QNet Microwave Vector Network Analyzer
Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability
Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY (1341) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6625 | Last Modified: 09/03/2025
Procurement Summary
The Communications Technology Laboratory, Radio Frequency Technology Division, High Speed Measurements Group (HMG) requires a vector network analyzer with frequency coverage from 100 kHz to at least 10 GHz. This equipment is essential for the operation and measurement of microwave-optical transducer devices being developed by NIST.
Waiver Rationale Summary
The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) conducted market research via email and found two (2) other than small businesses (OTSB), Keysight Technology, Inc. and TestEquity LLC, that may be able to meet requirements. The Contract Specialist (CS) performed additional market research utilizing FPDS and the SBA’s Dynamic Small Business Database, using the keywords "QNet Microwave Vector Network Analyzer" and "Microwave Vector Network Analyzer" and did not produce any small business sources. The CS posted a Request for Quotation (RFQ) notice titled "NB6720302502186, QNet Microwave Vector Network Analyzer" from August 21, 2025, through September 4, 2025, as unrestricted. Two (2) quotes have been received from two OTSB, neither of the quotes offered a U.S.-made QNet Microwave Vector Network Analyzer. The QNet Microwave Vector Network Analyzer being offered is manufactured in Malaysia. No domestic manufacturer has been identified that can provide the QNet Microwave Vector Network Analyzer that meet the requirements needed by the program office.
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Pending
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES MEASURING AND TESTING INSTRUMENTS
334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
09/03/2025
NB6720302502186
NB6720302502186
Post-solicitation
0 - 6 months
Individual Waiver
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY