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Ku-Band Geostationary Satellite Transponder Bandwidth

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NB688000-26-01975Federal

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The Department of Commerce NIST is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Ku-Band geostationary satellite transponder bandwidth to support the continuation of its Two-Way Satellite Time and Frequency Transfer (TWSTFT) network without interruption. This effort is not a solicitation for quotes or proposals, and no responses will be accepted for award purposes at this time; the purpose is solely to identify potential vendors capable of providing the required service. The acquisition seeks a one-year bandwidth service beginning November 27, 2026, with full authorization to transmit on a geostationary satellite transponder due by November 20, 2026. The service must meet strict technical specifications, including uplink frequencies between 14.0 GHz and 14.5 GHz, downlink frequencies between 10.95 GHz and 12.5 GHz, BPSK modulation at a 2.5 Mc/s symbol rate, approximately 4 MHz occupied bandwidth, and a minimum EIRP of 42 dBW. The transponder must be located between 30°W and 45°W longitude and be fully compatible with existing TimeTech SATRE modems. A signed letter of supply from the satellite transponder owner/operator is required to guarantee availability, and vendors must comply with all transmission control requirements issued by the owner. Responses must include the company name providing the service, the manufacturer, country of origin, technical data sheets demonstrating experience, typical lead time, and other relevant details, limited to four pages and submitted electronically to deionne.jones@nist.gov by the posted deadline. Proprietary information must be clearly marked, and marketing materials are explicitly excluded from consideration. Payment, when a contract is eventually awarded, will follow Net 30 terms in arrears, with annual service billed monthly across three collaboration members: NIST (25%), USNO (25%), and PTB Germany (50%). Full payment is contingent upon successful installation, testing, demonstration of technical compliance, and submission of a proper invoice. The NIST POC or COR has seven days to review and accept or request revisions on deliverables. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 517410 for Satellite Telecommunications, and the office is located in Gaithersburg, MD.

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NIST seeks US vendors of Ku-band satellite transponder bandwidth for market research, including small businesses.

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Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

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517410 - Satellite TelecommunicationsView NAICS

Place of Performance

MD, USA

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RFQ NB688000-26-01975 Geostationary Satellite Transponder Bandwidth

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Attachment 3 - Relevant Experience Project Data Sheet

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NIST Geostationary Transponder Bandwidth Specifications ROM

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Request for Ku-band Geostationary Transponder Bandwidth ROM - NIST 2026

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NB688000-26-01975 Statement of Work for Ku-band Satellite Bandwidth

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Statement of Work for Ku-band Geostationary Satellite Transponder Bandwidth

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Attachment 5 - RFQ Q&A's

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist
Contacts1 person available
OfficeGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA
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Office AddressGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA
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See the attached Combined Synopsis/Soliciation RFQ and Attachments.


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Attachment 2 – Additional Specs ROM


Attachment 3 – Attachment 4 – Experience Project Data Sheet


Attachment 4 – Past Performance Questionnaire


Attachment 5 - QAs


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Manufacturing Execution SystemThe National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify commercial solutions for integrating Additive Manufacturing (AM) systems with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), aiming to establish a standardized, interoperable framework that enables scalable industrial AM production. The research focuses on comparing two integration approaches: a standards-based pathway using a neutral information model developed by NIST, and an AI-assisted point-to-point method leveraging Large Language Models to generate integration code directly from API documentation. The goal is to evaluate and quantify differences in effort, reliability, semantic accuracy, and recovery from system changes between these approaches using NIST-owned EOS 290 and Renishaw RenAM500 machines and their emulators. Respondents must demonstrate capability to provide MES software that is compatible with these specific AM systems, offers open APIs suitable for AI-driven code generation, and includes emulator support for testing environments. Contractors are expected to support four key tasks: aligning their MES and AM system APIs with NIST’s neutral information model and building translation layers; developing middleware and validation layers to implement the standards-based integration path; evaluating and deploying AI tools to generate direct integration scripts without the neutral model, including documenting errors or hallucinations in AI output; and conducting comparative testing by running standardized and AI-generated integration pathways under controlled conditions, including stress tests where API fields are intentionally altered to assess robustness. Responses must include company details, product specifications, U.S. or foreign manufacturing origin, Small Business status, NAICS code validation, commercial terms, and contract availability—all without revealing proprietary information. Responses are limited to three pages and must be submitted by August 7, 2026, to the designated NIST contacts. This notice is strictly for market research and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation to award a contract.
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Notice of intent to sole source to MalvernThe National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to award a sole source annual preventive maintenance contract to Malvern, Inc. for its existing Malvern Panalytical Epsilon 1 X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer located at the Engineering Laboratory in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This procurement is justified under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul authority due to the proprietary nature of the equipment, which requires maintenance and repairs to be performed exclusively by Malvern-certified field service engineers. No other vendor is authorized or technically capable of servicing this specialized instrument without risking system malfunction, incompatibility, or disruption to critical research activities. The contract will ensure uninterrupted operational performance of the spectrometer, which is essential to ongoing scientific work at NIST. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 811210 for Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a small business size standard of $34 million. No solicitation package will be issued; this is a notice of intent solely to determine whether competition is feasible. Interested parties may submit written capability statements by August 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time to Brian Jamieson at brian.jamieson@nist.gov, though only responses received by this deadline will be considered. All inquiries must also be submitted in writing via email to the same address. The contracting office is located at 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Mail Stop 1640, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899-0001.
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Subscription to Industry StudiesThe contract solicits a subscription service for a web portal offering a comprehensive online research repository focused on U.S. manufacturing industries and emerging technologies, aligned with NAICS codes. The solution must deliver detailed industry data with geographic granularity, regular automated updates, and user-friendly tools for report generation, customization, and alerts. The requirement includes access for at least ten users, quarterly usage reports, two training sessions, and integration with NIST’s systems. Performance is expected to begin September 1, 2026, with a one-year base period and one optional year, totaling up to two years. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to NIST’s headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with acceptance responsibilities resting with the Government, who will inspect for conformity to specifications, merchantability, fitness for purpose, and accessibility compliance under 36 CFR Part 1194. The contract is a firm-fixed-price arrangement, and award will be based on best value, prioritizing technical capability and sample report quality over price, with failure to meet minimum technical thresholds resulting in disqualification. Invoicing is governed by NIST LOCAL-56, requiring submission through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform or directly to INVOICE@NIST.GOV, and contractors must provide a Unique Entity Identifier as mandated by FAR provisions. The solicitation incorporates key FAR clauses including 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 for commercial item contracting, 52.203-13 for business ethics, and 52.227-14 for data rights, alongside NIST-specific requirements such as security protocols for IT resources, PIV authentication for personnel, and compliance with local operating status changes. Offerors must submit two volumes: a technical proposal detailing their platform’s capability, data coverage, and sample reports for NAICS codes 3364 and 33441, and a separate price quotation, both sent via email to Robert Singman by August 7, 2026, with no page limits but with clear, concise formatting. Proposals are evaluated under a non-LPTA approach based on technical merit, sample report adequacy, and reasonable pricing. Contract administration is overseen by Robert Singman and Monica Brown, with a designated COR to be named post-award. All contractors must maintain active SAM.gov registration, comply with reporting obligations under fraud and trafficking clauses, and adhere to organizational conflict of interest prohibitions.
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