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SOURCES SOUGHT: 5G Cellular Base Station (BRAND NAME Nokia)

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify potential vendors capable of supplying one 5G Cellular Base Station branded as Nokia, along with associated warranty and support services, as defined in the attached specifications. This sources sought notice is not a solicitation or request for quotation and does not obligate the government to award a contract. NIST is gathering information to determine the most appropriate acquisition method and to evaluate whether a small business set-aside is viable, with all small business classifications—including SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and VOSB—being considered. The requirement falls under NAICS code 334220 with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees, and responses are welcome from all responsible firms regardless of size. Interested parties must submit a capability statement of no more than five pages, including the company’s profile with employee count, locations, UEI, and CAGE code; identification of the product provider and manufacturer with country of origin; specification sheets demonstrating compliance with NIST’s requirements; typical lead time for delivery, installation, and training; verification of small business status; and any additional relevant information. Sales brochures and marketing materials will not be accepted. Responses are due by August 9, 2026, and should be directed to Clifford Nicholson at NIST in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The results of this market research will inform whether a competitive procurement will be issued on SAM.gov and if a small business set-aside can be pursued based on the number of qualified small business respondents.

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NIST seeks vendors for one Nokia 5G base station with support services; responses due August 9, 2026, for small business set-aside evaluation.

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Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

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334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment ManufacturingView NAICS

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist
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OfficeGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA
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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Acquisition Management Division
Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase


THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION.


It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.


The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide one 5G Cellular Base Station (Nokia) including warranty and support services per the Specifications attached herein.


This announcement is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. No solicitation is currently available. Additionally, The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this Sources Sought announcement.  The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-aside categories will be considered. In addition, this market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation.


Based on this Sources Sought announcement, NIST may conduct a competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) website and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfil the requirement, in accordance with the Specifications, then this acquisition shall be solicited as a small business set aside. However, NIST is seeking responses from all responsible sources, including large and small businesses (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB and VOSB). This requirement is assigned NAICS 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.


Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirement should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to five (5) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:


1. Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and Cage Code. 
 
2. Name of company that will provide the product. 
 
3. Name of company that will manufacture and country of origin of the product. 
 
4. Specification sheets and examples of products that meet the Specifications attached herein. 
 
5. Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of award to include installation time and any necessary training that is provided. 
 
6. Identification and verification of the company’s small business status. 
 
7. Any other relevant information that is not listed above which the Government should consider in developing our requirement and finalizing our market research. 


(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered).


REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:


See the attached draft Specifications Document.
 

