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58 -- AMPLIFIER, MICROWAVE POWER MODULE SOL N68936-98-R-0081 DUE 040298 POC Kate Stombaugh, Contract Specialist, 805/989-0677,Billy E. Kilby, Contracting Officer Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWPNS) Point Mugu, CA is soliciting competitive proposals for a Microwave Power Module (MPM), operating in the E/F-Band frequency. The MPM shall be manufactured and qualified in accordance with NAWC Performance Specification 13672-TS637D and Section "C" of SOL N68936-98-R-0081. Technical data is also required. First Article Testing is required and will not be waived. The MPM is a miniaturized, linear, continuous wave, high power amplifier and shall contain an integral power conditioner. The MPM shall be capable of instantaneously covering the 2.0 to 6.0 GHz frequency region and producing rated power levels between 50 and 100 Watts. The MPM shall be capable of providing a fixed small signal gain between 55 and 65 decibels and shall meet stringent gain flatness, thermal noise, spectral purity and harmonic requirements. In addition, the MPM shall provide an enhanced prime power efficiency sufficient to meet the rated output power requirements when supplied with the limited prime power listed in the specification. The MPM shall be cooled by a self-contained forced system and shall meet stringent form factor and weight requirements. The MPM shall meet specified reliability requirements and operate while subjected to the environmental conditions encountered in small subscale aerial vehicles. The basic contract will be for 1 First Article Unit, 1 Lot First Article Testing, 4 Production Units, and 1 Lot Data. The First Article Units is required 45 days after acceptance of the First Article Test Report, which will be required 330 days after contract award. An initial quantity of 4 production units will be required to be delivered at a minimum rate of 2 per month commencing within 300 days after acceptance of the First Article Test Report. Additional IDIQ production quantities, not to exceed 120 units, will be delivered as required on individual Delivery Orders at a minimum rate of 2 per month commencing 300 days after issuance of an order. Delivery of all units shall beFOB Destination, Naval Air Warfare Station, Point Mugu, CA. Copies of the specification and statement of work will be provided with the solicitation. For a copy of the solicitation, submit written requests to Kate Stombaugh, Contract Specialist via mail to T&E and Logistics Contracts Department NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV, 521 9th Street, Point Mugu, CA 93042-5001 or via FAX to (805) 989-0561. Requestors are to provide the following information in their request: Business name and mailing address, company point of contact, business size, CAGE code, CEC number, TIN number, telephone number and FAX number. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. See Note 26 (0044)

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