Procurement Summary
Country : USA
Summary : Notice of Intent Time Tagger 20
Deadline : 24 Jul 2025
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Notice Type : Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 122909800
Document Ref. No. : NB771030-25-02394
Financier : Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership : Public
Tender Value : Refer Document
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Description
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
Contracting Opportunities Announcement Type: Special NoticeAnnouncement Number: NB771030-25-02394
Subject: Swabian time tagging unit for single photon counting
IntroductionThis is a notice of intent, not a request for a quotation. A solicitation document will not be issued, and quotations will not be requested.PurposeThe National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate a firm-fixed priced purchase order on a sole source basis with Swabian Instruments USA, Inc. located at 4 Lucy St, Boston, MA 02125-2698. The purchase order will specifically procure one (1) TimeTagger 20 that is manufactured by Swabian Instruments, GmbH located in Germany. Delivery shall occur within 30 days after receipt of an order. The TimeTagger 20 will be used for single photon counting and will assist with NIST-s research of developing a measurement test suite for quantum network component and protocol testing, verification, and characterization.
AuthorityThis acquisition is being conducted under the authority of FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b) allowing the Contracting Officer (CO) to solicit from one source. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals with the small business size standard of 750 Employees.
DescriptionFor a complete description of this requirement, please see the attached Specifications document.
Sole Source DeterminationThe sole source determination is based on the following:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology requires a Swabian 20 time tagging unit to be implemented into our quantum component measurement suite. In order to perform most state-of-the art measurements of most state-of-the art single photon devices, such as detectors and sources, the required dedicated time tagging unit shall allow determination...
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Notice ID : NB771030-25-02394
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier : NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY :
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
Original Published Date: Jul 17, 2025 11:22 am EDT
Original Response Date: Jul 24, 2025 12:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Aug 08, 2025
Initiative: None
Classification
Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
Product Service Code: 6640 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
NAICS Code: 334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
Place of Performance: MA 02125 USA
Documents
Tender Notice
020-NOI-attachment-Requirements-F.docx