Power supply amplifier

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure a Direct Current (DC) power supply amplifier for naval underwater acoustics research at the Naval Postgraduate School. The procurement specifically requires a Magna Power Electronics Model TSD330-45 power supply to power a Performance Controls, Inc. GA301-VP power amplifier, with the power supply needing to provide 15 KW of power (0-330 VDC, 0-45 ADC) and connect via a 37-pin connection including emergency shut-off capabilities. The contract is planned as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement with delivery required by August 18, 2025, to the NPS Warehouse in Monterey, California. This is currently a Market Survey/Sources Sought Notice requiring interested small businesses to submit a 10-page Capability Statement by August 11, 2025, at 4 PM Eastern Time to the contract specialist. The evaluation will focus on corporate descriptions covering business size, ownership, certifications, and corporate experience demonstrating relevant work performed in recent years.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 334515 with a small business size standard of 750 employees, and large businesses are explicitly instructed not to respond. The current contractor for the amplifier equipment is Performance Controls, Inc., which manufactured the GA301-VP power amplifier requiring the new power supply. The power supply must meet specific technical requirements including 480 Vac, 3-phase, 25Aac input, RS232 interface, digital display, rack mountability, NIST traceable calibration, and weigh under 75 lbs. The government reserves the right to consider various small business socioeconomic program set-asides including 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned small businesses. Delivery must occur during specific receiving hours of 0700-1130 and 1230-1600 PST, Monday through Friday, with additional programmable Ethernet options required for maximum amp output safety.