Digital Laser Servo Controllers
ID: NB688000-25-00695Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/71aa7d56232a4ce287c51f2d3472326f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking quotes for the procurement of 25 Digital Laser Servo Controllers, which are critical for the Ion Storage group within its Time and Frequency Division. The servo controllers must meet specific technical requirements, including compatibility with existing systems, an integrated lock-in function, and the ability for remote adjustments, to support advanced research in quantum information processing and sensing. This procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with a delivery and installation timeline of 12 weeks following the order, and acceptance testing to be completed within 14 days. Interested vendors should contact Angela Hitt at angela.hitt@nist.gov or 303-497-7305 for further details and ensure compliance with federal procurement regulations.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Angela Hitt
    (303) 497-7305
    angela.hitt@nist.gov
    de Ionne Jones
    deionne.jones@nist.gov
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    NB688000-25-00695 Requirements and Specifications.pdf
    The document outlines the requirements for procuring 25 digital laser servo controllers for the Ion Storage group of NIST's Time and Frequency Division. This group conducts research to advance quantum information processing and sensing with trapped ions, necessitating precise control over laser systems. The specified servo controllers must be compatible with existing designs, feature an integrated lock-in function, allow for automatic lock acquisition, and support remote adjustments, among other technical specifications. The project mandates delivery and installation within 12 weeks of the order, with acceptance testing expected to extend to 14 days. Additionally, while maintenance and training requirements are acknowledged, they are marked as not applicable in this case. The overall purpose is to ensure the procurement aligns with the agency's technological and research needs while adhering to federal specifications and timelines. This request for proposal (RFP) emphasizes the need for high-performance equipment to support scientific advancement in quantum technologies.
    NB688000-25-00695 RFQ.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) NB688000-25-00695 issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the procurement of 25 Digital Laser Servo Controllers. This RFQ, governed by the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13, is exclusively set aside for small businesses, defined by a size standard of 1,000 employees. Offerors are required to submit quotes demonstrating technical capability and price, adhering to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. Key submission guidelines include providing evidence of authority to supply the requested items, a firm fixed price, and the country of origin for manufactured items. The total delivery timeframe is stipulated as twelve weeks post-order receipt to a specified NIST location. Compliance with numerous federal clauses addressing various operational standards, protections, and certifications is mandated. The document emphasizes the necessity for offerors to maintain active registration within the System for Award Management (SAM) and outlines specific invoicing instructions upon contract award. Overall, the RFQ reflects NIST's procedural integrity in acquiring essential commercial items while promoting small business participation within the federal procurement framework.
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