66--RF Coaxial Cables

NOTICE OF SOURCES SOUGHT: There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This sources sought is in support of a market survey being conducted by the Survivability, Vulnerability and Assessment Directorate (SVAD) at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM to determine potential sources technically capable and qualified to provide high power, low loss RF Coaxial Cables with the following specifications: Bandwidth from DC thru 18 GHz Cable connectors N type, male on both ends Impedance of 50 ohms Maximum Insertion Loss of 0.15 dB per meter up to 500 MHz, 0.6 dB per meter at 10 GHz and 0.8 dB per meter at 18 GHz Minimum screening effectiveness of 90 dB or greater Minimum velocity of propagation of 70% Minimum bend radius of 30 mm Operating temperature range of -50 to plus 160 degrees Celsius The cables must exhibit a smooth response across the frequency range; no frequency spots of sudden insertion loss Length of cables needed will be 2 ea @ 36 inches 2 ea @ 72 inches 2 ea @ 108 inches 2 ea @ 30 feet The North American Industry code for this acquisition is 335999 with a size standard of 500 employees. The information and capabilities submitted by the vendors will be used to prepare a prospective offerors list and aid in acquisition strategy. Include any suggestions on what your firm would consider standard commercial practices. Also, indicate what type of company your business is (small business, 8(a), veteran-owned small business, etc.). Again, participation in this effort is strictly voluntary with no cost or obligation to be incurred by the Government. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if a solicitation is not issued. Any responses to this notice expressing interest in being considered for this proposed contract should include the following: Company Name, Point of Contact, Address, Telephone and Fax numbers, E-mail address, Business Size, DUNS number, Cage Code, and Tax ID number. Notice to Potential Offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the DOD must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR), Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) as well as, the Wide Area Work Flow System (WAWF). All interested offerors should submit their information by email to contact@example.gov no later than 6 April 2011.