DAQ with 24-bit Digitizer for Lock-In Amplifier Replacement

The document outlines various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and deviations applicable to government contracts, particularly for commercial products and services. Key areas covered include prohibitions on contracting with entities requiring certain internal confidentiality agreements, those with delinquent tax liabilities or felony convictions, and inverted domestic corporations. It also addresses regulations concerning telecommunications and video surveillance equipment, supply chain security, and responsible business practices like avoiding forced child labor and restricted business operations in Sudan. The document details comprehensive representations and certifications offerors must complete regarding business size (small, veteran-owned, women-owned, HUBZone, disadvantaged), place of manufacture, and compliance with various federal laws and executive orders, including Buy American provisions and trade agreements. Additionally, it lists clauses related to prompt payment, unauthorized obligations, and specific agency requirements from NIST, emphasizing compliance, transparency, and ethical conduct in federal contracting.

This Request for Quotations (RFQ) from the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks a Data Acquisition (DAQ) system with 24-bit digitizers to replace existing lock-in amplifiers. The solicitation, RFQ NUMBER 1333ND25QNB680368, is a firm fixed-price contract under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. NIST requires three Keysight Technologies DAQ970A units and four Keysight Technologies DAQM909A 24-bit digitizer modules to improve the resolution of periodic signals from optical measurements. Quotes are due by August 26, 2025, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and must be submitted electronically to ranae.armstrong@nist.gov. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer, with a mandatory SAM registration. The equipment must be new, meet specific technical requirements (24-bit digitization, at least 800,000 samples/s, 1 uV to 20 V signal digitization, and interface without third-party software), and be delivered within 60 days ARO with a minimum one-year warranty. The document outlines detailed submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and delivery/inspection procedures.