QNet Amplifier Pump

The National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks one QNet Amplifier Pump (Network Analyzer) for quantum networking applications, with quotations due August 26, 2026 and questions due August 1. This is an unrestricted commercial acquisition under FAR Part 12 procedures utilizing simplified acquisition procedures.

Place of performance is Boulder, Colorado (325 Broadway, Mail Stop 676.03). The equipment must operate as an electrical coherent pump for microwave-optical transducer readout, with specifications including operating frequency exceeding 16 GHz with full-range tunability, output power greater than +25 dBm with adjustable capability, phase noise approaching −145 dBc/Hz at 1.5 MHz offset, and either N-Type or 2.92 mm coaxial output connector. The unit must support both manual and programmable control interfaces and external trigger operation. No prototypes, demonstration models, used, or refurbished instruments are acceptable. Delivery is required no later than 21 weeks after release of order, with 15 business days allocated for acceptance and performance testing.

NAICS code is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals; PSC is 6625. Evaluation criteria are Technical Capability, Past Performance (assessed on projects within the last five years of similar size, scope, and complexity; quoters without recent relevant performance receive Neutral rating), and Price, evaluated for reasonableness. The government reserves the right to award without discussions based on initial quotations and will issue a single firm-fixed-price purchase order. Quotations must be submitted in three volumes (Technical, Price, and Terms and Conditions) via email to Contracting Officer Lia Arthofer (lia.arthofer@nist.gov). Quoters must maintain active SAM.gov registration at submission and through final payment.