ContractSources Sought

Sources Sought - Transceiver-based Optical Pulse Generator Development Platform

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NB672060-26-00797
Response Deadline
Mar 4, 2026
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Contract Opportunity Analysis

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information from vendors capable of providing a Transceiver-based Optical Pulse Generator Development Platform, as part of a market research initiative. This platform is intended for use in next-generation Josephson Arbitrary Waveform Synthesizer Standard Reference Instrument systems and must meet specific technical requirements, including a high-speed PCIe FPGA board with at least four QSFP-DD cages and a Xilinx Virtex UltraScale+ or larger FPGA. Interested businesses are encouraged to submit their capability statements, including company profiles and product specifications, to Daniel Kent at daniel.kent@nist.gov by the specified deadline, as this opportunity may lead to a competitive procurement process with potential small business set-aside considerations.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
334111
Electronic Computer Manufacturing
PSC Code
7G21
IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: DIGITAL NETWORK PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Attachment 1 - Specifications Draft.pdf
PDF1406 KBFeb 24, 2026
AI Summary
The Superconductive Electronics Group within the Communications Technology Laboratory's RF Technology Division requires a Transceiver-based Optical Pulse Generator Development Platform. This platform, intended for next-generation Josephson Arbitrary Waveform Synthesizer Standard Reference Instrument systems, must be a high-speed PCIe FPGA board. Key specifications include at least four QSFP-DD cages, a minimum of 16 GB RAM across two slots, a Xilinx Virtex UltraScale+ or larger FPGA with 26.5 Gb/s or faster transceivers, and external PPS and 10 MHz clock inputs. The board must fit a standard full-size PCIe slot with accessible QSFP-DD cages, be an established commercial product, and be new with a full manufacturer's warranty. Vendors must possess an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) and an active Unique Entity Identification (UEI) on SAM.gov. Shipping is to NIST-Boulder, and acceptance is expected within seven business days. A one-year parts warranty is required.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedFeb 24, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMar 4, 2026
expiryArchive DateMar 19, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Sub-Tier
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY
Office
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST

Point of Contact

Name
Daniel Kent

Place of Performance

Colorado, UNITED STATES

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