Sources Sought - Vector Network Analyzer
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- Solicitation number
- NB675010-26-02009
- 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
- Place of performance
- Boulder, Colorado 80305, United States
- Points of contact
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- Daniel Kent daniel.kent@nist.gov (303) 497-6533
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 supplying a Vector Network Analyzer, with responses due by June 17, 2026. This market research precedes formal solicitation and is not a request for quotation; NIST will not pay for responses and commits to no award.
NIST may solicit this requirement as a small business set-aside if at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research phase. All small business categories will be considered, including SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and VOSB. The NAICS code is 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals) with a small business size standard of 750 employees.
The procurement covers two new vector network analyzers with 2-port configuration, 3.5mm connectors, maximum frequency of 20 GHz, spectrum analysis capability to 20 GHz, integrated or external noise source for Y-factor measurements, and fully automatic 2-port calibration unit. Equipment must be new (not refurbished), covered by original manufacturer's full warranty, and serviced by the manufacturer's U.S.-based service organization. The requirement also includes two removable batteries compatible with the analyzers and manufacturer certificates of calibration.
Delivery is required to NIST-Boulder, Building 3 Room 3A-119, 325 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado 80305. Inspection and acceptance is on-site with acceptance not expected to exceed seven business days. Interested vendors should respond via the System for Award Management (sam.gov) website.
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 a Vector Network Analyzer 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.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1 - Specifications Draft.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation - Vector Network Analyzer | Solicitation | |
| Sources Sought - Vector Network Analyzer | Pre-Solicitation |
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