Opportunity
SAM #1333ND26QNB680558
NIST Solicitation for High-Resolution 16-Channel Time-Tagger Electronic System
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Posted
August 25, 2026
Respond By
September 04, 2026
Identifier
1333ND26QNB680558
NAICS
334519, 334516, 334511, 334515
NIST's Physical Measurement Laboratory is seeking to procure a high-resolution 16-channel time-tagger electronic system for use with single-photon detector arrays in semiconductor circuit evaluation and failure analysis. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Physical Measurement Laboratory, Applied Physics Division - Acquisition Management Division - Product Requested: - High-resolution 16-channel time-tagger electronic system - Quantity: 1 unit - Key specifications: - At least 16 input channels - 10 picoseconds or less timing jitter - Processes signals from single-photon detectors - Streams at least 90 million events per second - Computer controlled and compatible with Windows OS - Current year production model with at least 10 units in the field - Delivery & Performance: - Delivery required within 4 weeks of order to NIST Boulder, CO - Firm-fixed-price purchase order; payment upon acceptance - Unique Requirements: - System must be a current year production model with proven field deployment (minimum 10 units) - Compatibility with single-photon detector arrays and Windows OS is mandatory - High timing resolution (10 ps or better) and high throughput (90 million events/sec) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 334515
Description
Procurement of a Multi-channel Time Tagging Electronic System