Sources Sought - Wideband Optical Spectrum Analyzer
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- Solicitation number
- NB688000-25-02093
- 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 market research to identify potential vendors capable of providing a wideband optical spectrum analyzer for a quantum project developing an optical clock with integrated photonics. The procurement requires one unit with precise technical specifications including wavelength coverage from 350 nm to 1750 nm, 0.05 nm resolution, 60 dB dynamic range, and -80 dBm sensitivity. Interested vendors must submit capability statements limited to five pages that include company profiles, product specifications, manufacturing details, lead times, and small business status verification. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334515 with a small business size standard of 750 employees, and NIST is seeking responses from all responsible sources including large and small businesses across various categories. The deadline for responses to this sources sought notice is August 1, 2025, just one week after the July 25, 2025 posting date.
NIST has not designated this as a set-aside procurement initially but will establish it as a small business set-aside if at least two qualified small businesses are identified during the market research phase. No current contractors or incumbents are mentioned in the notice, and no specific contract value or budget range has been disclosed. The procurement requires delivery and installation of one wideband optical spectrum analyzer unit within six weeks after receipt of order, with a base one-year manufacturer warranty covering labor, parts, and return costs. The equipment will support NIST's quantum research initiatives, specifically for optical clock development with integrated photonics applications. Training provision is expected as part of the delivery timeline, though specific training duration requirements are not detailed in the specifications.
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 wideband optical spectrum 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 - Wideband Optical Spectrum Analyzer | Solicitation | |
| Sources Sought - Wideband Optical Spectrum Analyzer | Pre-Solicitation |
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