Signal Generator

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of supplies. The specific items are detailed in the schedule, with Item No. 0001 identified as a "GENERATOR, SIGNAL" (NSN: 6625-01-556-6943 WF) and Item No. 0002 as "Not Separately Priced". The acquisition is restricted to qualified sources, specifically Keysight (CAGE 7ZXR5).

• Item 0001: GENERATOR, SIGNAL (NSN: 6625-01-556-6943 WF). This is an end item for the F-16 AIS Test Station. It requires IUID (Item Unique Identification).

• Item 0002: Not Separately Priced (NSP).

• On-Time Delivery (OTD) Improvement Initiative: The government has developed a Required Delivery Schedule (RDS) and requests offerors to propose an achievable delivery schedule based on their internal Production Lead Time (PLT) review. The RDS reflects customer need dates and projected PLT.

• Packaging and Marking: Requirements include adherence to MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129/ASTM-D-3951 for marking and packaging.

• Inspection and Acceptance: Inspection is at Origin for Item 0001, and Destination for Item 0002. Acceptance is at Origin for Item 0001 and Destination for Item 0002.

• Counterfeit Protection: A Counterfeit Protection Plan is required.

• Supply Chain Traceability: Contractors must retain supply chain traceability documentation.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for Item 0001.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery dates are specified (e.g., 31 OCT 2026 for Item 0002).

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Prices Firm: Contractor agrees to hold offered prices firm for 120 days.

• RFQ Due Date: 13 MAR 2026.

• Submission Instructions: Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office by the close of business on the due date.

• Evaluation Criteria: Price or Cost is the primary evaluation factor (Order of Importance 01). All other evaluation factors combined are significantly less important than cost or price.

• This acquisition is restricted to qualified sources.

• It is NOT a small business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 334515

• Size Standard: 750 employees.

• Less than a truckload shipment is acceptable.

• Early delivery is acceptable at no increase in cost.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to various aspects of the contract, including but not limited to: cybersecurity, supply chain security, representations and certifications, payment instructions (WAWF), and inspection/acceptance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) detailing the Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP) as a required data item (A001) for the "Generator, Signal" system under contract/PR number FD2020-26-00114.

• Data Item Number: A001
• Title: Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP)
• Authority: DI-MISC-81832
• Submission Deadline: NLT thirty (30) calendar days after contract award.
• Resubmission: If remediation is required, the Government will provide comments within fourteen (14) calendar days. The contractor shall resubmit the CPP NLT seven (7) calendar days after receipt of Government comments.
• Format: Contractor format is acceptable.
• Submission Method: Via e-mail to jaime.meredith@us.af.mil, accompanied by a Letter of Transmittal.
• Distribution Statement: "D" - Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors only. Other requests must be referred to 416 SCMS/GUEAA.
• Export Control Warning: The document contains technical data restricted by the Arms Export Control Act and Export Control Reform Act of 2018.

Bidders should note that a Counterfeit Prevention Plan is a mandatory deliverable under this contract. The CDRL specifies the format, submission requirements, deadlines, and distribution limitations for this plan, which must be adhered to upon contract award.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for preservation, packaging, and marking of materials for military use, ensuring compliance with various Department of Defense (DoD) standards, industry standards, and government regulations.

• Adherence to AFMC Form 158, Packing Requirements, and specified DoD Military Standards, ASTM International, ANSI, and Data Item Descriptions.
• Development of military packaging using MIL-STD 2073-1, including documentation via the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL).
• Application of commercial packaging practices per ASTM D3951 when prescribed.
• Implementation of MIL-STD 129 for military marking, labeling, and shipment planning, including specific tags and labels for materiel condition.
• Compliance with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM 15) for wood packaging materials used in international trade.
• Adherence to procedures for electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive materials, following MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-HDBK-773, ANSI/ESD S20.20, ESD TR20.20, and MIL-STD-129.
• Compliance with Item Type Storage Code (ITSC) requirements as per AFMCI24-201.
• Application of MIL-STD-147 for palletized unit loads and MIL-STD-648 for specialized shipping containers.
• Preparation, labeling, certification, and compliance for hazardous materials shipments according to ICAO, CFR Title 49, IATA, IMDG Code, and AFMAN24-604.
• Preparation and submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) per FED-STD-313 and compliance with FAR clause 52.223-3.
• Management and safeguarding of reusable containers, and reporting discrepancies via WebSDR.

Not explicitly stated in this document, but implied to be for the duration of the contract.

• Use of the latest revisions of all referenced standards and regulations.
• Acquisition of Competent Authority Approval (CAA) for hazardous material shipments.
• Submission of Contractor's Test Report and signed certification for hazardous material packaging.
• Access to the SPIRES website for Special Packaging Instruction drawings.
• Contact information for AFSC (406 SCMS/GULAA) for inquiries.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides engineering data requirements and instructions for the manufacture of a Signal Generator, Analog, High Frequency, specifically for the F-16.

• Item: Signal Generator, Analog, High Frequency (F-16)
• Part Number: E8257D OPT 520,1ED,1CP
• National Stock Number: 6625-01-556-6943WF
• Specifications/Standards: The document references specific specifications and standards that will be used in lieu of provided data. Superseded data will not be furnished.
• Source/Material: Listed source/materials on standards, specifications, and drawings are the only approved sources. Substitutions require prior approval.
• Deviations: Deviations from specifications in control drawings are not authorized without prior approval.
• Marking: Marking must comply with MIL-STD-130.
• Certifications: Certifications must be traceable to sole source OEM Keysight Technologies, Inc.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the specific technical requirements, approved materials, and compliance standards for manufacturing the specified signal generator. It highlights the need for adherence to specific OEM parts and certifications, and the process for obtaining approval for any deviations or substitutions.