NB686010-25-01360 Optical Spectrum Analyzer

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking to procure an Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) for its Sources and Detectors Group through a competitive solicitation. The OSA must meet stringent technical specifications, including a wavelength coverage range of 350-1100 nm, compatibility with multimode fibers up to 800 um core size, and a measurement noise floor better than -75 dBm. The procurement will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR 13, with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. Vendors must submit technical capability documentation demonstrating compliance with all contract requirements, along with a firm fixed price and delivery timeline. The solicitation requires electronic submission of quotations by April 27, 2025, with a specified evaluation period of two weeks after delivery.

The contract is exclusively set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 334515, with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The procurement calls for one (1) complete OSA system to be delivered to NIST's location at 325 Broadway in Boulder, CO 80305. Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete all required representations and certifications. The delivery timeline is specified as ten (10) weeks after receipt of order, with payment terms set at Net 30. While specific award value is not disclosed, the solicitation targets a specialized scientific measurement equipment procurement with precise technical requirements for laboratory use. Vendors must provide documentation on the country of origin for manufactured items and demonstrate technical capability to meet the comprehensive specifications outlined in the detailed request for quotation.