Calibration of Lab Equipment Keysight and Anritsu
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking an annual calibration agreement for Keysight and Anritsu lab equipment to support FCC OET Laboratory testing requirements. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The procurement is conducted under Full and Open Competition, with the government reserving the right to make a split award. Proposals are due May 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This procurement aims to obtain an annual calibration agreement for specified lab equipment, including Keysight and Anritsu devices, to meet the testing requirements of the FCC OET Laboratory. Services must be provided by accredited test equipment calibration vendor(s). Vendors must provide evidence of current ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. The contractor is responsible for pickup and delivery of equipment (FOB Destination).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, lump sum.
- Period of Performance: Annual agreement.
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition.
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance).
- Product Service Code: H249 (Equipment And Materials Testing: Maintenance And Repair Shop Equipment).
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC 20554, United States.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: April 24, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
- Proposals Due: May 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Email to Susan.Nicholson@fcc.gov with the subject line: "Solicitation Response OET Calibration and Company Name".
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quotation is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical acceptability requires meeting or exceeding Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements. Price will be evaluated for consistency, fairness, and reasonableness. Past performance will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
- Eligibility: Quoters must have an active registration at www.SAM.Gov.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is the only one that will be issued; no separate written solicitation document will be provided. Advance payment is not authorized. The contract will NOT be conducted under GSA FSS or GWAC; if a quote is submitted based on FSS/GWAC, the terms and conditions of this solicitation will apply to the resultant Purchase Order.