High Power Transmit Power Amplifier Equipment

The Naval Research Laboratory is seeking a company to develop amplifiers to their specifications. The amplifier equipment shall be installed in a modular shipping container enclosure with a lockable swing door at one end. In-addition to the amplifier equipment the enclosure shall have the following features: an electrical wiring and internal wiring, ceiling lights, cooling /heating systems, 19" equipment rack shock mounted to the floor and ceiling. The container dimensions: outside-20ft (L) x8ft (W) x 8ft (H). The container attributes: door opening one of the small ends (8ft) (W) x (8ft) (H) w/locking mechanism, anti-static flooring, forklift pockets, shelter will be constructed with Corten Steel with Marine Grade epoxy paint or similar and fully insulated.

These high power amplifiers are intended for use in the high frequency over-the-horizon radar experimental and prototyping applications, thus performance, flexibility, and mobility are key characteristics. Each high power amplifier is required to be package in a transportable environmentally controlled outfitted similar to a mobile laboratory. The high power amplifiers must have controllable instrumented amplifiers equipment that can be operated as independent channels or combine to achieve fewer power outputs. It is desired to have 16 output channels each rated at 2kw output power and high efficiency. The amplifiers need to exhibit exceptional linearity capable of reproducing complex radar waveforms with both amplitude and phase modulation.

SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS:

All proposals shall be submitted in accordance with FAR 52.215-1- Instructions to Offerors-Competitive Acquisition. Proposals/offers submitted in paper media through the United States Postal Service (USPS) or delivery services shall be addressed:
Contract Specialist, ATTN: Lorenza Barnes, Code 3420
RFP No. N00173-16-R-LO01 Closing Date: 24 August 2016 Time: 4 pm/local time
Naval Research Laboratory
4555 Overlook Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20375

Proposals may be hand delivered to the Contracting Office, NRL, 4555 Overlook Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20375, Building 222, Room 115 between the hours of 8AM until 4PM, local time, excluding weekends and federal holidays. NRL is a controlled-access facility. Photo identification will be required. Report first to Building 72, Visitor Control for access to NRL. After receiving a Visitor Pass, proceed directly to Building 222, Room 115, Contracting Office Receptionist to deliver the proposal. All offerors shall allow sufficient time for delivery of their proposal to the Contracting Office prior to the closing date and time announced in the solicitation. Detention at the NRL gate or failure to adhere to the procedures provided herein will not be considered an exception to timely proposal delivery as addressed in FAR 52.215-1, "Instruction to Offerors- Competitive Acquisitions ". Directions and additional information about NRL is available at http://www.nrl.navy.mil/visitor-info/planning-a-visit/

If proposals/offers are submitted through the United States Postal Services or other delivery service, the Offeror shall provide the tracking number assigned to the package to the Contract Specialist prior to the closing date and time of the solicitation. The tracking number shall be emailed to Lorenza.Barnes@nrl.navy.mil with the name of the Offeror and delivery service.

Offerors hand carrying proposals shall contact the Contract specialists at least 48 hours prior to arriving at NRL to make arrangements and obtain directions. Packages should not be sealed as they are subject to inspection. The Contract specialists will receive the proposal and provide the Offeror with the time and date of delivery. Offeror shall mark each RFP package with the name of the contract specialists, their codes below:

Contract Specialist: Lorenza Barnes, NRL Code 3240

Facsimile proposals are not authorized.

Extend Notice (RFI)
SPECIAL NOTICE
This is neither a formal request for proposal (RFP) nor a formal request for quote (RFQ). The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with the development and submission of materials in response to this request. No solicitation is available at this time; however, should such a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought notice or NRL's use of such information as either part of our evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement.
OBJECTIVE
The Radar Division (Code 5300) at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is requesting to procure two (2) transportable HF high power multi-channel transmit power amplifier shelters (HPA's). These HPA should have the following characteristics.
a) Containerized Packaging
The amplifier equipment shall be installed in a modular shipping container enclosure with a lockable double swing door at one end. In addition to the amplifier equipment the enclosure shall have the following features: Electrical box and internal wiring, ceiling lights, cooling/heating system, 19'' equipment rack shock mounted to floor and ceiling.
Container dimensions: Outside - 20ft(L) x 8ft(W) x 8ft(T)
Container Attributes: Door opening on 1 of the small ends (8ft(W) x 8ft(T))
w/locking mechanism
Anti-Static flooring
Airvents - 1 per side
Forklift Pockets
Material: Corten Steel with Marine Grade Epoxy Paint or similar
HVAC: The enclosure shall have internal and external mounting space for two split air conditioning systems similar in size and capacity to the LG 33,000BTU ductless unit, model #LSN360HV3/LSU360HV3. The enclosure will come pre-fitted with the required air conditioning coolant tubing required for this size system (liquid line: 3/8'', vapor line: 5/8''). Electrical wiring will be installed for the AC units. If alternative HVAC system is required and/or recommended based on different equipment needs, then it shall be considered.
Electrical Wiring: All electrical equipment and wiring will be configured to run of 60Hz power. The enclosure shall contain an electrical distribution system capable of supporting the simultaneous operation of the full 20kW transmit power, AC cooling, and 20A of additional power for auxiliary hardware. At least two ceiling lights will be installed on the internal ceiling of the enclosure to provide working light. The lights shall be capable of being switched off when not in use. The electrical system will be capable of being powered from an external source of 208/120 Y 3 phase power. A complete electrical wiring schematic will be provided for the enclosure electrical system.
Equipment Rack: The enclosure shall contain an equipment rack capable of storing standard 19'' wide rack mountable equipment. The internal depth of the rack will be 630mm. It will be mounted to both the floor and ceiling, ideally with shock mounting. The total height shall be at least 48U tall (internal height). All amplifier modules will be pre-wired with input port terminals wired to a common area near the equipment rack.
Fully Insulated

