Keysight Multi-Year Calibration & Repair Services(C&RS) Agreement
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSAREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-5200, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/442bc5e2933142a9967bb4262a829a57/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone, is seeking vendors to provide multi-year Calibration and Repair Services (C&RS) for Keysight equipment. This procurement aims to establish a long-term contract for the calibration and repair of various Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) over a twelve-month period, ensuring compliance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) standards and traceability to relevant measurement standards. The services are critical for maintaining the operational reliability and accuracy of military equipment, reflecting the Army's commitment to efficient service procurement in support of defense operations. Interested vendors must submit a white paper response by March 14, 2025, detailing their capabilities and business information to the primary contact, Taylor Siskoff, at taylor.c.siskoff.civ@army.mil, or the secondary contact, Portia Sampson, at portia.r.sampson.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Taylor Siskoff
    taylor.c.siskoff.civ@army.mil
    Portia Sampson
    portia.r.sampson.civ@army.mil
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    Atch 01 PWS USATA Keysight.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a contract for Keysight Technologies to provide multi-year calibration and repair services for U.S. Army Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE). The goal is to establish a long-term requirements contract for the calibration and repair of various Keysight equipment over a twelve-month period, ensuring all measurements are traceable to relevant standards. Key specifications include that contractors must hold an ISO 17025 certification and manage incoming inspections for damage, perform calibrations and repairs to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) standards, and submit comprehensive reports. The contractor must not repair equipment without prior government approval and must operate under strict turnaround times. Moreover, standard repairs are defined for equipment within five years post-warranty, while non-standard repairs pertain to older equipment requiring firm fixed price quotes. The government will oversee shipping and acceptance processes, and contractors are required to report all labor hours related to the services rendered. This document serves as a structured guideline for the timely and compliant maintenance of critical military equipment ensuring its operational reliability and accuracy.
    Request for Information(Keysight Technology).docx
    The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather capability insights regarding a prospective multi-year Calibration & Repair Services (C&RS) Agreement for Keysight equipment. This RFI is intended solely for market research and does not represent a solicitation or guarantee of future proposals. The Army's Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA) seeks one lot of commercial repair and calibration services for a twelve-month period, specifically targeting equipment from Keysight Electronics and its subsidiaries. Interested vendors are invited to submit a white paper response by March 14, 2025, detailing their business information, socio-economic status, and relevant contacts, while following specified guidelines for submission. This initiative aligns with federal regulations and underscores the army's interest in establishing reliable sources for essential equipment maintenance. All submissions will become government property and must not include excessive proprietary information. This overarching effort reflects the government's commitment to efficient service procurement in support of defense operations.
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