Phase Noise Analyzer

The Department of Energy Office of Science, through Brookhaven National Laboratory, is conducting a sources sought notice to identify vendors capable of supplying a Phase Noise Analyzer for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) RF Systems. This is a Request for Information only and not a formal solicitation for quotes. Interested vendors must submit a capabilities statement addressing how their product meets the detailed Statement of Work requirements to enagel@bnl.gov by December 26, 2025. The analyzer must measure phase and amplitude noise across carrier frequencies from 1 MHz to 8 GHz with carrier power ranging from -20 dBm to 25 dBm, and must meet specific noise sensitivity performance specifications at various offset frequencies. All electrical components must be NRTL certified, and evaluation will focus on the vendor's ability to meet these stringent technical specifications and delivery requirements. The deadline for submission of capabilities statements is December 26, 2025, providing respondents with a nine-day window to prepare their responses.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and includes no identified incumbent contractors. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. The deliverables package includes the phase noise analyzer with applicable software and licenses, a 24-month warranty extension, and 36 months of calibration coverage. The accelerated delivery schedule requires that units meeting all requirements be completed within 7 weeks from the vendor's purchase order acknowledgement. The final destination for the equipment is Brookhaven National Laboratory, with initial setup support to be provided by the selected vendor upon delivery. This procurement falls under NAICS category 334515 for Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with PSC classification 6695 for Combination and Miscellaneous Instruments.