SYNOPSIS OF CONTRACT ACTION KEYSIGHT CALIBRATION

Notice Type: Synopsis of Contract Action – OSCOPE Calibration for Keysight
Signal Analyzers Services – Sole Source Award to Keysight Technologies Inc.
Justification, Statutory Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) – Soliciting Competition; (b)Soliciting from a
single source. (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting
officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the
contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing
agreements, and brand-name or industrial mobilization). The authority permitting the use of
noncompetitive procedures is 41 U.S.C. 3304 (a)(1).
Contract Award Date: TBD
Contract Award Number: TBD
Synopsis:
This is a Sole Source synopsis published for informational purposes only.
The United States Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZZG), Edwards AFB, CA
intends to issue a sole source contract to Keysight Technologies Inc located at 1900 Garden of The Gods
RD, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907 to calibrate Keysight equipment N9042B UXA Signal Analyzer,
UXR0252AP Infiniium UXR Real Time Oscilloscope, and other equipment at Edwards AFB, CA. The
contract will be executed by means of other than full and open competition, due to Keysight
Technologies Inc being the manufacturer and the only company holding calibration procedures for the
equipment.
To comply with FAR 5.207(c)(15), the reason for lack of competition is as follows:
Keysight Technologies is the sole holder of the procedures and calibration ranges for the specialized
equipment specified above. No third-party calibrators can calibrate the equipment. Warranty will also
be voided if equipment was calibrated improperly.
There are no solicitation documents; however, any vendors that believe they can meet the
requirements described should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and
convincing evidence that they can meet the Government’s requirement.
Contractors must be registered in System for Award (SAM) at www.sam.gov
Please submit all questions, comments, and feedback regarding this product to the following Points of
Contact:
 Ms. Jenna Jacobson, Contracting Officer, Email: jenna.jacobson@us.af.mil
 TSgt Jamil Minosa, Contracting Officer, Email: jamil.minosa.2@us.af.mil
No telephone responses will be accepted. Any information submitted by respondents to this Notice of
Contract Action is strictly voluntary. To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary
information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such and will be properly
protected from disclosure. No classified information shall be submitted. Any response submitted by
respondents to this Notice of Contract Action constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by
Government personnel.
The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider and facilitate the resolution of
concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should
address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for
resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation
(AFFARS) 5352.201-9101 – Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for
this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice
Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784. Phone Number (661) 277-2810,
Facsimile Number (661) 277-7593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil.
DISCLAIMER AND NOTICE: This is a Synopsis of Contract Action only and does not constitute a
commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZG, will take procurement action on this matter. This is
NOT a request for proposals, applications, proposal abstracts, or quotation. This courtesy Notice of
Contract Action only shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. Further, the
Government will NOT be responsible nor reimburse any submitters of information for any cost incurred
in furnishing this information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by
respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to
this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided
will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement. Respondents
are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback to respondents with
respect to any information submitted.