Benchtop Network Analyzer, ZNLE6, is required for signal and power integrity analysis
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
NASA's Shared Services Center (NSSC) intends to award a sole source contract to ROHDE & SCHWARZ USA, INC. for a Benchtop Network Analyzer, ZNLE6. This analyzer is required for signal and power integrity analysis of Wallops Arc-Second Pointer (WASP) System avionics circuits and electronics at NASA/Wallops Flight Facility (WFF). This notice serves as a market research effort, inviting other interested organizations to submit their capabilities by May 7, 2026.
Opportunity Details
- Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- Office: NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC)
- Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- NAICS Code: 334515 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code (PSC): AJ12 (General Science And Technology R&D Services; Applied Research)
- Published Date: May 5, 2026
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for one (1) Benchtop Network Analyzer, ZNLE6, to support signal and power integrity analysis. Key technical specifications include:
- Communication: Ethernet/LAN (10/100/1000BASE-T) and USB (3.0 or C).
- Frequency Range: 1MHz-6GHz, with potential for extension to 100KHz.
- Dynamic Range: Greater than or equal to 110 dB.
- Test Ports: 2.
- Noise Floor: Less than or equal to –120 dBm (1 Hz).
- Capabilities: Must include Time domain analysis and distance-to-fault measurements, or the option to add these.
- Physical Characteristics: Net Weight < 13.5lb, Width < 16.5 inches, Height < 7.5 inches, Length < 9.5 inches. Delivery is required within 5 weeks after contract acceptance.
Intended Sole Source & Market Research
NASA/NSSC intends to award this contract to ROHDE & SCHWARZ USA, INC. under the authority of FAR 12.102(a), as they have been determined to be the sole provider of the ZNLE6 Benchtop Network Analyzer. However, this notice also serves as a request for information from other interested organizations. Submissions will be evaluated to determine if this procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. A decision not to compete is at the Government's discretion.
Response Information
- Response Due Date: May 7, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Submission: Capabilities and qualifications must be submitted in writing. Oral communications are not acceptable.
- Primary Point of Contact: McKenzie Hanson, Procurement Specialist, McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov.