BRAND NAME SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE FOR fourteen (14) Keysight digital storage oscilloscopes (DSOs)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically for fourteen (14) Keysight Digital Storage Oscilloscopes (DSOs) for the Army Research Laboratory (ARL). The government intends to solicit only one brand-name source, Keysight Technologies, Inc., and all authorized third-party resellers. This announcement constitutes the solicitation, and proposals are being requested.

• Quantity: Fourteen (14) Keysight Digital Storage Oscilloscopes (DSOs).

• Specifics:

  • Eight (8) entry-level DSOs (4 analog channels, >=200 MHz bandwidth, >=2 GS/s sample rate, >=2 Mpts memory depth, >=8-bit ADC, >=7-inch display).
  • Four (4) mid-level DSOs (4 analog channels, >=200 MHz bandwidth, >=5 GS/s sample rate, >=4 Mpts memory depth, >=8-bit ADC, >=12-inch display).
  • Two (2) high-level DSOs (8 analog channels, >=500 MHz bandwidth, >=16 GS/s sample rate, >=100 Mpts memory depth per channel, >=10-bit ADC, >=15-inch display).

• Brand Name: Must be Keysight Technologies, Inc. products.

• Reseller Requirement: Contractor must be an authorized Keysight Technologies, Inc. reseller.

• Delivery: No later than September 2026, to U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, MD.

• NAICS Code: 334515 (Size Standard: 750 employees).

• Classification Code: 66.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be for commercial items.

• Contract Financing: Not available.

• Response Date: Five (5) days after posting date.

• Submission Method: Via email to the Primary Point of Contact listed in SAM.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Comparative evaluation will be used. Award will be made to the offer most advantageous to the Government, considering Price and Technical Capabilities/Specifications. Past performance will not be evaluated.

• Offerors must meet minimum technical requirements.

• Brand Name: Keysight Technologies, Inc.

• Small Business Set-Aside: Implied by "BRAND NAME SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE" in the title, but not explicitly detailed in the body.

• Offerors must provide their business size and socioeconomic category.

• This is an RFQ (Request for Quote).

• Provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01.

• Additional terms and conditions are in the "SEE SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES (CLS EXPORT) ATTACHMENT" and "ADELPHI SPECIAL LIST OF INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION."

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document provides special instructions and information for bidders responding to a solicitation. It clarifies various administrative and contractual aspects relevant to the opportunity.

• Brand Name or Equal: Proposals offering "equal" products must clearly identify them and demonstrate they meet salient characteristics. Failure to identify an "equal" product will be considered an offer of the brand name product.

• Government Inspection and Acceptance: Will be performed at U.S. Army Research Laboratory Adelphi, MD, 20783-1138 by an authorized Government Representative.

• Foreign Nationals: Offerors expecting to employ foreign nationals must submit documentary evidence of their employment eligibility with their proposals.

• Award: No award will be made for less than the full quantities solicited; proposals for less than full quantities will be considered nonresponsive.

• Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Payment Terms: Payment terms of less than net thirty (30) days are unacceptable.

• Exceptions or Conditions: Any exceptions or conditions to a proposal must be set forth in a cover letter.

• Foreign Nationals: Offerors employing foreign nationals must submit employment eligibility documentation with their proposals.

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• Tax Exemption: Exemption certificate number 30005004 covers exemption from Maryland retail sales and use tax for the Army Research Laboratory (Federal Tax ID: 53-0215803).
• Receiving Room (ALC): Truck shipments at ADELPHI LABORATORY CENTER are accepted at Building #102, Receiving Room, Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Payment Instructions: Refer to DFARS PGI 204.7108(b)(2) for details on allocating and recording payment amounts.
• Adelphi Contracting Division URL: http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfm?page=509
• Duty-Free Entry (DFE): Assessable through Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) at https://piee.eb.mil.
• ACWS Transition: Offerors are advised that the Army Contracting Enterprise (ACE) is transitioning to a new Army Contract Writing System (ACWS). This may result in variations in document formatting and submission instructions. Offerors should carefully review all documents and contact the Contracting Officer with any questions or concerns regarding changes.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document lists and provides the full text for various clauses that are incorporated by reference into the contract. It serves as a reference for bidders to understand the contractual obligations and requirements.

• Clauses Incorporated by Reference: A table listing clause numbers, alternate/deviation numbers, clause titles, year/month of the clause, and the section it belongs to.
• Clauses in Full Text: Provides the complete text for specific clauses, such as "Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation" (252.204-7017) and "Item Unique Identification and Valuation" (252.211-7003).
• Definitions: Explains key terms used within the clauses, such as "Automatic identification device," "Concatenated unique item identifier," and "DoD item unique identification."
• Requirements for Unique Item Identification: Details the contractor's responsibilities for providing unique item identifiers for delivered items, including specific criteria for items costing $5,000 or more, and for subassemblies, components, and special tooling.
• Reporting Procedures: Outlines how contractors must report unique item identification information, including methods for end items and embedded items, and requirements for subcontracts.

This document is crucial for bidders as it defines many of the mandatory clauses and requirements that will govern the contract. Bidders must review these clauses to understand their obligations regarding:

• Compliance with specific prohibitions (e.g., on certain telecommunications equipment, business operations in specific regions).
• Representation requirements.
• Unique item identification and marking of products.
• Payment and invoicing procedures (e.g., through Wide Area WorkFlow - WAWF).
• Other contractual terms and conditions. Failure to understand and comply with these incorporated clauses can impact proposal submission and contract performance.