Solicitation- Vector Network Analyzer Extender Head Drivers

The National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks quotations for three units of Vector Network Analyzer Extender Head Drivers on a firm-fixed-price basis, with quotations due May 13, 2026 and questions due May 8, 2026. Amendment 1, posted May 5, updates the technical specifications; quoters must address both the original RFQ and the amended specifications.

Place of performance is Boulder, Colorado. The drivers must support frequency range of 100 kHz to 22 GHz, dynamic range of 133 dB at 10 Hz IFBW, output power from −60 dBm to 15 dBm, CW frequency accuracy of 1 ppm, frequency resolution of 1 Hz, and trace noise of 1 mdB rms at 3 kHz IFBW. Equipment must be compatible with VDI extender heads in WR6, WR5, and WR3 bands without requiring external couplers. Delivery is required no later than 24 weeks after order release; acceptance on-site will take between 7 and 14 business days. A base manufacturer warranty of one year covering labor, parts, and cost/liability for returns is required.

Quoters must maintain active SAM.gov registration and possess an active Export Control Classification Number at time of award. The NAICS code is 334515, with a small business size standard of 750 employees. Quotations must be submitted electronically to Daniel.kent@nist.gov in three volumes: Technical Quotation (addressing technical capability, country of origin, manufacturer authorization, delivery confirmation, and warranty/installation/training), Price Quotation (including firm-fixed pricing with shipping and delivery), and Terms and Conditions (with acceptance statement). Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quotation from a responsible quoter. Quotations demonstrating compliance with all minimum specifications will be considered; those failing to demonstrate compliance will not be evaluated. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions based solely on initial quotations. Buy American provisions apply under Alternate II. Acceptance occurs at the NIST Gaithersburg facility.