High Speed Real-Time Automation Controller and Data Acquisition System

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is procuring a high-speed real-time automation controller and data acquisition system for materials science research through this solicitation. The system must be a single self-contained benchtop or server-rack instrument with specific technical specifications including a 64-bit quad-core processor, field programmable gate array (FPGA), 8 true differential analog inputs, 8 fully isolated thermocouple inputs, digital input/output modules, and analog output capabilities. The system requires a real-time Linux-based operating system with compatibility for programming languages such as C/C++, Python, LabVIEW, and Simulink, and must be able to run on Windows 11. The government will evaluate quotes based on two factors: Technical Capability and Price, with the intent to award to the responsible offeror offering the best value at the lowest price, favoring faster delivery and installation. Electronic quotes must be submitted in two volumes (Technical and Price) by August 6, 2025, at 10 AM ET, with quotes remaining valid for 90 calendar days.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS Code 334513 for Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or current service providers. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the procurement will be structured as a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order for a single Contract Line Item Number covering the complete automation controller and data acquisition system. The contractor must deliver one complete system within 60 calendar days after contract award, including the instrument, associated software, and operations manual. Performance will occur at NIST's facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with F.O.B. Destination delivery terms, and the contractor must provide a minimum one-year warranty covering all parts, labor, and travel expenses.