Radio Frequency Testing Equipment

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ 2025-024) for Radio Frequency Testing Equipment to support site surveys, RF environment testing, and troubleshooting of Department-installed radio equipment throughout California. The procurement seeks quotations for two units of Radio Frequency Reference equipment (Keysight Fieldfox or equivalent) and two GPS Antennas. The equipment must meet comprehensive minimum specifications including spectrum analysis capability, vector network analysis, GPS functionality, real-time spectral analysis up to 120 MHz, 5G NR measurements, and specific performance parameters such as phase noise and amplitude accuracy standards. All equipment must be delivered within 90 days of Purchase Order receipt to DWR's Central Warehouse in Sacramento and includes a 12-month warranty from the delivery date. Questions regarding the RFQ were due by February 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM PT, with DWR responses provided on February 12, 2026. Quotations must be submitted by February 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM PT to the DWR Contact Peter Czerkies at Peter.Czerkies@water.ca.gov. Award will be made to the supplier providing the lowest net cost quotation, with contract award expected within 45 days of the scheduled award date.

Award will be made considering Small Business (SB) preferences of 5% for certified California small businesses or 5% for non-small businesses with 25% certified small business subcontractor participation, as well as Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives ranging from 3% to 5% depending on DVBE participation levels. Responses must be submitted on official business letterhead and include manufacturer part numbers, unit and extended prices, and UNSPSC codes where available. The RFQ incorporates DGS Bidder Instructions and IT General Provisions by reference and requires compliance with California Civil Rights Laws, Generative AI disclosure requirements, and recycled content certification. The estimated contract value ranges from $100,001 to $1,000,000. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements have been identified in the procurement documents. Bidders must ensure their quotations comply with all administrative forms and specifications outlined in the RFQ.