The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, is seeking a sole source procurement for two Signal Hound SM435C Spectrum Analyzers to enhance electronic warfare capabilities at the Atlantic Test Range. This acquisition aims to replace outdated Mini-IEP hardware, thereby supporting accreditation efforts for developmental and operational tests by providing near real-time signal validation and monitoring capabilities. The selected analyzers will significantly improve operational efficiency by reducing check-out times and operator workload, with delivery expected within four weeks of order receipt. Interested vendors must submit their quotes, including completed provisions and technical documentation, to Shannon Canada at shannon.m.canada.civ@us.navy.mil, ensuring compliance with all specified requirements.

A5 - Statement of Work Signal Hound Spectrum Analyzers.pdf

The Electronic Warfare (EW) team requires two Model SM435C Signal Hound Spectrum Analyzers to replace outdated Mini-IEP Hardware at the Fixed Emitter System (FES) at the Atlantic Test Range (ATR) and the Remote Emitter System (RES) at Point Lookout (PLO). This acquisition, approved through the Minor Improvement & Modifications (MI&M) process, aims to support accreditation efforts for Developmental and Operational Tests. The new system will provide near real-time signal Validation & Verification (V&V) and monitoring capabilities, addressing current capability gaps due to Mini-IEP obsolescence. The SM435C analyzers, connected via fiber optic cable to laptops, will allow EW operators to analyze flight test signals, offering 50 MHz of near real-time IQ and PDW monitoring and archiving. This will result in shorter emitter check-out times, reduced operator workload, and decreased data assurance risk. The two SM435C – 43.5 GHz Real-time Signal Hound Spectrum Analyzers with 10GbE are required within four weeks of the order receipt.

Required Fill-in Provisions.pdf

This document outlines two mandatory provisions, 52.204-24 and 52.204-26, that offerors must complete and return with their quotes to be eligible for federal government awards. These provisions address the prohibition on contracting for certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment, as mandated by the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. Offerors must represent whether they provide or use covered telecommunications equipment or services and, if so, provide detailed disclosure information regarding the equipment, services, entities involved, and an explanation of their proposed use. The document defines key terms and directs offerors to review the System for Award Management (SAM) for excluded parties. Both provisions require a signature, name, date, company, and title for acknowledgment.

THIS REQUIREMENT IS ADVERTISED AS SOLE SOURCE. THE NOTICE IS PUBLISHED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 3204(c) (1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely within the discretion of the Government.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Government will consider other bids. This requirement is being synopsized as a small business set aside under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334515, and PSC Code 6625.

**\*\*\*\*NOTE: The required fill-in provisions 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 attached to this post must be filled in and returned with your quote to be considered for award. \*\*\*\***

The Naval Air Warfare Center- Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure, on a Sole Source (SS) basis to Signal Hound, 1502 SE Commerce Avenue, Suite 101, Battle Ground, Washington 98604-8967.  The contractor shall provide the following:

1. Signal Hound: SM435C – 43.5 GHz Real-time Signal Hound Spectrum Analyzers with 10GbE, Model: SM435C, Quantity: 2.

Please see attached Statement of Work.

Delivery will be on or before four (4) weeks after receipt of the order (ARO).

This is a firm-fixed price procurement; therefore, the offeror's initial offer should represent the vendor's best quote in terms of price and acceptability.

Acceptance and Delivery will be to:

Atlantic Test Range

Attn: Jacob Mahnke (FY26-0016)

22783 Cedar Point Road, Building 2118

Patuxent River, MD 20670

Shipping Charges:

These items will be delivered F.O.B. Destination, and shipping shall be included in the price.

Contracting Office Address: 21983 Bundy Road, Building 441 Patuxent River, MD 20670

Technically acceptability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the information submitted in response to this synopsis/solicitation. Therefore, it is incumbent that the offeror provides sufficient technical literature, documentation, etc., in order for the Government to make an adequate technical assessment of the proposal. The clause at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, (DEVIATION 2008-O0018) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (Oct 2014) applies to this acquisition. The Government will award in accordance with FAR Part 12 on a lowest priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. The offeror shall provide backup information verifying the price offered, e.g., a copy of current catalog, invoices for the same equipment, etc.  Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Aug 2018) with its quote. FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition.

Please provide the following information with your quote:

1. CAGE Code:

2. DUNS#:

3. Payment Terms of NET 30.

4. Pricing - are these items published in a commercial published, online, or internal Price list.

5. If available on a price list, please provide a copy. All price listings will be kept confidential.

6. If not available on a price list please provide information on how pricing is determined

(example: item cost+ %, labor rate and materials, etc.)

7. Estimated Delivery Date or Period of Performance:

8. Invoicing and payment will be made thru Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), TERMS: NET 30. As of October 1, 2007, it became mandatory to be registered to process any government procurement. If you are not registered, please take a moment to do so at https://wawf.eb.mil/.

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