Intent to Sole Source - KeySight Care Enhanced Renewal
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), has issued an Intent to Sole Source a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to Keysight Technologies, Inc. for KeysightCare Enhanced Renewal services. This requirement covers warranty repair and calibration for specific Keysight Microwave Analyzers (FieldFox) units. While this is an intent to sole source, other responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements. Responses are due May 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The objective is to procure warranty repair and calibration services for N9952A Microwave Analyzers (FieldFox) with specific serial numbers. Services include:
- Full coverage for listed Keysight FieldFox units.
- Uncertainty-based calibration with guardbanding.
- All necessary repairs as covered by the KeysightCare Enhanced Renewal agreement.
- Provision of supporting calibration and repair documentation by Keysight Technologies.
- Logistics and shipping of assets to Keysight Technologies in Roseville, CA, with return shipping to Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA.
Coverage dates for the equipment vary, extending from March 2026 to March 2030. The Period of Performance (POP) is Date of Award + 3 months.
Contract & Timeline
- Notice Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Product/Service Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- NAICS Code: 811210
- Set-Aside: None specified (Intent to Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published: May 5, 2026
- Place of Performance: Roseville, CA (for services), with return to Portsmouth, VA.
Evaluation & Submission
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any responsible source believing they can fulfill the requirements may identify their interest and capabilities. Capability statements, comments, or questions must be submitted via EMAIL ONLY to Jordan Moore (jordan.e.moore.civ@us.navy.mil).
Submission Requirements:
- No more than five (5) 8.5 x 11-inch pages.
- 12-point font, 1.5 spaced, in bullet format.
- Include Company Name, Address, Business Size, and Points-of-Contact (POC) details.
- The Government will not pay for any information received.
Additional Notes
Contractors requiring unescorted access to Naval Station Norfolk (NNSY) will need a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) card. Specific rules apply to Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) and safety requirements (OSHA, HEC procedures) must be adhered to.