RFI-Sources Sought Notice CENA Probe Kits.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Requirement Name: CENA Probe Kits

PSC Code: 6625

NAICS Code: 334515

Summary: Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, JSF Division has a requirement to provide all necessary parts and services to ensure the operability of electromagnetically hardened CENA probe kits (CENA-I-PRBA-07) for field use.

Salient Characteristics/Specifications:

Part Number: CENA-I-PRBA-07

System Function: Hand-held test tool and ruggedized laptop designed to discern reflection loss on semi-resistive surfaces and convert it to an impedance value.

Impedance Range: Capable of measuring impedance between 0 and 100 Ohms with a tolerance of ±4%.

Operating Frequency: Must perform a frequency sweep between 7 GHz and 14 GHz.

Performance Metrics:

Maintains an output power of 3 dBm (0.002 Watts).

Executes 20 continuous sweeps within a 2-second timeframe upon being triggered.

Samples a minimum of 181 data points per sweep across the operational band.

Averages the 20 sweeps to determine the final average impedance value.

Power and Data Interface: The hand-held tool must be powered by and interface with the ruggedized laptop via a USB connection.

Electromagnetic Compatibility: Must be fully operational in an environment with up to 200 V/meter of electromagnetic interference.

Surface Protection: The test probe must include interface protection to prevent damage to sensitive surfaces during measurement.

Portability and Handling:

The total weight of the system, including the hand-held tool, ruggedized laptop, and protective/transportable case, shall not exceed 60 lbs.

The system must be designed for operation by a single person.

Environmental Suitability: The system must be fully compatible with and operable in shipboard environments.

Certifications: Must be CE Certified and C1D2 compliant.

Requested Information from Interested Companies:

Section 1 of your response shall provide administrative information as follows:

· Company name, cage code, mailing address, phone number, and name/e-mail of designated company point of contact.

· Business type (large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged business, HUB Zone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, non-traditional defense contractor).

Section 2 of your response shall provide capability information as follows:

· Interested parties shall respond with existing capabilities or products that meet all of the Salient Characteristics/Specifications. Reponses that include alternative solutions is encouraged.

· Respondents shall include product specifications with submission.

· If you are an interested vendor please identify the following information:

· Whether your capability is considered commercial, modified-commercial or non-commercial?

· Whether you are the original equipment manufacturer, authorized manufacturer or authorized distributor of the capability.

· If are the original equipment manufacturer, advise whether you have authorized manufacturers and/or authorized distributors of the capability

· If you are an authorized manufacturer and/or authorized distributor of the capability, identify who original equipment manufacturer along with provide proof that you are an authorized manufacturer and/or authorized distributor from the original equipment manufacturer.

Government Disclaimer

THIS IS A RFI/SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. The Government is seeking industry input/sources sought to assist in identifying capabilities that fully meet the requirements described above. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties responding to this RFI/Sources Sought notice. This RFI/Sources Sought notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. No proprietary information shall be submitted in response to this RFI/Sources Sought notice. Should an interested vendor require submitting proprietary information in order to adequately respond to the RFI/Sources Sought notice, please reach out to the Government individual identified in this posting before submission and provide any specific handling instructions. The Government will not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information submitted. Responses to this RFI/Sources Sought notice may not be returned. Respondents will not be notified of the result of reviewing information submitted.

Failure to respond to this RFI/Sources Sought notice does not preclude participation in any future associated solicitation that may be issued resulting from this RFI/Sources Sought notice.

How to Respond

Interested parties shall respond within 7 calendar days after release of this RFI/Sources Sought notice. Please submit your response to this RFI/Sources Sought notice not to exceed 2 pages if applicable via e-mail to gregory.p.szczyglowski.civ@us.navy.mil.