SOURCES SOUGHT
59 -- Request for Information: Medium power amplifier, Q-band, Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) for OE-562 submarine antenna mast
- Notice Date
- 4/12/2004
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- 4301 Pacific Highway Bldg OT4 Code 02, San Diego CA 92110-3127
- ZIP Code
- 92110-3127
- Solicitation Number
- SPAWAR_Headquarters_MKTSVY_21D6A
- Response Due
- 5/15/2004
- Point of Contact
- Point of Contact - Mark D Lopez, Contract Specialist, 619-524-7168
- E-Mail Address
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Contract Specialist
(mark.lopez@spawar.navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This announcement is a Request For Information (RFI). The Program Executive Office for C4I and Space (PEO C4I AND SPACE) is seeking a second source for a medium power amplifier, Q-band, Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) used in the OE-562 submarine antenna mast. PEO C4I AND SPACE intends to initiate a Foreign Comparative Test (FCT) to determine if another vendor can supply a TWT that meets the requirements of the baseline TWT with regard to design, construction, physical dimensions, electrical performance characteristics, interface, environmental capabilities, and operational life. The requirement is for a CW TWT amplifier with the following primary specifications and characteristics; comprehensive specifications will be provided with a future RFP: Frequency Range: 43.5 to 45.5 GHz; Power output: 120 Watts minimum/160 Watts maximum with an input range of 4 to 10 dBm and a baseplate temperature of -40C to +70C; Overdrive level without degradation: +14 dBm continuous/+17 dBm for 3 ms; Maximum operating VSWR (output): 2.0:1; Cathode operating range: 11.9 to 14.1 kV/90 to 110 mA; Warm-up time: 3 minutes; Cooling: Conductive cooling to coldplate, with coldplate temperature between ?54C and +85C (operating); Altitude: Operating up to 15,000 feet/non-operating up to 50,000 feet; Vibration: 4 to 10 Hz - 0.1 inch, 11 to 15 Hz - 0.03 inch; Shock: MIL-STD-202E, method 231B, test condition C, with peak acceleration value of 200 g?s; Humidity: Unit shall operate in environments with 95% RH without condensation; Mechanical interchangeability: Mechanical and interface configuration in accordance with drawings, which will be supplied with an RFP; Expected life: 15,000 hours minimum (operating)/5 years minimum (shelf life). Vendors may be invited to participate at their own cost for this comparative test. Respondents should provide as a minimum: (1) physical and functional description (i.e. design drawings) of the item being offered (size and external description); (2) performance description and specifications of the item (hardware, software) and any anticipated changes; (3) if possible, include present cost of item and anticipated cost in the future with further development and any anticipated changes; (4) if not yet in production, provide the development status and anticipated schedule for completion; (5) project the potential production rate and describe the degree of automation used in the production process. Candidate systems should be mature, available for procurement, and available for testing in the OE-562 or in supplied test fixtures designed to emulate the operational system. They should also be available for initial fielding no later than one year from test date. The requested information is for planning purposes, and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. However, PEO C4I AND SPACE will utilize the information for technical and acquisition planning. It is recognized that cost information provided by the contractor is a preliminary estimate for planning purposes; the contractor will not be bound to these estimates. The government invites comments related to possible purchase or acquisition strategies. All data received in response to this RFI marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from release outside the government. PEO C4I AND SPACE will not reimburse offerors in response to this RFI any costs incurred in order to respond to this RFI. Please direct any questions to the Contracting Officer Mark Lopez at e-mail <mark.lopez@navy.mil>. To be beneficial, interested parties should submit any applicable information by 15 May 2004, via electronic transmission by utilizing the Submit Company Info link above. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO WWW.FEDBIZOPPS.GOV ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (12-APR-2004); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
- Web Link
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Click on this link to access the SPAWAR E-Commerce Central Web Site
(http://www.eps.gov/spg/DON/SPAWAR/SPAWARHQ/SPAWAR_Headquarters_MKTSVY_21D6A/listing.html)
- Record
- SN00564338-F 20040414/040412212733 (fbodaily.com)
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