SAM #SS-TGT-26-035

Sole Source Intent: OSCOR Max Spectrum Receiver for TIGTA

This notice announces the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration's intent to sole source the purchase of a specialized spectrum analyzer. - Agency: Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), via Treasury Common Services Center (TCSC) - Product: OSCOR Max Spectrum Receiver - Manufacturer: Research Electronics International, LLC (REI) - Quantity: 1 unit - Key features: - Hand-held spectrum analyzer - Rapid sweep speed - Built-in auto-switching antenna system (10kHz to 43GHz) - Antenna pre-amps and auxiliary RF inputs - Rechargeable hot-swappable batteries - Patented trace analysis, SmartBars mode, and trace record waterfall - I&Q recording, mobile bands mode, multipurpose probe, IF output - High-speed M.2 SSD storage - Wi-Fi and Bluetooth device detection - 13.3-inch capacitive touch screen - Sole source justification: REI is the OEM and holds proprietary rights to the required hardware, software, and algorithms - The government will consider written responses from other qualified vendors who can meet all requirements - Estimated value: Will not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold - No period of performance specified; this is a one-time purchase

Description

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

OSCOR Max Spectrum Receiver

#SS-TGT-26-035

The Treasury Common Services Center (TCSC), Division of Procurement Services, on behalf of The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) intends to contract with Research Electronics International, LLC, 455 Security Drive, Cookeville, TN 38506, on a sole source basis. The proposed Contractor developed and owns the propriety and patented hardware, software and algorithms that are used in these products and support the services specifically required for this acquisition; thereby the proposed source has the sole unique technical and other resources required for this acquisition.

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) requires specialized hand-held spectrum analyzer with a rapid sweep speed and functionality suited for detecting unknown, illegal, disruptive, and anomalous rogue transmissions across a wide frequency range in a complete system. This capability makes the OSCOR Max an ideal product for Site Surveys for communications systems, RF emissions analysis, wireless service providers and installers, investigating misuse of the crowded RF spectrum, and security surveys for eavesdropping

TIGTA requires a spectrum analyzer with the following specifications and features:

Built-in Auto-Switching Antenna System to from 10kHz to 43GHz Built-in Antenna Pre-amps for improved sensitivity Auxiliary RF inputs Portable and light weight: operational weight less than 15lbs including built in Auto-Switching Antenna System Runs on rechargeable, hot swappable batteries Built-in Trace Analysis, including trace math and ability to generate signal list from math trace Patented Trace Analysis functionality Patented SmartBars Mode for quickly identifying and locating new signals Trace Record Waterfall I&Q Recording Generates Signal List in seconds Mobile Bands Mode showing RF activity (including spectrogram) of multiple customizable spans Multipurpose Probe for Carrier Current, Coax, Ultrasonic, Magnetic Leakage, Infrared, and Visible Light detection and analysis IF output Stores Signal and Trace data for historical analysis and comparison via high-speed M.2 SSD, accessible on exterior of unit Built in Wi-Fi Device Detection mode (detects Access Point and Client devices) Built in Bluetooth Device Detection (Classic and BLE Bluetooth Low Energy) 13.3-inch capacitive touch screen

There is no period of performance for this purchase. The total estimated value of this purchase order will not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE.  A request for more information, or a copy of the solicitation, will not be considered an affirmative response to this Special Notice. Telephone responses or inquiries to this Special Notice will not be accepted.

TCSC will consider written responses received no later than 06/24/2026. Responses must be submitted electronically to purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov, SS-TGT-26-035 /Attn: EK – DV. Responses must include sufficient evidence that clearly shows your company is capable of providing the content described in this notice. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no written response is received by the aforementioned deadline that clearly demonstrates an ability to meet all requirements, and that is more advantageous to the Government, TCSC will make award on a sole source basis to Research Electronics International, LLC.

Qualified Contractors must provide the following:

1. The name and location of your company, contact information, and identify your business size (Large Business, Small Business, Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, HUBZone, etc.).  Please ensure contact information includes the name of the point of contact, email address, and telephone number, should the Government have questions regarding individual responses.

2. UEI Number.

3. Specific details of the product(s) that your company offers in regards to this notice.

4. Whether your content is available through a Government contract vehicle or Open Market.

5. A brief capabilities statement (not to exceed 5 pages) that includes a description of your company's standard line of business, as well as a list of customers to whom your company currently provides the specific required content.

The following file extensions are not allowable, and application materials/data submitted with these extensions cannot be considered:

.bat, .cmd, .com, .exe, .pif, .rar, .scr, .vbs, .hta, .cpl, and .zip files.

Microsoft Office and Adobe compatible documents are acceptable.

No other information regarding this Special Notice will be provided at this time.

TCSC may consider information  received no later than 11:00 a.m. EST on Wednesday, June 24, 2024, submitted electronically to purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov, SS-TGT-26-035 /Attn: EK – DV.

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