Solicitation - Vector Network Analyzer

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is conducting a Sources Sought notice for a 2-port vector network analyzer capable of characterizing radio-frequency circuits up to 20 GHz and measuring scattering parameters for impact and in-situ spectrum studies. This is not a formal solicitation or request for quotation but a market research effort to identify capable vendors and gather technical capabilities. The required equipment must be new, not refurbished or reconditioned, and must include an automatic calibration unit, integrated screen, removable battery compatibility, and spectrum analysis functionality up to 20 GHz. The product must be covered by the original manufacturer’s full warranty with U.S.-based service support. Two units of the analyzer and two corresponding batteries are being considered for procurement, with delivery to NIST-Boulder at Building 3, Room 3A-119, attention Aric Sanders, Mail Stop 675.01. No formal evaluation factors, inspection criteria, or pricing details are established at this stage, and no contract value has been determined. The government is seeking input from all responsible sources, including small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, HUBZone firms, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, and large businesses, with potential future set-aside consideration if at least two qualified small businesses respond. Respondents must submit a capability statement not exceeding five pages electronically, containing the company’s unique entity identifier and cage code, profile with employee count and office locations, name of the product provider and manufacturer along with the country of origin, technical documentation showing compliance with the specifications draft including product examples and specification sheets, and verification of small business status. The capability statement must also include typical lead time for delivery after award, covering installation and training. Company sales brochures or marketing materials are explicitly not accepted. The posting date was June 5, 2026, and responses are due by June 17, 2026. The NAICS code for this procurement is 334515, and the primary point of contact is Daniel Kent at NIST, with further inquiries directed to daniel.kent@nist.gov. All responses are for market research purposes only, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice. A future solicitation may follow depending on the responses received and government requirements.