High-Power Millimeter-Wave (MMW) Upconverter Modules

The Government is seeking to procure 202 non-commercial high-power millimeter-wave upconverter modules for use in the Radio Frequency Projection subsystem of the Advanced Multispectral Development program. These modules must convert an intermediate frequency signal between 8.5 and 11.5 GHz to a higher RF output in the Ka-band ranging from 33.0 to 36.0 GHz, with a minimum output power of 28 dBm and a gain flatness of no more than ±1.25 dB. The procurement is being conducted under statutory authority permitting sole-source acquisition due to the unique technical requirements that only one vendor can meet, specifically Kratos Microwave, Inc. located in San Jose, California. The Department of the Air Force, through the Air Force Test Center at Eglin AFB, Florida, has determined that Kratos Microwave is the sole responsible source capable of fulfilling these stringent performance specifications. The procurement is being managed under solicitation number FA248726RB021, with a posted date of June 24, 2026, and a response deadline of July 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price agreement under NAICS code 334220, and no set-aside provisions apply. The place of performance is listed as Goulds, Florida, with the primary point of contact being Melissa Hoover and secondary contact Dustin Sandell from the Air Force Test Center. All communications and submission must be directed through the designated SAM.gov portal, ensuring strict adherence to the prescribed timeline and technical compliance requirements.