Amplifier for Integration into a Custom NIST-built Absolute Magnetometer

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a single brand name or equal amplifier, specifically equivalent to the AE Techron 8712, for integration into a custom-built Absolute Magnetometer at its Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. The amplifier must meet stringent technical specifications including a bandwidth of DC to at least 250 kHz, output voltage of 0 to 250 VRMS, output current of 0 to 180 ARMS, a minimum power rating of 12 kW, slew rate of up to 300 V/µs, and distortion less than 0.8%. All equipment must be new, unused, and come in original manufacturer packaging with all original software and documentation; prototypes, refurbished, used, or gray market items are strictly prohibited. The contractor must also provide two complete sets of manuals covering operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for the amplifier and associated components. Delivery is due no later than six months after order receipt, with F.O.B. Destination terms, and the place of delivery is NIST’s Shipping and Receiving facility at 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Gaithersburg, MD. The solicitation is structured as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with a firm-fixed-price requirement, and award will go to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer, with technical acceptability determined by adherence to all minimum requirements and supporting documentation, including manufacturer authorization and descriptive literature. This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS Code 334516 and requires all offerors to maintain an active SAM.gov registration at submission, during performance, and through final payment. Offerors must submit responses in three volumes: Volume I for technical capability with detailed citations linking their proposal to the Statement of Work, Volume II for a separately submitted firm-fixed-price quote covering the amplifier, shipping, and optional transportation charges, and Volume III for completed representations and certifications including compliance with FAR clauses 52.204-19, 52.209-11, 52.219-28, and 52.222-18. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses including 52.212-4 for commercial items, 52.225-1 Buy American, 52.232-33 for electronic payments, 52.232-40