Sources Sought_PMEL High-Frequency Universal Counters (Keysight 53230A)

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation #
A064731
NAICS
334515
PSC
6625
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
June 18, 2026
Response due
June 25, 2026
Place of performance
Wright Patterson AFB, OH

What this opportunity is

The Department of Defense is conducting a sources sought notice to identify potential sources capable of providing High-Frequency Universal Counters (Keysight 53230A) for the 88th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. This opportunity is open to all businesses, including small businesses, 8(a) participants, HUBZone small businesses, economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses, women-owned small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. As this is a sources sought notice for market research purposes only, interested firms should prepare capability packages but note that this is not a request for proposals or quotes.

Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.

Description

Notice from the United States Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Installation Contracting Division, Base Support Contracting Branch at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio: The AFLCMC Operational Contracting Branch, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is seeking capabilities packages of potential sources including Small Businesses (SB). This sources sought synopsis is published for market research purposes only, to identify potential sources capable of providing with the capabilities described herein for the 88th LRS located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio (WPAFB). The Government is seeking capabilities packages from all potential sources, including but not limited to: Required Sources of Supplies and Services IAW RFO 8; small business (SB), 8(a) participants, HUBZone Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Firms that respond shall review the attached instructions and technical requirements and submit responses that: Specify that offered products meet the specifications provided below; and Provide detailed information to show clear technical compliance. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUOTES. All interested firms shall submit a response to the Primary Points of Contact, Ms. Megan From at megan.from@us.af.mil and Mr. Curtis V. Thomas III curtis.thomas.4@us.af.mil, demonstrating their capability to provide High-Frequency Universal Counters. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. A solicitation for this requirement does not exist, therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation . The decision to solicit for a contract will be solely within the Government's discretion. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this acquisition is 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals) with a small business size standard of 750 Employees. Firms responding should indicate Required Source IAW RFO 8, socio-economic status (8(a) with Graduation Date, SDVOSB, EDWOSB, WOSB, small business, and/or HUBZone). Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees on this effort. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based upon responses hereto for any subsequent action. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a Department of Defense (DoD) contract. A small business set-aside decision has not yet been made . Respondents should note the potential application of Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14) and the Non-Manufacturer Rule (FAR 52.219-33) to a future acquisition that may result from this Sources Sought. Respondents should consider how the primary tasks identified in this notice will be broken out between prime contractor and subcontractors and address subcontracting in their response, if applicable/necessary. Any information submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought is voluntary. This Sources Sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any Government assessments. The Government's assessment of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small business or any particular small business program. CAPABILITIES PACKAGE: All interested firms shall submit a capabilities package to provide High-Frequency Universal Counters that explicitly demonstrates their capability to provide the required service. The capabilities package should be brief and concise yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. However, the response must not exceed five (5) pages. Capabilities Packages submitted in response to this sources sought synopsis must be received at the following e-mail addresses NO LATER THAN 23 June 2026 AT 10:00 AM EASTERN TIME . (5 DAYS) All correspondence sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads: High-Frequency Universal Counters . If this subject line is not included, the email may not get through email filters at WPAFB. Filters are designed to delete emails without a subject or with a suspicious subject or attachments. Attachments with files ending in .zip or .exe are not allowable and will be deleted. Ensure only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xlsx or .xls documents are attached to your email. All other attachments may be deleted. Responses shall be submitted via email to the following addresses: megan.from@us.af.mil and curtis.thomas.4@us.af.mil Please direct all questions concerning this acquisition to Megan From at megan.from@us.af.mil and curtis.thomas.4@us.af.mil and include the necessary subject line indicated above. Attachments: Instructions Statement of Work (SOW)

Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.

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