NIST RFQ: Polatis Optical Switches
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1333ND26QNB770287
- Agency
-
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335999 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5930 Switches
- Place of performance
- Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks to procure two Polatis Series 6000 Ultra Secure grade all-optical switches for its quantum networking testbed, with quotations due July 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The procurement is set aside for women-owned small businesses under the WOSB Eligible program.
Place of performance is Gaithersburg, Maryland (Building 301, Shipping & Receiving, with final destination Building 220). The switches are brand-name-only Polatis equipment: one 8x8 model (Part # S-OST-08x08-LA1-HMHNS) and one 16x16 model (Part # S-OST-16x16-LA1-HMWNS), manufactured new in original packaging. Each must meet SMF28 optical matrix configuration, LC/APC connectors, hot-swap dual gigabit Ethernet and serial communications, multiprotocol control interface (TL1, SNMP, SCPI, SDN, and secure web GUI), hot-swap dual 100/240VAC power, and include firmware updates. No prototypes, demonstration models, used, remanufactured, experimental, or gray-market equipment are acceptable.
Delivery is FOB destination within 75 days of order receipt. Payment is Net 30 at 100% upon receipt and acceptance; partial shipments and invoices require pre-approval. The contractor must provide manufacturer's commercial warranty covering parts and labor for a minimum of 12 months from government acceptance. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quotation. Quotations should be submitted electronically to Contracting Officer Robert Cowins (robert.cowins@nist.gov) and Contract Specialist Marvin Jean (marvin.jean@nist.gov). NAICS code is 335999; PSC code is 5930.
Notice text
See attached SF 1449 Soliciation.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements Document Final .pdf | ||
| CD492.pdf | ||
| 1333ND26QNB770287 .pdf |
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