Combined Synopsis/Solicitation; R&S CMA-180 (Radio Test Set / Audio Analyzer)

The Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) plans to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. for the procurement of a CMA-180 Radio Test Set, including warranty and calibration services. This decision is based on FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), which allows for sole sourcing when only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements. Rohde & Schwarz is the exclusive designer, manufacturer, and distributor of the CMA-180, with no authorized resellers, making it the only suitable vendor. The CMA-180 is a sophisticated radio communications tester operating in the 100 kHz to 3 GHz range, utilizing advanced digital signal processing technology for precise radio measurements, and is integrated with existing testing infrastructure, which would be costly and complex to replace with an alternative. While the notice emphasizes that this is not a competitive solicitation, interested parties capable of meeting the technical specifications are invited to submit capability statements or proposals for consideration. The government retains sole discretion over whether to proceed with competition. The notice was extended to July 15, 2025, and interested vendors can contact designated government representatives for further information or to demonstrate their capability. This procurement is conducted under simplified procedures, and the entire process is documented in associated attachments, including a memorandum justifying the sole source determination.