Electrical Signal Analyzer
Electrical Signal Analyzer
Sources Sought
Sources sought # FA860118R0044
The Government is conducting market research and identifying, as potential sources, companies that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements as specified in the Program Description below.
CAUTION: This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes. In accordance with Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the U.S. Government is conducting market research. The intended purpose is to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet AFRL/RQY requirements. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Further, AFRL/RQY is not at this time seeking proposals, and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this sources sought. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All costs associated with responding to this sources sought will be solely at the responding party's expense. Not responding to this sources sought does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor this FedBizOpps website for additional information pertaining to this source sought.
INSTRUCTIONS:
•1. Below is a document containing a description of the requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company's capabilities.
•2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company's capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/ capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.).
•3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.
•4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed via email to Emmeline Spaulding (AFLCMC/PZIBC), emmeline.spaulding@us.af.mil. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
AFRL/RQY has a requirement for the 110 GHz Electrical Signal Analyzer. This piece of test equipment will be used to measure the performance of components and subsystems that operate over 100Hz to 110 GHz. Currently, AFRL does not have any test equipment that can cover this frequency range. The analyzer must be capable of covering at least 100 Hz to 110 GHz frequency range. The Displayed Average Noise Level must be less than -140 dBm at frequencies above 50 GHz, with an external RF connector of 1.0 mm. The resolution bandwidth must be between 1 Hz and 4 MHz, while providing a single side band phase noise of less than -125 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset of a 1 GHz signal. Finally the analyzer must have an external connector for communication with a separate computer (USB, GPIB, Ethernet) and have an internal display and require no external mixers in order to cover the entire frequency range.
REQUIREMENTS
•1. See the attached requirements document.
CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY
Part I. Business Information
Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:
•· Company/Institute Name:
•· Address:
•· Point of Contact:
•· CAGE Code:
•· Phone Number:
•· E-mail Address:
•· Web Page URL:
•· Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 334516-ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING, STD Size 1000 employees.
•· Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:
•o Small Business (Yes / No)
•o Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)
•o Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)
•o Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)
•o 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)
•o HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)
•o Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)
•o Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)
*All interested contractors must be registered in SAM in order to be eligible for award of Government contracts. The government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based upon responses hereto for any subsequent action.
•· A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).
ATTENTION small business respondents who are interested in submitting a capabilities package contractor for this effort:
No set aside decision has been made; however, the Air Force is contemplating setting this acquisition aside for Small Businesses if there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability. Note that a key factor in determining an acquisition to be a Small Business Set Aside is that two or more small business prime contractors must be capable of performing at least 50% of the entire scope of the effort, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. The clause reads, in part, as follows: "Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) ... (c) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror/Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for - (1) Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of contract Performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern... ". Provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 would be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, etc.
If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided.
ATTENTION all potential respondents:
The acquisition strategy for this program has not been finalized. If this acquisition is not set aside for small business, it is anticipated that the contract may contain a small business utilization requirement. Please provide feedback on the requirement and what areas are likely candidates for SB subcontracting.
Part II. Capability Survey Questions
•1. Is your firm registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), formally known as Central Contractor Registration (CCR)? In accordance with federal regulations, all contractors doing business with the federal government must be registered in the SAM database.
•2. Provide documentation specifically describing the capabilities of the product that meets the requirements.
•3. Are there specific requirements in the documentation that we provide that would currently preclude your product/service from being a viable solution to our requirement?
•4. Are there established market prices for our requirement? If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public? Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.
If your company is interested, e-mail your responses to emmeline.spaulding@us.af.mil E-mail responses should be received no later than 5 days after the issuance of this notice. Direct and succinct responses are preferred. Marketing materials are considered an insufficient response. As an alternative to electronic submissions you may mail two original signed copies of your response, on or before the same date to:
AFLCMC/PZIBC, Bldg. 1, Room 109
Attn: Emmeline Spaulding
1940 Allbrook Dr.
Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-5344
(937) 522-4581
RESPONSE FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS:
Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads "Electrical Signal Analyzer FA860118R0044". If this subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB. Filters are designed to delete emails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents. Attachments with files ending in.zip or .exe are not allowable and will be deleted. Ensure only .pdf, .doc, or .xls documents are attached to email.
Responses are limited to ten (10) pages and may be submitted electronically to the following email address: emmeline.spaulding@us.af.mil
RESPONSE DUE DATE:
Responses are due no later than 4:00 pm, EST. Wednesday, 23 May 2018 and should be sent to emmeline.spaulding@us.af.mil
Primary Point of Contact: Emmeline Spaulding Contract Negotiator emmeline.spaulding@us.af.mil
Phone: (937) 522-4594
Contracting Office Address:
1940 ALLBROOK DRIVE
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio 45433-5309
United States
Place of Contract Performance:
Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio 45433
United States
Emmeline Spaulding, Phone 9375224515, Email emmeline.spaulding@us.af.mil
