Solicitation - 0. 5mm Calibration Kit

The National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks firm fixed-price quotations for a 0.5mm calibration kit comprising five line items of precision microwave calibration artifacts, with quotations due July 29, 2026 and questions due July 17, 2026. Amendment 1, posted July 28, removed item 5 from the original specification.

Place of performance is Boulder, Colorado (NIST-Boulder, 325 Broadway). The procurement is unrestricted with a small business size standard of 750 employees under NAICS 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (PSC 6625).

The remaining four line items include a disassembled Precision Offset Short Calibration Kit in 0.5mm connector type with 12 metrology-grade offset short calibration artifacts (6 male, 6 female) specified for 30 GHz to 260 GHz calibration range; assembly of offset short components following NIST dimensional metrology; a Precision Short Open Load Kit with metrology-grade components in male and female 0.5mm connector types; and spare components for dimensioning. Item 1 is delivered independently; Item 2 and assembled Item 1 must be delivered within 10 weeks of return from NIST metrology. Acceptance occurs on-site at NIST, expected to exceed 7 business days, with 60 days specified for final acceptance.

All quoters must maintain active SAM.gov registration at submission and through final payment, and vendors must possess an active Unique Entity Identification Number and an Export Control Classification Number at time of award. Quotations must be submitted electronically in three distinct volumes (Technical Quotation, Price Quotation, and Terms and Conditions) to Daniel.kent@nist.gov. Award will be made on best-value basis evaluating Technical Capability, Delivery, Experience, and Price. Technical quotation must demonstrate proposed equipment meets or exceeds all specifications with supporting evidence; no prototypes, demonstration models, used, or refurbished instruments will be considered. Experience evaluation requires submission of information on a minimum of three relevant prior projects. Shipping and delivery costs must be included in the total price quotation.