Precision Time Scale Synthesizer Manufacturing

The contract seeks the design, manufacture, and rigorous testing of four high-precision Time Scale Output Synthesizers that must fully comply with NIST standards, particularly requiring phase noise performance below -100 dBc/Hz and frequency tuning precision no worse than 1e-17. These synthesizers are critical for maintaining ultra-stable timekeeping benchmarks and must be built to exacting specifications to ensure reliability and accuracy in scientific and metrological applications. All units must undergo comprehensive validation procedures to confirm adherence to performance thresholds before delivery. The opportunity is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 334515, issued by the Department of Commerce through NIST, with performance required to occur in Boulder, Colorado, and a firm response deadline of July 31, 2026. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, and is open to qualified vendors capable of delivering precision timing hardware aligned with federal metrology requirements. There is no set-aside designation indicated, and all submissions must demonstrate technical expertise in high-stability frequency generation and compliance with NIST’s stringent environmental and calibration protocols.