Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN SUBPART 12.6, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCE... THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN SUBPART 12.6, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation number NB672020-22-02107 is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) conducted under the authority of FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This RFQ, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-06. The associated NAICS code 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment, has a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. This acquisition is being procured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The National Institute of Standard and Technology's (NIST) Communications Technology Laboratory has a need for a high-power linear RF amplifier that covers the frquencies 26.5 - 40 GHz to support the RF Field Strength Probe Calibration Service with the Radio Frequency Fields Group. Output power over the whole frequency band must be 10 Watts. Attached is the Specifications describing other salient characteristics and contract requirements for this solicitation. All proposed items must meet all requirements listed in the Specifications document (Attachment A). Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point (FOB Destination) are required in accordance with the attached Requirements and Specifications document. The Government will award a firm fixed price purchase order resulting from the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the requirements of the solicitation represents the BEST VALUE to the Government considering the Government’s evaluation factors provided in the attached Addenda. See attached Instructions and Evaluation Criteria, and Basis for Award. Inquiries regarding the subject RFQ shall be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist, Aaron Ritter, at aaron.ritter@nist.gov utilizing Attachment B - Question Submittal Form, no later than 10:00 a.m. (Mountain Time) on June 29, 2022. Quotes shall be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist, Aaron Ritter, at aaron.ritter@nist.gov no later than 10:00 a.m. (Mountain Time) on July 8, 2022.

Inactive

The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide one (1) high-power linear RF amplifier that covers the frequencies 26.5 – 40 GHz to support the RF... The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide one (1) high-power linear RF amplifier that covers the frequencies 26.5 – 40 GHz to support the RF Field Strength Probe Calibration Service. Output power over the whole frequency band must be 10 Watts. Please review the attached Requirements and Specifications document for specific details to meet all Government requirements. The purpose of this notice is to identify organization capable of providing the necessary items and meeting the minimum contractor qualifications. This announcement is not a Request for Proposals or Quote (RFP/RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. The information contained in this notice is DRAFT only and, as such, is subject to change prior to issuance of a solicitation. No solicitation is available currently. After results of this market research are obtained and analyzed, NIST may conduct a competitive or non-competitive procurement and subsequently award a contract. NIST will use the results of this sources sought notice to determine whether to proceed on a sole source basis or competitively if it is determined that other vendors could potentially meet NIST’s needs. This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Interested business organization that believe they can meet the requirements should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to four (4) pages or less. Responses should include the following information: Name of company that will provide product. Name of company that will manufacture the product. County of origin of the product. Business status of the organization. Spec sheets and examples of products that meet the specifications. Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of order Any other relevant information that is not listed above which the Government should consider in developing its minimum specifications and finalizing its market research. Any proprietary information should be so marked. The written capability statement should be received by the Contract Specialist, Aaron Ritter, via email at aaron.ritter@nist.gov no later than 10 a.m. MT on June 15, 2022. No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered. REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW: See the attached Requirements/Specifications Document.