What this opportunity is
The Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information from vendors that can provide two 360 Degree Lidar Modules. This is a sources sought announcement, not a request for quotation, and is being used to determine potential and eligible business firms prior to determining the method of acquisition. The government is considering a small business set-aside opportunity, and responses are sought from all responsible sources, including large and small businesses. Interested businesses should submit a capability statement, limited to five pages or less, including company profile and product information.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Requirements / Specification Document
TITLE: 360 Degree Lidar Modules
Requesting Laboratory / Division / Group:
Communications Technology Laboratory
Radio Frequency Technology Division
Electromagnetic Fields Group (672.02)
General Statement of Need:
The Channel Measurement and Modeling (CMM) project performs over-the-air radio
frequency (RF) propagation measurements to support standards development (e.g., 3GPP,
ITU, IEEE) and industry stakeholders. These measurements are supported by multimodal
sensors (cameras, lidar, etc.) to facilitate the production of digital replicas of measurement
environments and targets for modeling and machine learning/AI applications. Because of
large data volumes and challenges with sensor timing synchronization, the CMM project has
a mission-critical need to procure a next-generation lidar sensor that provides simultaneous
color and spatial ranging data. To support multimodal sensing at both the transmitter and
the receiver, the CMM project seeks to acquire two identical sensors.
Item Specifications and Quantities:
Item 1: Long-Range 360° Lidar Module with Integrated Color Data
Quantity: 2 EACH
Specifications: 1.1 360° scanning lidar module
1.2 Scan rate of up to 40 Hz
1.3 Horizontal resolution up to 4096 pixels per revolution
1.4 Vertical resolution of 256 channels
1.5 200 m range at 10% reflectivity
1.6 Color-mapped (RBG) point cloud
1.7 NDAA-compliance
Vendor Requirements
1. Possess at time of award/contracting an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN).
2. Possess at time of award/contracting a Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI) which
registration is listed as “Active” on the GSA System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
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Requirements / Specification Document
Procurement Support Information and Ancillary Services:
Section Requirements/Specifications
Planning
Considerations
☒ N/A
☐ List any visits required to allow potential vendors to see site
specific constraints.
[Explain Requirements.]
☐ US citizen required on-site (foreign nationals require pre-
registration 30 days prior to visit.)
☐ Vendor Representative On-Site more than three (3) days.
☐ Other Considerations:
[List other considerations to ensure an accurate quote.]
Shipping &
Delivery
☐ N/A
Shipping Address:
☒ NIST-Boulder
ATTN: Samuel Berweger
Mail Stop: 672.02
325 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80305
☐ NIST-Gaithersburg
ATTN:
Mail Stop:
100 Bureau Dr
Gaithersburg MD 20899
☐ [Alternate Shipping Address]
Shipping Criteria:
☐ Partial Delivery Acceptable
☐ [Enter Shipping and Delivery information by item.]
☐ Direct Delivery to OU Building Required
[Explain Need for Requirement]
Building /Room Number: [Enter Building/Room Number]
☐ Building has Loading Dock
Containerization Preference: [Enter Container Type]
Other Requirements:
[List Any Other Requirement]
Delivery Date Criteria:
☐ Delivery Shall Be Competed No Later Than:
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Requirements / Specification Document
Click or tap to enter a date.
☐ Delivery Shall Be Made No Earlier Than:
Click or tap to enter a date.
☐ Scheduled Deliveries:
Item Number Due Date
☐ Other:
[List Other Shipping, Delivery or Special Requirements.]
Electronic Media
☒ N/A
[Enter Electronic Media Requirements by Item.]
☐ Software
☐ Electronic Manuals
☐ License Key
☐ Other:
[List Any Other Electronic Media Requirements]
☐ US Government Email Address for Software Delivery:
[Enter Address]
Installation
☒ N/A
[Enter Installation Requirements by Item]
☐ Vendor Technician on Site
☐ Rigging
☐ Uncrating / Unpackaging
☐ Removal of Packaging Material
☐ Equipment Set Up
☐ Start-Up Services
☐ Turnkey Installation
☐ Other:
[Enter Details]
NOTE: TPOC shall be the coordination POC.
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Requirements / Specification Document
Facility / Utility
Considerations
☒ N/A
[List Site Specific Utility Considerations by Item]
☐ OFPM Work Order Numbers
[List Work Order Numbers]
☐ Power Available
Voltage: [Enter voltage] (V)
Maximum Current: [Enter max current draw] (A)
Phase: [Choose Phase]
Frequency: [Typically 60Hz] (Hz)
NEMA Plug Type: [Enter Plug Type] (i.e.: NEMA L5-20P)
Environment: [Choose Environment]
Other Power Considerations:
[List Any Other Power Considerations.]
☐ Utility Connections:
[List Relevant Available Utilities, Pressure(s) and Flowrate(s).]
☐ Other Considerations:
[List Other Considerations to Ensure an Accurate Quote.]
Inspection and
Acceptance
☐ N/A
[Inspection Requirements Per Item (Who, When, What, Where)]
☒ On-Site
☒ Acceptance Not Expected to Exceed 7 Business Days
☐ Acceptance Expected to Exceed 7 Business Days:
[Duration]
☐ Inspection and Acceptance Plan:
[Explanation]
☐ Other:
[Enter Other Requirements]
Training
☒ N/A
Training Requirements (Who, When, What, Where)
☐ Number of Trainees: [Enter Number of Trainees]
☐ On-Site
☐ Off-Site Location: [Enter Location(s)]
Is Trainee Travel Required: [Choose Answer]
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Requirements / Specification Document
Scope of Training
☐ Operation ☐ Maintenance ☐ Troubleshooting
☐ Safety ☐ Other
[Enter Other Scope of Training Requirements]
☐ Training Materials to be Provided by Government:
[Describe Materials]
☐ Training Materials to be Provided by Vendor:
[Describe Materials]
☐ Other
[Enter Other Training Requirements]
NOTE: SME shall be coordination POC.
Warranty
☐ N/A
Base Manufacturer Warranty is acceptable
Warranty Length: [i.e. 3 - Years]
What is included?
☐ Labor ☐ Parts ☐ Travel
☐ Cost and Liability for Returns
☐ Other
[Enter Other Requirements]
☐ 1 Option Period
☐ 2 Option Periods
☐ 3 Option Periods
☐ 4 Option Periods (Maximum)
Calibration
☒ N/A
[Describe Calibration Requirements Per Item]
Calibration Plan Length: [i.e. 3 - Years]
What is Included?
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Requirements / Specification Document
☐ Labor ☐ Spare Parts ☐ Consumables
☐ Travel ☐ Cost and Liability for Shipment
☐ Software Updates ☐ Manuals
☐ Other
[Enter Other Requirements]
☐ Requirements:
[Enter Requirements] (i.e.: On-Site Within 72 hours, etc.)
☐ 1 Option Period
Length: [i.e. 1 – Year / 6 - Months]
☐…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.