Optical Spectrum Analyzer

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Memorandum for Record dated March 26, 2026, regarding the Justification and Approval of an Optical Spectrum Analyzer. It details a new purchase of one (1) Optical Spectrum Analyzer, described as a commercial item under NAICS Code 334513. The U.S. Army TMDE Activity (USATA) requires this equipment as a replacement for an aging unit.

This document outlines the specific technical requirements for the Optical Spectrum Analyzer, including:

• Brand Name (or Equivalent): Yokogawa AQ6370E-20 Optical Spectrum Analyzer
• Wavelength Range: 600 to 1700 nm
• Wavelength Accuracy: ±0.01 nm
• Wavelength Resolution: 0.02 nm
• Close-in Dynamic Range: 78 dB typ.
• Level Range: +20 to 90 dBm
• Measurement Features: Up to 2x faster measurement (SMSR mode), Sharper spectrum measurement (HCDR mode), Large touchscreen LCD.

The item is to be delivered to the Army Primary Standards Laboratory (APSL) at Building 5435 Fowler Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document describes a requirement for the U.S. Army TMDE Activity (USATA) to purchase one (1) Optical Spectrum Analyzer, High Performance model or equivalent, as a replacement for aging equipment. The item is to be delivered to the Army Primary Standards Laboratory (APSL) at Redstone Arsenal, AL.

• Item: Yokogawa AQ6370E-20 Optical Spectrum Analyzer or equivalent.

• Quantity: 1

• Specifications:

  • Wavelength range: 600 to 1700 nm
  • Wavelength accuracy: ±0.01 nm
  • Wavelength resolution: 0.02 nm
  • Close-in Dynamic range: 78 dB typ.
  • Level range: +20 to -90 dBm
  • Features: Up to 2x faster measurement (SMSR mode), Sharper spectrum measurement (HCDR mode), Large touchscreen LCD.

• Not specified in this document.

• Not specified in this document.

• Not specified in this document.

• Delivery Address: U.S. Army TMDE Activity, Attn: Jonathan Larson, Building 5435, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document describes the U.S. Army TMDE Activity's (USATA) requirement to purchase one (1) Optical Spectrum Analyzer, High Performance model or equivalent, as a replacement for aging equipment. The item is to be delivered to the Army Primary Standards Laboratory (APSL) at Redstone Arsenal, AL.

• Item: Yokogawa AQ6370E-20 Optical Spectrum Analyzer or equivalent.

• Quantity: 1

• Specifications:

  • Wavelength range: 600 to 1700 nm
  • Wavelength accuracy: ±0.01 nm
  • Wavelength resolution: 0.02 nm
  • Close-in Dynamic range: 78 dB typ.
  • Level range: +20 to -90 dBm
  • Features: Up to 2x faster measurement (SMSR mode), Sharper spectrum measurement (HCDR mode), Large touchscreen LCD.

• Not specified in this document.

• Not specified in this document.

• Not specified in this document.

• Delivery Address: U.S. Army TMDE Activity, Attn: Jonathan Larson, Building 5435, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone, in support of the U.S. Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA). The purpose is to conduct market research to identify potential sources capable of providing one (1) Optical Spectrum Analyzer High Performance model or equivalent. This is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP).

• The government is seeking information on sources that can provide a brand name purchase of a Yokogawa AQ6370E-20 Optical Spectrum Analyzer High Performance Model or an equivalent.

• The item is to be delivered to the Army Primary Standards Laboratory (APSL) at Redstone Arsenal, AL.

• Specific technical specifications for the Optical Spectrum Analyzer include:

  • Wavelength range: 600 to 1700 nm
  • Wavelength accuracy: ±0.01 nm
  • Wavelength resolution: 0.02 nm
  • Close-in Dynamic range: 78 dB typ.
  • Level range: +20 to 90 dBm
  • Features: Up to 2x faster measurement (SMSR mode), Sharper spectrum measurement (HCDR mode), Large touchscreen LCD.

• Not applicable, as this is an RFI.

• Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI by providing:

  • Full company name
  • Business size
  • Socio-economic status (if applicable)
  • Point(s) of Contact (POCs) details (name, position, office, phone, email)
  • Cage Code
  • Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

• Responses are due by 24 March 2026.

• Responses should be submitted via email to Lisa Armes (lisa.s.armes.civ@army.mil) or Wanda Little (wanda.k.little.civ@army.mil).

• No phone calls will be accepted.

• Set Aside: TBD

• This RFI will utilize NAICS Code 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals).

• Not responding to this RFI does not preclude future participation if a solicitation is issued.