Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer
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- Solicitation number
- NB688000-26-01695
- Agency
- National Institute of Standards and Technology Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Boulder, Colorado 80305, United States
- Points of contact
-
- de Ionne Jones deionne.jones@nist.gov
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of supplying a Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer, with responses due by May 22, 2026. This is a sources sought announcement, not a request for proposal or quotation, and does not commit the Government to award. NIST will consider all small business set-aside categories and is soliciting responses from all responsible sources, including large and small businesses; if at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research phase, the subsequent acquisition will be set aside for small business.
The required instrument must support RF spectrum analysis and signal characterization across frequencies from sub-MHz to tens of GHz. Specifications include input frequency range of at least 10 kHz to 26.5 GHz, 50-ohm input impedance with N-type, SMA, or 3.5 mm connector, minimum 1 Hz resolution and video bandwidth, real-time analysis bandwidth of at least 80 MHz, CW input power handling up to at least 25 dBm, external 10 MHz referencing capability, USB or GPIB communication interface, self-contained display and operation, and displayed average noise level of –143 dBm/Hz or lower. Work is performed at NIST in support of the PML/Time and Frequency/Precision Photonic Synthesis Group.
Delivery, installation, and training must be completed within 12 weeks after receipt of order, with Government acceptance testing scheduled for 7 business days. NAICS code is 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals); PSC code is 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). Base manufacturer warranty is acceptable; no government-furnished equipment, special facility requirements, or travel are specified.
Notice text
Project Title: Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer
Notice ID: NB688000-26-01695
NAICS Code: 334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
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 provide a Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer.
This announcement is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP/RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. The information contained in this notice is DRAFT only and, as such, is subject to change prior to the issuance of a solicitation. No solicitation is available currently. Additionally, the Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this 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, who manufacture the Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer in the U.S. prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation.
After the results of this market research are obtained and analyzed, NIST may conduct a competitive or non-competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfill the requirement, in accordance with the Specifications, 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. Responses should include the country where the product is manufactured.
This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a small business size standard of 750 employees.
Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirements should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to four (4) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:
- Name of the company that will provide the product(s).
- Name of the company that will manufacture the product.
- County of origin or manufacture of the product.
- Spec/data sheets and examples of products that meet the specifications that demonstrate experience in meeting the requirements of this procurement.
- Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of order
- Any other relevant information that is not listed above that the Government should consider in developing its minimum specifications and finalizing its market research.
(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered.)
Any proprietary information should be so marked. The written capability statement should be received by the Contract Specialist, de Ionne Jones, via email at deionne.jones@nist.gov no later than the date and time posted in this notice. No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered.
REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:
See the attached Requirements and Specifications document.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 26-01695 Requirements and Specifications_RFSA.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer | Solicitation | |
| Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer | Pre-Solicitation |
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