QNet Microwave Vector Network Analyzer
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- Solicitation number
- NB6720302502186
- 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
- Place of performance
- Boulder, Colorado 80305, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Lia M Arthofer lia.arthofer@nist.gov (301) 975-2762
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify potential vendors for a QNet Microwave Vector Network Analyzer with specific technical requirements for quantum networking research. The specialized equipment must operate within a frequency range of approximately 100kHz-10GHz, feature at least 2 input/output ports, maintain a dynamic range greater than 95dB across the frequency range, and support both manual and programmable control interfaces. NIST's Communications Technology Laboratory requires this analytical laboratory instrument to measure microwave-optical transducer devices being developed at NIST and collaborating institutions. Interested vendors must submit capability statements limited to five pages that include company profiles, product specifications, manufacturing details, lead times, and small business status verification. The deadline for responses to this sources sought notice is August 1, 2025, with the procurement falling under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.
Currently, no set-aside designation has been established, though NIST will implement a small business set-aside if at least two qualified small businesses with fewer than 1000 employees can fulfill the requirements. The procurement is open to all business categories including small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, HUBZone firms, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and veteran-owned small businesses. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the notice, and no specific contract values or budget ranges have been disclosed. The equipment will be delivered to NIST's Boulder, Colorado facility with an acceptance period of 15 business days for performance testing. NIST emphasizes that this sources sought announcement does not constitute a request for quotation and carries no guarantee of future contract award or payment for submitted information.
Notice text
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Acquisition Management Division
Sources Sought for Commercial Item Purchase
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION.
It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.
The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can obtain a QNet Microwave Vector Network Analyzer with an operating frequency range: ~100khz-10GHz according to the Requirements/Specifications Document attached herein.
This announcement is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. No solicitation is currently available. Additionally, The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of the sources sought announcement. The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-aside categories will be considered. In addition, this market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation.
Because of this Sources Sought announcement, NIST may conduct a competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) website and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfil the requirement, in accordance with the requirement descriptions and technical specifications indicated in the Specification Document, then this acquisition shall be solicited as a small business set aside. However, NIST is seeking responses from all responsible sources, including large and small businesses (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB and VOSB). This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. The specific purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is to determine if there are small businesses, within the parameters identified above, that can provide the specialized equipment identified in the Requirements/Specifications Document.
Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirement should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to five (5) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:
1. Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and Cage Code.
2. Name of company that will provide the product.
3. Name of company that will manufacture the product.
4. Specification sheets and examples of products that meet the Specifications attached herein.
5. Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of award to include installation time and any necessary training that is provided.
6. Identification and verification of the company’s small business status.
7. Any other relevant information that is not listed above which the Government should consider in developing our service requirement and finalizing our market research.
(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered).
REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:
See the attached Requirements/Specifications Document.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Specifications.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| QNet Microwave Vector Network Analyzer | Solicitation | |
| QNet Microwave Vector Network Analyzer | Pre-Solicitation |
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