NOAA/NWS - Two Network Testers

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is procuring two Etherscope nXG 10G Performance Kit network testers (Model Number EXG-300-LR10G-KT-X2) or equivalent equipment for troubleshooting and managing LAN, WAN, and wireless networks in their region. The network testers must meet specific technical requirements including compatibility with existing NetAlly test equipment, weight under 1.75 pounds, rechargeable lithium-ion battery with minimum 3-hour life, USB-C charging capability, and a 5-inch color LCD touchscreen with support for various IEEE standards and cable testing functions. This combined synopsis/solicitation follows simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13 and utilizes commercial product procurement methods. The evaluation will be conducted using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection method. Questions are due by August 14, 2025, and quotations must be submitted electronically to Grace.Parker@noaa.gov by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on August 19, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals) with a size standard of 750 employees. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price arrangement with delivery required within 60 days of award to 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. Contractors must maintain an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration and provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) code with their quotation. The solicitation does not specify award values or identify any incumbent contractors. The place of performance is Fort Worth, Texas, where the equipment will be delivered and presumably deployed for network management operations.