SOURCES SOUGHT: Phase Noise Analyzer
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF
Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation #
NB672000-26-02019
NAICS
334515
PSC
6625
Posted
July 13, 2026
Response due
July 26, 2026
Description
Requirements / Specification Document
TITLE: Phase Noise Analyzer
Requesting Laboratory / Division / Group:
Communications Technology Laboratory
Radio Frequency Technology Division
High-Speed Waveform Metrology Group (672.03)
General Statement of Need:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)/Communications Technology
Laboratory (CTL) needs to measure ultralow phase noise and Allan deviation of precision RF
sources. A phase noise analyzer with ultralow residual noise is essential for this need.
Item Specifications and Quantities:
Item 1: Phase Noise Analyzer
Quantity: 1
Specifications: 1.1 4 signal inputs (up to 2 signal and 2 reference)
1.2 Input frequency range from 1 MHz to 100 MHz or greater
1.3 Max measurable frequency offset from carrier of 10 MHz or
greater
1.4 Support for different signal and reference frequencies
1.5 Support for phase and amplitude noise versus frequency
with residual white noise floor -175 dBc/Hz or lower
1.6 Support for Allan deviation measurement with 10^-16 /
sqrt(tau) noise floor or lower
1.7 Support for phase and frequency streaming output with up
to 10 Hz or greater bandwidth
1.8 Ethernet interface with API for computer control and data
streaming
1.9 Fully enclosed benchtop instrument
[List any additional item(s) or service requirements using the same format.]
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).
Procurement Support Information and Ancillary Services:
Section Requirements/Specifications
Planning
Considerations
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specific constraints.
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☐ 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:
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Shipping Address:
☒ NIST-Boulder
ATTN: TBA
Mail Stop: TBA
325 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80305
☐ NIST-Gaithersburg
ATTN:
Mail Stop:
100 Bureau Dr
Gaithersburg MD 20899
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Shipping Criteria:
☐ Partial Delivery Acceptable
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☐ Building has Loading Dock
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Delivery Date Criteria:
☒ Delivery Shall Be Competed No Later Than:
30 APR 27
☐ Delivery Shall Be Made No Earlier Than:
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☐ Scheduled Deliveries:
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Requirements / Specification Document
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Installation
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NOTE: TPOC shall be the coordination POC.
Facility / Utility
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Inspection and
Acceptance
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☐ On-Site
☒ Acceptance Not Expected to Exceed 7 Business Days
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[Duration]
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Scope of Training
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NOTE: SME shall be coordination POC.
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Requirements / Specification Document
Warranty
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Base Manufacturer Warranty is acceptable
Warranty Length: [i.e. 3 - Years]
What is included?
☐ Labor ☐ Parts ☐ Travel
☐ Cost and Liability for Returns
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☐ 4 Option Periods (Maximum)
Calibration
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Calibration Plan Length: [i.e. 3 - Years]
What is Included?
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☐ Travel ☐ Cost and Liability for Shipment
☐ Software Updates ☐ Manuals
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Length: [i.e. 1 – Year / 6 - Months]
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Maintenance
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Maintenance Plan Length: [i.e. 3 - Years]
What is Included?
☐ Labor ☐ Spar…
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