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RF Power Amplifier (6-18 GHz)

ID: NB672020-25-00129 • Type: Sources Sought

Description

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Acquisition Management Division

Sources Sought for Commercial Item or Service Purchase

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION.

It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product or service described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.

The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide a RF Power Amplifier (6-18 GHz) according to the Requirements/Specification Document attached herein.

This announcement is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. No solicitation is currently available. Additionally, The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this sources sought announcement. The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-aside categories will be considered. In addition, this market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation.

Because of this Sources Sought announcement, NIST may conduct a competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) website and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfil the requirement, in accordance with the requirement descriptions and technical specifications indicated in the Specification Document, then this acquisition shall be solicited as a small business set aside. However, NIST is seeking responses from all responsible sources, including large and small businesses (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB and VOSB). This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 335999 for All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 500 Employees. The specific purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is to determine if there are small businesses, within the parameters identified above, that can provide the specialized equipment identified in the Requirements/Specifications Document.

Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirement should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to five (5) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:

1. Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and Cage Code.

2. Name of company that will provide the product or service.

3. Name of company that will manufacture the product or provide the service.

4. Specification sheets and examples of products that meet the Specifications attached herein.

5. Typical lead time to deliver the product or service after receipt of award to include installation time and any necessary training that is provided.

6. Identification and verification of the company's small business status.

7. Any other relevant information that is not listed above which the Government should consider in developing our service requirement and finalizing our market research.

8. Country of Origin (Manufacture) of the referenced product

(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered).

REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:

See the attached Requirements/Specifications Document.

Background
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting a market research effort to identify potential vendors capable of supplying a RF Power Amplifier (6-18 GHz). This initiative aims to assess the availability of commercial items or services that meet the specified requirements prior to determining the acquisition method. The goal is to explore opportunities for small business set-asides while also considering responses from all responsible sources, including large businesses.

Work Details
The requirement is for a linear, solid state RF power amplifier with the following specifications:
- **Power Output**: At least 40 Watts across the frequency range of 6 – 18 GHz.
- **Frequency Range**: 6 – 18 GHz.
- **Small Signal Gain**: Minimum +41 dB.
- **Gain Flatness at Saturation Power**: +/- 5.0 dB maximum.
- **IP3**: At least +48 dBm.
- **Input VSWR**: 2:1.
- **RF Input**: +3 dBm maximum.
- **Input Signal Types**: Continuous wave, amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, phase modulation, and pulses allowed.
- **Operation Class**: Class A operation required.
- **Harmonics**: -20 dBc or better.
- **Spurious Signals**: Less than -60 dBc.
- **Connections**: Female N-type input/output connections with a 50 Ohm input/output impedance.
- **Cooling Method**: Forced air cooling required.
- **Rack Fitment**: Must fit in a 3RU rack with dimensions of 19.0” x 5.25” x 21.0”.
- **Weight Limit**: No more than 46 lbs.
- **Operating Altitude**: Up to 10,000’ above sea level.
- **Operating Temperature Range**: 0 C – +50 C.
Additional features include front panel digital display and controls, Ethernet and IEEE-488 connections, circuit protections for thermal overload and other conditions, and a warranty of five years for parts and labor.

Place of Performance
Delivery will be made to NIST-Boulder at 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305.

Overview

Response Deadline
Nov. 10, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EST Due in 0 Days
Posted
Oct. 31, 2024, 7:15 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
600 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Odds of Award
27%
On 10/31/24 National Institute of Standards and Technology issued Sources Sought NB672020-25-00129 for RF Power Amplifier (6-18 GHz) due 11/10/24. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 335999 and PSC 5996.
Primary Contact
Name
Clifford Nicholson   Profile
Phone
(303) 497-5185

Secondary Contact

Name
Daniel Kent   Profile
Phone
(303) 497-6533

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF > NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY > DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
FPDS Organization Code
1341-000SB
Source Organization Code
100182905
Last Updated
Oct. 31, 2024
Last Updated By
clifford.nicholson@nist.gov
Archive Date
Nov. 25, 2024