SDR RECEIVER-TRANMITTER- WEST POINT-Sole Source Synopsis

MISSION AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND

MICC-West Point intends to award a sole source contract under statutory authority 10USC 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1:  "Only one responsible source and no other supplies / services will satisfy the agency’s requirements."  The applicable NAICS Code is 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing radio and television broadcast and wireless communications equipment. Examples of products made by these establishments are transmitting and receiving antennas, cable television equipment, GPS equipment, pagers, cellular phones, mobile communications equipment, and radio and television studio and broadcasting equipment.

This is not a Request for Quotes nor a Solicitation for Offers.  No solicitation package will be available.

This is one time requirement to provide one (1) CEMA HEAVY 2X. Contractor will provide specifications listed below:

Software Defined Radio Specification: 25W XCVR Equipment

1.The receiver and transmitter must have a tuning range from 50 MHz to 6 GHz with an instantaneous bandwidth of 30 MHz.

2.The Analog-to-digital converter must be 12 or 16 bits: 8 bit ADCs do not provide enough resolution.

3.The emitter portion must have an amplifier with a max output of 25W EIRP.

4.The amplifier must cover the VHF and UHF range up to 2700 MHz.

5.The transceiver must have an antenna that matches the range of the amplifier and rated to at least 25W.

6.Because this transceiver will be used for ACI research, the components must be COTS to allow for the widest project application and modularity.

7.The transceiver must operate without proprietary software and needs to be capable of running ACI-made open-source software for signals generation.

Software Specifications:

1.ACI requires full root access to the system, including the ability to install open source operating systems and programs: both purchased from other vendors or developed by ACI in-house.

2.The underlying hardware must not rely upon proprietary libraries, licenses, firmware, or operating systems.

Hardware Case Specifications:

1.The transceiver will be tested on Army ranges with the expectation that the system will be subjected to light shock, dirt/dust, and water; the system must be moderately rugged.

2.Unit should fit into a medium-sized pelican case with no internal lithiumion batteries that could pose a flight hazard

3.Case must have adequate heatsinks and cooling to handle the radio, amplifier, and all electronics

MFR:  Tech Tactical, LLC D/B/A TechTactical

2014 Edgewater Dr, #115, Orlando, FL 32804

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  However, any responsible source that believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice.  A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  All questions, comments, or documents must be sent to Maureen.a.Flanagan2.civ@army.mil by no later than the closing date of this notice on January 22, 2023 @ 10:00 AM (EST).