WR4 On-Wafer Probes

SOL #: NB672030-26-00446Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Commerce

National Institute Of Standards And Technology

DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST

GAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

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/8bbd1b46560f4220879e1ca25211f1ac/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 15, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 9, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 11, 2026, 5:00 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) is soliciting quotes for WR4 On-Wafer Probes via an unrestricted Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number NB672030-26-00446. This combined synopsis/solicitation seeks commercial products under FAR Part 12. Quotes are due February 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

NIST requires four (4) WR4 Waveguide Probes for performing load-pull measurements at 220 GHz. Key technical specifications include an operating frequency range of 170 to 260 GHz, a 50 um GSG tip configuration, integrated bias tee, no micro-coax on probe tips transition, and a probe-tip return loss less than -4 dB max from 100 MHz to 100 GHz.

Contract Details

Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order (RFQ)
NAICS: 334515 – Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
Set-Aside: Unrestricted
Product Service Code: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Payment Terms: Net 30
Delivery: FOB-Destination to NIST-Boulder or NIST-Gaithersburg, with specific dates to be determined. Inspection and acceptance not to exceed 7 business days.

Vendor Requirements

Offerors must possess an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) at the time of award and maintain an active Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI) registered on SAM.gov.

Submission & Evaluation

Quotes must be submitted electronically to clifford.nicholson@nist.gov. Evaluation will be based on a best-value trade-off plan, considering both Technical Capability (Factor 1) and Price (Factor 2). Technical capability documentation should be concise (maximum 6 single-sided pages, 11-point font) and demonstrate understanding; copy-pasted requirements will be deemed unacceptable.