Linear Power RF Amplifier Solid State (6-18 GHz)
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- Solicitation number
- NB672020-25-00129
- Agency
- National Institute of Standards and Technology Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335999 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5996 Amplifiers
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
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- Daniel Kent daniel.kent@nist.gov (303) 497-6533
- Clifford Nicholson clifford.nicholson@nist.gov (303) 497-5185
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking to procure a Linear Power RF Amplifier Solid State operating in the 6-18 GHz frequency range through a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation, numbered NB672020-25-00129, is for one new unit of RF amplification equipment with specific technical requirements including a minimum 40-watt output, Class A operation, and meeting precise gain, VSWR, and emissions standards. Interested vendors must submit their quotations electronically by December 4, 2024, to Contracting Officers Clifford Nicholson and Daniel Kent. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing no later than five calendar days after the issuance date, with responses provided via amendment. The evaluation will utilize FAR Part 13.106-2 procedures, focusing on technical capability, schedule/delivery, warranty, and price reasonableness to determine the best value for the government.
This procurement is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS category 335999 with a small business size standard of 600 employees. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price purchase order, with delivery specified as FOB Destination within the vendor's standard commercial lead time. The place of performance is within the United States, and the solicitation explicitly requires all equipment to be new, categorically rejecting used, refurbished, prototype, or remanufactured items. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the procurement involves a single unit of specialized RF amplification technology. The solicitation includes detailed technical specifications that mandate specific performance parameters, including operating temperature range of 0°C to +50°C, altitude capabilities up to 10,000 feet, and requirements for Ethernet/IEEE-488 interface controls for gain management and system status monitoring.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
** Amendment 01: The purpose of Amendment 01 is to provide answers to industry questions that were submitted. Answers to the industry questions are provided in a document separately attached to this solicitation. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. **
THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN SUBPART 12.6, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. THE EVALUATION PROCEDURES OF FAR PART 13.106- 2 SHALL BE UTILIZED FOR THIS PROCUREMENT. THE SOLICITATION SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO THE FORMAL SOURCE SELECTION PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN FAR PART 15.
Solicitation number NB672020-25-00129 is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation request for quote (RFQ) conducted under FAR 12.6 and 13.106. Procedures from FAR 15 will not be used. Please acknowledge receipt of this RFQ.
This RFQ, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-07. The associated NAICS 335999 - All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing has a small business size standard of 600 employees. This combined synopsis/solicitation is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside.
Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) and assigned rating is not applicable to this request for quote (RFQ).
Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing, via email, to the Contracting Officer, Clifford Nicholson at clifford.nicholson@nist.gov and Daniel Kent at daniel.kent@nist.gov. Questions should be received no later than five (5) calendar days after the issuance date of this solicitation. All responses to the questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract.
The solicitation will close on the date and time specified herein this SAM.gov posting. All quotations shall be delivered electronically by the specified close date and time to Clifford Nicholson, Contract Officer, at clifford.nicholson@nist.gov, and Daniel Kent, Contracting Officer, at daniel.kent@nist.gov.
For information regarding this solicitation, contact the Contracting Officer at clifford.nicholson@nist.gov or via phone at 303-497-5185.
Attached is the REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS document describing the requirements for solicitation NB672020-25-00129 for the following line-item number(s) (CLINs) to include description of item(s), quantities, and units of measure (including any applicable option(s)).
All offerors shall provide a firm fixed price (FFP) quotation for the following line items: (All equipment must be new. Used, refurbished, prototype, or remanufactured will not be considered for award).
Item Number Supplies/Services Description Quantity Unit of Issue Unit Price Amount
0001 Linear Power RF Amplifier Solid State 6-18 GHz 1 EA $ $
Total Value: $ $
This shall be provided in accordance with the Specifications Document attached herein.
A Description of the requirements for the items to be acquired are in the attached Requirements/Specifications document.
Update #1 ·
THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN SUBPART 12.6, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. THE EVALUATION PROCEDURES OF FAR PART 13.106- 2 SHALL BE UTILIZED FOR THIS PROCUREMENT. THE SOLICITATION SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO THE FORMAL SOURCE SELECTION PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN FAR PART 15.
Solicitation number NB672020-25-00129 is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation request for quote (RFQ) conducted under FAR 12.6 and 13.106. Procedures from FAR 15 will not be used. Please acknowledge receipt of this RFQ.
This RFQ, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-07. The associated NAICS 335999 - All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing has a small business size standard of 600 employees. This combined synopsis/solicitation is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside.
Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) and assigned rating is not applicable to this request for quote (RFQ).
Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing, via email, to the Contracting Officer, Clifford Nicholson at clifford.nicholson@nist.gov and Daniel Kent at daniel.kent@nist.gov. Questions should be received no later than five (5) calendar days after the issuance date of this solicitation. All responses to the questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract.
The solicitation will close on the date and time specified herein this SAM.gov posting. All quotations shall be delivered electronically by the specified close date and time to Clifford Nicholson, Contract Officer, at clifford.nicholson@nist.gov, and Daniel Kent, Contracting Officer, at daniel.kent@nist.gov.
For information regarding this solicitation, contact the Contracting Officer at clifford.nicholson@nist.gov or via phone at 303-497-5185.
Attached is the REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS document describing the requirements for solicitation NB672020-25-00129 for the following line-item number(s) (CLINs) to include description of item(s), quantities, and units of measure (including any applicable option(s)).
All offerors shall provide a firm fixed price (FFP) quotation for the following line items: (All equipment must be new. Used, refurbished, prototype, or remanufactured will not be considered for award).
Item Number Supplies/Services Description Quantity Unit of Issue Unit Price Amount
0001 Linear Power RF Amplifier Solid State 6-18 GHz 1 EA $ $
Total Value: $ $
This shall be provided in accordance with the Specifications Document attached herein.
A Description of the requirements for the items to be acquired are in the attached Requirements/Specifications document.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Amd 01 Qs and As.pdf | ||
| RFQ NB672020-25-00129 RF Power Amplifier (6-18 GHz).pdf | ||
| Specifications.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Linear Power RF Amplifier Solid State (6-18 GHz) | Award Notice | |
| Linear Power RF Amplifier Solid State (6-18 GHz) | Solicitation | |
| RF Power Amplifier (6-18 GHz) | Pre-Solicitation |
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