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59 -- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT FOR STRUCTURAL INSULATORS SOL N66001-99-R-0011 POC Contract Specialist, Ms. Patricia Ponce-Feliu, Code D212, (619)553-9742. Contracting Officer, Ms. L. Joye Socha. (619)553-7515. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are hereby being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is N66001-99-Q-0011. The solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). Pursuant to the authority of FAR 13.5, this acquisition will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The incorporated FAR and DoD FAR Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses in this RFQ are those versions in effect on the date of issuance of this RFQ, FAC 97-07. This procurement is not restricted to small business. The associated SIC code is 3812 ($750K). The award resultant from this RFQ will be a Firm Fixed-Price contract. You are not required to quote on all items; therefore, it is possible that more than one contract will be awarded. Delivery of two each of each item will be required by March 17, 1999. Thirty of each item will be required by May 3, 1999. The remaining items must be delivered by June 1, 1999. Contract Line Item Number CLIN 0001: GPS Fiberoptic Link. CLIN 0002: GPS Diplexer amplifier. CLIN 0003: GPS Low noise amplifier. 1.0 BACKGROUND. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center San Diego (SSC-SD) will procure the items above to support the NAVSSI system which is an integrated GPS navigation system for navy ships. 2.0 SCOPE. The scope of work is to provide 60 each of the specified items.3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS. GPS Diplexer-Amplifier specifications . The following are requirements for a GPS Diplexer-Amplifier. Note that the maximum size is given, a smaller physical size is acceptable. The actual mounting dimensions will be determined by the final package dimensions). Center Frequencies:1227.6 and 1575.42 MHz. Gain: +55 dB minimum. Pass band ripple: 1 dB maximum. Gain variation: 2 dB maximum, -3 dB bandwidth: 10.23 MHz minimum, -40 dB bandwidth: 70 MHz maximum, -60 dB bandwidth: 122.5 MHz maximum,VSWR:2:1 maximum input and output. Connectors: single SMA or TNC female input and SMA female output. RF input power:1 watt continuous, 450 watts for 10 microseconds. Noise Figure: 2.5 dB maximum. Input IP3:+30 dBm minimum. Output power:+15 dB minimum at 1 dB compression point. Output Protection: Unit must be stable under any load VSWR, any phase, from open to short, without damage. Power requirements:15 Volts DC, .5amp nominal. Reverse polarity protection shall be provided,Size:7.75" x 4.5" x 2" high maximum. A mounting flange or mounting holes through the unit shall be provided with mounting holes TBD depending on final module dimensions. Temperature: -40 to +85 C operating (must be stable to -55 C but does not have to meet full specifications below -40 C), -55 C to +85 C storage. Vibration: 4 Hz to 33 Hz per MIL-STD-167 for mast mounted equipment. Shock: 9 hammer blows as specified in MIL-S-901, Type A, Grade A, Class I. GPS Low Noise-Amplifier specifications. The following are requirements for a GPS Low Noise-Amplifier. Note that the maximum size is given, a smaller physical size is acceptable. The actual mounting dimensions will be determined by the final package dimensions). Frequency:1.2 to 1.6 GHz, Gain: +30 dB minimum, Gain variation:1 dB maximum, VSWR: 2:1 maximum input and output. Connectors: SMA female input and output. RF input power:+10 dBm continuous for no damage. Noise Figure:1.5 dB maximum. Input IP3:+20 dBm minimum. Output power:+10 dB at 1 dB compression point. Output Protection: Unit must be stable under any load VSWR, any phase, from open to short, without damage. Power requirements: 15 Volts DC, .5amp maximum. Reverse polarity protection shall be provided,Size:4" x 3" x 1.25" high maximum. A mounting flange or mounting holes through the unit shall be provided with mounting holes TBD depending on final module dimensions. Temperature:-28 to +85 C operating (must operate and be stable to-55 C but doesnot have to meet full specifications below -28 C),-55 C to +85 C storage. Vibration:4 Hz to 33 Hz per MIL-STD-167 for mast mounted equipment. Shock: 9 hammer blows as specified in MIL-S-901, Type A, Grade A, Class I. Fiber-Optic Link (Laser Transmitter and Optical Receiver modules). The following are requirements for a Fiber-Optic RF Link