Sources Sought - Vector Network Analyzer

Project ID: NB675010-26-02009 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	National Institute of Standards and Technology
Deadline	06/17/26
Posted	06/05/26
Estimated Value	$40,000 - $120,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
PSC	6625 - Electrical And Electronic Properties Measuring And Testing Instruments
Location	Boulder, CO 80305 United States

Description

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Summary

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

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 a Vector Network Analyzer per the Specifications attached herein. This announcement is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. No solicitation is currently available. 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, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. Based on this Sources Sought announcement, NIST may conduct a competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) website and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfil 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 (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB and VOSB). This requirement is assigned NAICS 334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals with a small business size standard of 750 employees. Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirement should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to five (5) pages or less. Responses should include the following information: 1. Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and Cage Code. 2. Name of company that will provide the product. 3. Name of company that will manufacture and country of origin of the product. 4. Specification sheets and examples of products that meet the Specifications attached herein. 5. Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of award to include installation time and any necessary training that is provided. 6. Identification and verification of the company's small business status. 7. Any other relevant information that is not listed above which the Government should consider in developing our requirement and finalizing our market research. (Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered).

REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW

See the attached Specifications document.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information on vendors that can provide a Vector Network Analyzer as part of their market research to determine potential and eligible business firms. This Sources Sought announcement is not a request for quotation but aims to identify qualified sources, including small businesses, prior to determining the method of acquisition. Work Details NIST requires the following items: 1. **Vector Network Analyzer** - Quantity: 2 EACH - Specifications: - 2 ports - Connector: 3.5mm or compatible - Maximum Frequency: 20 GHz - Spectrum Analysis Capability for the Frequency Range of 20 GHz - Integrated or External Noise Source for Y-factor measurements - Required software for Y-factor Measurements - Fully automatic calibration unit with 2 ports and compatible connectors - Integrated Screen 2. **Battery** - Quantity: 2 EACH - Specifications: Removable Battery Compatible with VNA. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at. Place of Performance NIST-Boulder, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305. Bidder Requirements Vendors must provide a capability statement that includes company profile, number of employees, office locations, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, Cage Code, name of the product provider and manufacturer along with country of origin. They must also submit specification sheets and examples of products meeting the attached specifications, typical lead time for delivery including installation and training details, verification of small business status if applicable, and any other relevant information. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent, with Rohde & Schwarz USA awarded contract 1333ND26PNB030054 for a Vector Network Analyzer valued at $239,483 (03/24/26–06/03/26). The current requirement for two-port VNAs up to 20 GHz with Y-factor noise source capability and calibration software/software support aligns with the prior VNA work, and Rohde & Schwarz USA also received a closely related VNA award (1333ND25PNB670546, $25,000; “QNET MICROWAVE VECTOR NETWORK ANALYZER,” 09/16/25–11/07/25), suggesting continuity in supplying similar measurement equipment.

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