P9373B/Vector Network Analyzer (No Substitute)
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), through Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA), is seeking a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) quote for a P9373B/Vector Network Analyzer. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation with a strict "No Substitute" requirement for the specified item. Quotes are due by May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of one P9373B/Vector Network Analyzer. Bidders must provide an "All Inclusive" FFP quote. Key requirements include:
- No Substitutes: Only the specified P9373B/Vector Network Analyzer will be accepted.
- Quality Assurance: Products not purchased directly from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)/Original Component Manufacturer (OCM) must be sourced from a franchised/licensed distributor. Documentation proving authorization and geographic coverage is required. Brokers are not permitted unless pre-approved by BSA.
- Traceability: Adherence to BNL-QA-101 and ISO 9001 standards is expected, as referenced in the DRAFT Purchase Order.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Payment Terms: Net 30 days.
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, 9:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: May 5, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Upton, NY.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Key Submission Requirements
Bidders must include the following in their quote:
- Current Date, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Country of Origin (COO), and Lead Time.
- Published Price List: An online published price list, a redacted invoice from another customer, or a webpage screenshot showing online pricing is required to justify pricing.
- SAM Registration: U.S. vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a UEI. Foreign vendors must complete AMS-Form-050.
Terms and Conditions
Any resulting purchase order will be subject to BSA's General Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products and Services (BSA Comm, Rev. 24.0). This document details contractual clauses including acceptance, payment, warranty, limitation of liability, compliance with laws, and numerous incorporated Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) clauses.