Mid-IR/Far-IR Optical Frequency Comb

NIST’s CHIPS Metrology Program is issuing RFQ 1333ND26QNB030139 for a mid‑IR/far‑IR optical frequency‑comb system to support the Material Measurement Laboratory’s Grand Challenge 1 (Metrology for Materials Purity, Properties and Provenance). Offerors must submit a four‑volume quotation—(1) Technical Quotation, (2) Demonstrated Experience, (3) Price Quotation, and (4) Terms and Conditions—each standing alone and delivered electronically by e‑mail to the identified Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. The technical volume must detail the proposed system’s specifications, performance, delivery schedule, warranties, and service requirements, and must cite the exact SOW paragraph that each minimum requirement satisfies; a mere statement of compliance is insufficient. Volume II is limited to up to three recent, comparable contracts that demonstrate the offeror’s ability to deliver, install, and warranty similar instruments. Volume III must present a firm‑fixed‑price (FFP) quote for each CLIN, inclusive of all shipping (FOB destination) and tariffs, valid for 90 days, and fully consistent with the technical description. Volume IV will contain the solicitation’s terms and conditions, which will govern the resulting purchase order, not the offeror’s own contract clauses. The award will be a single FFP purchase order using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 12, with the Government reserving the right to award without discussions based on initial quotes. Submissions must include contract/project number and title, company contact information, product/service relevance, total contract value, and period of performance (month/year). The solicitation is unrestricted competition, NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), and all quotations must be neatly indexed, page‑numbered, and may include a cover letter. Failure to demonstrate that the equipment meets every listed requirement will result in disqualification.

Notice ID

4ebfb7bc32794959b98c536ac579f3a6

Solicitation Number

1333ND26QNB030139

NAICS Code

334516

Classification Code

6640