Combined Sources Sought/Notice of Intent to limit to brand name: Keysight Vector... Tender

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Country : USA

Summary : Combined Sources Sought/Notice of Intent to limit to brand name: Keysight Vector Signal Generator

Deadline : 11 Mar 2025

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 115470108

Document Ref. No. : AMD-SS25-22

Competition : ICB

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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***THIS IS A COMBINED SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE***

BACKGROUND

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML), Nanoscale Device Characterization Division (NDCD), Nanoscale Process and Measurements Group (NPMG), requires a Vector Signal Generator (VSG) for performing electron spin resonance (ESR) experiments with an ultra-high vacuum (UHV) scanning probe system (SPM). Measuring and manipulating the quantum state properties of electron spin systems is a critical part of the NPMG mission in quantum information science. To fulfill this requirement, NPMG requires a programmable microwave signal generator that will provide the necessary approximately 1-40 GHz microwave magnetic field to induce ESR transitions.

Extensive market research performed has identified only one brand/model (Keysight E8267D) that is capable of meeting all the requirements. This generator is critical for achieving program goals in developing new quantum related measurements and creating new ways of detecting and manipulating quantum computing qbits to reach PML milestones in quantum information science. An identical Keysight Model E8267D PSG Vector Signal Generator that is interchangeable with an existing unit is required for several important reasons. An identical unit is required so that extensive NIST developed software can run without modification on the new unit saving the Government money in developing new software, 2. New experiments can be compared with data from the existing unit and be sure that all signal, noise, and RF signal generation is the same for standards data analysis and comparison. 3. A back up unit is required in the event that one unit fails so that they can be quickly interchanged and keep mission critical experiments running.

NIST is seeking information from sources that may be capable of providing a commercial item solution, for a VSG that meets or exceeds the ...
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Notice ID : AMD-SS25-22
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Department/Ind. Agency : COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier : NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY
Office: DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
Original Published Date: Feb 26, 2025 09:10 am EST
Original Response Date: Mar 11, 2025 11:00 am EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Mar 26, 2025
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: 6625 - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES MEASURING AND TESTING INSTRUMENTS
NAICS Code: 334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals

Place of Performance: Gaithersburg, MD 20899 USA

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