1305M225QPNA - Combined Synopsis.docx.pdf

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

The RFQ number for this acquisition is 1305M225QPNA and shall be used to reference any quote provided under this RFQ.

The Government intends to issue a firm-fixed price purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation.

The North American Industry Classification System code for this acquisition is 334515, – Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a size standard of 750 employees. This acquisition is unrestricted acquisition.

2. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

This requirement is for a high-performance Phase Noise and AM Noise Analyzer to support precise RF and oscillator signal characterization as specified in this RFQ via Attachment A, Statement of Need. The high-performance Phase Noise and AM Noise Analyzer is intended to support first article testing at the National Weather Services’ Radar Operations Center. The system must meet stringent performance criteria for measuring low phase noise at RF input frequencies ranging from 1 MHz to 3.5 GHz and must support both continuous and pulsed signal testing, VCO characterization, and jitter analysis.

Item Description

Estimated Ordering Quantity

Unit of

Issue

Estimated Delivery Date After Receipt of Order

Unit Price Extended Total

Phase Noise and AM Noise

Analyzer 1 Each $___________ $___________

TOTAL $___________

Shipping shall be to the following address, to include free on board (FOB) destination pricing:

ATTN: Tammy Buie

ENGINEERING BRANCH /W/OBS13

1200 WESTHEIMER DRIVE

NORMAN OK 73069

3. QUOTE INSTRUCTIONS

The quote submitted in response to this RFQ must be in compliance with the terms and conditions stated in the RFQ and attachments. All claimed capabilities to meet the requirements shall be fully documented and are subject to verification by the Government.

Non-conformance with these instructions may result in rejection of the quote, an unfavorable quote evaluation, or being deemed ineligible for award. The Contracting Officer (CO) will select the best value submission which conforms to the RFQ requirements (to include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required by the submission instructions).

The contractor shall state in their quote that the quote is valid until an award is made.

The quote shall consist of the following:

(1) An acknowledgment to all RFQ amendments, as applicable.

(2) Any provisions and clauses that are not already completed on the System for Award Management (SAM) must be provided by the contractor at time of submission of their quote package. It is required that all contractors register on SAM and maintain an active registration during the life of the IDIQ and subsequent Delivery Orders. SAM can be accessed at SAM.gov. SAM registration is required for award. If the contractor has already completed the provisions and/or clauses in SAM.gov, the contractor shall state as such and is not required to submit the applicable provision and/or clause within the quote.

(3) TECHNICAL CAPABILITY: The contractor shall submit the following for Technical Capability, that shall be evaluated against evaluation Factor I, Technical Capability:

The contractor shall include specific measurable characteristics for each technical characteristic stated in RFQ Attachment A, Statement of Need. The technical characteristics of the Phase Noise and AM Noise Analyzer quoted shall be specific, detailed, and complete to adequately describe how the Phase Noise and AM Noise Analyzer quoted complies with the requirements of the Statement of Need. The contractor shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their items/products. This can be accomplished by providing documents such as a manufacturer technical sheet.

(4) PRICE: The contractor shall submit the following Price, that shall be evaluated against evaluation Factor II, Price:

The contractor shall submit complete and reasonable pricing utilizing the format of table in paragraph 2, Description Of Requirement. All prices shall be in U.S. dollar(s).

All price(s) quoted shall be in U.S. dollars. Shipping will not be priced separately. The price of shipping shall be included in the overall unit price(s) of the quoted and documented as one price when quoted. The unit price(s) shall include all costs and shall not be broken down in any form.

4. EVALUATION OF QUOTES

Following receipt of quotes in response to this RFQ, the Government will perform an evaluation of all timely and complete quotations in order to select an awardee that is considered the best value (lowest price technically acceptable) to the Government that fulfills the requirements of this RFQ.

i. Initially, the Government will ensure the contractor has submitted all required information as stipulated in the RFQ quote instructions. Failure to comply with RFQ quote instructions may result in being immediately removed from consideration for award. Then the Government shall evaluate the following:

(1) A statement that an authorized representative of the contractor; all amendments, as applicable, have been acknowledged;

(2) A statement that all provisions and clauses such-as Representations, Certifications, and/or any other statements from the contractor have been completed and submitted or otherwise a statement that they are completed in SAM.gov.

(3) TECHNICAL CAPABILITY: Technical Capability shall be evaluated against evaluation Factor I, Technical Capability. Technical Capability shall be evaluated using the quoted Phase Noise and AM Noise Analyzer’s specifications via the contractor’s technical narrative for each technical characteristic identified in Attachment A, Statement of Need, and the supporting documentation of that narrative. Supporting documentation used as part of the contractor’s quote shall support all statements made by the contractor.

The specific measurable technical characteristics of the submitted Phase Noise and AM Noise Analyzer shall be evaluated to determine if they are technically acceptable against the technical Attachment A, Statement of Need.

(4) PRICE: Price shall be evaluated against evaluation Factor II, Price. Price will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness. Contractors whose price is determined to be incomplete or unreasonable will not be considered for award. Completeness is defined as all prices inserted for all unit price(s), amount(s), and total(s) for each ordering period specified within the table in paragraph 2, Description Of Requirement. Reasonableness is defined as a price not exceeding that which would be incurred by a prudent person in the conduct of competitive business. The Government must be able to determine the quoted price is fair and reasonable to be able to award to a contractor. Price realism analysis will not be conducted.

Failure for all prices to be in U.S. dollar(s) shall result in the contractor being immediately removed from further consideration.

Failure for the price of shipping and all other contractor cost factors to be included in the overall unit price(s) may result in the contractor being immediately removed from further consideration.

ii. The Government will make an award resulting from this RFQ to the responsible contractor whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, has been evaluated to be the best value (lowest price technically acceptable) to the Government.

5. RFQ QUESTIONS

All questions related to this solicitation are due no later than 1500 hours Eastern Standard Time (EST) on July 30, 2025 Contractors shall email Jennifer Hildebrandt at jennifer.hildebrandt@noaa.gov with all questions related to this RFQ. Responses to questions will be answered and published to SAM.gov.

6. RFQ DUE DATE

Quotes shall be emailed to Jennifer Hildebrandt at jennifer.hildebrandt@noaa.gov and be received no later than the quote closing date of 1500 hours EST on August 6, 2025 . It is highly recommended that the contractor confirms that their quote and associated attachments has been received by the Government. Late quotes will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f), Late submission, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

7. ATTACHMENTS

i. Attachment A – Statement of Need

ii. Attachment B – Provisions and Clauses