PTC Digital Multimeter (DMM), Keysight 3458A
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), specifically the DCSO-COLUMBUS-DIVISION-2 office, is soliciting quotes for two (2) Keysight 3458A Digital Multimeters (DMMs) for the Product Test Center (PTC) in Columbus, Ohio. This is a Solicitation for laboratory equipment. Quotes are due by 11:00 PM EST on May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two new, not refurbished, Keysight 3458A digital multimeters. These devices must serve as drop-in replacements for existing equipment and be compatible with custom software developed by the EPTC. Key technical specifications include:
- At least 8.5 digit precision and 8ppm accuracy.
- Measurability up to 1kV, 1GΩ, 1.5A peak, and 2MHz.
- Ability to measure 2-wire and 4-wire Ohm resistance, AC/DC voltage and current, and frequency/period.
- Use of both front and rear unit input terminals.
- Provision of a NIST Traceable Calibration Certificate and an ISO 17025 accredited calibration certificate with data and uncertainties.
- Included accessories: Power cord and a GPIB Interface. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Not a small business set-aside)
- Period of Performance: Delivery within 30 days from the date of award.
- Place of Performance: Defense Supply Center Columbus, 300 North James Road, Bldg 17-3, Columbus, Ohio 43213.
- FOB: Destination.
- Invoicing: Via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: Monday, May 18, 2026, by 11:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
- Submission Method: Email to the Contracting Officer, Ms. Elizabeth Dickstein (elizabeth.dickstein@dla.mil).
- Email Subject Line: "SP4706-26-Q-0006 Digital Multimeters".
- Attachments: Quotes must include a signed copy of the SF-18 form solicitation. Emailed quotes cannot exceed 15 MB; larger submissions must be split into multiple emails.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them if necessary. Offerors are encouraged to submit their best technical and price offer initially.
- Quote Validity: Quotations must be valid for 90 days from May 18, 2026.
Additional Notes
Offerors are responsible for ensuring timely receipt of their quotes. The contractor must notify Kyle Palmer (kyle.palmer@dla.mil / 614-693-5055) when the instrument is ready for delivery. All shipping costs must be included in the contracted price.