CALIBRATION KIT (SOLE SOURCE)(SDVOSB)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (SPMYM226Q7204) for a "CALIBRATION KIT". The government is procuring this item, with a specified delivery date of May 21, 2026.

• The primary deliverable is a "Calibration kit, 4-in-1, open, short, load and through, DC to 40 GHz, 2.92 mm(f), 50 ohm".

• The item is identified as SOLE SOURCE, manufactured by KEYSIGHT, part number 85561A.

• The requirement includes DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, which mandates the provision of DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• The period of performance is implied by the delivery date of May 21, 2026.

• The estimated value is not explicitly stated in this section, but the solicitation number and page count suggest a significant procurement.

• Offer Due Date: May 08, 2026, 06:00 PM.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical, Price, and Past Performance, with the "Best Value for the Government" being determined by considering price and lead times.

• Offers must meet or exceed specifications, delivery requirements, and other terms and conditions.

• Payment will be made via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333998 with a size standard of 700.

• Offerors must comply with various clauses related to cybersecurity, supply chain security, and representations and certifications.

• Access to Navy Base Kitsap installations requires a DBIDS credential.

• Specific instructions for packaging, marking, and delivery are provided.

Justification for Sole Source

This document justifies a sole source procurement for a specific calibration kit. The government is seeking to procure a "calibration kit, 4-in-1, open, short, load and through, DC to 40GHz, 2.92 mm(f), 50 ohm". This justification is required because competition must be restricted to one source, and no substitutes are available.

• Calibration kit, 4-in-1, open, short, load and through, DC to 40GHz, 2.92 mm(f), 50 ohm.

• The kit is required for use with FieldFox devices to perform SSBN troubleshooting and testing.

• The government currently lacks sufficient calibration kits to offset calibration dates.

• The estimated cost is not explicitly stated but falls within the $15,000 to $350,000 range indicated in the title.

• The required delivery date is not specified.

This document is a justification for a sole source purchase, not a solicitation for proposals. Therefore, there are no submission or evaluation criteria for bidders.

This is a sole source justification, indicating no set-aside or specific eligibility requirements for general bidders.

• The manufacturer is Keysight.
• The specific characteristics of the kit limit availability to a sole source because they are "specifically tuned to the frequencies of calibration needed to perform SSBN troubleshooting and testing."
• The document confirms that the requested material represents the minimum requirements of the government.
• It also states that the material/service must be compatible with existing systems and that there are no patent, copyright, or proprietary data limitations on competition, nor are these direct replacements for existing brand name equipment.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a data sheet providing corrected measurement uncertainty for Keysight FieldFox S-Parameter Measurement Uncertainty models N9950A, N9951A, and N9952A. It serves as an addendum to a main FieldFox Data Sheet.

• Details corrected measurement uncertainty for full 2-port calibration using specific calibration kits (85561A 2.92 mm (f), 85562A 2.92 mm (m), 85563A 2.4 mm (f), and 85564A 2.4 mm (m)).
• Specifies test conditions: -15 dBm power level, 10 Hz IF bandwidth, no averaging, battery saver off, and 60-minute warm-up.
• Includes uncertainties due to drift, noise, compression, and dynamic accuracy.
• Presents graphical data for transmission uncertainty (S21, S12) and reflection uncertainty (S11, S22) across various frequency ranges and reflection magnitudes.
• Notes that uncertainty curves are calculated based on ISO GUM methodology and a coverage factor of x1 is applied for comparison.

This document is relevant for bidders who need to understand the measurement uncertainty specifications of the FieldFox analyzers (N9950A/51A/52A) when performing S-parameter measurements. It provides critical data for evaluating the accuracy and reliability of measurements that may be required in a solicitation. Bidders should review this data to ensure the equipment's performance meets the opportunity's technical requirements.