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59 -- SATCOM ANTENNA SOL N00164-97-R-0128 DUE 071897 POC Roberta George, Code 1163WK, telephone 812-854-1348, fax 812-854-3465, Marlene Siddons, Contract Specialist WEB: click here to download, www.crane.navy.mil. E-MAIL: click here to request solicitation, george_r@crane.navy.mil. The Navy requires a minimum quantity of 125 each and a maximum quantity of 150 each, SATCOM Antenna's, Mfr. Chelton Electrostatics Inc., Part NO. 19-409. The specifications for the SATCOM Antenna's are as follows: The SATCOM Antenna will be used within the EA-6B aircraft to transmit and receive secure tactical data from satellites. The Satellite Communications Antenna is used in Conjunction with the Multi-mission Advanced Tactical Terminal (MATT) to receive the following satellite tactical broadcasts: TADIX-B, TRAPS, and TIBS. The antenna must fit in the existing hole pattern of the ADF antenna type number AS909/ARA-48 with little or no aircraft modification. The total height of the antenna must be equal to or less than 4.15 inches to fit under an existing radome. The mounting flange to the bottom of the antenna must be equal to or less than 1.15 inches. Top of antenna to mounting flange must be equal to or less than 2.8 inches and must conform to contour of existing radome part number 128BP30135-11. The antenna must meet the minimum gain requirement at each frequency point within the antenna operating bandwidth measured over 360 degrees in azimuth coverage for the following elevation angles: +1.5 dBic at 90 degrees, +1.0 dBic at 60 degrees, -1.5 dBic at 45 degrees, -5.0 dBic at 30 degrees. The antenna shall be capable of transmitting 150 Watts of power in the satellite uplink frequency bandwidth. The antenna must be fully qualified to the EA-6B environmental requirements as defined by MIL-STD-810, MIL-E-5400, MIL-STD-785, MIL-R-7705 and MIL-STD-454. The SATCOM Antenna, Chelton P/N 19-409, meets the performance specifications of the MATT and the physical dimensions and environmental requirements of the EA-6B. Delivery shall commence within 120 days from the effective date of the contract. Delivery rate shall be 10 units per month. Accelerated delivery is acceptable. F.O.B. destination terms apply with inspection and acceptance at Origin. The acquisition of the SATCOM Antenna is essential to the Government's requirements, thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company. The intended Chelton Electrostatics Incorporated source has been fully tested and proven to meet system integration requirements. Therefore, this acquisition will be issued on a sole-source basis in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c) for the Chelton Electrostatics Incorporated brand name Antenna's. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by this Agency. When calling, be prepared to state company name, address and solicitation number. Requests for the solicitation may be made in writing to POC Roberta George, Code 1163WK at the above address or by facsimile 812-854-3465 or e-mail george_r@crane.navy.mil. This solicitation will be available to download via World Wide Web on 08 July 1997 on the NSWC Crane home page at www.crane.navy.mil. See Numbered Note 22. (0182)

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