# 50 GHz Vector Signal Generator Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/nb6720602501316 - Solicitation number: NB672060-25-01316 - Notice type: Award notice (first published as sources sought) - Status: Awarded to Rohde & Schwarz Usa, Inc. for $198,790.00 - Department: Department of Commerce - Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology - Contracting office: Department of Commerce NIST (1333ND) - NAICS: 334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals - Product or service code: 6625 Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments - County: Howard County (FIPS 24027). https://abierto.us/counties/howard-county-md-24027 - City: Columbia. https://abierto.us/cities/columbia-md-2419125 - First posted: April 11, 2025 - Last posted: September 17, 2025 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0e6b0ecafcc344f0885c1cc2ab3c0ba4/view ## Description ** Amendment 01: The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to submitted industry questions and clarify applicable specifications. Answers to industry questions are provided in a document separately attached to this solicitation. (See attachments). All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. The "Date Offers Due" time and date are unchanged. THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN SUBPART 12.6, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. THE EVALUATION PROCEDURES OF FAR PART 13.106- 2 SHALL BE UTILIZED FOR THIS PROCUREMENT. THE SOLICITATION SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO THE FORMAL SOURCE SELECTION PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN FAR PART 15. Solicitation number NB672060-25-01316 is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation request for quote (RFQ) for a 50 GHz Compact Vector Signal Generator conducted under FAR 12.6 and 13.106. Procedures from FAR 15 will not be used. This RFQ, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-04. The associated NAICS code of 334515 has a small business size standard of 750 employees. This requirement is solicited on an unrestricted basis. Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) and assigned rating is not applicable to this request for quote (RFQ). Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing, via email, to the Contracting Officer, Clifford Nicholson at clifford.nicholson@nist.gov and Daniel Kent at daniel.kent@nist.gov. Questions should be received no later than five (5) calendar days after the issuance date of this solicitation. All responses to the questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract. The solicitation will close on the date and time specified herein this SAM.gov posting. All quotations shall be delivered electronically by the specified close date and time to Clifford Nicholson, Contract Officer, at clifford.nicholson@nist.gov, and Daniel Kent, Contracting Officer, at daniel.kent@nist.gov. For information regarding this solicitation, contact the Contracting Officer at clifford.nicholson@nist.gov or via phone at 303-497-5185. Attached is the SPECIFICATIONS document describing the requirements for solicitation NB672060-25-01316 for the following line-item number(s) (CLINs) to include description of item(s), quantities, and units of measure (including any applicable option(s)). All offerors shall provide a firm fixed price (FFP) quotation for the following line items: (The Government will consider new, used, or refurbished equipment for this requirement. Used or refurbished items must be to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications. Offeror must specify the condition of quoted items as new, used, refurbished, etc.) Item Number Supplies/Services Description Quantity Unit of Issue Unit Price Amount 0001 Vector Signal Generator 1 EA $ $ Total Award Value: $ $ A Description of the requirements for the items to be acquired are in the attached Requirements/Specifications document. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery, acceptance, and FOB point are provided in this RFQ. ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Rohde & Schwarz Usa, Inc. (UEI F4FLM3NP2N46) - Contract: 1333ND25PNB670469, purchase order - Obligated: $198,790.00 - Competition: Competed Under SAP, 18 offers received - Link: award number 1333ND25PNB670469 equals the contract number; same awarding office 1333ND (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1333ND25PNB670469_1341_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - April 11, 2025: Sources sought, due April 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice d5cce5385be44844b06300e805c53fc2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d5cce5385be44844b06300e805c53fc2/view - May 19, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due June 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 9b537698d9a844a081f7fef7d239eda0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9b537698d9a844a081f7fef7d239eda0/view - May 22, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due June 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 5ae9a0242715412eb54668957e96842a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5ae9a0242715412eb54668957e96842a/view - September 17, 2025: Award notice. Notice 0e6b0ecafcc344f0885c1cc2ab3c0ba4. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0e6b0ecafcc344f0885c1cc2ab3c0ba4/view ## Points of contact - Clifford Nicholson, clifford.nicholson@nist.gov, 3034975185 - Daniel Kent, daniel.kent@nist.gov, 3034976533 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/nb6720602501316.