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This document is a Synopsis for a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a specialized testing system for the US Army. The government intends to directly procure one Keysight Ultra-High Voltage Expander Test System and associated components from Keysight Technologies, Inc. under FAR 6.302-1, citing compatibility with the original equipment manufacturer. The specific procurement includes multiple test system components such as an Ultra High Current Expander/Fixture, Ultra High Voltage Gate Protection Adapter, various cables, adapters, and professional services, with a total quantity of 10 line items.

The solicitation (W911QX25QA023) is being handled by the US Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Adelphi, Maryland. While the notice is not a competitive proposal request, potential vendors can submit capability statements or proposals within five business days of the SAM posting. Responses should be emailed to the point of contact, Mina M. Haque, by 5:00 PM EST. The final determination to compete or sole source the requirement remains solely at the government's discretion.

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Synopsis – J&A for Other than Full and Open Competition

1. Class Code: 66

2. NAICS Code: 334515

3. Subject: NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - One (1) Keysight Ultra-High Voltage Expander Test System and Critical Add-on Components.

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX25QA023

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: Five (5) business days after SAM posting.

7. Place of Performance: US Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground Adelphi Contracting Division 2800 Powder Mill Road Adelphi, Maryland 20783, United States

8. Description:

The United States Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements based on compatibility with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with Keysight Technologies, Inc.1900 Garden of The Gods Road Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907-3423, United States for one (1) Keysight Ultra-High Voltage Expander Test System and Critical Add-on Components.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement (see Section 9 below) may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

9. Requirement:

Part Number
Description
Quantity
N1265A
Ultra High Current Expander / Fixture KeysightCare Assured First Year Support Return to Keysight Warranty - 1 year.
1
N1265A-001
Ultra High Current Expander / Test Fixture
1
N1265-010
500 A Ultra High Current 3-pin Inline Package Socket Module
1
N1265-040
10 kilovolt (kV) Ultra High Voltage Gate Protection Adapter
1
N1254A-508
Banana to Banana Cable (red)
2
N1254A-508
Banana to Banana Cable (black)
2
N1254A-508
Dolphin Clip (red and black)
2
N1254A-511
Cable Lug Adapter (red and black)
1
N1254A-520
10 kV Ultra High Voltage Open End Cable, 1 meter
1
N1268A
Ultra High Voltage Expander KeysightCare Assured First Year Support Return to Keysight Warranty - 1 year.
1
N1268A-STD
Ultra High Voltage Expander
1
16493V-002
10 kV Ultra High Voltage Cable, 3 meter
1
PS-XSUP-AESN1
Solution Engineer Professional Services Days delivered over 12 months from invoicing
1

Responses to this notice are due no later than (NLT) 5:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) five (5) business days after SAM posting by email at mina.m.haque.civ@army.mil Point of Contact for this notice is due no later than (NLT) 5:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) five (5) business days after SAM posting by email at mina.m.haque.civ@army.mil

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