High-Frequency Microwave Amplifier Supply (4–8 GHz, 1.5K Noise Temperature)

The contract requests the supply of five ultra-low-noise microwave amplifiers designed for use in NIST scientific instrumentation, each requiring an RF bandwidth of 4 to 8 GHz, a maximum noise temperature of 1.5 Kelvin, and a gain of 23 dB. The amplifiers must meet stringent connector specifications to ensure compatibility with NIST’s high-precision measurement systems, though the exact connector types are not detailed in the provided data. The equipment is critical for maintaining the accuracy and sensitivity of cryogenic and microwave research applications within NIST’s Boulder facility, where the items will be delivered and installed. This is a subcontract posting issued by the Department of Commerce, specifically under its National Institute of Standards and Technology division, with the NAICS code 334220 indicating it pertains to electronic component manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on June 23, 2026, and responses are due by June 29, 2026, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the contract does not indicate specific small business preferences or funding sources. All technical deliverables must be fully compliant with NIST’s operational and calibration standards to support ongoing scientific metrology and instrumentation development.