What this opportunity is
The Department of the Treasury intends to contract on a sole source basis with Research Electronics International, LLC for the OSCOR Max Spectrum Receiver, a specialized hand-held spectrum analyzer designed for detecting rogue transmissions across a wide frequency range. This opportunity is not set aside for small businesses, and it is a Special Notice, indicating that interested parties should monitor the announcement rather than submit bids. The device features advanced capabilities such as a built-in auto-switching antenna system and patented trace analysis functionality, making it suitable for entities involved in communications systems and RF emissions analysis.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
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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.
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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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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.