HIGH FREQUENCY, HIGH POWER RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) SWITCHES

HIGH FREQUENCY, HIGH POWER RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) SWITCHES - N0016421SNB83- FSC 5930 - NAICS 334419 - Issue Date: 12 August 2021 Closing Date: 16 September 2021 14:00 EDT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI): The United States Government (USG) is issuing this RFI announcement as part of a market survey in accordance with FAR 15.201(e). Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division is seeking information with regard to the manufacture of high frequency, high power RF switches. The USG is conducting a market survey to determine if sources exist that can manufacture RF switches to below requirements: RF Characteristics Frequency (GHz): DC to 40 RF Power (Watts CW ): 10 Insertion Loss (dB Max): 1 Return Loss (dB Max): 15 Isolation (dB Min): 35 Impedance (Ohms): 50 Electrical Characteristics Switch Type: SP8T, Terminated (10 Watts) Actuator Type: Latching Actuator Options: Self Cut Off Driver off voltage (max): 30 V Driver off leakage current: 500 uA Driver on current (max): 600 mA Driver on voltage (max): 0.5 V @ 600 mA Mechanical Characteristics Connectors: 2.4 mm Per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3 Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997): The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Although - proposal and - offeror may be used in the Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. This solicitation is issued for the purpose of: determining if sources exists for manufacturing of high frequency, high power RF switches. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit an initial synopsis (commonly referred to as - white paper). Any response received after the closing date will also be considered but may not be included in initial reporting or assessments. All responses should be given in PDF format and should not exceed ten (10) pages (exclusion of supporting information such as commercial literature, catalogues, manuals, etc.), typed in 12-point Times New Roman font, single spaced, with 1-inch margins. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. A suggested white paper submission organization: a.) A cover letter (optional and not included in the page limitation). b.) A cover page labeled with the heading - High Frequency, High Power RF Switches RFI Submission including the organization, organization's address, CAGE Code, Small Business Size Status and technical point of contact with telephone number and email address. c.) No more than nine (9) pages including: 1 Objective: Clear and concise statement of the manufacturing and / or design capabilities of your organization. 2 Background: Describe the manufacturing and / or design capabilities of your organization in detail. 3 Characteristics, specifications, and certifications your organization holds as related to the capabilities, interests/focus items above, to include the below as applicable a. Description of the level of maturity of the manufacturing capability and experience with RF switches manufacturing. b. Technology readiness levels of high frequency, high power RF switches designs. c. Identify your organization's manufactured products that are currently fielded and by whom. d. Intellectual property claims (if any). e. Explain how quality control is incorporated in your processes. 4 Description of different switches that will meet or exceed the requirements listed at the beginning of this RFI. a Commerciality of switches b Size specifications is switches c Material(s) within the switches d Budgetary estimates, with minimum ordering quantities and quantity discounts if applicable e Delivery lead times of when the order is place till final receipt at destination f Any special packaging requirements if deviate from standard commercial practice g Warranty availability and terms, if applicable All responses shall be unclassified. All assumptions, including any assumed USG support, shall be clearly identified. All proprietary and restricted information shall be clearly marked. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. Acknowledgement of receipt of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of the NSWC Crane's view of the information received. Do not send any material that requires a non-disclosure agreement or identify information that is business sensitive. Responses to this notice will not be returned. This announcement does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. The USG is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. Nothing in this announcement constitutes an obligation on the part of the USG. Any information provided that is marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. Information provided will not be returned to contractors. The USG may elect to visit, or host a visit, from any potential sources following the market survey. Your interest in this program is appreciated. Information may be submitted by any USG or non-governmental entity including commercial firms, non-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering (universities), or by consortia comprising such concerns. The NSWC Crane Division encourages participation by small business, small disadvantaged business, HUB Zone small business, woman-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, and historically black colleges and universities. Small business size status should be indicated on the cover page of the white paper. Responding to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any potential offeror's ability to submit an offer if a solicitation is released. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the USG will arise as a result of preparing submissions in response to this RFI and the USG's use of such information. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. All information provided becomes USG property. Your interest in this response is appreciated. All interested parties should provide the requested information regarding this announcement no later than 1400 EDST on or before 16 September 2021, at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division. White papers may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement. Submittals after this date will still be accepted, although there is no guarantee they will be evaluated. The following e-mail point of contact is provided for information regarding technical programs/technologies of interest with the warfare areas supported by the NSWC Crane Radar Technologies Division and for submission of white papers: Mr. Jonathan Gregory (email: jonathan.j.gregory@navy.mil ) and NSWC Crane Contracting Office point of contact is Ms. Jolynn Slaven (email: jolynn.slaven@navy.mil. Please refer to the announcement number in all correspondence and communications.