Pathwave Software

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a "Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)" for perpetual software licenses required to unlock specific features on existing Keysight branded vector network analyzer hardware. The licenses are needed for wideband operation, frequency converter calibration, and time domain analysis.

• Perpetual software licenses for Keysight branded vector network analyzers.

• Licenses must enable wideband modulated signal calibration above 95 GHz with bandwidths up to 40 GHz.

• Licenses must enable calibration of frequency converters.

• Licenses must enable time domain analysis with time gating.

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Contracting Activity: AFRL/RIKO, Rome, NY.

• Project/Program Name: Pathwave Software.

• Purchase Request / Local ID Number: FA875126Q0032.

• The estimated contract cost is not specified in the provided text.

This document does not contain information on proposal submission or evaluation criteria, as it is a justification for a single source.

Market research indicates that the required software licenses are available from at least two small businesses. Therefore, a competitive open market solicitation set aside for small business is recommended.

• The justification is based on the need to unlock software-locked capabilities on existing Keysight hardware, and other companies' products are deemed unsuitable or unmodifiable.
• The Contracting Officer determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that only a single source is reasonably available for this specific requirement.
• Future market surveys will be conducted to identify opportunities for competition.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services, issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under Solicitation Number FA875126Q0032. The acquisition is set-aside for Total Small Business concerns. The government is procuring specific software licenses and support subscriptions.

• Brand Name Only items are required.

• Specific software licenses and 12-month support subscriptions are listed, including:

  • IQ Data Bandwidth up to 40 GHz Node Locked perpetual license (Part Number: S93053B)
  • KeysightCare software support subscription (Part Number: SW1000-SUP-01)
  • PathWave VSA 89600C Custom Modulation Package (Part Number: 89601C)
  • Restricted Feature Enable License (Part Number: S9480XBU)
  • Vector and scalar mixer/converter measurements license (Part Number: S93083B)
  • Time domain analysis license (Part Number: S93010B)

• Items must be factory new; used, pre-owned, refurbished, or remanufactured goods will not be accepted.

• Offerors must provide warranty terms at least equivalent to those offered to the general public.

• For items with a unit price $5,000 or greater, vendors must supply Unique Item Identifier (UII/UID) labels.

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Delivery: Anticipated delivery date is 4 Weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Shipping: FOB Destination.

• Place of Delivery, Acceptance, and FOB Destination point: Rome, NY 13441.

• Proposal/Quote Due Date: 05 March 2026, by 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Submission: Submit to AFRL/RIKO, Attn: Brooke McDonald, via email to Brooke.McDonald@us.af.mil.

• Evaluation: Offers will be evaluated based on price and technical capability. The government intends to make award to the lowest priced, technically acceptable Offeror.

• This acquisition is set-aside for Small Business concerns.

• Offerors are responsible for monitoring the site for amendments.

• Provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and can be accessed at www.acquisition.gov.

• Relevant FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses are listed, including those related to commercial items, representations and certifications, and technical data.

• Contact Information for Ombudsman: AFRL/PK Technical Director, 1864 Fourth Street, WAFB OH 45433, Phone: (937) 904-9700, Email: afrl.pk.workflow@us.af.mil.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Offeror Representations and Certifications," requires bidders to complete and return specific representations and certifications as part of their offer or proposal. It outlines which representations are applicable and how they should be handled.

• DFARS 252.204-7998, Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications: Bidders must verify that their annual representations and certifications electronically submitted via SAM.gov are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation. Any changes must be identified.
• DFARS 252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation: Bidders must represent whether they will provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services. If they will, specific disclosures regarding the equipment/services, their use, and the providing entities are required.
• DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate—Basic: Bidders must certify the country of origin for end products and components, identifying domestic end products, qualifying country end products, and other foreign end products. This includes identifying domestic end products with critical components and indicating if foreign end products exceed 55% domestic content.

Completing and submitting these representations and certifications accurately is mandatory for offer submission. Failure to comply may affect proposal eligibility. Bidders must carefully review each provision to ensure they provide the correct information regarding their company's status, compliance with Buy American and Balance of Payments programs, and any use of covered defense telecommunications equipment or services.