Network analyzer

Letterkenny Army Depot, operating under the Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Redstone Arsenal, has issued a pre-solicitation sources sought notice for a network analyzer procurement. The requirement centers on a Keysight ENA Series vector network analyzer with comprehensive specifications including a 2-port test set operating from 9 kHz to 14 GHz, GPIB interface, spectrum analysis hardware with type-N connectors, and time domain analysis capabilities. The procurement also requires a 12-month Node-locked Keysight Care software support subscription with a perpetual license. This sources sought notice is specifically designed to identify potential vendors capable of competing for this requirement and will not result in a direct award, but rather will inform the depot's determination of the appropriate solicitation method. Responses to this market research opportunity are due by September 10, 2025, just seven days after the posting date of September 3, 2025.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it available to all qualified contractors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. The government file indicates that delivery must be made to Building 370 at Letterkenny Army Depot during specific operational hours that accommodate a compressed work schedule. Contractors will be required to provide a Certificate of Conformance and comply with quality assurance inspection procedures. While no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in this pre-solicitation phase, the requirement involves sophisticated testing equipment with both hardware and software components, suggesting a substantial investment. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334515 for Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, indicating the specialized nature of the required equipment.