Sources Sought for supply of five (5) signal generator extension modules comprised of three (3) standard extension modules and two (2) modular extensions that produce millimeter waves with frequencies that cover the entire frequency range identified

Sources Sought Template:

(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 :  23 July 2020

(3) Classification Code :  AJ

(4) NAICS Code:  334419             

(5) NAICS Size Standard:  750

(6) Contracting Office Address:     2800 Powder Mill Road
Bldg. 601
Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject:  Sources Sought for supply of five (5) signal generator extension modules comprised of three (3) standard extension modules and two (2) modular extensions that produce millimeter waves with frequencies that cover the entire frequency range identified in 11.B below, while being compatible with the Keysight E8257D signal generator is required.

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number:  W911QX20Q0154

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 30 July 2020

(10) Contact Point: Douglas Dennard, Contract Specialist,

       Douglas.C.Dennard.civ@mail.mil

                                                                   301-394-3371

(11)

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. Salient Characteristics

B.1 The Contractor shall deliver quantity five (5) signal generator extension modules comprised of three (3) standard extension modules and two (2) modular extensions that produce millimeter waves with frequencies that covers the entire frequency range listed below. The extension modules shall be compatible with the Keysight E8257D signal generator.  Delivery is required no later than 14 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO) The delivery location is Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, Maryland 20783. 
 

The frequency ranges and corresponding powers that must be covered:

1. 50-110 gigahertz (GHz) with minimum of 17 decibel milliwatts (dBm) power
2. 90-140 GHz with minimum of 13 dBm output power
3. 140-220 GHz with minimum of 6 dBm output power
4. 220-330 GHz with minimum of 3 dBm output power
    
   In each frequency range, the Government requires the following salient characteristics:
    

1. Adjustable attenuators with at least 30 decibels (dB) of suppression
2. One pump input for pump frequencies up to 20 gigahertz (GHz) with up to 10dBm of power
3. Fast, transistor-transistor logic (TTL)-controlled switching modulators on the input (with switching times of 2 nanoseconds)
4. An alternate pump input for pump frequencies up to 40 GHz with up to 0 dBm input power, provides reduced unwanted harmonic content
5. Unwanted harmonic content within band greater than 20 dB lower than the carrier signal
6. Shall include a warranty of a minimum of one (1) year
    

C. Responses:

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

1. To what extent each of the specifications can be met.
    
2.  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 334419. 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.].
    
3. Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.
    
   (12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 4:00 PM eastern standard time 30 July 2020. Submissions should be emailed to Douglas Dennard at douglas.c.dennard.civ@mail.mil. 
    
   Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Douglas Dennard at douglas.c.dennard.civ@mail.mil or 301-394-3371.  Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance:  United States (U.S.) Army Research Laboratory,

      2800 Powder Mill Rd. 

      Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance:  NLT 14 weeks after receipt of order (ARO)