Sources Sought - 12 GHz Vector Signal Generators
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- Solicitation number
- NB676010-26-02013
- Agency
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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
- Place of performance
- Boulder, Colorado 80305, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting a sources-sought market research for two 12 GHz Vector Signal Generators, with responses due June 17, 2026. This is not a request for quotation and does not commit the Government to contract award. NIST will use responses to determine whether at least two qualified small businesses can meet the requirement; if so, the eventual solicitation will carry a small-business set-aside across all applicable categories (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, VOSB).
Equipment will be delivered to NIST-Boulder (325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305, Attention: Pete Hopkins, Mail Stop 676.01). The procurement supports microwave measurement science development for cryogenic quantum computing circuits and systems. Both systems must be from the same manufacturer to ensure compatibility with remote programming, operation, and phase-locking. The specified equipment is Rhode & Schwarz SGS100A brand name or equal, with frequency range of 100 MHz to 12 GHz, output power range of −110 dBm to +15 dBm, quadrature modulated (I/Q) output, frequency error less than 0.1 PPM, and I/Q modulator bandwidth greater than 500 MHz for 2–12 GHz operation. One-year base manufacturer warranty is acceptable.
Responding vendors must hold an active Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI) on SAM.gov at award and possess an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN). Software and electronic manuals must be provided. On-site inspection and acceptance testing will be required. NAICS 334515 applies; small-business size standard is 750 employees.
Notice text
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Acquisition Management Division
Sources Sought for Commercial Product 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 provide 12 GHz Vector Signal Generators per the Specifications 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 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, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation.
Based on 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 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 (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB and VOSB). This requirement is assigned NAICS 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 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 and country of origin of 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 requirement and finalizing our market research.
(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered).
REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:
See the attached Specifications document.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 2 - Detailed Specifications.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Specifications Draft.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation - 12 GHz Vector Signal Generators | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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