This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.

(2) Date : 10/21/2019

(3) Classification Code : 66
 
(4) NAICS Code: 333999

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 500 Employees

(6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road, Bldg. 601, Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject: Sources Sought for Oscilloscope

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX20Q0002

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 28 October 2019

(10) Contact Point: Dale M. Brunson, Contract Specialist, [email protected]
 
(11)

A. Objective:

To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.

B. Oscilloscope must have the following features:

1. Minimum 16 gigahertz bandwidth
2. Four (4) input channels
3. Sampling rate of 40 gigasamples per second or higher for each channel
4. Eight (8) bit or higher vertical resolution
5. Inputs for at 50 ohm and one (1) mega ohm resistance
6. Sensitivity at 50 ohm from two (2) millivolt to one (1) mega ohm resistance
7. Sample memory of at least 10 million points per channel

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office via e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:

(I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met.

(II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 500 employees standard that accompanies NAICS code 333999. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].

(12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 11:59 a.m. eastern standard time 28 October 2019. Submissions should be emailed to Mrs. Dale M. Brunson, [email protected].

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Mrs. Brunson at [email protected]. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
 
(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: 10 weeks