Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source
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 has issued a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source for a Keysight N9040B spectrum analyzer with required add-ons. This procurement, estimated at $316,592.64, is justified due to the critical need for direct compatibility with existing Keysight equipment at Luke Air Force Base, AZ, ensuring seamless integration and continued operational efficiency for the Threat Emitter program.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one Keysight N9040B spectrum analyzer along with specific add-ons. This equipment is essential for the Threat Emitter program and must integrate directly with the existing Keysight power meter, waveform generator, and handheld field fox devices.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source (Justification)
- Product/Service Code: 6625 (Electrical And Electronic Properties Measuring And Testing Instruments)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source)
- Estimated Cost: $316,592.64
- Published Date: May 28, 2026
- Place of Performance: Luke Air Force Base, AZ
Justification for Sole Source
The justification for a single-source award to Keysight Technologies is based on the necessity for direct compatibility with the Air Force's current Keysight equipment. This ensures the use of existing test procedures, seamless integration, and leverages established customer service and warranty support, thereby avoiding significant costs and delays associated with new equipment integration and training.
Competition Efforts
While this is a single-source acquisition, the electronics department will continue to conduct market research and evaluate alternative solutions to prevent future sole-source requirements. The contracting officer has determined that only a single source is reasonably available in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: 2d Lt Angelo Donisi (angelo.donisi.1@us.af.mil, 623-856-2732)
- Secondary Contact: Jacqueline C. Aranda (jacqueline.aranda.1@us.af.mil, 623-856-2733)