Commercial Broadband Satellite Program (CBSP) Unit Level Variant (ULV) High Power Amplifier

This solicitation by the Military Sealift Command seeks to award a firm fixed price contract for the procurement of seven compact tri-band amplifiers covering frequency ranges from 5.85 to 6.425 GHz, 7.9 to 8.4 GHz, and 14.0 to 14.5 GHz. Responses are due by June 8, 2020 at 3:00 PM EDT and should include pricing, delivery timelines, and technical specifications for the amplifiers. The sole source justification approves awarding to Communications & Power Industries Canada Inc. as the original equipment manufacturer to ensure compatibility and prevent disruption to critical communications capabilities aboard USNS Mercy.

There is no set-aside designated for this requirement. The NAICS code is 334220 and PSC code is 5821. The value of the sole source contract is estimated at $250,000. The seven amplifiers must be delivered to Norfolk, Virginia by July 17, 2020 to replace equipment on USNS Mercy that supports medical relief operations during the COVID-19 pandemic from 5.85 to 14.5 GHz.