RFQ_questions.pdf

FA8601-13-T-0114

8 Mar 13

Instrumented 6 to 18 GHz Power Amplifier

1. What is the min. Gain requirement?

40 dB

2. What is the Gain flatness required across the band?

+/- 3 dB

3. Will Gain control be required? If yes, should it be manual or through a computer connection?

No

4. Is there a VSWR requirement at the ports?

2:1 typical

5. Is there a front panel requirement for the rack mountable enclosure?

On/Off switch and In/Out connectors

6. Are there any spur or harmonics minimums that need to be met?

-20 dBc

7. Are any environmental tests required or any specs on vibration, temperature and humidity that need to be met?

None specified, but it is assumed unit will be commercial product having documented reliability.

8. By "capable for Pulse modulation" do you need should be able to handle PM signals or should be able to switch On and Off to modulate an incoming signal.

Unit should be able to support incoming pulse modulated signals.

9. Is this an IRAD (Independent Research & Development) effort, one-time requirement, or Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) program?

One-Time Effort

10. Do you expect a production phase? If so, what are the anticipated quantities & schedule?

No production phase expected. This is a one-time buy.

11. Is there a cost target/expectation for the module?

No

12. Is there Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) funding available for development?

The Request for Quotes stipulates that this is commercial acquisition, citing the applicable commercial FAR clauses. As a result, no funding is being set-aside for development.