Calibration Equipment - Brand Name Specific

Amendment 0001 and 0002 to RFP N00421-19-R-0078 have been issued and are attached. The Statement of Work (Rev2) has been revised and is attached.
The closing date and time remain unchanged.
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THIS SYNOPSIS IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) has a requirement for commercial items. This announcement, with its attachments, constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested. The NAWCAD, AIR 2.5.1.5, Patuxent River, MD intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract, brand name specific, for calibration equipment from Keysight Technologies Inc., 9780 S Meridian Blvd, Englewood CO, 80112. The procurement is for calibration equipment that is utilized by the Government in NAVAIR calibration laboratories. The statutory authority permitting other than Full and Open Competition in USC 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The procedures of FAR Part 12 and Part 13.5 will be utilized for this commercial brand name specific acquisition.

The requirement includes the following specific part numbers and quantities:

1. P/N: E8257DN01 - US Navy PSG configuration bundle - QTY 1

2. P/N: N4690D - 18 GHz 2-port type-N 50 ohm ECal module - QTY 1

3. P/N: 3458A - Digital Multimeter; 8.5 digit - QTY 1

4. P/N: 8496B - 0-110 dB Manual Step Attenuator; 0-18GHz - QTY 90

5. P/N: N8737A - DC Power Supply - QTY 30

6. P/N: N8761A - DC Power Supply - QTY 30

7. P/N: R-50C-011-3 - Calibration Plan - QTY 30

8. P/N: R-51B-001-5Z - Extended Warranty - QTY 30

The proposed contract action is for Brand Name Specific supplies for which the Government intends to purchase under the authority of FAR 6.302 as outlined in the attached Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a quotation. This notice is a request for Brand Name Specific proposals. However, all responses and proposals before the closing date and time of this announcement will be considered by the Government. Responses should include a company name, point of contact, address, phone and fax numbers, email, and applicable company product literature. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination to proceed with award of the Brand Name Specific procurement as outlined herein is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government shall not reimburse interested sources for any information provided nor return any information provided. No bid and quotation costs will be reimbursed for any offeror. No request for capability briefings will be honored as a result of this notice and any information provided will not be used as part of any subsequent solicitation requirement.

The Government reserves the right to process this procurement as a Brand Name Specific action based on the responses received. The anticipated award date is 17 May 2019. The delivery date will be 8 weeks after date of contract award. Offerors must ensure that their firm is registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). For further information, please refer to https://www.sam.gov.

Response and proposals shall be sent via email to Kathleen.Erickson2@navy.mil and Beverly.Abell@navy.mil using the information provided in this synopsis.
Attachment 1: RFP
Attachment 2: SOW
Attachment 3: J & A

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THIS SYNOPSIS IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) has a requirement for commercial items. This announcement, with its attachments, constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested. The NAWCAD, AIR 2.5.1.5, Patuxent River, MD intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract, brand name specific, for calibration equipment from Keysight Technologies Inc., 9780 S Meridian Blvd, Englewood CO, 80112. The procurement is for calibration equipment that is utilized by the Government in NAVAIR calibration laboratories. The statutory authority permitting other than Full and Open Competition in USC 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The procedures of FAR Part 12 and Part 13.5 will be utilized for this commercial brand name specific acquisition.

The requirement includes the following specific part numbers and quantities:

1. P/N: E8257DN01 - US Navy PSG configuration bundle - QTY 1

2. P/N: N4690D - 18 GHz 2-port type-N 50 ohm ECal module - QTY 1

3. P/N: 3458A - Digital Multimeter; 8.5 digit - QTY 1

4. P/N: 8496B - 0-110 dB Manual Step Attenuator; 0-18GHz - QTY 90

5. P/N: N8737A - DC Power Supply - QTY 30

6. P/N: N8761A - DC Power Supply - QTY 30

7. P/N: R-50C-011-3 - Calibration Plan - QTY 30

8. P/N: R-51B-001-5Z - Extended Warranty - QTY 30

The proposed contract action is for Brand Name Specific supplies for which the Government intends to purchase under the authority of FAR 6.302 as outlined in the attached Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a quotation. This notice is a request for Brand Name Specific proposals. However, all responses and proposals before the closing date and time of this announcement will be considered by the Government. Responses should include a company name, point of contact, address, phone and fax numbers, email, and applicable company product literature. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination to proceed with award of the Brand Name Specific procurement as outlined herein is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government shall not reimburse interested sources for any information provided nor return any information provided. No bid and quotation costs will be reimbursed for any offeror. No request for capability briefings will be honored as a result of this notice and any information provided will not be used as part of any subsequent solicitation requirement.

The Government reserves the right to process this procurement as a Brand Name Specific action based on the responses received. The anticipated award date is 17 May 2019. The delivery date will be 8 weeks after date of contract award. Offerors must ensure that their firm is registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). For further information, please refer to https://www.sam.gov.

Response and proposals shall be sent via email to Kathleen.Erickson2@navy.mil and Beverly.Abell@navy.mil using the information provided in this synopsis.
Attachment 1: RFP
Attachment 2: SOW
Attachment 3: J & A

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