SAM #80TECH26QA066

NASA Solicits Keysight RF Channel Emulation Hardware, Wireless Analyzers, and Support

NASA's IT Procurement Office is seeking to acquire advanced radio frequency channel emulation and wireless analysis solutions for delivery to Johnson Space Center. - Government Buyer: - NASA IT Procurement Office, Greenbelt, MD - OEM Highlight: - Keysight Technologies is the exclusive OEM for all requested hardware, software, and support - Products and Quantities: - PROPSIM F64 F8800B platform (1 unit) with multiple Channel Units, RF options, and local oscillators - WaveJudge 5G Real-Time Wireless Analyzer (1 unit) with a comprehensive suite of software licenses for LTE, 5G NR, and WLAN standards - FieldFox 44 GHz Microwave Analyzer (1 unit) with various analysis and streaming options - ECal module and adapters for calibration (1 unit) - Multiple perpetual and annual software licenses, technical support plans (1-3 years), and professional services days - Notable Requirements: - Strict brand name requirement: only Keysight products are acceptable - Firm fixed price quotes must include shipping - Vendors must meet small business and technical acceptability standards - Delivery required within seventeen weeks after order; some support plans extend up to three years - All software licenses are perpetual unless otherwise specified - Technical support and professional services are to be delivered over defined periods (1-3 years, or 12 months for services)

Description

This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This notice is being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) under solicitation number 80TECH26QA066 for the Keysight Radio Frequency Channel Emulation Hardware and Software.

The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 2026-01

This acquisition is a Full and Open Brand Name Requirement.

The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 334220 and 1,250 number of employees, respectively.  The quoter shall state in their quote their size status for this acquisition.

All responsible sources may submit a quotewhich will be considered by the agency.

Delivery for the items specified in the Bill of Materials (BOM) shall be delivered to the following location:

Johnson Space Center

POC: TBD

Greenbelt, MD

Quotes must include: solicitation number, FOB destination to  delivery location, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. 

Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, (DEVIATION DATE APR 2026), which is incorporated by reference. Addenda to FAR 52.212-1 are as follows:

FAR Part 15 does NOT apply.  The Government intends to award an order without further communications with Quoters. Consequently, Quoters are highly encouraged to quote their best technical and pricing quotes in their initial submissions. However, the Government reserves the right to communicate with any or all Quoters submitting a technical and price quote, if it is determined advantageous to the Government to do so. This statement is not to be construed to mean that the Government is obligated to communicate with every Quoter. An Quoter may be eliminated from consideration without further communication if its technical and/or pricing quotes are not among those Quoters considered most advantageous to the Government based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

Interested vendors shall submit a quote for the attached BOM by submitting a response to this solicitation, the Quoter has read, understands, and agrees to the order terms and conditions of the RFQ.

The attached documentation to this RFQ includes requirement specifications (as a BOM), and the additional terms and conditions that apply to this RFQ and subsequent award.

Only the required minimum amount of information is requested to be provided for proper evaluation.  Efforts should be made to keep quotations as brief as possible, concentrating on substantive information essential for a proper evaluation. 

In responding to this RFQ, it is the quoter’s responsibility to provide current, relevant, complete, and accurate information in their quotation.  The quotation shall be submitted as a PDF document. 

PRICING INSTRUCTIONS:

All costs (including shipping) to deliver the requirements of the attached BOM shall be included in the quote. The quote shall include a total firm fixed price. 

Delivery shall be within seventeen (17) weeks ARO. 

Delivery terms shall be FOB Destination 

BASIS FOR AWARD  :

The evaluation will be conducted using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable process and include all vendors who meet the small business standards specified within this solicitation and whose quotes meet or exceed the technical acceptability standards specified in the attached BOM. Award will be made to the vendor with the lowest total priced quote that meets or exceeds the technical acceptability standards.  

All quoters shall complete the required RFQ provisions included in the Other RFQ Provisions section of the RFQ.

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, (DEVIATION DATE APR 2026) is applicable.

NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.  The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at : https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf

This posting, in addition to any attached documents, will be available on www.Sam.gov. Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any).  

All questions must be submitted electronically via email to seliste.c.acres@nasa.gov  not later than 07/06/2026 at 3:00pm EST.  Telephone questions will not be accepted.

Responses to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be received  by email no later than 3:00pm EST on 07/07/2026.   

The Government is not responsible for any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of documents submitted using electronic means, including the missing of any established deadlines.

Failure to submit a complete electronic quote by the due date and time specified for this RFQ  shall result in the quote being inelligble for award.

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