SOURCES SOUGHT
59 -- SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SOLID STATE OSCILLATOR UTILIZED IN MILITARY AIRCRAFT "Sources Sought Announcement"
- Notice Date
- 11/1/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- N00164 300 Highway 361, Building 64 Crane, IN
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N0016407R8201
- Response Due
- 12/31/2006
- Description
- This synopsis is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at www.fbo.gov and the Navy Electronic Commerce on line (NECO) site at www.neco.navy.mil. While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the Internet, NECO is the alternative in case that FBO is not available. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by NSWC. This sources sought is being issued to identify potential sources to manufacture a solid state oscillator utilized in military aircraft which operates in the UHF band, covering almost an entire octave and an output power between 10 and 25 milliwatts. The tuning voltage shall be 0 to 10.0 VDC with a tuning speed of 30 milliseconds, stable within 0.8 MHz. Operating altitude up to and including 50,000 feet with operating temperature ranging from -54?C to +95?C, per MIL-T-5422. The oscillator must meet normal shock and vibration equal to naval aircraft trapped landings. The oscillator shall not be damaged by 18 impact shocks of 30 g?s per MIL-T-5422 and shall meet all performance requirements during and after exposure to a vibration environment ranging from 5 to 500 Hz per MIL-T-5422. MIL-I-6181 shall be used as a design guide for EMI shielding. Additional specifications are provided on the attachment (AIL #409981). The frequency specification, which is classified at the level of confidential (pages 1 and 2) are not included. In order to determine the feasibility of pursuing this acquisition, the Government is requesting a ROM to include two first article units and ten additional units that will be required following successful first article testing, from all interested vendors that possess or could obtain a minimum of a confidential security clearance. Along with the ROM, provide your company?s experience with designing and manufacturing a similar oscillator that have the same form, fit and function of an existing oscillator that has been discontinued due to parts obsolescence. Responses are due by 31 December 2006. This sources sought announcement does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The U.S. Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement or incurred for participation in the pre-solicitation conference will NOT be reimbursed. Any information provided that is marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. Your interest in this component is appreciated. Questions, the ROM and previous experience, as discussed above, shall be directed to Diane Pearson, Contract Specialist, Code 0563WB, telephone 812-854-5201, FAX 812-854-3805 or e-mail diane.pearson@navy.mil. The complete mailing address is: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Code 0563WB, Bldg. 3330N, 300 Highway 361, Crane IN 47522-5001. Please reference the above solicitation number when responding to this notice.
- Web Link
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To download Sources Sought Announcement
(http://www.crane.navy.mil/supply/synopcom.htm)
- Record
- SN01174557-W 20061103/061101220844 (fbodaily.com)
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