Optical Atomic Clock Systems

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking quotations for two Optical Atomic Clock Systems to integrate into an auxiliary timescale. The systems must meet specific requirements outlined in the attached Requirements and Specifications document. Quoters must provide a firm-fixed-price quotation, including shipping and delivery costs, and must demonstrate that their proposed equipment meets or exceeds all minimum requirements. The evaluation factors for award include technical capability, 5-year warranty, past performance, and price. • The quotation must include a technical description of the proposed equipment, including its authority, proposed items, resources, and methods to successfully fulfill the requirements. • The quotation must include a 5-year warranty description, including length, inclusions, response time for service inquiries, and response time for maintenance and repair services. • The quotation must include past performance information, including up to three examples of relevant past performance within the last three years. • The quotation must include a firm-fixed-price quotation for each line item, including shipping and delivery costs. • The quotation must include any applicable discount terms and country of origin information.