NIST - RFSoC ZCU216 Evaluation Kit

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking to procure a RFSoC ZCU216 Evaluation Kit for its Applied Physics Division's Advanced Microwave Photonics Group. The solicitation, identified as NB686050-25-01608, is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology. Vendors must submit a quotation demonstrating technical capability to provide the required item, including authority to sell, maintenance capabilities, and ability to meet contract requirements. The evaluation will focus on two primary factors: technical capability (assessed as acceptable/unacceptable) and price. The solicitation requires electronic submissions to contract specialist Matthew Delgado by June 2, 2025, with a specific submission deadline at Mountain Time.

The contract opportunity is unrestricted and associated with NAICS code 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), which has a small business size standard of 600 employees. The procurement requires one new ZCU216 Evaluation Board (part number EK-U1-ZCU216-V1-G) that is compatible with open-source software QICK, to be used for complex qubit and resonator measurements at ultra-low temperatures. Delivery is specified as eight weeks after receipt of order (ARO) to NIST's location in Boulder, CO 80305, with FOB destination terms. The contractor must provide a system with all new components, shipped in original manufacturer's packaging, and warranty the entire system for a minimum of 2 years. Payment terms are set at 100% upon order with Net 30-day payment terms, and the government reserves the right to conduct quality assurance testing to confirm equipment meets performance specifications.