Frequency Converters Sources Sought.docx

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE SPACE BASE DELTA 1

28 February 2025

FROM: 21 CONS/PKA

135 Dover Street, Suite 2225 Peterson AFB, CO 80914

SUBJECT: SOURCES SOUGHT – EWOC DUAL BAND FREQUENCY CONVERTERS

The Peterson Space Force Base 21st Contracting Squadron is requesting information from potential EWOC dual-band frequency converter vendors. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 517410 – Satellite Telecommunications, and the small business size standard is $44M.

This sources sought is issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with FAR Part 10. Peterson Space Force Base, CO is requesting information for the EWOC Dual Band Frequency Converters listed below in Table 1 for Market Research Purposes. The government is requesting information for any solution that meets or is comparable to the characteristics below.

Table 1: Required Items

Characteristics:

Dual Band Up-Converters a: IF Input: L-Band (950-2050 MHz) b: RF Output: C-Band (5850-6650 MHz)//Ku-Band (13750-14500 MHz) c: Local Oscillator: C-Band (4900 MHz)//Ku-Band (12800 MHz) d: Gain Control: 0-30 dB

Dual Band Down-Converters a: RF Input: C-Band (3400-4200 MHz)//Ku-Band (10950-12750 MHz) b: IF Output: L-Band (950-2050 MHz) c: Local Oscillator: C-Band (2450 MHz)//Ku-Band (10000 MHz, 10500 MHz, 10750 MHz, 11250 MHz) d: Gain Control: 0-30 dB

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. This announcement is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or to award a contract. At this time, PSFB is not seeking quotes and will not accept unsolicited quotes.

Interested and qualified sources are requested to submit the following information to this office by electronic mail by: 07 March 2025 at 12:00 P.M. Mountain Time.

(1) What is the fastest delivery time after award you could provide each of these items? Please reply citing the delivery time to Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.

(2) Is there a different NAICS code that would better fit the item in Table 1?

(3) Can you provide the items in the Table 1? If so, please provide a specifications sheet of the item you have that meets or is like the characteristics listed in Attachment 1.

(4) Do you have a pre-priced contract vehicle in place on GSA 2GIT?

(5) What is the threshold for your bulk quantity discount?

(6) Is a warranty included? If so, for how long?

(7) Company name, address, point of contact telephone number, e-mail address, CAGE/DUNS.

(8) Representation/Certification of small business socio economic status (if applicable).

Interested sources shall respond to this Sources Sought no later than 07 March 2025 at 12:00 P.M. Mountain Time. Email your responses to the Contract Specialist, SSgt Zachary Hodges, at zachary.hodges.10@spaceforce.mil AND the Contracting Officer, Brittney Rosenbaum, at brittney.rosenbaum@spaceforce.mil

Any questions regarding this notice can be directed in writing via email to the Contract Specialist, SSgt Zachary Hodges, at zachary.hodges.10@spaceforce.mil AND the Contracting Officer, Brittney Rosenbaum, at brittney.rosenbaum@spaceforce.mil.

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