Intent to Sole Source

Added: Feb 15, 2018 10:14 am Solicitation #:
N00173-18-Q-JL01
Procurement Type:
Special Notice
Title:
Dual 40 Ghz Ultra Wideband Signal Generator
Description:
The U.S. Department of Navy, Naval research Laboratory Contracting Division, proposes to enter into a sole source contract with Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. for an Ultra Wideband Signal Generator. The minimum required specifications for the Signal Generator are identified below:
Dual 40GHz Ultra-Wideband Signal Generator with:

a.) 2 Internal IQ waveform generators, one with Modulation Bandwidth at least 2 GHz (for carrier frequency >12 GHz) and one with Modulation Bandwidth at least 500 MHz but simply expandable at user site to 2 GHz

b.) RF Frequency Range at least 80 MHz to 40 GHz for both RF generator paths

c.) Phase Coherence between the two RF Channels

d.) Single self-contained user interface for both channels using a Block Diagram and touchscreen to establish paths, levels, etc. from generators to RF -- no PC required.

e.) Output Power Level Range at least -100 dBm to +7 dBm with internal step attenuators

f.) Compatible with existing external computer control software written for an Rohde and Schwarz SMW200A generator

g.) At least 256 Msample waveform length in each waveform generator expandable at user site to 2 Gsample each

The contemplated contract type will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP). This notice is not a request for proposals or competitive offers.
A determination by the Government to compete, or not, will be based on the responses received, and is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered only for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
The FSC is 5820 and the NAICS is 334220