Oscilloscope
ID: NB686000-25-01012Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/921d1fb94fdb43cb92bc43e251bf8851/view
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 18, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking quotations for the procurement of a high-speed real-time oscilloscope under solicitation number NB686000-25-01012. This oscilloscope is critical for conducting precise measurements of superconducting circuit performance, which is essential for advancing research in applied physics and technology. Key specifications include a minimum 20 GHz analog bandwidth, four channels, a maximum sampling rate of 128 GSa/s, and stringent requirements for vertical resolution and inter-channel jitter. Interested vendors must submit their proposals, including firm fixed pricing and technical capability documentation, by adhering to the guidelines outlined in the RFQ, with a delivery timeline of no longer than eight weeks after receipt of order. For further inquiries, potential contractors can contact Angela Hitt at angela.hitt@nist.gov or by phone at 303-497-7305.

Point(s) of Contact
Angela Hitt
(303) 497-7305
angela.hitt@nist.gov
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NB686000-25-01012 RFQ Unrestricted LPTA.docx
Apr 2, 2025, 5:06 PM UTC
The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number NB686000-25-01012 for the procurement of an oscilloscope, as part of commercial item acquisition procedures. The RFQ is executed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures as per FAR 13.5 and is open to all businesses, with a small business size standard of 750 employees. Prospective contractors must provide firm fixed pricing, technical capability documentation, and shipping details, while adhering to strict guidelines regarding delivery timeframes and compliance requirements. The evaluation will focus on two main factors: Technical Capability and Price, with awards granted on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. The document stresses the importance of including necessary representations and certifications, ensuring compliance with telecommunications regulations, and provides detailed electronic billing instructions. Overall, this RFQ is part of a structured process to solicit competitive quotations for specific technical equipment essential for government use, emphasizing transparency and compliance with federal acquisition standards.
Requirements and Specifications.pdf
Apr 2, 2025, 5:06 PM UTC
The Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML), specifically the Applied Physics Division's Spin Electronics Group, has issued a request for a high-speed real-time oscilloscope. This equipment is essential for conducting precise measurements of superconducting circuit performance in conjunction with a scanning superconducting quantum interference device microscope. Key specifications for the oscilloscope include a minimum 20 GHz analog bandwidth, 4 channels, maximum sampling rate of 128 GSa/s, and various sensitivity and noise specifications. It must exhibit a vertical resolution of at least 10 bits, inter-channel jitter of less than 10 fs, and have an extensive memory capacity. The project outlines expectations regarding shipping, installation, and warranty, indicating a delivery timeline of no longer than eight weeks after receipt of order (ARO). Inspection and acceptance testing is to occur within seven business days post-installation. The document underscores technical requirements, vendor responsibilities, and operational considerations necessary for accurate proposals. The oscilloscope will enhance the laboratory's capabilities in superconducting research, reflective of broader government funding objectives to support advancements in applied physics and technology.
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