SAM #N0016426Q0164

NSWC Crane Sole Source Procurement of BNC Corp Arbitrary Waveform Generators

This opportunity involves a sole source procurement by the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane for specialized test equipment: - Government Buyer: - Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, under the Department of the Navy, NAVSEA - OEM and Vendor: - BNC Corp (Berkeley Nucleonic Corp), CAGE code 23908 - Products Requested: - Ten (10) Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWG) - Part number: 670C-4C-2256M-HV4-GPIB - Key technical requirements: - Four independently controlled analog channels - Output up to 12Vpp on 50 ohm, with offsets from -6V to +6V - Minimum sampling rate of 100Msa/s (ideal: 600Msa/s) - GPIB and LAN interfaces, SCPI communication - 256Ms memory, 16 bits vertical resolution, jitter <2 picoseconds - Synchronization of complex waveforms, remote/manual control - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only BNC Corp AWGs are approved and have been tested for Aegis test sets - No other OEMs or vendors are referenced or approved - Place of Performance: - NSWC Crane, Indiana (federal facility) - NAICS code: 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals)

Description

N0016426Q0164 – SOLE SOURCE - Waveform Generator – FSG 6115 – NAICS 334515

ISSUE DATE 28-MAY-2026 – CLOSING DATE 08-JUN-2026 – 11:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for a quantity of ten (10) Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWG) Part Number 670C-4C-2256M-HV4-GPIB with specific salient characteristics.

Must have 4 independently controlled analog channels (minimum) Must support up to 12Vpp on 50ohm for each analog channel (minimum) Must support offsets from -6 to +6V on 50ohm for each analog channel (minimum) Must have a Sampling rate of 100Msa/s (minimum) and 600Msa/s (ideal) Must have GPIB interface for communication Must have LAN interface for communication Must support SCPI communication Must have 256Ms memory (minimum) Must allow the ability to play complex waveforms (sequences/segments) and synchronize them between all 4 analog channels for continuous playback. Must allow for the building, playback, and control of all operations via remote GPIB and LAN interface. Must have a physical screen and buttons to show status and allow manual control of the device. Must have 16 bits of vertical resolution (minimum) Must have a jitter of less than 2 picoseconds (minimum)

SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, limited sources or brand name only BNC CORP of Sand Rafael, California, cage code 23908, under the authority of FAR 12.201-1 for Commercial items using simplified procedures. This is being solicited on a sole source only basis because The required Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWG) will be used to provide various synchronized pulses to modulators and test equipment throughout Aegis test sets at Crane and external vendor facilities. This purchase is specific to BNC Corp (Berkeley Nucleonic Corp) as they are the only direct supplier of AWG in the U.S. that meet the specified characteristics required. The BNC Corp AWGs have been tested and approved as the best equipment to perform within the Aegis test sets. Any provider outside of BNC Corp, may not provide the specific characteristic required or the firmware for the units to be able to be used without further resources being expended.  All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation 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.

Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.

This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR 12.201-1 as a written Firm Fixed Priced Request for Quotes .  Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N0016426Q0164 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. 

All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/.  It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation. 

For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.

Offers shall be e-mailed to rose.m.brown44.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before

08-JUN-2026 – 11:00 PM Eastern Time.

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