SAM #NB686110-26-01986

NIST Market Research for Ultra High Speed ICCD Camera for Quantum Imaging

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Physical Measurements Lab, is seeking sources for an advanced ICCD camera for quantum imaging research. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Physical Measurements Lab / Applied Physics Division / Molecular and BioPhotonics Group - Product Requested: - Ultra high speed Intensified Charge-Coupled Device (ICCD) Camera - Single photon detection sensitivity from 400 nm to 900 nm - Pixel array greater than 1024 x 1024 - Pixel size less than 5 microns - Shutter gate times of 200 picoseconds or less - Adjustable shutter delay and high repetition rate - 32-bit dynamic range - USB and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces - Software/hardware for real-time integration and binning - Designed for quantum imaging applications - Quantity: 1 unit - Notable Requirements: - Delivery, installation, and training must be completed within 26 weeks of contract award - Country of manufacture must be specified by vendors - No specific OEMs or part numbers are named; NIST is conducting market research to identify capable suppliers - Responses should include capability statements and lead times - This is a sources sought notice for market research, not a request for quotes or proposals.

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 an ICCD Camera per the specifications attached herein.

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 ICCD Camera in the U.S. prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. PLEASE INDICATE WHAT COUNTRY MANUFACTURES THIS PRODUCT.

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 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 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 and 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, Lisa Stevens, via email at lisa.stevens@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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