BRAND NAME Rohde & Schwarz 50 GHz Vector Network Analyzer (VNA)

This procurement is a combined synopsis and solicitation for a Rohde & Schwarz 50 GHz Vector Network Analyzer under FAR Part 12 as a commercial item acquisition, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with the solicitation number NB672020-26-01182. The Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a single unit with specific technical capabilities including a 10 MHz to 50 GHz frequency range, four 2.4 mm male ruggedized test ports, front-panel access to IF, generator, and receiver signals, LO access for external mmWave converters, onboard TDR analysis, and a precision frequency reference with aging not exceeding ±10⁻⁷ per year and temperature drift no greater than ±10⁻⁸ from 5°C to 40°C. The acquisition requires a firm-fixed-price quotation and includes mandatory delivery of a two-year extended manufacturer warranty and a three-year calibration plan with two scheduled calibrations, alongside a 4–27 GHz Wilkinson power divider. The North American Industry Classification System code is 334515 with a small business size standard of 750 employees, and the solicitation is unrestricted with no socioeconomic set-asides. Offerors must have an active Unique Entity Identifier in SAM.gov and a valid Export Control Classification Number. Delivery is required directly to either NIST-Boulder at 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305 or NIST-Gaithersburg at 100 Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, with precise building and room assignment to be determined, and partial deliveries are permissible if approved. The response deadline is May 25, 2026, and quotes must be submitted physically with no electronic portal specified, though electronic media for software, manuals, and license keys may be sent to a designated government email. The basis of award is inferred to be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, with technical compliance being mandatory and non-negotiable, and price being the sole differentiating factor among qualified submissions. There are no assigned evaluation weights or scoring criteria; compliance with all technical specifications, warranty, calibration obligations, and regulatory requirements is essential for eligibility. Packaging, marking, and shipping requirements are minimally defined, requiring only basic shipping labels with ATTN and mail stop information and direct delivery to the designated OU building, with no reference to MIL