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24 September 2020 * A request for an extension to the solicitation deadline because of COVID-19/remote working issues has been received. The response date for receipt of proposals has been extended un... 24 September 2020 * A request for an extension to the solicitation deadline because of COVID-19/remote working issues has been received. The response date for receipt of proposals has been extended until 11/16/2020, 2:00 PM Eastern. All other solicitation requirements remain unchanged. 21 September 2020 - additional questons received and answered as follows: * QUESTION 1) Cybersecurity of Measuring Receivers - Applicability of DoD Memorandum on Implementation of Microsoft Windows 10 Secure Host Baseline: QUESTION: Does the DoD Memorandum on Implementation of Microsoft Windows 10 Secure Host Baseline (see https://bit.ly/31gdPBc), which requires a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) per STIG V-63323 (see https://bit.ly/3gk1bp5) for enhanced cybersecurity, apply to this procurement? Answer: No, if the Windows 10 is embedded into instrument and it WILL NOT be on the AFNET domain. If using an external computer/controller then yes, it would and you would need to use the latest SDC build or meet the specs for the build. *QUESTION 2) Desirability of 26.5 to 50 GHz Field Upgradability - QUESTION: Is field upgradeability from 26.5 to 50 GHz desireable and will it be considered as part of the evaluation criteria for Best Value? Answer: Upgradability will not be considered as part of the Best Value criteria. At the beginning of the acquisition process AFMETCAL conducted site surveys for the 65 measurement laboratories that these units would be placed at. Part of the site survey was to determine the top frequency range needed at each location. This is driven by mission requirements at each Air Force base. The quantities of 26.5 & 50 GHz units is based upon the information from the site survey. Historically with our previous MMR we didn’t see these requirements change very often, as a result it is not being considered as part of the Best Value criterea. *QUESTION: 3) Can you please update this file to be a single, flattened PDF so it's more readily accessible? ANSWER: DD 1423’s have been uploaded as individual files. 18 September 2020 - questions received as follows: Question: Will other OEMs be considered in this bid or does it need to be a Keysight instrument? Answer: All qualified proposals will be evaluated regardless of OEM. Question: Will Used or Refurbished instruments be considered? Answer: The government will not consider reconditioned or remanufactured units due to the 10-year product support (Commercial Warranty) plan and configuration control reasons. 26.5 GHz and 50GHz Microwave Measurement Receiver Please review documents and attachments in their entirety Solicitation FA2263-20R-0006 1- PD MMR 20E-102A-RF Rev 3 2- Data Requirements 3- Section L 4- Section M 5 - TEP Worksheet 6 - Anticipated Delivery Locations

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AFMETCAL at Heath OH has a requirement at some future date for the purchase of a Microwave Measurement Receiver. These units are being acquired for the Air Force Primary Standards Laboratory (AFPSL) a... AFMETCAL at Heath OH has a requirement at some future date for the purchase of a Microwave Measurement Receiver. These units are being acquired for the Air Force Primary Standards Laboratory (AFPSL) and the Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratories (PMELs) to be used to support radar and communication systems. This requirement will be solicited as Full and Open Competition (FOC) under NAICS code 334515 (750 employees). The Government envisions a firm fixed price contract with one base year and four one year options for each unit. There are several performance requirements for this product. The required frequency causes this requirement to consist of two units - 26.5GHz and 50GHz. Beyond that, the critical specifications are shared by both units. These requirements are Analog Modulation Measurements (AM, FM & PM), Attenuation (Tuned RF), Spectral Purity (Harmonics, Non-Harmonics, Sub-Harmonics), & Absolute Power. It is anticipated that for the 26.5GHz requirement, six (6) units will be purchased in the base year with an option quantity of up to 173 units over four (4) years. The best estimate for the 26.5GHz is that a total of 179 units will be ordered however, there is no guarantee that an option will be exercised. It is anticipated that for the 50GHz requirement, five (5) units will be purchased in the base year with an option quantity of up to 23 units over four (4) years. The best estimate for the 50GHz is that a total of 28 units will be ordered however, there is no guarantee that an option will be exercised. This acquisition will also require a ten year product support plan and commercial data. The pre-solicitation number is FA2263-20-R-0006 and shall be referenced on all correspondence submitted. This notice shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or otherwise pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. Interested parties should submit questions to Kathryn Vaccaro, AFMETCAL, 813 Irving-Wick Dr. W., Horton Building, Heath, OH 43056-1199. Facsimile submissions to 740-788-5157 are permissible with the follow-up of an original sent by standard mail. Electronic submissions to kathryn.vaccaro@us.af.mil are permissible.