Spectrum Analyzers

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), part of the Department of the Navy's Office of Naval Research, has issued a Special Notice of Intent to award a sole source purchase order for spectrum analyzers to Technical Communities. This notice, published on January 8, 2025, outlines the agency's plan to procure specific spectrum analyzer equipment using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b). The procurement falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334515, with a size standard of 1,250 employees, and will utilize the Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) 6650. The total purchase is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to provide potential contractors an opportunity to demonstrate that competition would be advantageous to the government for this sole source procurement. Interested parties have 15 calendar days from the publication date to submit their capability information to the point of contact, Sharla Erdmann. Any responses must provide clear and convincing evidence of competitive advantage, though the government retains full discretion in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Contractors should note that no reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with submitting capability information. The specific procurement involves acquiring spectrum analyzers with detailed technical specifications, including units capable of 5 kHz to 14 GHz frequency range and specific resolution bandwidth capabilities. Potential contractors must carefully review the full notice and be prepared to demonstrate their unique ability to meet the government's specific requirements.