Electro-Optic Probe System
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- Solicitation number
- NB672020-25-01122
- Agency
- National Institute of Standards and Technology Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
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- Clifford Nicholson clifford.nicholson@nist.gov (303) 497-5185
- Daniel Kent daniel.kent@nist.gov (303) 497-6533
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to procure an advanced Electro-Optic Probe System through a Sources Sought announcement. The system requires nine specific components, including an optoelectronic converter, four different electro-optic electric field probes, a probe holder, an E-field applicator, and calibration services. NIST seeks comprehensive technical capabilities with specific requirements such as frequency ranges from 1-18 GHz, precise sensitivity measurements, and specific operational parameters. Interested businesses are required to submit electronic capability statements limited to five pages, including company profiles, product specifications, lead times, and small business status verification. The submission deadline is April 19, 2025, with responses to be evaluated based on technical capabilities, small business qualifications, and ability to meet the detailed system specifications.
The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. NIST is open to submissions from all business sizes, including small business set-aside categories such as SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and VOSB. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified, the procurement will be set aside for small business competition. The expected delivery timeline is approximately 20 weeks after receipt of order, with a half-day virtual training component included. While no specific contract value is mentioned, the complexity of the system suggests a significant technical procurement. The government will utilize the market research results to determine the most appropriate acquisition method and potentially issue a competitive solicitation on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) website.
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 Electro-Optic Probe System 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 fulfil the requirement, in accordance with the requirement descriptions and technical specifications indicated in the Specification 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 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1000 Emp. 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 supply or service requirement and finalizing our market research.
8. Country of Origin for each supply or service to be provided.
(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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electro-Optic Probe System 1 | Solicitation | |
| Electro-Optic Probe System | Pre-Solicitation |
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