Sources Sought Notice for a High Voltage G3VM-101LR Switches
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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), under the Department of Commerce, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for 15,000 Omron G3VM-101LR opto-isolated high voltage switches. This market research aims to identify potential domestic sources for these critical components, which are required for a NIST project in Gaithersburg, MD. Responses are due by February 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Purpose & Background
This notice serves as a market research tool to identify capable commercial sources for the specified high voltage switches. NIST requires these switches for a project developing a massively parallel reliability measurement platform. This platform is essential for measuring capacitor leakage currents and failure statistics for SiC gate dielectrics, contributing to novel reliability models for the semiconductor industry. This is not a Request for Quote, and no award will result directly from this notice.
Key Requirements
NIST is seeking 15,000 units of the Omron G3VM-101LR switch. The product must meet the technical specifications of the Omron G3VM-101LR and be delivered in T/R, tube, tray, or custom reels, FOB Destination. The government is particularly interested in identifying a domestic product if commercially available.
Submission Instructions
Interested firms should submit documentation demonstrating their capability to meet the minimum requirements and technical specifications. This may include brochures, manuals, reports, demonstration videos, or other relevant technical data. Proprietary information should not be included. Required response information includes:
- Company name and address
- Point of Contact (phone and email)
- Teaming partners (if applicable)
- Classification of the supply (COTS, modified COTS, or prototype)
- Any additional pertinent information
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Questions Due: February 3, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Responses Due: February 5, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: January 29, 2026
Contact Information
All questions 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 or responses will not be accepted.