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

This procurement, issued by the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under solicitation number NB672020-26-01182, seeks firm-fixed-price quotations for the acquisition of a brand-name Rohde & Schwarz 50 GHz Vector Network Analyzer (VNA). The requirement is to replace an existing Rohde & Schwarz ZVA50 VNA within NIST’s Communications Technology Laboratory. The system must meet specific technical specifications including a frequency range from 10 MHz to 50 GHz, four test ports with ruggedized 2.4 mm connectors, front-panel access to various signal outputs, local oscillator access for millimeter-wave converters, onboard time-domain reflectometry (TDR) analysis capabilities, and a highly stable frequency reference. Additionally, deliveries must include a manufacturer’s extended two-year warranty and a comprehensive three-year calibration plan with scheduled calibrations to ensure ongoing precision and reliability. The procurement is unrestricted, aligned with NAICS code 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals), with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The solicitation follows FAR Part 12 procedures for commercial item acquisitions and is structured as a combined synopsis/solicitation requesting quotes without issuing a separate formal solicitation document. Vendors are required to submit pricing for the single contract line item, including optional vendor-provided extended warranty and calibration services. No specific pricing, option quantities, or award value are disclosed in the document; prices must be firm-fixed. Delivery is expected directly to either NIST’s Boulder, CO, or Gaithersburg, MD facilities with physical shipping instructions emphasizing direct delivery to organizational unit buildings. The requirement mandates that offerors possess an active Unique Entity Identifier in SAM.gov and hold a valid Export Control Classification Number (ECCN), reflecting compliance with export and procurement regulations. While explicit standard FAR clauses and detailed contract administration contacts are not included, instructions clarify that quotations must be responsive to all line items and submitted by the deadline of May 25, 2026. Evaluation is based on a lowest price technically acceptable approach, focusing on technical compliance, warranty provision, calibration plans, and delivery adherence. The contract incorporates special provisions including mandatory export and registration compliance, allowance for partial deliveries with justification, and site access protocols requiring advance notification for foreign nationals. Packaging, inspection, and acceptance requirements emphasize delivery to government facilities but lack detailed MIL-STD standards or formal acceptance testing procedures within the provided documentation.