Calibration of Lab Equipment Keysight and Anritsu
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 competition is Full and Open, and proposals are due May 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This procurement aims to secure annual calibration services for various lab equipment, specifically Keysight and Anritsu models, as detailed in Section 7 of the solicitation. Services must be provided by accredited test equipment calibration vendor(s). Key requirements include:
- Performing calibration services in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).
- Providing evidence of current ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
- Contractor responsibility for pickup and delivery of equipment (FOB Destination).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), Firm Fixed Price, Lump Sum.
- Period of Performance: Annual calibration agreement.
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition.
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance).
- Proposals Due: May 19, 2026, 4:00 PM EST (extended by Amendment 0002).
- Published: May 13, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission
- 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 PWS requirements. Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. Past performance will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
- Submission Method: Quotations must be emailed to Susan.Nicholson@fcc.gov with the subject line: "Solicitation Response OET Calibration and Company Name".
- Eligibility: Quoters must have an active registration at www.SAM.Gov.
Additional Notes
The Government reserves the right to make a split award and issue multiple contracts. This solicitation is the only one that will be issued; no separate written document will be provided. The PWS is provided as Attachment 1. Advance payment is not authorized. The contract will not be conducted under GSA FSS or GWAC.