C26-109E Linear Power RF Amplifier
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- C26-109E
- Agency
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Air Force Sustainment Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335999 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Tinker AFB, Oklahoma 73145, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is conducting market research to identify potential contractors capable of producing one C26-109E Linear Power RF Amplifier for the United States Air Force. The amplifier must receive a 100-milliwatt RF signal and amplify it to approximately 160 watts to test the Transmit Diplexer Circuitry of aircraft systems. Key technical requirements include a frequency range of 250 MHz to a minimum of 450 MHz, a minimum gain of 52dB with adjustable gain capability, N-Type Female input/output connectors, 50 Ohms I/O impedance, CW, AM, and FM capability, a maximum input VSWR of 2.0:1, and operation on standard 120V 60 Hz single-phase wall power. Delivery speed has been identified as the highest priority for this requirement, and respondents must submit supporting documentation demonstrating their capabilities, including past experience, quality assurance processes, expedited shipping capabilities, estimated costs with lead times, and warranty information. Written responses must be submitted by April 22, 2026, to Mark Todd (mark.todd.7@us.af.mil) and Paul Mullins (paul.mullins.2@us.af.mil).
This is a pre-solicitation notice with no set-aside designation, meaning all contractors, including large and small businesses, are eligible to participate. No incumbent contractor or current award value has been identified in the market research notice. The procurement requires a single unit of bench-top equipment that preferably includes a front panel display showing output power and VSWR, with front panel power adjustment preferred but not required. Respondents should note that participation in this market survey does not guarantee participation in future solicitations or contract awards, and the government will not reimburse expenses associated with participation. The equipment must include a complete and valid calibration data package, have a full enclosure, maintain output of at least 160 watts for one hour, and be capable of supporting aircraft testing operations as specified.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
***Updated Item Description below***
PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION
The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the production data/repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements for the C26-109E Linear Power RF Amplifier.
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- Quantity of one (1) Linear Power RF Amplifier.
- Range 250 MHz up to a minimum of 450HHz
- Minimum of 52dB Gain, with an adjustable gain feature
- The minimum gain requirement must be met across the required frequency band
- Shall be used to receive a small level RF signal (~100 milliwatts) and amplify it to approximately 160 Watts
- The 160-Watt signal will be used to test the insertion-loss/signal-integrity of the Transmit Diplexer Circuitry of the aircraft and verify that it can handle high power RF signals from the aircraft
- Output of at least 160W for one hour
- N-Type Female input/output connectors located on the front panel
- Preferences for front panel display that provides Output Power and VSWR
- Front panel power adjustment is preferred, but not required
- 50 Ohms I/O Impedance
- Equipment shall have CW, AM, and FM capability
- Maximum Input VSWR: 2.0:1
- Shall have a complete and valid calibration data package included
- Shall include Delivery times
- Bench-Top equipment is preferred, equipment may contain rack mount options
- Power requirements shall be a standard 120V 60 Hz, single phase, wall power outlet
- Equipment shall have full enclosure
- The equipment shall allow the Government to test the Transmit Diplexer Circuitry as if it were operating in the aircraft
- Quantity of one (1) Linear Power RF Amplifier.
This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the C26-109E Linear Power RF Amplifier for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.
C26-109E Linear Power RF Amplifier
PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION
The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the production data/repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements for the C26-109E Linear Power RF Amplifier.
- Delivery Speed is the highest priority for this requirement.
- One (1) each RF Linear High-Power Amplifier.
- It shall be used to receive a small level RF signal (100 milliwatts) and amplify it to approximately 150 Watts.
- The 150 Watt signal will be used to test the insertion-loss/signal-integrity of the Transmit Diplexer Circuitry of the aircraft and verifies that it can handle high power RF signals from the aircraft.
- The equipment shall allow the Government to test the Transmit Diplexer Circuitry as if it were operating in the aircraft.
- The equipment can be rack mounted
- Power requirements shall be a standard 120v wall power outlet.
Update #1 ·
This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the C26-109E Linear Power RF Amplifier for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.
C26-109E Linear Power RF Amplifier
PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION
The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the production data/repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements for the C26-109E Linear Power RF Amplifier.
- Delivery Speed is the highest priority for this requirement.
- One (1) each RF Linear High-Power Amplifier.
- It shall be used to receive a small level RF signal (100 milliwatts) and amplify it to approximately 150 Watts.
- The 150 Watt signal will be used to test the insertion-loss/signal-integrity of the Transmit Diplexer Circuitry of the aircraft and verifies that it can handle high power RF signals from the aircraft.
- The equipment shall allow the Government to test the Transmit Diplexer Circuitry as if it were operating in the aircraft.
- The equipment can be rack mounted
- Power requirements shall be a standard 120v wall power outlet.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Sources Sought Synopsis C26-109E Linear Power RF Amplifier.pdf |
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