Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a Torque Motor

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify alternative sources for the purchase of two sets of 90-degree coil arcs and one set of matching permanent magnet rings to build a tabletop third-generation Electronic NIST Torque Realizer (ENTR3). This motor will serve as the main actuator for precisely generating torques ranging from 0.01 to 340 N-m for calibrating industrial torque transducers and torque tools traceable to the quantum SI. Key points to consider: • NIST has not yet determined its acquisition strategy for this requirement. • Interested sources are encouraged to respond to this notice. • The notice requests information about the company, its products and services, and regulatory and supply chain compliance. • Respondents should provide standard commercial pricing information and estimated price ranges for the requirements. • The government reserves the right to use information received in response to this notice as it deems appropriate.