Synopsis of Contract Action Keysight Calibration

Notice Type: Synopsis of Contract Action – OSCOPE Calibration for Keysight

Signal Analyzers Services – Sole Source Award to Keysight Technologies Inc.

Justification, Statutory Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) – Soliciting Competition; (b)Soliciting from a

single source. (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting

officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the

contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing

agreements, and brand-name or industrial mobilization). The authority permitting the use of

noncompetitive procedures is 41 U.S.C. 3304 (a)(1).

Contract Award Date: TBD

Contract Award Number: TBD

Synopsis:

This is a Sole Source synopsis published for informational purposes only.

The United States Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZZG), Edwards AFB, CA

intends to issue a sole source contract to Keysight Technologies Inc located at 1900 Garden of The Gods

RD, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907 to calibrate Keysight equipment N9042B UXA Signal Analyzer,

UXR0252AP Infiniium UXR Real Time Oscilloscope, and other equipment at Edwards AFB, CA. The

contract will be executed by means of other than full and open competition, due to Keysight

Technologies Inc being the manufacturer and the only company holding calibration procedures for the

equipment.

To comply with FAR 5.207(c)(15), the reason for lack of competition is as follows:

Keysight Technologies is the sole holder of the procedures and calibration ranges for the specialized

equipment specified above. No third-party calibrators can calibrate the equipment. Warranty will also

be voided if equipment was calibrated improperly.

There are no solicitation documents; however, any vendors that believe they can meet the

requirements described should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and

convincing evidence that they can meet the Government’s requirement.

Contractors must be registered in System for Award (SAM) at www.sam.gov

Please submit all questions, comments, and feedback regarding this product to the following Points of

Contact:

 Ms. Jenna Jacobson, Contracting Officer, Email: jenna.jacobson@us.af.mil

 TSgt Jamil Minosa, Contracting Officer, Email: jamil.minosa.2@us.af.mil

No telephone responses will be accepted. Any information submitted by respondents to this Notice of

Contract Action is strictly voluntary. To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary

information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such and will be properly

protected from disclosure. No classified information shall be submitted. Any response submitted by

respondents to this Notice of Contract Action constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by

Government personnel.

The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider and facilitate the resolution of

concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should

address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for

resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation

(AFFARS) 5352.201-9101 – Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for

this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice

Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784. Phone Number (661) 277-2810,

Facsimile Number (661) 277-7593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil.

DISCLAIMER AND NOTICE: This is a Synopsis of Contract Action only and does not constitute a

commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZG, will take procurement action on this matter. This is

NOT a request for proposals, applications, proposal abstracts, or quotation. This courtesy Notice of

Contract Action only shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. Further, the

Government will NOT be responsible nor reimburse any submitters of information for any cost incurred

in furnishing this information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by

respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to

this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided

will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement. Respondents

are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback to respondents with

respect to any information submitted.