Vector Network Analyzer

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) within the Department of Commerce is soliciting quotations for the procurement of one Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) system to support the CHIPS metrology program's semiconductor manufacturing research initiatives. The VNA must operate between 200 kHz and 8 GHz with four measurement ports, direct receiver access, frequency-offset measurement capability, and coherent simultaneous acquisition of forward and backward wave signals, with all optional line items including source and receiver step attenuators and a second local oscillator available for separate pricing. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror who meets all required specifications, with the Government retaining sole discretion to reject proposals or make an award without discussions based on initial quotations alone. Technical quotations must be submitted in three volumes detailing how the proposed equipment meets minimum requirements through narratives, product literature, and performance documentation, while price quotations must include all shipping costs and applicable tariffs as firm-fixed-price proposals with 90-day pricing validity. Quotations must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 13, 2026, with pre-quotation inquiries due in writing within 2 calendar days of solicitation issuance (by February 7, 2026).

This procurement is unrestricted with no set-aside designations for any particular business category, and no current contractor or incumbent is identified in the solicitation documents. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the solicitation materials provided. The contractor must deliver one new VNA unit in original manufacturer packaging with all documentation and software within 10 weeks of order receipt under FOB Destination terms, with delivery to NIST's Boulder location at 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305. Payment will be processed upon receipt of proper invoice and Government acceptance, with partial shipments and invoices not permitted unless pre-approved by the Contracting Officer. The solicitation incorporates standard federal contract clauses addressing compliance requirements including trade agreement certifications, telecommunications equipment restrictions, debarment certifications, and equal employment opportunity compliance, with acceptance determined through manufacturer-recommended test procedures and visual inspection at the Government's sole discretion.