SAM #NB688000-26-01570

Replacement High-Performance Cesium Beam Tube for 5071A Frequency Standard

NIST is seeking sources for a replacement high-performance cesium beam tube for the 5071A frequency standard, with delivery and installation in Boulder, Colorado. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), PML/688.40/Time Realization and Distribution group - Acquisition managed by the Acquisition Management Division, NIST, Gaithersburg, MD - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) new high-performance cesium beam tube compatible with the 5071A frequency standard - Must be electrically and mechanically compatible with the 5071A - Must meet frequency stability specifications: - ≤ 5e-12 at 1 second - ≤ 1e-14 at 30 days averaging intervals - Optional recycling service for the old cesium beam tube (return to manufacturer for safe disposal/recycling) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all capable manufacturers - Notable Requirements: - Tube must be new (not refurbished) - Country of origin and manufacturing information required - Delivery, installation, and any training must be completed within 24 weeks after order - NIST will perform installation; vendor to provide product and optional recycling service - Place of Performance: - NIST Boulder, Colorado - NAICS Code: 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) - May be set aside for small businesses depending on market research

Description

Project Title: Replacement High-Performance Cesium Beam Tube for 5071A Frequency Standard

Notice ID: NB688000-26-01570

NAICS Code: 334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing

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 Cesium beam atomic clock.

This announcement is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP/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 available currently. 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, who manufacture the replacement high-performance cesium beam tube for 5071A frequency standard in the U.S. prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation.

After the results of this market research are obtained and analyzed, NIST may conduct a competitive or non-competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfill 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. Responses should include the country where the product is manufactured.

This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device, with a small business size standard of 600 employees.

Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirements should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to four (4) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:

Name of the company that will provide the product(s). Name of the company that will manufacture the product. County of origin or manufacture of the product. Spec/data sheets and examples of products that meet the specifications that demonstrate experience in meeting the requirements of this procurement. Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of order Any other relevant information that is not listed above that the Government should consider in developing its minimum specifications and finalizing its market research.

(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered.)

Any proprietary information should be so marked. The written capability statement should be received by the Contract Specialist, de Ionne Jones, via email at deionne.jones@nist.gov no later than the date and time posted in this notice. No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered.

REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:

See the attached Requirements and Specifications document.

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