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The National Institute of Standards & Technology’s (NIST) Time and Frequency Division seeks information on vendors that are capable of providing the following: Two (2) High Speed, Dual Lock-in Amplifi... The National Institute of Standards & Technology’s (NIST) Time and Frequency Division seeks information on vendors that are capable of providing the following: Two (2) High Speed, Dual Lock-in Amplifiers with Dual Signal Generators Two (2) High Frequency Current Amplifiers These items will support continued work on spectroscopy related to atomic clocks. NIST requires flexible lock-in systems that can generate their own reference signals, have dual lock-in capability, and the optional ability to perform dual AM/FM modulation. This procurement will enable future research projects with the ability to perform spectroscopy with high signal-to-noise ratio using MHz-level modulation signals. Review the attached specifications document for other specific requirements. Other contract requirements include: Delivery no later than 60 days ARO Include any applicable software and be turnkey installation-ready Include base manufacturer warranty 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 Quotes (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 is subject to change prior to issuance of a solicitation. No solicitation is available at this time. 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 334516, Analytical Laboratory Equipment Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirement should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to four (4) pages or less. Responses should include the following information: 1. Name of company that will provide product. 2. Name of company that will manufacture the product. 3. Spec sheets and examples of products that meet the specifications. 4. Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of order. 5. 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, by email at aaron.ritter@nist.gov no later than 10:00 am Mountain Daylight Time on April 8, 2022. The capability statement shall identify the business status of the organization. No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered.