Luke AFB Signal Analyzer
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 Department of the Air Force, specifically FA4887 56 CONS CC at Luke Air Force Base, AZ, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify small businesses capable of providing a Spectrum Management Signal Analyzer. This market research aims to determine industry's ability to meet specific technical requirements for a portable, battery-powered signal analyzer. Responses are due by COB Friday, June 5th, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a signal analyzer with advanced capabilities for spectrum management. Key technical specifications, as outlined in the 'Signal Analyzer Salient Features.pdf', include:
- Frequency Range: 8 kHz - 20 GHz
- Analysis & Real-time Bandwidth: Minimum 40 MHz
- Performance Metrics: TOI of 30 dBm at 1 MHz and above, Phase Noise of -90 dBc at 1 GHz / -85 dBc/Hz at 8 GHz, Spurious-free Dynamic Range of -60 dBc over 40 MHz B/W, and Amplitude Accuracy of ±3 dBm.
- Software & OS: Integration with Standard Frequency Assignment Format (SFAF), perpetual software license (if applicable), and Windows 11 operating system.
- Features: Real-time detection and analysis, active monitoring, signal trace and recording, harmonic and noise analysis, spectrum measurement, interference analysis, and mapping/geotagging.
- Physical Characteristics: Portable and battery-powered.
- Warranty: A 4-year warranty is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: COB Friday, June 5th, 2026
- Published: May 28th, 2026
Evaluation
This is a market research effort to identify qualified small businesses. Responses will be used to assess industry capabilities and inform future acquisition strategies. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
Contact Information
Interested small businesses should email Gregory McDonald at gregory.mcdonald.15@us.af.mil with their capabilities statement or expression of interest.