Software-Defined Radio and Antennas

Added: Sep 28, 2015 6:40 pm Procurement of two software defined radios for unmanned air vehicle payloads

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, CA has awarded a firm fixed price (FFP) sole source contract in accordance with FAR part 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements., to Digital Receiver Technology (DRT) Inc. of Germantown, MD. This contract is for the manufacture and delivery of two Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) that are identical to those currently in theater for training purposes.. Awarded Vendors: DRT Inc.. Contract Award Dollar Amount: $167,500.00. Contract Award Date: 2015-09-22.

Added: Sep 24, 2015 12:40 pm The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, CA has awarded a firm fixed price (FFP) sole source contract in accordance with FAR part 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements., to Digital Receiver Technology (DRT) Inc. of Germantown, MD. This contract is for the manufacture and delivery of two Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) that are identical to those currently in theater for training purposes.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, CA intends to issue a firm fixed price (FFP) contract in accordance with FAR part 12, acquisition of commercial items, to Digital Receiver Technology (DRT) Inc. of Germantown, MD, on an other than full and open basis. DRT is the only known source with the ability to meet all the below requirements. For questions pertaining to small business/subcontracting opportunities, please contact John Zeender by phone at (301) 944-9392 or by email at jzeender@drti.com. This contract is for two Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) that are identical to those currently in theater. The SDRs currently in theater are from DRT Inc. These SDRs will be used for training of UAS operators prior to deployment to become proficient on the SDRs they will be using in theater.

The proposed contract will require the awardee to submit two SDRs that are ready for integration into Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and capable of intercepting specific signals and locating the source of those signals. Additionally, the radio frequency (RF) devices shall be equipped with the required operating software and special circuit board required for power/controlling the antenna and power amplifier. The specialized circuit board shall have the necessary integration capabilities with the UAS models currently deployed in theater and UAS models under development. The SDR antenna cannot affect the air vehicle's standard operation and flight capabilities.

The estimated release date of the solicitation is on or about July 8, 2015, with an estimated award date of July 13, 2015. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. Any questions regarding this requirement may be submitted to Lauryn Petty at lauryn.petty@navy.mil and Henry Frohlich, henry.frohlich@navy.mil, or by mail at Commander Code 254100D, NAWCWD, 429 E BOWEN Rd. Stop 4015, China Lake, CA 93555-6015.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SYNOPSIS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

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Added: Jun 22, 2015 6:17 pm The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, CA intends to issue a firm fixed price (FFP) contract in accordance with FAR part 12, acquisition of commercial items, to Digital Receiver Technology (DRT) Inc. of Germantown, MD, on an other than full and open basis. DRT is the only known source with the ability to meet all the below requirements. For questions pertaining to small business/subcontracting opportunities, please contact John Zeender by phone at (301) 944-9392 or by email at jzeender@drti.com. This contract is for two Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) that are identical to those currently in theater. The SDRs currently in theater are from DRT Inc. These SDRs will be used for training of UAS operators prior to deployment to become proficient on the SDRs they will be using in theater.

The proposed contract will require the awardee to submit two SDRs that are ready for integration into Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and capable of intercepting specific signals and locating the source of those signals. Additionally, the radio frequency (RF) devices shall be equipped with the required operating software and special circuit board required for power/controlling the antenna and power amplifier. The specialized circuit board shall have the necessary integration capabilities with the UAS models currently deployed in theater and UAS models under development. The SDR antenna cannot affect the air vehicle's standard operation and flight capabilities.

The estimated release date of the solicitation is on or about July 8, 2015, with an estimated award date of July 13, 2015. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. Any questions regarding this requirement may be submitted to Lauryn Petty at lauryn.petty@navy.mil and Henry Frohlich, henry.frohlich@navy.mil, or by mail at Commander Code 254100D, NAWCWD, 429 E BOWEN Rd. Stop 4015, China Lake, CA 93555-6015.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SYNOPSIS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, CA; plans to issue a firm fixed price contract in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, to Digital Receiver Technology (DRT) Inc. of Germantown, MD, on an other than full and open basis. DRT is the only known source with the ability to provide mulit-channel Software-Defined Radios and antennas that meet the size/weight restrictions of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) pod, that are equipped with an antenna that can acquire specific frequencies used by opposing forces.
The estimated release date of the solicitation is on or about May 25, 2015, with an estimated award date of June 30, 2015.
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. Any questions regarding the requirement may be submitted to Kelley McClean at kelley.mcclean@navy.mil or by mail at Commander Code 254100D, NAWCWD, 429 E Bowen Rd. Stop 4015, China Lake, CA 93555-6015.
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Added: Apr 28, 2015 10:28 am The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, CA; plans to issue a firm fixed price contract in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, to Digital Receiver Technology (DRT) Inc. of Germantown, MD, on an other than full and open basis. DRT is the only known source with the ability to provide mulit-channel Software-Defined Radios and antennas that meet the size/weight restrictions of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) pod, that are equipped with an antenna that can acquire specific frequencies used by opposing forces.
The estimated release date of the solicitation is on or about May 25, 2015, with an estimated award date of June 30, 2015.
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. Any questions regarding the requirement may be submitted to Kelley McClean at kelley.mcclean@navy.mil or by mail at Commander Code 254100D, NAWCWD, 429 E Bowen Rd. Stop 4015, China Lake, CA 93555-6015.