RF Lambda Wide Band Solid State Power Amplifier

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA SSC) is seeking to procure a specific RF-Lambda Wide Band Solid State Power Amplifier for its Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The solicitation (RFQ 80NSSC893555Q) requires an RF amplifier with precise technical specifications, specifically the REMX08G11GE model capable of transmitting signals at 10 GHz with over 300 watts of power and a small signal gain greater than 55 dB. This is a brand name requirement that is strictly limited to authorized RF-Lambda distributors, who must provide a Letter of Authorization with their offer if not already on file. The procurement will be evaluated using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis, with quotes due by February 10, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. CT. Technical and contractual questions must be submitted by February 6, 2025, and all offerors are required to be registered in SAM.gov.

The solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses and falls under NAICS category 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a Product Service Code of 6640. The contract is for a single unit with an estimated value under $100,000, and the selected vendor must be able to deliver within a 16-week timeline to meet NASA's project requirements. Vendors must complete specific provisions related to telecommunications equipment and services representations, specifically provisions 52.204-24 and 52.204-26. The place of performance is Cleveland, Ohio (ZIP 44135), specifically at the NASA Glenn Research Center. Delivery terms are FOB Destination, and offerors are required to submit two points of contact with their quotes, including names, phone numbers, and email addresses.