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Attocube IDS3010 Interferometer

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY (1341) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 12/07/2023

Procurement Summary

The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Fundamental Electrical Metrology Group, requires the purchase of a 3-axis real-time fiber-optic-based interferometer system. This laser interferometer will be used to build a compact (portable), primary standard instrument for realizing gram-level masses via a tabletop Kibble balance traceable to the quantum International System of Units (SI). The laser interferometer will be used to measure and control position changes in the self-calibration and measurement modes of the Kibble balance.

Waiver Rationale Summary

No domestic product has been identified that can meet the Government's requirements. The solicitation will include FAR 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies. Germany does not fall under any of these trade agreements nor did the offeror certify compliance.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

12/06/2023

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

Solicitation ID

N/A

Procurement Stage

Pre-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY