Opportunity
SAM #NB688000-26-01695
NIST Solicitation for Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer and On-Site Support
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Posted
June 10, 2026
Respond By
June 22, 2026
Identifier
NB688000-26-01695
NAICS
334515, 334519, 811219
NIST's Precision Photonic Synthesis Group is seeking to procure a Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer to support research in ultrastable microwave signals. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), PML/Time and Frequency/Precision Photonic Synthesis Group - Products Requested: - Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer (1 unit) - Frequency range: at least 10 kHz to 26.5 GHz - 50 ohm input impedance; N-type, SMA, or 3.5 mm input connector - Minimum 1 Hz resolution and video bandwidth - Real-time analysis bandwidth: at least 80 MHz - CW input power: at least 25 dBm - External 10 MHz reference input - USB or GPIB communication interface - Displayed average noise level: -143 dBm/Hz or lower - Self-contained display and operation - Services Requested: - Delivery, installation, and training (to be completed within 12 weeks of order) - Vendor on-site support (potentially more than three days; US citizen required on-site, foreign nationals require 30-day preregistration) - Notable Requirements: - Delivery, installation, and training must be completed within 12 weeks after order - On-site support must comply with citizenship requirements - OEMs: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Estimated contract value is likely in the mid five-figure to low six-figure range, based on typical pricing for high-end spectrum analyzers
Description
See the attached Combined Synopsis/Soliciation RFQ and Requirements Specifications document.