SAM #1333ND26QNB770287

NIST Procurement of Polatis Series 6000 Ultra Secure Optical Switches for Quantum Networking

NIST is seeking to procure advanced optical switching equipment for its quantum networking initiatives. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Quantum Information Group, Acquisition Management Division - OEMs and Vendors: - Polatis (a HUBER+SUHNER company) is the specified OEM for all requested switches - Products Requested: - Polatis Series 6000 Ultra Secure grade 8x8 Optical Switch - Part Number: S-OST-08x08-LA1-HMHNS - Quantity: 1 - Features: 8 input/output ports, SMF28 Optical Matrix, LC/APC connectors, hot swap power and communications, multiprotocol control interfaces, firmware updates - Polatis Series 6000 Ultra Secure grade 16x16 Optical Switch - Part Number: S-OST-16x16-LA1-HMWNS - Quantity: 1 - Features: 16 input/output ports, SMF28 Optical Matrix, LC/APC connectors, hot swap power and communications, multiprotocol control interfaces, firmware updates - Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be new, in original packaging, and include documentation - Switches must support all-optical photon routing (no electronic conversion) - Full compatibility with existing Polatis switches and custom SDN control software is required - Delivery to NIST Gaithersburg, MD within 75 days of order - 12-month warranty on parts and labor from acceptance - Justification for sole source procurement: Only Polatis switches meet the technical and performance requirements for quantum networking infrastructure - Estimated contract value is approximately $84,000

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See attached SF 1449 Soliciation. 

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