Keysight PathWave Test Automation License
ID: FA875125Q0056Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8751 AFRL RIKOROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

PSC

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES MEASURING AND TESTING INSTRUMENTS (6625)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 22, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of Keysight PathWave Test Automation licenses under a total small business set-aside. The contract requires authorized resellers to provide two developer system licenses and a 12-month software support subscription, all to be delivered electronically within 30 days after receipt of order. This procurement is critical for enhancing testing capabilities in electrical and electronic properties, and interested vendors must submit their quotes by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on April 22, 2025, to the primary contact, Tabitha Haggart, at tabitha.haggart@us.af.mil. Compliance with various federal regulations and certifications is mandatory, as outlined in the attached documentation.

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Apr 15, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
Apr 15, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
The document outlines the "Offeror Representations and Certifications" required for proposals concerning commercial products and services in compliance with federal regulations. It emphasizes the necessity for offerors to verify their annual representations and certifications through the System for Award Management (SAM), confirming their accuracy and relevance to the solicitation. Key provisions include representations regarding telecommunications services, specifically prohibitions on using covered telecommunications equipment per the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act. This encompasses disclosures required when the offeror intends to use such equipment or services. Furthermore, the document addresses the “Buy American” Act, requiring offerors to certify the origin and domestic content of their products, including distinguishing between domestic, qualifying country, and foreign end products. The overall purpose is to ensure that federal acquisitions adhere to certain standards, promoting domestic industry while safeguarding national security by restricting telecommunications contracts that utilize specific covered equipment. This structured approach assists in evaluating proposals based on compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks regarding procurements.
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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