In order to aid industry in evaluating their ability to perform the requirement, the following document has been attached and is provided herein this RFI:
Draft Statement of Work (SOW) - High Power Transmit Power Amplifier Shelter, which is subject to changing.
1. CONTRACTOR RESPONSE FORMAT
The NRL asks that interested parties, at a minimum, supply the following information:
a. Name of company and point of contact (POC)
b. Telephone number, fax number, address, and e-mail address of POC
c. Business size and number of employees
d. Proposed NAICS Code
e. Proposed PSC Code
2. Capabilities Statement
a. Capability statement and information about product and services that meet the requirements listed in the RFI.
3. Pricing, Schedule, and Commerciality Information
NRL is requesting interested contractors to provide pricing information for the Deposition Systems, including catalog prices, rough order of magnitude costs, and delivery schedule.
4. Assumptions
Please provide a list of assumptions, if any, which were considered in formulating the response.
5. Past Performance Information
Please provide in the response a list of Navy, Department of Defense, federal, or commercial contracts supported during the past 36 months, with a brief description of the supply or service provided per each contract.

6. SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION
All information and data received in response to this RFI marked or designated as corporate or proprietary information will be protected as such.
Please transmit responses by e-mail to Lorenza Barnes, Contract Specialist, at lorenza.barnes@nrl.navy.mil in either Microsoft Office or pdf formats. All responses 28 Oct 2015.

This is neither a formal request for proposal (RFP) nor a formal request for quote (RFQ). The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with the development and submission of materials in response to this request. No solicitation is available at this time; however, should such a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought notice or NRL's use of such information as either part of our evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement.
OBJECTIVE
The Radar Division (Code 5300) at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is requesting to procure two (2) transportable HF high power multi-channel transmit power amplifier shelters (HPA's). These HPA should have the following characteristics.
a) Containerized Packaging
The amplifier equipment shall be installed in a modular shipping container enclosure with a lockable double swing door at one end. In addition to the amplifier equipment the enclosure shall have the following features: Electrical box and internal wiring, ceiling lights, cooling/heating system, 19'' equipment rack shock mounted to floor and ceiling.
Container dimensions: Outside - 20ft(L) x 8ft(W) x 8ft(T)
Container Attributes: Door opening on 1 of the small ends (8ft(W) x 8ft(T))
w/locking mechanism
Anti-Static flooring
Airvents - 1 per side
Forklift Pockets
Material: Corten Steel with Marine Grade Epoxy Paint or similar
HVAC: The enclosure shall have internal and external mounting space for two split air conditioning systems similar in size and capacity to the LG 33,000BTU ductless unit, model #LSN360HV3/LSU360HV3. The enclosure will come pre-fitted with the required air conditioning coolant tubing required for this size system (liquid line: 3/8'', vapor line: 5/8''). Electrical wiring will be installed for the AC units. If alternative HVAC system is required and/or recommended based on different equipment needs, then it shall be considered.
Electrical Wiring: All electrical equipment and wiring will be configured to run of 60Hz power. The enclosure shall contain an electrical distribution system capable of supporting the simultaneous operation of the full 20kW transmit power, AC cooling, and 20A of additional power for auxiliary hardware. At least two ceiling lights will be installed on the internal ceiling of the enclosure to provide working light. The lights shall be capable of being switched off when not in use. The electrical system will be capable of being powered from an external source of 208/120 Y 3 phase power. A complete electrical wiring schematic will be provided for the enclosure electrical system.
Equipment Rack: The enclosure shall contain an equipment rack capable of storing standard 19'' wide rack mountable equipment. The internal depth of the rack will be 630mm. It will be mounted to both the floor and ceiling, ideally with shock mounting. The total height shall be at least 48U tall (internal height). All amplifier modules will be pre-wired with input port terminals wired to a common area near the equipment rack.
Fully Insulated
In order to aid industry in evaluating their ability to perform the requirement, the following document has been attached and is provided herein this RFI:
Draft Statement of Work (SOW) - High Power Transmit Power Amplifier Shelter, which is subject to changing.
1. CONTRACTOR RESPONSE FORMAT
The NRL asks that interested parties, at a minimum, supply the following information:
a. Name of company and point of contact (POC)
b. Telephone number, fax number, address, and e-mail address of POC
c. Business size and number of employees
d. Proposed NAICS Code
e. Proposed PSC Code
2. Capabilities Statement
a. Capability statement and information about product and services that meet the requirements listed in the RFI.
3. Pricing, Schedule, and Commerciality Information
NRL is requesting interested contractors to provide pricing information for the Deposition Systems, including catalog prices, rough order of magnitude costs, and delivery schedule.
4. Assumptions
Please provide a list of assumptions, if any, which were considered in formulating the response.
5. Past Performance Information
Please provide in the response a list of Navy, Department of Defense, federal, or commercial contracts supported during the past 36 months, with a brief description of the supply or service provided per each contract.
6. SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION
All information and data received in response to this RFI marked or designated as corporate or proprietary information will be protected as such.
Please transmit responses by e-mail to Lorenza Barnes, Contract Specialist, at lorenza.barnes@nrl.navy.mil in either Microsoft Office or pdf formats. All responses 23 Oct 2015.