Multi-Channel 12 GHz Microwave Synthesizer

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is issuing a Sources‑Sought notice to identify qualified vendors—large and small—that can supply a multi‑channel 12 GHz microwave synthesizer for chip‑scale atomic clock research. The instrument must generate five independent low‑phase‑noise signals (three 10 MHz‑12 GHz outputs and two 10 MHz‑6 GHz outputs) from a single unit, accept external 10 MHz or 100 MHz references, provide at least 0.001 Hz frequency resolution, and support digital frequency and amplitude sweeps via a computer‑based graphical user interface (no front‑panel required). Additional requirements include U.S. manufacturing (the response must state the country of manufacture), a U.S. citizen on‑site for installation (foreign nationals must preregister 30 days in advance), delivery, installation and training within 12 weeks, and a standard manufacturer warranty. NIST will consider a small‑business set‑aside if at least two qualified small businesses (NAICS 334516, ≤1,000 employees) are identified; all respondents should submit a capability statement of four pages or less to the listed point of contact. This market‑research effort does not constitute a solicitation, and the government will not pay for any information submitted. Responses are to be sent electronically to De Ionne Jones (deionne.jones@nist.gov). The information gathered will determine whether a competitive or non‑competitive acquisition will be pursued on SAM.gov.

Notice ID

dae264005b9b4255ad5f463503ac970b

Solicitation Number

NB688000-26-01171

NAICS Code

334516

Classification Code

6640