Digital Recorders
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), specifically the Center for Neutron Research (NCNR), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for five (5) commercial digital recorders. These recorders are required for control systems at the National Bureau of Standards Reactor (NBSR) in Gaithersburg, MD. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only; no award will be made from this notice. Responses are due March 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
NIST requires five (5) Yokogawa GX-20 Digital Recorders (part number GX20-1E/CG/D5/AS/MT/MC/FL/LG). The product must meet the technical specifications of the Omron High Voltage G3VM-101LR switch and be a domestic product if commercially available. All necessary hardware and components are to be included, with delivery specified as FOB Destination (or equivalent INCOTERMS such as DDP).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Purpose: Market research to gauge industry capability; not a solicitation for award.
- Set-Aside: No formal set-aside specified; preference for domestic product if commercially available.
- Published: March 13, 2026
- Questions Due: March 20, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Submission & Evaluation
Interested firms must submit documentation demonstrating their ability to meet the minimum requirements and technical specifications. Acceptable forms of demonstration include brochures, manuals, reports, demonstration videos, and identification of current customers. Respondents should NOT provide proprietary information. Required submission details include company name and address, Point of Contact (phone/email), teaming partners (if applicable), and classification of the supply (COTS, modified COTS, or prototype). Responses will be used for planning purposes.
Additional Notes
All inquiries and responses must be submitted via email to Ranae M. Armstrong (ranae.armstrong@nist.gov) and Donald Collie (donald.collie@nist.gov). Telephone and fax inquiries/responses will not be accepted. Responding to this notice does not guarantee future participation in any RFQ or solicitation, and respondents will not be notified of the survey results.