Solicitation
Vector Network Analyzer (No Substitutes)
Department of Energy · Sol. AB483866
Due in 7 days
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Brookhaven National Laboratory (run for the Department of Energy by Brookhaven Science Associates) wants quotes for one portable vector network analyzer (SHN914A, 30 kHz to 14 GHz) and one 18 GHz N-connector calibration kit (F505TS), delivered to Upton, NY. The title says no substitutes, and the buyer expects to issue a firm fixed price purchase order.
Watch out for
- Brand-name item, no substitutes. Only the specified models (SHN914A and F505TS) are accepted, so you must be able to source exactly these parts at a competitive price.
- All costs must be in the item price. Freight, tariffs, packing and handling must be built in because the PO will not have separate charge lines, which can be risky for imported goods.
all costs must be included in the item price.
- Notice text is cut off and does not say how to submit. The late-submission sentence ends mid-thought and no email address or portal is given, so you must contact the buyer to learn where to send the quote.
Late submissions will only be considered if determined to be in
- Heavy contract terms for a small purchase. The terms include a broad indemnity for violations of FAR 52.222-90, binding mediation and New York courts, and one-year or longer warranty obligations.
- Draft PO has no prices or delivery date. The attached PO is only a draft template with a placeholder vendor, so required delivery timing is unknown beyond the lead time you quote.
Read from the notice and 2 attachments.
- BSA COMMERCIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS REV SEPT 2026.pdf
- DRAFT PO 483866.pdf
Full brief
What they want
- Supply 1 SHN914A 30 kHz ~ 14 GHz portable VNA (vector network analyzer)
- Supply 1 F505TS 18 GHz, N M&F calibration kit
- Quote must include lead time and any available discounts for Brookhaven Science Associates
- All-inclusive pricing (freight, tariffs, packing, handling) delivered to BNL, unless items under 150 lbs ship on BNL's FedEx account
- Deliver to Receiving, Building 98, Upton, NY, with packing slip on the outside of the box
- Contract type
- Firm fixed price purchase order (anticipated)
- Place of performance
- Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY (delivery to Building 98 Receiving)
- Offers due
- 2026-10-14 5:00 PM Eastern Time (from the notice response deadline field)
What to include when you submit
- Quote both line items with the applicable lead time
- Extend any available discounts to Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA)
- Include country of origin (manufacture), your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and a published price list if available
- Pricing must stay valid at least 60 days from the quotation due date
- State the weight of the items (under 150 lbs may ship on BNL's FedEx account)
- Quotations are opened privately; late quotes may be considered late
You must have
- Must provide a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) with the quote
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- Must state the country of origin (manufacture) of the items
Country of Origin (Manufacture)
- Order is subject to BSA commercial terms and conditions, which include E-Verify, FAR 52.222-90 (DEI discrimination) certification and indemnity, and counterfeit-parts rules
- Supplier must meet the quality assurance paragraph 3.1.4 of BNL-QA-101 (refer to the PO for quality requirements); items are low ESH&Q risk
Not in the notice text
- Where and how to submit the quote (email or portal) and the contact person's address
- How the winner will be chosen (price only, lead time, other factors)
- Required delivery date
- The rest of the sentence about late submissions
- Whether this is set aside for any business type (notice says no set-aside)
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 14, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
- Notice type
- Solicitation
- Solicitation
- AB483866
- Agency
- Department of Energy
- Office
- Brookhaven Natl Lab -DOE Contractor
- NAICS
- 334516
- Product/service code
- M1HA
- Business type
- Electrical & electronic components
- Place of performance
- Upton, NY, 11973
- Contracting contact
- Alysha Benincaseabenincas@bnl.gov
Full notice text from SAM.gov
Please provide a quotation for the items listed below, the quote should include the applicable lead time. Please also extend any available discounts to Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) for your best possible pricing. Important Pricing/Shipping Requirements: If items are under 150lbs, they may ship internationally on our FedEx Account; please advise on the weight of the items If the above is not possible, pricing must be all-inclusive, incorporating freight, tariffs, packing, handling, and any other associated fees for delivery to Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). The resulting purchase order will not include separate line items for freight or additional charges; all costs must be included in the item price. ~~ SEE ATTACHED DRAFT PO WITH QA CLAUSES~~ Items to be Quoted: 1. SHN914A 30 kHz ~ 14 GHz portable VNA-Quantity:1 2. F505TS 18 GHz, N M&F cal. kit-Quantity:1 Please provide the following with your quotation: Country of Origin (Manufacture) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Published Price List (if available) Pricing Validity: Pricing shall remain valid for a minimum of sixty (60) days from the quotation due date. Quotation Submission: Quotations will be opened privately. Quotations, including any withdrawals or modifications, received after the specified closing date may be considered late. Late submissions will only be considered if determined to be in BNL anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price purchase order. Any resulting purchase order will be subject to the attached terms and conditions. We appreciate your prompt response and look forward to receiving your quotation.
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