Development of the 1350 MHz Radio Technology Engine

This is a notification that the United States Army CECOM Contracting Center intends to award a sole-source modification contract under statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FA 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541712.

The 1350 MHz Radio Technology Engine is an integrated chipset consisting of digital modulator Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) transmitter chip and Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) receiver Chip. This Chipset provides control communications processor for an external wireless device such as Third Generation Universal Telecommunication Mobile Communication System Personal Communication Device (3G UMTS PCD) operating in 1350 MHz to 1390 MHz Frequency Band.

This notice is not a request for quotations or proposals. The contractor identified is the only known source for the subject requirement. Responses to this notification will be used to determine if bona fide competition exists. Any such responses must be in writing and include technical and pricing information. The Government will not reimburse for proposals submitted as a result of this announcement. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. All responses must be received no later than 4:00 PM EST, July 23, 2010. Email inquires/quotations to John Favara, Contract Specialist, john.favara1@us.army.mil. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.