Sources Sought Notice - Integrated Multi-Channel Analyzer (MCA) -- LYNX-II DIGITAL SIGNAL ANALYZER
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The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, is seeking information from small businesses regarding the potential procurement of an Integrated Multi-Channel Analyzer (MCA) — specifically the LYNX-II DIGITAL SIGNAL ANALYZER — under a total small business set-aside. This notice is strictly for market research and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or any commitment to award a contract. The requirement is targeted toward small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), SDB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB programs, with the NAICS code 334515 and a size standard of 750 employees. The Government will only proceed with a set-aside if two or more qualified small businesses respond with sufficient information demonstrating their capability to meet the requirement at a fair market price. Responses are due by June 26, 2026, and must be submitted to Leslie Duron at the specified email address with the sources sought notice ID included in the subject line. The MCA must feature DSP-based pulse processing with 32,000 channel spectral memory, support for Ethernet and USB interfaces, and include operational modes such as PHA, MCS, multispectral scaling, and time-stamped list. It must also have advanced digital controls for auto pole/zero, baseline restoration, and stabilization, along with an integrated web server requiring Genie V3.4 or greater for full functionality. Respondents are asked to provide their business details, including certification status, DUNS and CAGE codes, whether they intend to compete as a prime or subcontractor, previous relevant experience, pricing and commercial availability data, delivery terms, and recommendations for improving the acquisition approach to enhance small business participation. Respondents are also encouraged to identify any aspects of the requirement that may unnecessarily restrict competition and to suggest modifications to the specifications or approach. No payments will be made for responses, submission does not guarantee future opportunity, and failure to respond will not preclude future participation if a solicitation is issued. All future solicitation details will be posted on the Governmentwide Point of Entry.
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West Point, NY, 10996, USASet-Aside
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THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION
The U.S. Government desires to procure an Integrated Multi-Channel Analyzer (MCA) -- LYNX-II DIGITAL SIGNAL ANALYZER the United States Military Academy, at West Point, NY on a small business set-aside basis, provided 2 or more qualified small businesses respond to this sources sought synopsis with information sufficient to support a set-aside. Be advised that the U.S. Government will not be able to set aside this requirement if 2 or more small businesses do not respond with information to support the set-aside. We encourage all small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns), to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price.
This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The anticipated NAICS code(s) is 334515 – Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals with a business size standard of 750 employees.
Specifications:
Integrated Multi Channel Analyzer (MCA) includes
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DSP based pulse processing 32,000 channel spectral memory Ethernet, and USB interfaces PHA, MCS, Multispectral Scaling and Time Stamped List modes Advanced Auto Pole/Zero, Base Line Restorer and Digital Stabilization controls Integrated Web Server requires Genie V3.4 or greater and internet browser for full functionality
In response to this Sources Sought Notice, please provide:
1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code.
2. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any. Identify if you’re a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contractor.
3. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination.
4. Information to help determine if the requirement is commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc.
5. Identify how the Army can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns.
6. Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition. If you believe that this action is unreasonably restricting competition, include the subject of the acquisition, this announcement, and the MICC POC information from the SAM.gov notice. Provide the specific aspects that unreasonably restrict competition and the rationale for such conclusion.
7. Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS to acquiring the identified items/services.
8. Please send all responses by June 26 2026 at 12 PM EST to Leslie Duron, at leslie.a.duron.civ@army.mil, and be sure to include the Sources Sought Notice ID (W911SD06232026) in your email subject line.
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION