Rhode & Schwartz (Brand name or equal) – Calibration and Maintenance Services
ID: RFQ-25-00171Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE SECRETARYDEPT OF COMMERCE ESAWASHINGTON, DC, 20230, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (9999)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/69c0f4564a374b0f9ad6c8b473ceee9b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), is seeking qualified contractors to provide calibration and maintenance services for Rhode & Schwartz brand products, particularly the CMW 500 and SMBV models. The objective of this procurement is to ensure accurate testing and preventative maintenance of telecommunications equipment, which is vital for NTIA's research and development efforts in telecommunications and information technology. This firm-fixed price contract will follow Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, with quotes due by May 5, 2025, and questions accepted until April 30, 2025. Interested contractors should direct inquiries to Erika Crawford at ECRAWFORD@DOC.GOV to ensure compliance and avoid competitive disadvantages.

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    ERIKA CRAWFORD
    ECRAWFORD@DOC.GOV
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    RFQ25-00171_Calibration and Maintenance Services.pdf
    The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for calibration and maintenance services focusing on Rhode & Schwartz brand products or equivalents. This procurement follows the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines and aims to secure a firm-fixed price contract from a responsible contractor. The NAICS code for this service is 334515, related to instrument manufacturing for measuring electricity. Contractors are required to submit detailed quotes by May 5, 2025, including essential vendor information like the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code. The evaluation will favor the lowest priced technically acceptable offer, meeting the specified requirements. Questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted electronically by April 30, 2025. All relevant communications should go through designated contacts to prevent competitive disadvantages. This RFQ serves as a formal solicitation for essential calibration and maintenance services critical to NTIA’s operational capabilities.
    SOW-RScalibration.pdf
    The Statement of Work outlines a procurement initiative by the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS), which supports the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in research and development related to telecommunications and information technology. The primary objective is to procure calibration and maintenance services from Rohde & Schwarz for two specific equipment models: the CMW 500 and SMBV. This calibration is essential for ensuring accurate testing and preventative maintenance. The document specifies both equipment service requirements, including their part numbers and quantities, and notes that the calibration will occur at the manufacturer's facility before the equipment is returned to ITS. Contact details for primary and alternate technical points of contact are provided. The contract type is firm fixed price, suggesting a set total cost for the services to be rendered. Overall, this procurement reflects the government's commitment to maintaining high standards in telecommunications equipment crucial for both policy development and competitive business practices in the U.S. communications sector.
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