Cesium Beam Atomic Clock

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is procuring a Cesium Beam Atomic Clock for its Boulder, Colorado facility. This acquisition is being conducted as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation under solicitation number NB688000-26-01590, using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. NIST requires a firm-fixed-price quote covering the delivery, installation, and training for the atomic clock, which must satisfy eighteen specific technical performance requirements. These specifications include stability metrics, signal outputs, and physical dimensions. The response deadline is June 12, 2026, with a required completion timeline of 18 weeks after receipt of order (ARO). Quotations must be submitted electronically and include separate sections for technical capability and pricing. The procurement follows FAR Part 12.6 for commercial items and requires domestic content certification under the Buy American Act and electronic invoicing through the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform. NIST has issued a combined synopsis and solicitation for a Cesium Beam Atomic Clock. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) uses the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) framework for a high-precision timing solution to be delivered to Boulder, Colorado. NIST requires a Cesium Beam Atomic Clock for technical operations in Boulder, Colorado. This is a firm-fixed-price acquisition for a high-precision instrument that must meet eighteen technical specifications, including stability, signal outputs, physical dimensions, and Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) thresholds.