NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE TO QUINSTAR TECHNOLOGY, INC. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with QuinStar Technology 24085 Garinier St., Torrance, CA 90505-5319 using the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) Soliciting From a Single Source, for the purchase of cryogenic microwave isolators and circulators that will be used to perform microwave measurement in superconducting quantum information experiments. The items will meet the following Technical Specs Cryogenic Isolators: Frequency: 3.0 - 12.0 GHz Min. Isolation: 14 dB Max. Insertion Loss: 1.1 dB Max. VSWR: 1.38:1 Operating Temp. 4.2 Kelvin Cryogenic Circulators: Frequency: 4.0 - 8.0 GHz Min. Isolation 36 dB Max. Insertion Loss: 1 dB Max VSWR: 1.28:1 Operating Temp. 4.2 Kelvin Based on market research, NIST has not identified any other sources that can provide the required product. If NIST identifies no other capable sources by December 18th, 2012, NIST will issue a firm-fixed price purchase order on or about December 19th to QuinStar Technology (a small business). Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement, in writing, no later than the response date. Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill the requirement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334419, and the small business size standard is 500 employees. A determination by the Government whether to compete the proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. This notice of intent is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ). No solicitation package will be issued. Inquiries will be accepted only via e-mail to [email protected]. Â

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