Data Acquisition Software

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking data acquisition software with specific technical requirements through a Sources Sought Notice. The software must include a graphical programming environment, robust instrument communication capabilities, high-level data analysis features, 3D display functionality, and direct MATLAB m-script compatibility. Key contract requirements include unlimited named user/computer-based licenses, an Enterprise Program option, Volume License Manager, comprehensive technical support, and ongoing software upgrades throughout the performance period. Vendors must submit capabilities statements limited to 10 pages, detailing their company information, socioeconomic status, and GSA Schedule contract numbers if applicable. Responses are due by December 3, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. ET, and must be sent directly to Gina Lee at gina.lee@nist.gov.

The procurement is initially open to all businesses but will be set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 541519 if two qualified small businesses respond, with a size standard of 150 employees. The software must be compatible with existing MATLAB modules, including VISION capture, MS Office Report generation, PID control, and digital filter design, and must include comprehensive staff training as part of the proposed solution. While this Sources Sought Notice is primarily for market research and does not guarantee a contract award, it signals NIST's intent to procure specialized data acquisition software for its Computing Infrastructure Division. The notice emphasizes the need for vendors to demonstrate their technical capabilities and ability to meet the comprehensive software requirements. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the current documentation, and no incumbent contractors are identified in the pre-solicitation materials.