Supply of Multichannel Time Interval Measurement Systems

The contract seeks the procurement and delivery of four high-precision multichannel time interval measurement systems designed for use in NIST’s atomic clock ensemble time scale measurements. Each system must deliver sub-20 picosecond resolution, feature a 50 Ohm input impedance, and be fully compatible with a 10 MHz frequency reference to ensure synchronization and accuracy critical to timekeeping standards. The equipment is essential for maintaining and advancing the precision of national time dissemination systems, supporting scientific and technological infrastructure that relies on ultra-stable time references. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, with responses due by August 3, 2026, and is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 334516, which pertains to instruments and related products for measuring and testing time and frequency. The contracting entity is the National Institute of Standards and Technology, operating under the U.S. Department of Commerce, with no specified place of performance or point of contact provided in the available data. The project underscores the urgency for cutting-edge instrumentation to support the foundational role of NIST in global time and frequency standards.