Purchase Impedance spectroscopy instrument for complex electrical measurements

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory is soliciting a commercial impedance analyzer capable of 32MHz frequency measurements with SMaRT software, intended to replace and significantly enhance the precision and range of current electrical measurement systems across multiple ongoing and future programs. The equipment must be new, sourced directly from the original equipment manufacturer or an authorized distributor, and covered by a manufacturer’s warranty, with no remanufactured or gray market items permitted. Delivery is required to several locations including Washington DC, Monterey CA, and Stennis Space Center MS, with FOB Destination as the preferred and standard shipping term. The contract follows FAR Subpart 12.6 for commercial items and is evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, where the lowest-priced offer that meets the baseline technical requirements will be selected without trade-offs between cost and performance. Offerors must provide a Unique Entity ID, CAGE Code, and complete mandatory representations pertaining to cybersecurity, telecommunications equipment restrictions, tax compliance, and small business status, with particular emphasis on disclosures regarding prohibited vendors like Huawei, ZTE, and Hikvision under FAR 52.204-24 and 52.204-26. The equipment must also comply with DoD Unique Item Identification requirements via DFARS 252.211-7003 and 7008, ensuring traceability through Data Matrix codes, and is subject to safeguarding of controlled unclassified information under DFARS 252.204-7012. Invoicing will be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow, and payments may include prompt payment discounts and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The procurement is not subject to set-asides and has no specified contract value, with pricing submitted by offerors and evaluated strictly on cost after technical acceptability is confirmed. All proposals must be submitted electronically by the response deadline of May 12, 2026, and include evidence of authorized distribution status and full compliance with all required certifications and disclosures.