Opportunity
SAM #A27-0590
Ames National Laboratory seeks one 26.5 GHz vector network analyzer
Buyer
Ames Laboratory
Posted
November 12, 2026
Respond By
December 01, 2026
Identifier
A27-0590
NAICS
334515
Ames National Laboratory is seeking one high-performance, two-port vector network analyzer for laboratory measurement work. - Government buyer: Ames National Laboratory Procurement Office, operated by Iowa State University for the U.S. Department of Energy. - Procurement: Solicitation A27-0590 seeks one vector network analyzer; no manufacturer, model, or part number is specified. No OEM is identified; equivalent instruments meeting or exceeding the requirements are acceptable. - Required equipment: One bench-top, two-port VNA with an integrated display and mechanical controls, 12.1-inch color touchscreen, 3.5 mm female RF connectors, and DRA breakout jumpers for both ports or equivalent. - Frequency range: 100 kHz to at least 26.5 GHz; dynamic range: 135 dB or better; frequency resolution: 1 Hz or better; IF bandwidth: 1 Hz to 10 MHz. - Output power: -55 dBm to +10 dBm, with 0.05 dB resolution and 0.5 dB level linearity; trace noise: 0.005 dB rms and 0.012 rms or better, as specified. - Must support S-parameter, reflection, transmission, and time-domain measurements; SCPI receiver-ratio access; response, enhanced-response, full two-port, and TRL calibration; and linear, logarithmic, power, and time-domain sweeps with at least 100,000 points per sweep. - LAN and USB connectivity, remote control through SCPI or equivalent, and external monitor output via HDMI, DVI-D, or DisplayPort are required. - Notable requirements: Include a calibration certificate; provide a 3-year warranty; and meet NRTL certification requirements. Delivery within 8 weeks of purchase order receipt is preferred, with 12 weeks the maximum acceptable lead time.
Description
Ames National Laboratory (also referred to as the “Laboratory”), operated by Iowa State University (ISU) under Prime Contract DE-AC02-07CH11358, as amended, with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is seeking to acquire a vector network analyzer. The specifications are listed on Appendix C.