The Department of Defense is seeking small businesses to provide a spectrum analyzer under NAICS 334515, with a total small business set-aside. This sources sought notice indicates a need for either a fixed or portable spectrum analyzer that meets specific technical requirements, including a signal range of 2 Hz to 275 GHz and a phase noise specification. Interested small business manufacturers should contact the listed points of contact to obtain the Statement of Need and confirm their capabilities, as this notice serves as a preliminary step before a formal solicitation.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
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).
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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