consisting of a Laser Transmitter module and an Optical Detector Module. The Laser transmitter and optical detector should be quoted separately. If offered, two links should be addressed, one with an amplifier as part of the optical detector, and one without. Only one version will be purchased. The inclusion or lack of an amplifier will be compensated for by the system design and will not affect the winning purchase decision. All specifications are with a short fiber-optic cable (0 dB optical loss) between the units . Frequency:1.2 to 1.6 GHz. Gain:0 dB if an amplifier is included,-30 dB maximum loss if no amplifier is provided. Gain variation: 1 dB maximum, VSWR:2:1 maximum input and output. RF Connectors: SMA female input and output. Optical connectors: Diamond AVIM, angle polished. A pigtail is not acceptable. RF input power:+20 dBm for no damage. Noise Figure: 36 dB maximum. Input IP3:+25 dBm minimum. RF Output power:+10 dBm at 1 dB compression point if amplifier is included. Output Protection: Unit must be stable under any load VSWR, any phase, from open to short, without damage. Laser wavelength:1310 nm region. Power requirements: supplier shall specify. If any voltage is used as an enable, it must operate either at one of the other supply voltages, or ground for normal operation, to reduce the need for multiple power supply voltages. Indicators & alarms: Laser: Laser power and/or laser current. Detector: detector current and/or optical power input. Size: supplier shall specify size and mounting dimensions. A flange or holes through the unit for mounting shall be provided with mounting holes TBD depending on final module size. Temperature: Laser: -40 C to +80 C operating (operation to-55 C desirable, but unit does not have to meet specifications below -40 C. Unit must be stable at any operating temperature.). Detector: -20 C to +70 C operating (Unit must be stable at any operating temperature.) -55 C to +85 C storage for both Laser and Detector. Vibration: 4 Hz to 33 Hz per MIL-STD-167 for mast mounted equipment. Shock: 9 hammer blows as specified in MIL-S-901, Type A, Grade A, Class I. Include FOB Destination cost and Unit Price Information. DELIVERABLES. Two of each item are required to be delivered by March 17, 1999, 30 of each item are required by May 3, 1999 with the remaining items due by June 1, 1999 to, SSC-SD, 53560 Hull Street, Tom Weiner Code D895, Building A35, Room 129. The FAR provision at 52.212-1 "Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial" applies to this acquisition. Award will be made to the source whose quote is the lowest price meeting or exceeding all technical requirements including the delivery schedule. The Government retains the right to award a CLIN at less than the lowest price if the combination of two or more CLINS awarded to one quoter results in the lowest price including the administrative cost of issuing additional contracts. . In addition, quoters shall provide a completed copy of the FAR provision at 52.212-3 and the DFARS provision at DFARS 252.212-7000 (both are Offeror's Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items) with their quote. The FAR clause at 52.212-4 "Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items" and at 52.212-5 "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items" and the DFARS clause at 252.212-7001 "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items" apply to this acquisition. The following FAR and DFARS clauses also apply to this acquisition: 52.203-6 "Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I"; 52.219-8 "Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns"; 52.222-26 "Equal Opportunity"; 52.222-35 "Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans"; 52.222-36 "Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers"; 52.222-37 "Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era"; 252.225-7001 "Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program"; and 252.247-7024 "Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea". DFARS 252.232-7004 "DOD Progress Payment Rates"(Feb 1996) and DFARS 252.232-7009 "Payment by Electronic Fund Transfer" (CCR)(Jun 1998). FAR 52-214-13 "Telegraphic Bids" (Apr 1984). Quotes are due by 2:00 p.m. PST on 16 February 1999 at Building TS A33, Room 0061, 53560 Hull Street, San Diego CA 92152 FAX(619)553-6976. For information regarding this RFQ contact Patricia Ponce. Posted 02/01/99 (W-SN293491). (0032)

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