Optical Spectrum Analyzer
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- NB688000-26-02467
- Agency
-
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Boulder, Colorado 80305, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology, a bureau of the Department of Commerce, seeks quotations for one optical spectrum analyzer optimized for visible spectrum measurements to support next-generation optical clock development, with quotations due August 24, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. Mountain Time and questions due August 20.
Place of performance is Boulder, Colorado. The analyzer must cover a wavelength range of 397 to 1160 nanometers with 0.01-nanometer resolution, 0.05-nanometer accuracy, measurable level range of 80 to +20 dBm, and close-in dynamic range of 60 dB in fewer than 100 shots averaging. Delivery, installation, and training must be completed within 16–18 weeks after receipt of order, followed by 7 business days of government acceptance testing. The procurement includes a one-year warranty covering parts and factory product support.
The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. No set-aside applies. Quotations must be submitted via email to lisa.stevens@nist.gov and must include the solicitation number, company name and contact information, Unique Entity Identifier, country of origin for the product, and signed agreement with all terms and conditions. All quoters must maintain active SAM.gov registration at submission and through final payment. The contract is firm-fixed-price with FOB Destination shipping; quoters may propose alternative pricing structures consistent with their standard commercial practice. Evaluation uses Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, weighing Technical Capability (Acceptable/Unacceptable) and Price (reasonableness without price realism analysis). The contract incorporates FAR 52.212-4 for commercial items, Buy American and Israeli Trade Act compliance, AbilityOne and DLA/GSA/VA source requirements, organizational conflict of interest and whistleblower protections, and mandatory use of the Invoice Processing Platform beginning October 1, 2026 for payment requests.
Notice text
See the attached RFQ, Requirements, and Clauses and Provisions attachments.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Sources Sought Optical Spectrum Analyzer | Pre-Solicitation |
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