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Superconducting Qubit Control System
Solicitation # NB6760102602010
The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking information from industry regarding the availability of suppliers capable of providing a Superconducting Qubit Control System for its Boulder, Colorado facility. This Notice, identified as NB6760102602010, is a market research solicitation and not a solicitation for proposals or a commitment to award a contract. NIST requires a system capable of generating shaped microwave signals in the 4–6 GHz range with at least 12-bit resolution and the ability to digitize down-converted readout signals for active feedback control, aligning with the Product Service Code 6625 and NAICS Code 334515 for instrument manufacturing. Responses must be submitted by July 20, 2026, to lia.arthofer@nist.gov in Microsoft Word or PDF format, limited to ten pages excluding the cover page and standard commercial pricing information, and must not include any proprietary, classified, or sensitive data. Respondents are required to provide detailed information including company identification, Unique Entity ID, size certification under NAICS 334515, SAM.gov registration status, and whether they qualify as a small business capable of complying with FAR clause 52.219-14 on subcontracting limitations. NIST also invites suggestions to improve the draft specifications to enhance competition, recommendations for potential evaluation factors, and standard commercial pricing documentation to aid in market price estimation. Companies participating as part of a team must submit the same information for all entities involved. While NIST will review submissions to inform its future acquisition strategy, it will not compensate respondents or guarantee feedback. Participation is voluntary, and all submitted information may be used for any lawful purpose, including the potential development and publication of a formal solicitation on SAM.gov or GSA eBuy after thorough market analysis.
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High-Frequency Dual-Channel Signal Synthesizer
Solicitation # NB6750302601962
The Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is soliciting proposals for a High-Frequency Dual-Channel Signal Synthesizer under a Total Small Business Set-Aside as defined by FAR 19.5, with the solicitation number NB6750302601962. The opportunity is open exclusively to small businesses, and responses must be submitted by August 3, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The contract will be performed in Boulder, Colorado, with Lia M. Arthofer as the point of contact, reachable via email at lia.arthofer@nist.gov. Despite the solicitation being categorized as a combined action, no detailed specifications, statements of work, delivery requirements, performance criteria, evaluation factors, packaging instructions, or contract clauses were accessible or populated in the provided documentation. While the NAICS code 334515 identifies the industry as Electronic Instrument Manufacturing, the absence of critical contract sections including Description, Deliveries, Evaluation Factors, and Representations prevents full disclosure of technical requirements, award criteria, or compliance expectations. The estimated contract value and specific pricing instructions are not available in the provided data, and no attachments, exhibits, or supplementary documents could be verified or retrieved to support the Request for Quote.
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Wearable Full-Body Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Motion Capture System
Solicitation # NB6710202602024
The Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is soliciting proposals for a wearable full-body inertial measurement unit (IMU) motion capture system under solicitation number NB6710202602024, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, requiring all offerors to self-certify as small businesses and maintain an active Unique Entity ID in SAM.gov. The system must consist of two full-body IMU suits, each with at least 17 sensors operating at a minimum sampling rate of 60 Hz, capable of offline motion capture with a 20-meter operating range and at least three minutes of continuous recording. Performance must meet strict accuracy standards, including a joint angle root mean square error (RMSE) of no more than 5 degrees when referenced to an optical benchmark, and drift performance must be reported. The system must support export of time-series kinematic data, integration with Unity and Unreal Engine, and SMPTE timecode synchronization. Included deliverables also encompass one three-year software license and 20 sizing expansion clothing units in sizes S–XL. All items must be delivered to the place of performance in Boulder, Colorado, 80305, where government personnel will conduct inspection and acceptance within seven business days of delivery. Ownership transfers only upon formal acceptance. Contractors must comply with U.S. citizenship requirements for on-site personnel and pre-register foreign nationals at least 30 days in advance. Export control compliance is mandatory, requiring valid Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) at award. The contract includes up to four option periods for calibration and maintenance services, each potentially extending six months to one year. Proposals must align with three attachments: a Request for Quote, detailed Specifications document, and Provisions and Clauses, with submissions expected electronically via the government procurement portal. Packaging, marking, and barcoding requirements are specified only minimally: each unit must bear a unique serial number and a future NIST property number, with no standards for label durability, placement, or barcoding format provided. No pricing information or estimated contract value is disclosed, and while the contracting office is in Gaithersburg, Maryland, no Point of Contact beyond the primary liaison, Lia M. Arthofer, is listed for technical or administrative coordination.
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Thermally Insulating Waveguide
Solicitation # NB6720102601964
The Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, is seeking quotes for a Thermally Insulating Waveguide under solicitation number NB6720102601964, posted on July 27, 2026, with responses due by August 7, 2026. This is a combined solicitation requiring proposers to review three attachments: the Request for Quote, the Specifications document, and the Provisions and Clauses, which together define the technical requirements, contractual terms, and evaluation criteria. The work is performance-based and will be carried out in Boulder, Colorado, with a delivery location of 80305, while the contracting office is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. There is no set-aside designation, meaning all eligible businesses may compete without restriction based on size or status. The project falls under NAICS code 334515, indicating a focus on navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing, aligning with NIST’s mission in precision instrumentation and advanced materials. Lia M Arthofer serves as the primary point of contact for questions and inquiries, reachable via email at lia.arthofer@nist.gov. Interested vendors must comply strictly with all documentation provided in the attachments and submit responses through the SAM.gov platform prior to the deadline. Failure to address the specifications or clauses may result in disqualification, and all proposals must demonstrate technical feasibility, thermal performance under specified conditions, and adherence to federal procurement standards.
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Frequency Comb System
Solicitation # NB6720202601682
The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking market information through a Sources Sought notice to evaluate industry capabilities for providing a Frequency Comb System at its Boulder, Colorado facility. The system must lock four lasers at wavelengths of 776 nm, 780 nm, 960 nm, and 1260 nm and include all necessary components such as a 1560 nm optical frequency comb with at least six output ports, a frequency extension base module, four wavelength-specific extension channels, four laser locking modules, an enclosure and control unit, a frequency counter, and supporting electronics. Delivery, installation, and training must occur within seven months of order receipt, with on-site performance required at the NIST Boulder site. Vendors must be prepared to provide training for two NIST personnel in operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, and supply a 12-month parts-only warranty. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and respondents must verify their size status under the 1,500-employee small business threshold. Responses are due by June 15, 2026, and must be submitted in Word or PDF format, not exceeding ten pages excluding the cover page and pricing information, to lia.arthofer@nist.gov. No proprietary, classified, or sensitive information may be included. Respondents must provide a cover page with their Unique Entity ID, company details, and SAM.gov registration status, and indicate whether they are a small business capable of complying with FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. Any existing GSA Multiple Award Schedule or other federal contract must be disclosed with full documentation. NIST is actively soliciting input on potential evaluation factors and standard commercial pricing to inform future acquisition strategy, but this notice does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award. Technical specifications are outlined in a draft document, and vendors may offer suggestions to improve clarity and competitiveness. On-site access is restricted to U.S. citizens unless pre-registered 30 days in advance, with foreign national presence limited to three consecutive days without additional coordination. Vendor technicians must be present for installation, and software deliverables must be sent to a designated NIST email. Export control compliance with ECCN and EAR/ITAR is required, and all vendors must maintain active SAM.gov registration. Responses received after the deadline may not be considered,
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NIST NB686090-26-01960 Nitrogen RF Plasma Source
Solicitation # NIST_NB686090-26-01960_Nitrogen_RF_Plasma_Source
The contract solicitation titled NIST NB686090-26-01960 Nitrogen RF Plasma Source is issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology under the U.S. Department of Commerce, with the solicitation number NIST_NB686090-26-01960_Nitrogen_RF_Plasma_Source. It was posted on July 31, 2026, and responses are due by August 12, 2026, at 11:00 PM Eastern Time. This is a combined solicitation with no set-aside designation, meaning all eligible businesses may compete. The NAICS code 334413 identifies the industry as Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing. The performing work is expected to take place in Colorado, 80305, while the contracting office is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Matthew Delgado, reachable via email at matthew.delgado@nist.gov. Further details and documentation are available through the provided SAM.gov link.
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