Agile Signal Generator

The Department of National Defence is seeking to procure, via rental, a single UXG Agile Signal Generator from Keysight for use by the 414 Electronic Warfare Squadron in Nepean, Ontario, under solicitation W6431-260249/A. The requirement is being conducted under limited tendering provisions, permitting the use of existing supply continuity mechanisms under trade agreements. The contract will initially cover a one-year rental period commencing from the date of award, with an irrevocable option for Canada to extend the term by an additional year. Delivery must be made DDP to 3701 Carling Avenue, Building 91, Nepean, ON K2K 2Y7, and the equipment must fully comply with mandatory technical specifications including a 10 MHz to 40 GHz frequency range, pulse modulation capability, 180 ns PDW update rate, and full accessory and documentation inclusion. Only Keysight-manufactured units are acceptable to ensure interoperability and performance. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT via GETS or email, with file sizes not exceeding 5 MB, and fax submissions are prohibited. The solicitation requires offerors to submit a complete technical proposal detailing compliance with all performance criteria, a financial proposal with firm, unqualified pricing in Canadian dollars under two pricing bases—one for the base period and one for the optional extension—and a signed Offeror Declaration Form. Evaluation will be based on a compliance-first approach, with non-compliant offers rejected outright and award likely made on a low-price technically acceptable basis, though negotiation with the sole compliant offeror is permitted to achieve best value. All contractors must certify adherence to anti-forced labor standards, economic sanctions prohibitions, employment equity obligations if applicable, and workplace conduct directives. No security clearance is required, nor are key personnel specified. Contractors must maintain valid business status, notify the government of any location changes within ten days, and ensure all submitted representations are truthful. Payment terms will be established at award and include electronic invoicing via EDI, with payments made by direct deposit, wire transfer, or EDI. Packaging must meet ISO 21067-1:2016 definitions and can include recyclable, returnable, or reusable forms, though specific material or marking requirements are not detailed. All contract clauses, including inspection, acceptance, payment, and termination, will be implemented at