Radio Frequency (RF) Transceiver Test System

(1) Action Code : SOURCES SOUGHT
This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.
The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.
(2) Date : May 2, 2016
(3) Classification Code : 58
(4) NAICS Code: 334419
(5) NAICS Size Standard: 750
(6) Contracting Office Address: Room 216
Building 1622
WSMR, NM 88002
(7) Subject: Sources Sought for Radio Frequency (RF) Transceiver Test System
(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-16-T-0175
(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: May 9, 2016
(10) Contact Point: Nicole Hernandez, Contract Specialist, Nicole.g.hernandez2.civ@mail.mil 575-678-4979

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A. Objective:

To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.

B. one (1) RF Transceiver Test System that shall include the following Government specifications:

1. Frequency Range 30MHz to 3000MHz
2. Twelve (12) Port Bi-directional
3. Full Fan-Out
4. Attenuation Range of 0-95 dB in 1 dB steps
5. Insertion Loss 45 dB Maximum
6. Power Divider Isolation 20 dB minimum
7. RF Input Power one (1) Watt average
8. Switching Speed two (2) microseconds maximum
9. Type-N connectors on all RF Ports
10. Ethernet interface
11. Shipping Charges to WSMR, NM 88002

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:

(I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met.

(II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 750 standard that accompanies NAICS code 334515. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].

(III) Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.

(12) Responses to this sources sought synopsis are due no later than 10:00am Mountain Standard Time (MST) on May 9, 2016. Submissions should be emailed to Nicole Hernandez Nicole.g.hernandez2.civ@mail.mil .

Questions concerning this sources sought synopsis may be directed to Nicole Hernandez at Nicole.g.hernandez2.civ@mail.mil or 575-678-4979. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.
(13) Place of Contract Performance: Contractor Facility
(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: Ninety (90) days after contract award date