Signal Hound SM435C w/ 10GbE 100kHz to 43.5 GHz - Op 1 Op 80
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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 Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC, is soliciting quotations for the purchase of one Signal Hound SM435C w/ 10GbE 100kHz to 43.5 GHz - Op 1 Op 80. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside Request for Quotations (RFQ) on a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) basis. Quotations are due by April 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of a single Signal Hound SM435C device. The solicitation specifies "BRAND NAME OR EQUAL" in accordance with FAR 52.211-6. Only new equipment is acceptable, and it must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an OEM authorized dealer, an authorized distributor, or an authorized reseller for the proposed equipment. Offerors are required to submit documentation from the manufacturer confirming their authorized status for the specific items being procured.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 334515
- PSC: 6625 (Electrical And Electronic Properties Measuring And Testing Instruments)
- Quotations Due: April 23, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
- Published Date: April 16, 2026
- Place of Delivery: U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Avenue, S.W. Bldg.49, Shipping/Receiving, Code 3400, Washington, DC 20375. FOB Destination is the preferred method.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit one copy of their technical and price quote via email to the Government Point of Contact. Submissions must include the company's DUNS Number and CAGE Code. All questions must be submitted via email. Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov). Quotes must include a statement accepting the solicitation's terms and conditions or listing exceptions with rationale.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. The evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Offers will be ranked by price, and the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer(s) will be considered for award, provided pricing is determined fair and reasonable. Technical acceptability requires meeting all minimum requirements/specifications as stated in the RFQ.