Submitted

Optical Spectrum Analyzer

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY (1341) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6695 | Last Modified: 05/02/2025

Procurement Summary

The mission of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Physical Measurement Laboratory, Sensor Science Division (SSD) is to foster the next generation of SI-traceable dimensional, thermodynamic, optical radiation, fluid flow, and air speed measurements and their application by providing calibrations, standards, and innovations that improve U.S. industrial competitiveness and quality-of-life. The SSD requires an optical spectrum analyzer capable to meet the research and calibration needs of the Division.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Consistent with market research results, no domestic product has been identified that can meet the Government's requirements. The required optical spectrum analyzer is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities, of satisfactory quality.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

PENDING

Product

COMBINATION AND MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

05/02/2025

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

Solicitation ID

N/A

Procurement Stage

Pre-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY