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58 -- VHF POWER AMPLIFIER REQUIREMENTS FOR A BLOS SOL N61331-98-Q-MK01 DUE 120497 POC Mary Kitchen, Contract Specialist, (850)235-5389 Carol A. Dreger, Contracting Officer, (850)234-4863. This is a sources sought announcement only. A solicitation will not be issued as a result of this announcement. A new CBD announcement will be published if a solicitation develops. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, Coastal Systems Station is seeking potential sources to provide an off-the-shelf or non-development VHF Power Amplifier for a Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) radio link. Based on initial estimates the Navy will require approximately 5 power amplifiers this year, and an additional 15 over the next two years. The VHF Power Amplifier requirements are as follows: Frequency Range: 30 -- 50 MHz; Power Output: 500 W Average, 1000 W PEP; Power Gain: 22 dB; Mode of Operation: Class AB; Input Power: 1 W to 10 W PEP; Input/Output Impedance's: 50 Ohm nominal; Input VSWR Maximum: 2:1; Output VSWR Maximum: 3.5:1; Harmonic Distortion: -32 dBc third order, 25 Khz tone spacing; Spurious Outputs: -60 dBc, 2nd, 3rd, -80 dBc, >3; Protection: Stable into any VSWR into any angle; Power: 24.- 32 VDC, 28 VDC nominal;RF connectors: Type N; Operating Temperature: 0 to 45 degrees C; Maximum Size: 19" rack mount, 7" high, 18" deep. Interested firms should respond to this sources sought announcment with commercial literature showing the company's ability to meet the VHF Power Amplifier requirements listed above. This announcment should not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Technical questions should be directed to Jay Doane area code (850)235-5883. All other questions should be directed to Mary Kitchen, area code (850)235-5389. Responses to this sources sought should be sent to the address stated above not later than 4 Dec 1997. (0316)

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