Microwave Radio Test Sets (MRTS) Sole Source Procurement
ID: M67854-25-R-5107Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDERQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES MEASURING AND TESTING INSTRUMENTS (6625)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e234c8438b474b5ca6fe15a4389a8cee/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), is initiating a sole-source procurement for Microwave Radio Test Sets (MRTS) to support testing of existing and future tactical Satellite Communications systems. The MRTS will be utilized for real-time fault isolation testing of Radio Frequency transmit and receive paths, and it is essential that these units are calibrated biannually or as needed. Keysight Technologies is identified as the sole provider of the MRTS due to its proprietary N9915A FieldFox system, which meets the specific operational requirements of the Marine Corps. The planned contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) structure, covering a base year and three additional one-year ordering periods, with the anticipated solicitation release in April 2025. Interested vendors may contact Contract Specialist Mark Denhup at mark.denhup2@usmc.mil for further information.

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    Mark Denhup
    (703) 307-0822
    mark.denhup2@usmc.mil
    Kimberly A. Stone
    kimberly.a.stone@usmc.mil
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    MRTS Presolicitation M67854-25-R-5107 FINAL.docx
    This document serves as a pre-solicitation notice for a sole-source acquisition by the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) regarding Microwave Radio Test Sets (MRTS). The MRTS is essential for testing existing and future tactical Satellite Communications systems, with capabilities such as fault isolation in real-time. Keysight Technologies is identified as the sole provider of the MRTS due to its proprietary N9915A FieldFox system, which meets the specific requirements of the Marine Corps, including calibration and sustainability support. MARCORSYSCOM plans to award a Sole Source Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) structure, covering a base year and three additional one-year ordering periods. The expected solicitation release is slated for April 2025, and interested parties can submit capability statements to the designated Contract Specialist for further engagement. This document provides critical information on the acquisition process while clarifying that it is not a formal Request for Proposal (RFP).
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