Keysight Software with PathWave Radar and EW Library
ID: N00173-25-Q-1301239441Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)
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    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Keysight Technologies for the procurement of Keysight Software with PathWave Radar and EW Library. This acquisition is essential for fulfilling specific agency requirements, as only Keysight Technologies can provide the necessary software solutions. The procurement will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a total value not exceeding $250,000, and interested parties are invited to demonstrate their capability to meet this requirement by responding to the notice. For further inquiries, interested vendors can contact James Chappell at james.chappell@nrl.navy.mil or by phone at 202-923-1418, referencing Notice of Intent number N00173-25-Q-1301239441.

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