QNet Qubit Controller

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ NB672030-25-02178) for commercial items, specifically a QNet Qubit Controller, conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The acquisition is unrestricted, with a NAICS code of 334513 and a small business size standard of 750 employees. The award will be a firm-fixed-price contract based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation, considering technical approach and price. Offerors must submit quotations on letterhead, including capability documentation, a firm-fixed price for each line item, country of origin if applicable, Net 30 payment terms, and an estimated delivery no later than six months ARO. The Buy American Act applies to items over $10,000. Quotations must also include a completed FAR 52.212-3 and acknowledge adherence to regulations regarding telecommunications equipment and services. Delivery is FOB Destination to NIST Boulder, CO. Invoices are to be submitted electronically to INVOICE@NIST.GOV or via the IPP system upon written notice. The solicitation closes on the specified date and time in Mountain Time, with submissions sent to lia.arthofer@nist.gov.

The NIST is seeking to procure a QNet Qubit Controller for the Quantum Networking and Transduction project, requiring a low noise, programmable RF pulse generator with at least four output and two input channels, rapid sampling capabilities, and robust real-time feedback control. The specifications include high-quality oscillator performance, extensive voltage levels, phase noise requirements, and the ability to expand channel counts in the future. The controller must be a commercially available product, new, and supported by the manufacturer with a warranty and maintenance provisions.