66 -- 24 Channel Single Frequency, Multi-Channel

The U. S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) proposes to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), with Symmetricom for a multi-channel time difference measurement system with expansion to 32 channels. This is a 32 channel, dual mixer, time difference measurement system with very low noise. Measurements are made once every second on 5 MHz input signals with an Allan variance of less than 5x10-13 at 1 second. Input signal levels are in the range of 3 to 17 dBm, into 50 Ohms with SMA connectors. Communications is with RS-232 or Ethernet. This procurement is being conducted per FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (NTE $100K). Based on extensive market research it has been determined that no other sources can provide this equipment with the necessary low noise and highly reliable performance. The required equipment must extend the capacity of an existing system and be fully compatible with the old system in both hardware and software. This synopsis is issued for information only. No competitive solicitation is planned. Information submitted in response to this notice will be used solely to determine whether or not use of competitive procedures to fulfill this requirement would be in the Government's best interest and must address qualifications pertinent to this requirement. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing to the attention of Ms. Yates (e-mail preferred) June 1, 2007. Anticipated award date is June 8, 2007.