SAM #FA4600_Spectrum_Analyzer

Sources Sought for Spectrum Analyzer Procurement by 55th Contracting Squadron, Offutt AFB

This sources sought notice is issued by the 55th Contracting Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, seeking small business manufacturers for a spectrum analyzer procurement. - Agency: 55th Contracting Squadron (55 CONS PKP), Air Combat Command, Department of the Air Force - Purpose: Identify small business manufacturers capable of supplying a spectrum analyzer - Device requirements: - Can be fixed (desk-top) or portable (handheld) - Signal and frequency range: 2 Hz to 9 kHz (minimum), 85 GHz to 275 GHz (maximum) - Phase noise: No greater than -140 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset - Additional specifications available in the Statement of Need (SON) upon request - NAICS Code: 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals) - Respondents must provide: - Entity name - CAGE/SAM UEI - Business size - Manufacturer or reseller status - Capabilities statement - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to any capable small business manufacturer - Commercial opportunity for spectrum analyzer manufacturers meeting the technical requirements - No product or service line items beyond the spectrum analyzer itself - No period of performance specified; likely a one-time procurement - Estimated contract value not provided; typical range for high-end spectrum analyzers is $20,000 to $200,000 depending on specifications

Description

NON-MANUFACTURER RULE WAIVER

This sources sought is posted in pursuance of a non-manufacturer rule (NMR) waiver with the Small Business Administration (SBA) for the procurement of a spectrum analyzer under NAICS 334515. The SBA currently does not have a class NMR waiver for this NAICS. If your entity is a small business manufacturer of spectrum analyzers under NAICS 334515; please reach out to the listed points of contact. Upon reaching out, entities will be provided the Statement of Need (SON). Entities shall respond whether they manufacture a spectrum analyzer that meets the requirements outlined in the SON.

SOURCES SOUGHT

The 55th Contracting Squadron has an ongoing requirement to acquire a fixed (desk-top) or portable (handheld) spectrum analyzer. It is imperative to the mission of the 55th Communications Squadron that the spectrum analyzer exhibits the following specifications:

Signal and Frequency Range Minimum: Between 2 Hz and 9 kHz Maximum: Between 85 GHz and 275 GHz Phase Noise Phase noise must be no greater/louder than -140 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset  Additional equipment specifications/capabilities required will be provided in the SON once available

All responsible entites my submit a response. Responses shall include the following information:

Entity Name CAGE/SAM UEI Business Size Requirement would be fulfilled as a manufacturer or reseller Capabilities Statement

Please email this information to both listed points of contacts.

This sources sought posting fulfills the pre-solicittion requirements in accordance with RFO 5.101(c).

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