SOURCES SOUGHT: High Speed Oscilloscope
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- NB672020-26-02743
- 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
- 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 to identify vendors capable of providing one high-speed oscilloscope, with responses due by September 26, 2026. This market research precedes a competitive procurement on sam.gov and will determine whether small business set-aside eligibility exists; if at least two qualified small businesses are identified, the acquisition will be set aside accordingly. NIST is actively soliciting responses from all responsible sources, including large businesses and small business categories (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, VOSB).
The oscilloscope must meet strict technical specifications: minimum 10 GHz input bandwidth, 25 GS/s sample rate on at least two channels, four analog channels, 50,000,000-sample minimum record length, 112 dB dynamic range, and phase noise less than −119 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset. Maximum dimensions are 15 x 18 x 12 inches with weight under 30 lbs. The procurement also includes a hard-sided travel case and a rack mount kit sized for standard 19-inch racks within 7 U of vertical space.
Delivery is required to NIST-Boulder, 325 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado 80305 by March 31, 2027. Vendors must possess an active Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) and an active Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI) registered on SAM.gov at award. Factory calibration with traceable calibration data and certificate is required. On-site inspection and acceptance is expected within seven business days.
NAICS 334515; PSC 6625.
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 one (1) High Speed Oscilloscope 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 Empl.
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 draft Specifications Document.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Draft Specifications.pdf |
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