High-Frequency Dual-Channel Signal Synthesizer

The National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks quotation for a high-frequency dual-channel signal synthesizer, with quotations due August 3 and questions due July 29. The procurement is a total small business set-aside, reserved exclusively for small businesses under NAICS 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals).

Place of performance and delivery is Boulder, Colorado (325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305). The procurement requires one stable and phase-coherent two-channel RF synthesizer (CLIN 0001) and one instrumentation rack mount compatible with standard scientific racks (CLIN 0002), each at a quantity of one unit. Delivery shall be completed no later than 15 weeks after release of order. The synthesizer enhancement options packet must meet minimum operating frequency of 50 MHz or lower and maximum of 40 GHz or higher, with maximum output power of 13 dBm from 50 MHz to 40 GHz and low single-sideband phase noise specifications ranging from −154 dBc/Hz at 50 MHz to −100 dBc/Hz at 40 GHz.

This is a commercial item purchase order under FAR Part 12 simplified acquisition procedures. Quotations must be submitted electronically to lia.arthofer@nist.gov by 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on August 3 in three separate volumes: technical quotation (addressing specifications, country of origin, manufacturer authorization, delivery capability, and installation/warranty), price quotation (firm-fixed unit and total prices including all shipping), and terms and conditions. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quoter. Quoters must maintain active SAM.gov registration from submission through final payment. The Government reserves the right not to award and may make an award without discussions based on initial quotations. Place of acceptance is NIST Boulder Campus.