The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), intends to award a sole-source contract to Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. for the provision of a Calibration Kit Radio Frequency. This procurement specifically requires a 50 Ohm, 2-port, 1.85mm calibration kit to support high-frequency network analyzers operating up to 67 GHz, which is critical for maintaining the operational capacity of the RF lab following a recent $1.5 million contract aimed at enhancing its capabilities. The selected vendor must deliver the complete calibration kit within 60 days of contract award to the NSWC IHD location in Indian Head, Maryland. Interested parties must respond by July 28, 2025, at 10 AM (EST) and direct their inquiries to Shannon Wooten at shannon.cloud-wooten@navy.mil, ensuring they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

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The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) is seeking a calibration unit to support its high-frequency network analyzers functioning up to 67 GHz. The requirement specifies a 50 Ohm, 2-port, 1.85mm calibration kit, essential for ensuring precise instrument operation. The selected vendor must be based in the USA and deliver the complete calibration kit within 60 days of contract award to the specified NSWC IHD location in Indian Head, Maryland.

This procurement is critical as NSWC IHD recently received a $1.5 million contract to enhance the RF lab's capabilities, but lacks a calibration kit for its Rohde & Schwarz network analyzers. Without proper calibration, the equipment may fall out of specification, potentially halting important projects and degrading operational capacity. The vendor's responsibilities include supplying the required hardware and ensuring timely delivery, maintaining industry-standard warranties. The project underscores the importance of having the necessary calibration resources to support advanced RF projects effectively.

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ).  A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED.

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC, IHD), intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a noncompetitive basis to Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. 6821 Benjamin Franklin Dr. Columbia MD 21046-2633 to provide the following service:

 Calibration Kit Radio Frequency.

SOW is attached

This action is be undertaken in accordance with FAR 13.106 (b) Soliciting from a single source, on the basis that the vendor is the only known source capable of meeting the government’s requirements

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 334519. The FSC code is 6625. The resulting contract will be a firm fixed price contract.  Negotiation being conducted using other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C) (1).

This Notice of Intent is not a request for quotes. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by July 28, 2025, at 10AM (EST). Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.

Responses to this electronic notice must be made by 10:00 a.m. EST on July 28, 2025. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gove/portal/public/SAM.  Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Interested parties shall e-mail all statements, quotes, and capabilities to Shannon Wooten, via email: Shannon.cloud-wooten@navy.mil and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating a vendor's bona fide capability.

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