External Hardware for ZCU 216 Boards
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation #
NB686050-26-01948
NAICS
334516
PSC
6640
Set-aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted
July 13, 2026
Response due
July 22, 2026
Place of performance
Boulder, CO
What this opportunity is
The Department of Commerce is buying external hardware for ZCU 216 boards, specifically enclosures and daughter boards, to support the Advanced Microwave Photonics Group's measurement projects. This total small business set-aside opportunity suits small businesses classified under NAICS 334516. As a combined synopsis/solicitation, businesses should be prepared to bid immediately, rather than tracking a potential future solicitation.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Requirements / Specification Document
Requirements / Specifications: EXTERNAL HARDWARE FOR ZCU-216 BOARDS 1
Version 1.0 (2019) Double-click on for further assistance.
Use this document to detail specifications/requirements for an item and/or ancillary services.
TITLE: EXTERNAL HARDWARE FOR ZCU-216 BOARDS
Requesting Lab/Division/Group: Physical Measurements Lab/Applied Physics
Division/Advanced Microwave Photonics Group
NB686050-26-01948
General Statement of Need
The Advanced Microwave Photonics Group (AMPG) performs complex qubit and resonator
measurement at ultra-low temperature. Current projects involve high-throughput
measurements of device quantum coherence and include the development of standard practices
for such measurement with the goal to disseminate these standard practices to the community,
which is a core NIST mission. To that end, our group uses ZCU216 Radio Frequency System-on-
Chip (RFSoC) control boards that are compatible with the open-source firmware QICK. We would
like to acquire new “daughter” boards to remap the input/output channels of the ZCU216 to
meet specific requirements, as well as enclosures that non only protect the boards but also add
functionalities (like TTL signals and dc-bias), while maintaining compatibility with the QICK
firmware. The contractor shall deliver enclosures and daughter boards for three ZCU-216 RFSoC
(owned by NIST) enabling at least the following requirements: 4 output channels with frequency
range from DC to >1GHz, 12 output channels with a frequency range including 1-8GHz, 4 input
channels with a frequency range including 4-8GHz. Enclosures and boards must come with all
connectors and items necessary for assembly and operation (ZCU216 boards not included) and
be compatible with the QICK firmware. The Contractor shall provide a system that meets all
technical specifications identified below. All items must be new. Used or remanufactured
equipment will not be considered for award. Experimental, prototype, or custom items will not
be considered. The use of “gray market” components are not authorized for sale in the U.S. by
the Contractor is not acceptable. All line items shall be shipped in the original manufacturer’s
packaging and include all original documentation and software, when applicable.
Items and/or Ancillary Services
Item 1: Enclosures and Daughter Boards
Quantity: Three (3)
Specifications:
a. Compatible with ZCU-216 boards: The RF main board must be compatible with ZCU-216 boards.
b. Enclosure: must include a physical enclosure for all boards with connector feedthrough, as well
as I/O ports for TTL signals and DACs.
c. High frequency Outputs: need at least 12 output channels with output frequency from 1GHz to
8GHz
d. Low frequency Outputs: need at least 4 output channels with output frequency from DC to at
least 1GHz.
e. High frequency Inputs: need at least 4 input channels with input frequency from 4GHz to 8GHzB.
f. Must be compatible with the open source QICK software
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Requirements / Specification Document
Requirements / Specifications: EXTERNAL HARDWARE FOR ZCU-216 BOARDS 2
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Separately Priced Options and Services:
Item 2: [List minimum specifications.
Quantity: [Enter quantity here.]
Specifications:
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Service Requirements / Item Specifications
Section Requirements/Specifications
Planning
Considerations
☒ N/A
☐ List any visits required to allow potential vendors to see site specific constraints.
[Explain requirement here]
☐ US citizen required on-site (foreign nationals require preregistration 30 days
prior)
☐ Vendor rep on-site more than three days
☐ Other considerations: [List other considerations to ensure an accurate
quote]
Shipping &
Delivery
☐ N/A
[Enter shipping and delivery information by item here.]
Shipping criteria:
☐ Partial delivery acceptable
☐ Direct delivery to building required
[Explain need for requirement here]
Building has: ☐ Loading dock
☐ Containerization preference: [Choose container]
Other requirements: [List any other requirements here]
Delivery date criteria:
☒ Delivery of goods, installation, and training shall be completed no later than:
08 weeks ARO
☐ Deliver no earlier than: [Insert date here]
☐ Other: [List other shipping, delivery, or specil requirements]
Electronic Media
☒ N/A
[Enter electronic media requirements by item here.]
☐ Software
☐ Electronic manuals
☐ License Key
☐ Other: [List any other Electronic Media requirements here]
[Enter email address for software delivery here]
Installation
☒ N/A
[Enter installation requirements by item here.]
☐ Vendor technician on site
☐ Rigging
☐ Uncrating / Unpackaging
☐ Removal of packaging material
☐ Equipment set up
☐ Start-up services
☐ Turn key installation
☐ Other [Enter details here.]
Note: When installation is required, TPOC or COR shall be the coordination point.
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Requirements / Specification Document
Requirements / Specifications: EXTERNAL HARDWARE FOR ZCU-216 BOARDS 3
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Facility / Utility
Considerations
☒ N/A
[List site specific utility considerations by item here.]
☐ OFPM Work Order Number(s)
[List any Work Order Number(s) here]
☐ Power available
Voltage: [Enter voltage here] (V)
Max Current: [Enter max current draw here] (A)
Phase: [Choose phase]
Frequency: [Typically 60Hz] (Hz)
NEMA Plug Type: [Enter plug type here] (i.e.: NEMA L5-20P)
Environment: [Choose environment]
Other power consideration: [List any other power considerations here]
☐ Utility connections: [List relevant available utilities, pressure(s), and
flowrate(s)]
☐ Other considerations: [List other considerations to ensure an accurate
quote]
Warranty
☐ N/A
Base Manufacturer Warranty is acceptable
Warranty shall commence upon acceptance of the system by the Government
What is included?
☒ Labor ☒ Parts ☐ Travel ☐ Cost and liability for returns
☐ Other: [Enter other requirements here]
☒ Warranty length: 02 Ye…
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