NIST Photodiode Detector

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking to procure specialized optical measurement equipment through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered NB686010-25-01014. Specifically, the solicitation calls for one Keysight N7749C Lightwave Multimeter, accompanied by two optical heads (one InGaAs and one Si), along with the base manufacturer warranty and KeysightCare Assured First Year Support. The procurement will be conducted under the Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing NAICS category 334413, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The evaluation methodology will be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), which means vendors will be assessed on both technical capability and pricing. Quotations must be submitted electronically to matthew.delgado@nist.gov by April 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time, with vendors required to provide a firm fixed price quote and include their Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number.

The solicitation is an unrestricted procurement with no specific set-aside designation, indicating open competition for all qualified vendors. The place of performance is located at NIST's facility in Boulder, Colorado, with delivery specified as sixteen weeks after receipt of order. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will be subject to Net 30 payment terms. The delivery location is precisely 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305, with FOB destination specifications. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves precise scientific measurement equipment critical to NIST's research and calibration activities. The solicitation represents a targeted acquisition of high-precision optical measurement technology essential for scientific and standards-related work.