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 NB686010-23-02239 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) 2023-04. The associated NAICS 334516 has a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Background: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is the US National Metrology Institute (NMI) responsible for establishing standards along with advancing measurement science, standards, and technology. The Sources and Detectors Group is engaged in constructing novel sensor systems and requires a THz Quantum Cascade Laser to perform absolute reflectance measurements of microscopic carbon nanotube coatings in support of calibrations and remote-sensing research activities. The acquisition will allow NIST researchers to characterize carbon nanotube detectors at THz frequencies which would enhance current capabilities. A description of the requirements for the item(s) to be acquired is in the attached Statement of Work. Questions regarding this RFQ should be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Aaron Ritter, at aaron.ritter@nist.gov. All quote submissions in response to this RFQ shall be sent electronically to aaron.ritter@nist.gov no later than the date/time specified in this RFQ posting.

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The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide one (1) EasyQCL-200 System (or equal), and associated components listed in the attached Statement ... The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide one (1) EasyQCL-200 System (or equal), and associated components listed in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). The Sources and Detectors Group is engaged in constructing novel sensor systems and requires a THz Quantum Cascade Laser to perform absolute reflectance measurements of microscopic carbon nanotube coatings in support of calibrations and remote-sensing research activities. The acquisition will allow NIST researchers to characterize carbon nanotube detectors at THz frequencies which would enhance current capabilities. Please review the attached SOW for specific details to meet all Government requirements. The purpose of this notice is to identify organizations 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 the issuance of a solicitation. No solicitation is available currently. After the 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 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Interested business organizations 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 the company that will provide the product(s). Name of the company that will manufacture the product. County of origin or manufacture 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 that 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 Contracting Officer, Aaron Ritter, via email at aaron.ritter@nist.gov no later than 10:00 a.m. MT on June 16, 2023. No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered. REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW: See the attached Statement of Work