Coaxial mechanical calibration kits

This solicitation from the National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks quotations for three coaxial mechanical calibration kits in 1 mm, 1.85 mm, and 2.92 mm connector sizes to support radio frequency noise metrology research. Offerors must meet specifications in the requirements document for precision load, short, open and through standards over the specified frequency ranges to calibrate vector network analyzers, including calibration data and torque wrenches. Quotations will be evaluated for price and technical acceptability, and award will be made using simplified acquisition procedures to the responsible offeror providing the lowest priced technically acceptable quotation. Quotations are due by 12:00 p.m. Eastern time on March 20, 2024.

There is no set-aside designated for this requirement. The solicitation requests one each of the 1mm, 1.85mm, and 2.92mm calibration kits from either Keysight or Rohde & Schwarz, to be delivered FOB destination within six months of award, with payment of 100% to be made within 30 days of delivery, inspection, and acceptance. The place of performance will be 325 Broadway Street, MS 675.03 in Boulder, Colorado.