Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

QUESTION: The specification in question is “Have a dynamic range at least 50 dBm”. What does this mean? Dynamic range is usually associated with Optica Rejection Ratio (ORR) or Optical Signal-to-noise... QUESTION: The specification in question is “Have a dynamic range at least 50 dBm”. What does this mean? Dynamic range is usually associated with Optica Rejection Ratio (ORR) or Optical Signal-to-noise ratio(OSNR) and is given in dB, which is a relative measurement, not in dBm ANSWER: We mean 50 dB of range below 1 mW before hitting a noise floor. COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION PURCHASE QUANTITY OF 1 (ONE) PURCHASE OF A HIGH RESOLUTION FOURIER TRANSFORM SPECTROMETER/WAVE METER THIS REQUIREMENT IS NOT BRAND SPECIFIC, BUT MUST MEET THE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED IN THE SOLICIATION. (I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number NRMJ30002001017SRG. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-07 (AUGUST 2020) (DEVIATION 2019-03) (JUNE 2019). (IV) This solicitation is being issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 33314. The size standard is 500 employees.