstrating compliance with all minimum requirements outlined in the Statement of Work. Quotations must be submitted electronically to the specified NIST contacts no later than 11:00 AM Eastern Time on March 26, 2026, with pre-quote questions due within five calendar days of the March 12, 2026 solicitation issuance date. All offerors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) throughout the procurement process.

This is an unrestricted competition with no set-aside designations, and no incumbent contractor information is identified in the solicitation materials. The procurement includes three line items: the 67 GHz microwave source (1 unit), shipping and installation (1 lot), and other transportation-related charges (not-to-exceed amount), with all costs quoted on a firm-fixed-price basis FOB Destination. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the solicitation notice. The equipment must be delivered within three months of order placement in original manufacturer packaging with all documentation and software, and payment will be made 100 percent upon acceptance and successful completion of testing requirements at the NIST facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The contractor must provide a minimum 12-month warranty covering all parts and labor, and NIST reserves the right to conduct performance testing and visual inspection for transport damage prior to final acceptance.