Dual-Channel Vector Signal Generator (VSG) Supply

The contract involves the procurement and delivery of a new dual-channel vector signal generator designed to meet stringent radio frequency performance criteria. The device must operate up to 20 GHz with a modulation bandwidth exceeding 100 MHz, while adhering to strict phase noise and distortion standards. This equipment is intended for use by the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Boulder, Colorado. Issued as a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 334511, which covers electronic instrument manufacturing, the solicitation was posted on June 5, 2026, with responses due by June 17, 2026. Although no specific set-aside type has been designated, the contract emphasizes advanced technological capabilities and precise signal fidelity. The purchase facilitates the agency’s mission to acquire high-performance test and measurement instrumentation essential for advanced research and development activities.