SAM #NB672010-26-01539

NIST Sources Sought: Keysight Technologies Power Meters and Components

NIST is seeking sources for the supply of Keysight Technologies Inc. brand power meters and related components to support research and calibration activities in radio frequency and microwave power. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Commerce - Communications Technology Laboratory, Radio Frequency Technology Division, Guided Wave Electromagnetics Group - Acquisition Management Division - OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer): - Keysight Technologies Inc. (brand name restriction applies) - Vendors: - Only vendors authorized to supply new, original Keysight Technologies products with manufacturer warranty and U.S.-based service - Products/Components Requested: - Keysight 34420A Nanovolt Meter (4 units) - Option 120: AC line selection 120-volt - Keysight N432A RF Power Meter (4 units) - Option 008: Thermistor sensor adaptor cable 5 ft (1.5 m) - Keysight N1913B EPM Series Power Meter (4 units) - Option 005: Power sensor cable (5 ft), Option C01: Front calibrator, Option 300: 100-240 VAC input - Keysight U8481A USB Thermocouple Power Sensor (1 unit) - Option 200: DC to 18 GHz, Option 301: Power sensor cable (5 ft) - Keysight U8487A USB Thermocouple Power Sensor (2 units) - Option 200: DC to 50 GHz, Option 301: Power sensor cable (5 ft) - Keysight 11667A Power Splitter, DC to 18 GHz (4 units) - Option 002: Type N female input and APC7 output - Keysight 11667C Power Splitter, DC to 50 GHz (2 units) - Keysight 85054-60031 Slotless Adapter, APC7 to Type-N Female (4 units) - Keysight 85056-60007 Adapter, 2.4 mm Male to 2.4 mm Slotless Female (4 units) - Keysight 11901C Adapter, 2.4 mm Male to 3.5 mm Slotless Female (2 units) - Keysight 8491B Coaxial Attenuator, DC to 18 GHz, Type-N (2 units) - Option 030: 30 dB attenuation - Keysight 8490D Coaxial Attenuator, DC to 50 GHz (2 units) - Option 030: 30 dB attenuation - Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be new, with original manufacturer warranty and U.S.-based service - Compatibility with existing NIST and Navy Primary Standard Laboratory calibration systems is required - Delivery must be completed within 14 weeks after contract award - Vendors must provide capability statements including company profile, manufacturing details, lead times, installation, and training information

Description

Note this procurement includes a requirement for brand name Keysight Technologies Inc. products.

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 Keysight Technologies Inc. brand power meters and components 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.

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