The frequency synthesizer with operation frequency of 2200 to 2300MHz, was originally designed for the LCT2 transceiver by EM Research. 6 RF synthesizers to be procured

NASA's National Shared Services Center (NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for procuring six radio frequency (RF) synthesizers originally designed by EM Research for the LCT2 transceiver. The notice indicates a sole source contract intended for EM Research, Inc., located in Reno, Nevada, under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The synthesizers are specifically designed to operate within the 2200 to 2300 MHz frequency range, and the procurement will be managed by NASA with performance occurring at the Wallops Flight Facility (WFF). The contract is classified as a commercial item procurement utilizing procedures from FAR Part 12 and Part 13, with the NAICS code 332510. The agency has classified this as a special notice seeking potential competitive evaluation.

Interested contractors must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 12 p.m. Central Standard Time on April 14, 2025, to be considered for potential competitive procurement. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with full and open competition based on submitted responses. Oral communications are not acceptable for responding to this notice. The procurement involves manufacturing and delivering 6 HLX-2190-01 transmit and 6 LT-2300-03 receive programmable frequency synthesizers, with a performance period from February 28, 2025, through June 30, 2025. Contractors should note the NASA Clause 1852.215-84 Ombudsman is applicable to this acquisition, and additional information about the Center Ombudsman can be found at the provided NASA website. The total procurement is intended to support NASA's Low Cost TDRSS Transceiver (LCT2) program.