C-Ban Radar Transponder

This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only. This is not a Request For Quote. The Air Force Flight Test Center located at Edwards AFB, CA is seeking vendors capable of providing a Brand Name or Equal Product, C-Band Radar Transponder, Model # - MD400-C-1 - Part # 500002-27, produced by Herley-Lancaster. These devices will be used for the T-38 and F-16 programs at Edwards AFB. The following describes this requirement: The Radar Transponder is a general purpose augmentation device used to enhance the tracking capability of C-band radars. Utilizable primarily for range tracking and safety functions, the transponder is suitable for use on both manned and unmanned vehicles. The transponder is applicable to aircraft, missiles, space launch vehicles, sounding rockets, and drone targets, both sea and airborne. The design utilizes the latest in modern devices and circuitry. It is all solid-state, except for the magnetron, to provide a reliable product with extremely long operating life. Requirement: C-Band Radar Transponder - Model # MD400-C-1 - Part # 500002-27 Salient Characteristics: 400 Watt typical peak power output; Long life magnetron transmitter; Sensitive super heterodyne receiver; Small, less than 43 cubic inches (705 cubic cms); Lightweight, less than 43 ounces (1220 grams); Tunable over 5.4 to 5.9 GHz; Adjustable internal delay; Reverse polarity power lead protection; Single and double pulse interrogations; Adjustable code spacing and Built-in duplexer for single antenna operation reflections. The 857-2C is a variable power divider developed for use in missiles and other airborne vehicles. It is designed to divide the output power of a radar transponder equally between two antenna elements mounted in air Features: Developed for use in missiles and other airborne vehicles and designed to divide the output power of C and X-band radar transponders equally between two antenna elements. Ship Date: 8 MARO. FOB: Destination Edwards AFB CA 93524. Please note that this synopsis is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for competitive bids/proposals and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. However, all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing complete information describing their ability to provide the same product or equivalent, listed above. Firms responding to this notice must identify their company's capabilities to perform the requirements described herein, reference the number and indicate whether or not that they are a small business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1. The NAICS code is 334511. The Small Business size standard is 750. The information received as a result of this synopsis will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Air Force not to open the requirement to open competition, based on response to this Sources Sought synopsis is solely within the discretion of the Air Force. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this sources sought synopsis. It is anticipated that a Firm Fixed Price contract will be awarded in May 2009. All responses may be sent via e-mail to mary.uptergrove@edwards.af.mil; FAXED to 661-661-277-0470; or mailed to AFFTC/PKEE, 5 South Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185, Attention: Mary E. Uptergrove. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are due in the office by Close of Business (COB),03:30 pm PST, 15 May 2009.