Phase Noise & VCO Test Kit – AB-19 Kit

The contract pertains to the supply of a Phase Noise & VCO Test Kit, designated as the AB-19 Kit, which includes a FSWP-B64 signal source and an FPS-K6 pulse measurement application. These instruments are specialized equipment designed for precise measurement and analysis of phase noise and voltage-controlled oscillator performance, critical for advanced radio frequency and microwave system testing. The equipment is intended for use in a defense-related technical environment, supporting maintenance and testing operations requiring high-accuracy signal analysis capabilities. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 334516, which corresponds to the manufacturing of electronic manufacturing services and test equipment. The place of performance is specified as Columbia, Maryland, with a zip code of 21046, indicating the location where the equipment will be deployed or utilized. The contracting agency is the Department of Defense, specifically under the FA8571 Maintenance Contracting AFSC PZIM office, suggesting the equipment will support maintenance and modernization efforts within the Air Force Systems Command. The solicitation was posted on June 17, 2026, and the procurement is directed toward providing mission-critical test instrumentation for defense applications.