Submitted

Infrared Optical Spectrum Analyzer

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY (1341) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6625 | Last Modified: 06/12/2025

Procurement Summary

The NIST Physical Measurements Laboratory (PML), Time and Frequency Division (TFD), Ion Storage Group (ISG) requires an Infrared Optical Spectrum Analyzer that analyzes an optical signal from 1 micron to 2 micron, with sub-nanometer resolution meeting the agency’s specification of operation wavelength and high spectral resolution.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Consistent with market research results, no domestic product has been identified that can meet the Government's requirements. The required Infrared 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

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES MEASURING AND TESTING INSTRUMENTS

NAICS

334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals

Date Submitted

06/12/2025

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

Solicitation ID

N/A

Procurement Stage

Pre-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

0 - 6 months

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY