Sole source – evaluation / repair / calibration of keysight technologies INC. Equipment

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N0016425Q0568
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is seeking a sole source procurement for evaluation, repair, and calibration of specific Keysight Technologies Inc. electronic test and measurement equipment. The solicitation (N00164-25-Q-0568) covers eight contract line items (CLINs) involving detailed service and repair of precision instruments including a PXA Signal Analyzer, multiple calibration kits, an ECal module, and a PSG analog signal generator. The government intends to negotiate exclusively with Keysight Technologies Inc. under FAR 13.106-1, citing the company's status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) with unique technical expertise for these specialized instruments. Offers must be submitted electronically to mark.swartzentruber@navy.mil by March 31, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, with all vendors required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). While other vendors may submit capability statements, the government retains sole discretion on competitive procurement decisions.

The procurement is not designated for any specific small business set-aside, despite being in the Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance NAICS category (811210). The service delivery period is scheduled from April 19, 2025, to May 31, 2025, with return shipping to NSWC Crane in Indiana. While specific award values are not explicitly detailed, the solicitation includes options for repairing specific equipment, with each option potentially valued between $8,100 and $12,000. The contract includes six primary service CLINs for evaluation and repair, plus three additional documentation-related CLINs marked as "Not Separately Priced" (NSP). Keysight Technologies Inc., located at 1900 Garden of the Gods Rd. in Colorado Springs, CO, is the sole proposed contractor, with the government justifying the sole source procurement based on the company's unique technical capabilities and proprietary knowledge of the equipment.

Notice text

AMENDMENT 0001:

The purpose of amendment 0001 is to change date for release of solicitation N0016425Q0568 to 3/24/25 and to extend the closing date to 3/31/25 at 4pm. Verbiage in CLIN s have been revised. 

ORIGINAL POSTING:

N00164-25-Q-0568 – SOLE SOURCE – EVALUATION / REPAIR / CALIBRATION OF KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES INC.EQUIPMENT - FSG J066 - NAICS 811210

ISSUE DATE 20 MAR 2025 – CLOSING DATE 31 MAR 2025 – 4:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Evaluation / Repair of: FFP, Commercial Service, Items Peculiar to One Manufacture IAW SOW and CRDL (s), FAR 13.

Evaluation, Repair, and Calibration of the following:

CLIN 0001, Qty 1 Lot, Repair of N9030A / SG54490122 PXA Signal Analyzer

CLIN 0002, Qty 1 Lot, Evaluation of 85052B / SG61410012 Calibration Kit

CLIN 0003, Qty 1 Lot, Evaluation of N4433A/ MY46180646 ECal module

CLIN 0004, Qty 1 Lot, Repair of E8257D/ SG45140004 PSG analog signal generator

CLIN 0005, Qty 1 Lot, Evaluation of 85052B/ 3106A01436 Standard mechanical calibration kit

CLIN 0006, Option to repair Qty (1) 85052B / SG61410012 Calibration Kit

CLIN 0007, Option to repair Qty (1) N4433A/ MY46180646 E-Cal module  

CLIN 0008, Option to repair Qty (1) 85052B/ 3106A01436 Standard mechanical calibration kit 

CLIN 0009- CDRL A001- NSP

CLIN 0010- CDRL A002- NSP

CLIN 0011- CDRL A003- NSP

ALL REPAIRS AND CALIBRATION ARE IAW STATEMENT OF WORK AND CDRL’s.

SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Keysight Technologies, Inc., 1900 Garden of the Gods Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80907-3423, CAGE CODE 7ZXR5, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because Items Peculiarity to Manufacturer.  Keysight Technologies, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and does not authorize 3rd party repairs. Keysight Technologies Inc. is considered the only responsible source possessing sufficient requisite knowledge, engineering expertise, and technical data to calibrate and repair to the OEM specific.   All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.

This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13.  Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-25-Q-0568 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. 

Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov

All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/.  It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation. 

For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.

Offers shall be e-mailed to mark.swartzentruber@navy.mil.    All required information must be received on or before 4:00 PM EASTERN TIME on closing date

Files

File Type Posted
25Q0568_SOL.pdf PDF
25Q0568_SOL_att1.zip ZIP file
25Q0568_sol_0001.pdf PDF

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