RFQ - 711 HPW/RHDR 10kW Amplifier System

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is seeking to procure a 10kW Amplifier System for high peak power continuous and pulsed microwave research at the 711 HPW/RHDR facility. The solicitation, identified as COMBO-AFRL-PZLEQ-2025-0010, requires an amplifier system that operates in the 1-6 GHz frequency range with specific technical capabilities including CW/AM/FM/PM modulation and minimum 8-10 kW continuous wave power output. The procurement will be conducted using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, where vendors must meet all specifications outlined in the Minimum Requirements Document dated November 14, 2024. Quotes are due by April 1, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET and must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Chris Stokes. Technical acceptability will be determined by comprehensive compliance with the detailed technical specifications provided in the solicitation documents.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS category 334220 for Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments. The contract will be awarded FOB Destination with a total delivery timeline of 18 months after contract award, targeting installation at Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single line item consisting of one amplifier system to replace existing obsolete equipment that has been causing research delays. Potential offerors must have current System for Award Management (SAM) registration and complete all required representations and certifications. The government reserves the right to award, partially award, or re-solicit the contract based on the received quotes, providing flexibility in the procurement process.