Brand Name or Equal R&S CMA-180 (Radio Test Set / Audio Analyzer)

Background
The Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) is conducting market research to identify potential products that can provide an Audio Analyzer with warranty and calibration coverage. The purpose of this contract is to assess the accuracy of radio test outputs. The product must meet equal performance and listing/approval requirements as the Audio Analyzer manufactured by Rohde & Schwarz Inc., located at 6821 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Columbia, MD 21046-2633.

Work Details
The contract requires an Audio Analyzer that meets the following specifications:
1. Integration with existing Ground Radio (GR) Family of Systems (FoS) without additional hardware, drivers, or software.
2. Capability to measure and record signal quality for the analog signal of GR FoS.
3. Ability to create radio frequency analog signals for over-the-air communications.
4. Scalability and programmability, compatible with Python Programming language and LabView/Matlab for automation scripting.
5. Measurement and recording of output power from tested radios.
6. Generation of reports from analysis of test data, transferable via removable media.
7. Testing capability for battery life connected to GR FoS.
8. Measurement of audio quality for the analog signal of GR FoS.
Hardware specified: Rohde and Schwarz CMA-180 Radio Test Set.
Warranty requirements: 1 – 3 years warranty, with calibrations as needed (recommended every 1-2 years). Products must comply with the Trade Agreement Act and Buy American Act.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic location for performance or delivery is not explicitly stated in the solicitation.