Sources Sought Notice for an Arbitrary Waveform Generator

SOL #: NB305000-26-00146Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Commerce

National Institute Of Standards And Technology

DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST

GAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, United States

Place of Performance

Gaithersburg, MD

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

PSC

Laboratory Equipment And Supplies (6640)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/107a65e0a2764a3b877f9e754e8563ef/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 26, 2026

Response Deadline

Feb 2, 2026, 9:00 PM

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 to conduct market research for an Arbitrary Waveform Generator. This RFI aims to identify potential sources capable of providing the required instrument for developing standard reference materials. Responses are due by February 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.

Purpose & Overview

This notice is a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for an Arbitrary Waveform Generator. It is solely for market research purposes and is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a pre-solicitation notice; no award will result from this notice. NIST requires this instrument to develop Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) for magnetic moment measurement, which is crucial for next-generation memory and computing technologies.

Key Requirements / Deliverables

NIST requires one (1) Arbitrary Waveform Generator with a warranty, delivered FOB Destination. Minimum technical specifications include:

Sampling Rate: >= 6 GSa/s per channel
Waveform Memory Depth: >= 4 Gpts
Output Channels: >= 2 analog
Output Range: 5 Vpeak-to-peak
Max Output Frequency: 2 GHz
Vertical Resolution: 16 bits
Jitter: < 2 ps
Functions: Sine, square, pulse, ramp
Connectivity: USB
Power: 115 V/60 Hz/single phase (cable required)
Calibration: Traceable to SI
Documentation: Two sets of manuals (hard copy, electronic, or both) covering operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Submission & Evaluation

Interested firms must submit documentation demonstrating how they meet the minimum requirements and technical specifications. Acceptable documentation includes brochures, manuals, reports, videos, technical data, and customer identification. Proprietary information should NOT be provided. Responses must include company name/address, Point of Contact (phone/email), teaming partners (if any), and supply type (COTS, modified COTS, prototype). Responses that merely repeat specifications without demonstration will not be considered. Respondents will not be notified of survey results.