# Sources Sought - Transceiver-based Optical Pulse Generator Development Platform Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/nb6720602600797 - Solicitation number: NB672060-26-00797 - Notice type: Sources sought - Status: Closed. Deadline was March 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST - Department: Department of Commerce - Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology - Contracting office: Department of Commerce NIST (1333ND) - NAICS: 334111 Electronic Computer Manufacturing - Product or service code: 7G21 Digital network communications hardware, software, and other equipment used within the core data centers and work areas, connecting end users to the organization's Local Area Network (LAN). Wide Area Network (WAN) digital transmission equipment, supporting hardware and software directly connecting data centers, offices and third parties. Includes 1) external digital network transport equipment (Outside Plant) physical communications infrastructure connecting to LAN/WAN end points 2) copper and fiber communications systems, and 3) cellular infrastructure such as towers, repeaters, switching systems dedicated for cellular communication. Products and tools that enable or distribute voice services through on-premise digital equipment including PBX, VoIP, voicemail and handsets. - Place of performance: Colorado - County: Boulder County (FIPS 08013). https://abierto.us/counties/boulder-county-co-08013 - First posted: February 24, 2026 - Last posted: February 24, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/eb36877d9faa4913a79821f243751fd3/view ## Description National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Acquisition Management Division Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition. The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide a Transceiver-based Optical Pulse Generator Development Platform per the Specifications attached herein. This requirement will include a brand name specification for Xilinx brand compatible equipment. This announcement is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. No solicitation is currently available. Additionally, The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this Sources Sought announcement. The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-aside categories will be considered. In addition, this market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. Based on this Sources Sought announcement, NIST may conduct a competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) website and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfil the requirement, in accordance with the Specifications, then this acquisition shall be solicited as a small business set aside. However, NIST is seeking responses from all responsible sources, including large and small businesses (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB and VOSB). This requirement is assigned NAICS 334111 – Electronic Computer Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirement should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to five (5) pages or less. Responses should include the following information: 1. Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and Cage Code. 2. Name of company that will provide the product. 3. Name of company that will manufacture and country of origin of the product. 4. Specification sheets and examples of products that meet the Specifications attached herein. 5. Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of award to include installation time and any necessary training that is provided. 6. Identification and verification of the company’s small business status. 7. Any other relevant information that is not listed above which the Government should consider in developing our requirement and finalizing our market research. (Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered). **REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:** See the attached Specifications Document. ## Publications - February 24, 2026: Sources sought, due March 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Notice eb36877d9faa4913a79821f243751fd3. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/eb36877d9faa4913a79821f243751fd3/view ## Points of contact - Daniel Kent, daniel.kent@nist.gov, 3034976533 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/nb6720602600797.