Synopsis.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

50TH SPACE WING (USSF)

MASTER OF SPACE

General Information Document Type: Synopsis Federal Supply Code: 5985 - Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment NAICS Code: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Subject: Synopsis for High Power Amplifiers Solicitaton Number: F3G1NA9347AW01

Points of Contact:

A1C Juan Torres - juan.torres.37@us.af.mil/(719)567-5732 Kristin Heikkila - kristin.heikkila@us.af.mil/(719)567-7332

Contracting Office Address: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Space Command, 50 CONS/PKB, 210 Falcon Parkway, STE 2116, Schriever AFB, CO 80912-2116

Description:

(i) This is a synopsis for high power amplifiers prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 5.207, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

(ii) The Government hereby submits a notice of intent to award a sole source firm fixed price, contract to Comtech Xicom for high power amplifiers (P/N 305-0267-010) for the 527th Space Aggressor Squadron. The High Power Amplifiers from Comtech are specifically designed to meet the 527th SAS’ Satellite Communications (SATCOM) mission requirements. The units are designed to meet all RF requirements in challenging X-band networks, including Wide-band Global Satellite (“WGS”) requirements and support for multi-carrier systems. Their high power amplifiers are compliant with MIL-STD-188-165A, and have an exclusive licensing agreement for Ku and KA-band high-power TWTA’s for a transportable satellite communications ground system.

This acquisition consists of three (3) high power amplifiers compliant with MIL-STD-188-165A, and a 60 day delivery timeline after date of award. See section “(V)” for the list of salient characteristics.

(iii) This synopsis document is in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-06 Item I Effective 06 May 2020.

(iv) The North American Classification System (NAICS) Number is 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications

(v) The proposed acquisition consists of the following salient characteristics:

1. 100-260 VAC

2. 60 Hz Prime Power

3. 5.850 to 14.50 GHz Frequency Range mailto:juan.torres.37@us.af.mil/(719)567-5732 mailto:kristin.heikkila@us.af.mil/(719)567-7332

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

50TH SPACE WING (USSF)

MASTER OF SPACE

4. 325 Watts for C and Ku-band and 450 Watts for X-band

5. 53.9-54.8 dBm Rate Linear Power

6. 49.0 dBm Max. Reverse Power Protection

7. 78 dBm Max. Gain

8. +-0.4 dB/MHz Gain Slope

9. 25 dB Gain Control

(vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired:

For quantities see the description section above.

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, non-personal services necessary to fulfill the Governments need for this requirement.

(vii) IAW FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), all responsible sources may submit a statement of capability to the points of contacts listed above. Responses to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder the mission objective.

(viii) The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.

This is NOT a request for quotes or proposals.

Date/Time to Respond: 30 May 2020 / 4:30 PM Mountain Time Zone