WR4 On-Wafer Probes
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- Solicitation number
- NB672030-26-00446
- 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
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
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- Clifford Nicholson clifford.nicholson@nist.gov (303) 497-5185
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 effort to identify potential vendors capable of supplying four WR4 on-wafer probes for millimeter-wave frequency measurements. These specialized instruments must operate within the 170 to 260 GHz frequency range and include a 50 micrometer GSG tip configuration with an integrated bias tee and specific return loss requirements. Interested vendors must possess an active Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI) registered on SAM.gov and an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) to be eligible for consideration. The government will use this sources sought announcement to determine the appropriate acquisition method and whether sufficient small business participation exists to warrant a small business set-aside. Responses to this market research inquiry are due by January 26, 2026, though this announcement does not constitute a request for quotation and does not commit the government to award a contract.
This procurement utilizes no current set-aside designation, though the government has indicated that if at least two qualified small businesses are identified during the market research phase, the acquisition will be solicited as a small business set-aside in accordance with regulations covering small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, HUBZone-certified firms, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and veteran-owned small businesses. The sources sought announcement does not provide specific budget information or award values, as this is preliminary market research to assess vendor capability and capacity. Vendors are encouraged to identify the country where the WR4 on-wafer probes are manufactured as part of their responses. The equipment will be shipped to NIST's Boulder, Colorado facility, with acceptance expected within seven business days of delivery, and no additional training, installation, or special utility requirements have been identified.
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 four WR4 On-Wafer Probes 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. The information contained in this notice is DRAFT only and, as such, is subject to change prior to the issuance of a solicitation. 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). Responses should include the country where the product is manufactured. 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 or manufacture 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.)
No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered.
REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:
See the attached draft Specifications Document.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Draft Specifications (Items).pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| WR4 On-Wafer Probes | Award Notice | |
| WR4 On-Wafer Probes | Solicitation | |
| WR4 On-Wafer Probes | Pre-Solicitation |
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