Spectrum Analyzer
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 the Army (DEPT OF DEFENSE), specifically W7N2 USPFO ACTIVITY TXANG 147, has issued a Special Notice for a Sole Source Justification to procure one Rohde & Schwarz PRCEP3_HE600 Signal and Spectrum Analyzer. This equipment is deemed critical for mission-essential testing and analysis of advanced electronic warfare (EW) and radar systems. The justification outlines why only this specific product can meet the technical requirements. Responses are due April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for a single Rohde & Schwarz PRCEP3_HE600 Signal and Spectrum Analyzer. The equipment is required for:
- Characterizing advanced low-probability-of-intercept (LPI) radar and communication systems.
- Capturing and analyzing elusive, transient signals and frequency-hopping patterns in modern EW systems.
- Utilizing proprietary Rohde & Schwarz firmware and software (e.g., R&S®FSW-K6 Pulse Measurement) for automated, accurate measurements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Sole Source Justification)
- Product Service Code: 6695 (Combination And Miscellaneous Instruments)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, 07:00 PM EDT
- Published: April 15, 2026, 03:28 PM EDT
- Place of Performance: Houston, TX 77034, United States
Justification & Relevance
The sole source justification highlights that extensive market research did not identify any other vendors capable of meeting the minimum technical requirements. Key reasons for this determination include the analyzer's:
- Unmatched Phase Noise Performance: Essential for LPI radar and communication systems.
- Real-time Analysis Bandwidth: Necessary for transient and frequency-hopping signals.
- Proprietary Measurement Applications: Reliance on exclusive Rohde & Schwarz software for accurate measurements.
Failure to procure this specific equipment would result in a significant mission capability gap.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: MSgt Buddy Ciemiengo
- Email: buddy.ciemiengo.1@us.af.mil