Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments
The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division intends to sole-source a commercial high-performance multi-channel Vector Signal Generator solution from Keysight Technologies, including two specific models with software, accessories, and support. The system must meet minimum requirements such as RF frequency from 9 kHz to at least 20 GHz, 2.5 GHz instantaneous bandwidth per channel, and capability to generate eight independent pulse-on-pulse signals per channel. Performance location is not specified, and no budget amount is provided for the procurement itself. The sole-source rationale cites a government investment in Keysight’s ecosystem, including 40 validated threat simulation files, and warns that an alternative would cost over $500,000 and cause a 2-4 year schedule delay. Interested parties may submit a capability statement within 15 days of the notice posting to demonstrate competition is possible.