Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

The U.S. Department of Defense, through Contracting Activity 56 CONS at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, is pursuing a sole-source acquisition of a Keysight N9040B spectrum analyzer under solicitation F2UT506110A001, with an estimated contract value of $316,592.64, inclusive of options. This procurement is justified solely under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) due to the critical need for complete compatibility with existing Keysight test equipment including power meters, waveform generators, and handheld FieldFox units, ensuring uninterrupted operations for the Threat Emitter program. The decision prioritizes technical interoperability, operational continuity, and avoidance of significant retraining and program delays over cost considerations, with no alternative sources deemed viable. Delivery is required at Luke Air Force Base, AZ 85309, and the contracting officer’s signature was executed on May 7, 2026, with the notice posted on May 28, 2026. No formal contract clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation are included, nor are there any specified packaging, marking, inspection, or acceptance procedures outlined in the documentation. The acquisition does not include pricing breakdowns, CLINs, delivery schedules, FOB terms, invoicing instructions, or detailed contract administration data beyond the agency code FA4887 and purchase request number. No certifications, representations, or socioeconomic disclosures from the offeror are present, and no contracting officer's representative or technical representative information is provided, although primary and secondary points of contact are listed for administrative inquiries. The total cost includes options but contains no details on their structure or conditions.