QNet Amplifier Pump

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking information from industry to assess the availability and capabilities of small and other-than-small businesses to supply a QNet Amplifier Pump, a low noise, tunable, high-power, single frequency microwave synthesizer capable of generating signals up to 16 GHz for use at its Boulder, Colorado site. This sources sought notice, identified as NB676030-26-02025, is purely for market research and does not constitute a solicitation, obligation, or commitment to award a contract. Responses must be submitted by July 20, 2026, and are limited to ten pages excluding cover pages and commercial pricing data, in Microsoft Word or PDF format with 12-point font. Submissions must include company details, unique entity ID, SAM.gov registration status, business size certification under NAICS code 334515, and compliance confirmation for FAR clause 52.219-14 if applicable, along with suggestions for improving the draft requirements and potential evaluation factors for a future acquisition. Industry respondents are encouraged to provide standard commercial pricing information to assist NIST in determining fair market value, and while estimates for the system are permitted, formal proposals are prohibited and will not be considered. Companies participating as part of a team must submit the required information for each entity. NIST will use all submissions to inform its acquisition strategy and may follow up directly for clarification. The agency retains full rights to use all information provided for any legally appropriate purpose, without obligation to provide feedback or compensation. Responses received after the deadline may not be considered, and NIST intends to publish a formal solicitation on SAM.gov or GSA eBuy based on findings from this market survey. All information must be submitted voluntarily and without sensitive, proprietary, or classified content, directed to lia.arthofer@nist.gov.