SAM #NB672020-26-01182

NIST Seeks 50 GHz Vector Network Analyzer Replacement (Rohde & Schwarz ZVA50 Equivalent)

NIST's Communications Technology Laboratory is seeking a replacement 50 GHz Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) for advanced electromagnetic field measurements. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Communications Technology Laboratory, Radio Frequency Technology Division, Electromagnetic Fields Group (672.02) - Acquisition Management Division, Gaithersburg, MD - OEMs and Vendors: - The current model in use is the Rohde and Schwarz ZVA50 (Rohde & Schwarz is the referenced OEM) - No specific OEMs or vendors are mandated; market research is open to all qualified sources - Products/Services Requested: - Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), replacement for Rohde and Schwarz ZVA50 - Frequency range: 10 MHz to 50 GHz - 4 test ports with 2.4 mm male ruggedized connectors - Direct access to IF and generator/receiver via front panel - Support for external mmWave frequency converters - On-board Time Domain (TDR) analysis - Precision frequency reference - 2-way Wilkinson power divider (4 GHz to 27 GHz) - Quantity: 1 unit - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendor must have an active UEI and ECCN at time of award - Installation and training required - Information on country of origin and typical lead times must be provided - Delivery to both NIST Boulder (CO) and NIST Gaithersburg (MD) facilities - Capability statements and product specification sheets required from respondents - The opportunity is open to all business sizes, with potential for a small business set-aside

Description

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 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 draft Specifications Document.

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