MXG x series generator

(1) Action Code : SOURCES SOUGHT
This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.
The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.
(2) Date: 17 May 2016
(3) Classification Code: 66
(4) NAICS Code: 335312
(5) NAICS Size Standard: 1,250 Employees
(6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road
Bldg. 601
Adelphi, Maryland 20783
(7) Subject: MXG X-Series Generator
(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-16-T-0169
(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 27 May 2016
(10) Contact Point: Crystal Demby, Contract Specialist, crystal.l.demby.civ@mail.mil, (301)394-5332
(11)

A. Objective:

To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation, and is a brand name or equivalent product to the model number identified below.

B. Salient Characteristics for Keysight Technologies N5182B MXG X-Series RF Vector (or equivalent product):
1. Frequency Range 9kHz to 6000MHz
2. IQ Modulation 160MHz RF Bandwidth
3. ARB Baseband Generator 80MHz RF Bandwidth
4. Output Power: -144 dBm to +26 dBm
5. Baseband Generator Mode: waveform playback and real time

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:

(I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met.

(II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 1,250 employee standard that accompanies NAICS code 335312. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].

(III) Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.

(12) Responses to this sources sought synopsis are due no later than 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) 27 May 2016. Submissions should be emailed to Crystal Demby, crystal.l.demby.civ@mail.mil. Faxed submissions can be sent to (301) 394-4910. Mailed submissions can be sent to the address in block 7, ATTN: Crystal Demby.

Questions concerning this sources sought synopsis may be directed to Crystal Demby, at crystal.l.demby.civ@mail.mil or (301) 394-5332. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.
(13) Place of Contract Performance: White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: TBD on future RFQ