Amplifier 7.5-18 GHz, 1000W

The Department of National Defence is seeking a single 1000-watt amplifier operating within the 7.5 GHz to 18 GHz frequency range, with a required delivery date of March 15, 2027. The solicitation, under number W8486-270803/A, is open for 30 calendar days and closed for responses by June 1, 2026, at 14:00 UTC. The equipment must meet strict technical specifications including confirmed frequency range and power output, and must be accompanied by a Certificate of Conformance and a complete Equipment Documentation Set in searchable PDF format, including both a User Operations Manual and a Maintenance Manual in English or French. All deliverables must be shipped DDP Incoterms 2020 to the specified delivery location in Gatineau, QC, with the contractor responsible for all costs, duties, and risks until final delivery and acceptance. The procurement follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, where offers must first satisfy all mandatory technical criteria to be considered, and the lowest priced compliant offer will be selected. The contractor must provide evidence of compliance with Canadian procurement integrity rules, including certification of no bribery, no conflicts of interest, adherence to anti-forced labour standards, and alignment with international sanctions. Packaging must meet environmentally preferable standards under Canadian green procurement policy, permitting only reusable, returnable, or recyclable materials with limited exceptions. Invoices must be submitted electronically to the designated email, include required financial codes and client reference numbers, and be paid via direct deposit, electronic data interchange, or wire transfer for international suppliers. The contracting authority is Gabrielle Fugère, and while no security clearances or key personnel requirements apply, the offeror must certify compliance with the Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity and must not be listed as ineligible for federal contracts. No contract options, extensions, or additional quantities are available, and the contract value is not specified as pricing fields in the solicitation are left blank and treated as zero for evaluation purposes.