KeySight - PathWave ADS Core subscription license

Description: Disclaimer: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO FAR Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. NOTICE: INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE (MANUFACTURER) The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government is soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the authority of RFO FAR 6.103.-1(b). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is Keysight Technologies, Inc.1400 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA 95403-1738 (Cage 52708). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received prior to the closing date and time of this solicitation. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). W911QX26QA100 The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), updated and effective 27 June 2025. For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 513210. The small business size standard is $47,000,000.00. Contract Line Item (CLIN) Structure: The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable) for a twelve (12) month period of performance Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001: Qty one (1) � W3603B PathWave ADS Core, EM Design, Layout, RF Ckt Sim License certificate delivery - email only Floating - single site subscription license, 12 months, KeysightCare software support Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001: Qty one (1) - W3606B PathWave ADS Core, EM Design, Layout, RFPro, RF Ckt Sim, Floating � telecommuter KeysightCare software support subscription; Host Id: 506B8DC38D5A; Subscription ID: 15796172 Specifications/Requirement: See CLIN structure above. Delivery: Electronic Delivery Clauses: The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors � Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: In addition to the requirements set for the in FAR 52.212-1, all offers responding to this solicitation must provide their business size in relation to the NAICS code contained in this solicitation and shall identify any socioeconomic categories to which they belong. Evaluation Criteria �N/A, Notice of Intent to Sole Source. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause N/A. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and the selected clauses listed in DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable: FAR: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6 Protecting the Government�s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation 52.222-3 Convict Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer�System for Award Management 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act�Covered Foreign Entities The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all FAR/DFARS clauses that contain fill-in information, as well as all local clauses, can be found in the attached Provisions and Clauses Full-Text document): Provisions: 52.204-7 System for Award Management 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror 52.204-22 Alternative Line-Item Proposal 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services�Representation 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran�Representation and Certifications 52.252-1 Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services�Representation 252.204-7017 Prohibition On the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services�Representation 252.204-7019 Notice Of NIST SP 800-171 Dod Assessment Requirements Clauses: 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications 52.204-27 Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application 52.213-2 Invoices 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.233-1 Disputes 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.243-1Changes-Fixed Price 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination 52.249-1 Termination For Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7000 Disclosure of Information 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Information 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.204-7018, Prohibition On the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation 252.204-7024 Notice on the use of the Supplier Performance Risk System 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium 252.225-7000, Buy American Statute�Balance of Payments Program Certificate 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors 252.225-7007 Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist Chinese Military Companies 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items 252.225-7055, Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime 252.225-7056, Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payment 252.239-7010, Cloud Computing Services 252.239-7017, Notice of Supply Chain Risk 252.239-7018, Supply Chain Risk 252.244-7000, Subcontractors for Commercial Products or Commercial Services 252.246-7008, Sources of Electrical Parts 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea 252.243-7001, Pricing Of Contract Modifications Local Provisions: APPLICABLE FOREIGN ACQUISITION PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL AWARD OF CONTRACT INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE DEBRIEF OF UNSUCCESSFUL OFFERS ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING PAYMENT TERMS Local Clauses: ACC-APG POINT OF CONTACT TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT TYPE OF CONTRACT GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL) PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVING ROOM � ALC SUBSCRIPTION AND SOFTWARE PLATFORM RENEWALS This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A The following notes apply to this announcement: In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot be provided for this acquisition. Place of Performance: U.S. Army Research Laboratory, 2800 Powder Mill Road Building 205/3B024; Adelphi, MD 20783 Offers are due no later than five (5) days after posting date by 11:59AM Eastern Standard Time (EST). Set Aside: N/A