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L-Band RF Power Amplifier for the GPS Spacecraft Navigation Payload

Awarded

BAA-RVKV-2013-0005Federal

Submission Closed06/10/2014, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate, issued Broad Agency Announcement BAA-RVKV-2013-0005 to procure advanced high-power, high-efficiency L-band RF power amplifiers for GPS spacecraft navigation payloads. The primary objective is to research, design, and deliver Engineering Design Units that mature technology to at least TRL 5+ to replace existing GaAs-based solid state power amplifiers. The program anticipates multiple Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee awards with an estimated total funding of 9.8 million dollars spanning fiscal years 2013 through 2016, with a projected period of performance of 36 months. The procurement process involves rigorous technical and security requirements, including a Secret facility clearance level and adherence to the GPS Security Classification Guide. Technical specifications focus on power-added efficiency, distortion, and radiation tolerance across L1, L2, and L5 bands. Offerors are required to submit comprehensive technical and cost proposals following specific AFRL/RVK guidelines, including detailed labor and material breakdowns. The contract structure includes a CLIN schedule covering hardware, software, and data reports, and allows for the use of non-government advisors, such as the Aerospace Corporation, for technical and cost analysis.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA9453 Afrl Rvk

Contract Value

$7,000,000

NAICS

541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

NM, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION 1 SPACE PARK BLVD REDONDO BEACH CA 90278-1001 USA

Award Issued Date

06/10/2014, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

BAA-RVKV-2013-0005 Amendment 1

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BAA-RVKV-2013-0005 Attachment D - Proposal Content Checklist

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BAA-RVKV-2013-0005 Attachment E - Use of Non-Government Advisors

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BAA-RVKV-2013-0005 Contract Security Classification Specification (DD254)

specifications

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BAA-RVKV-2013-0005: L-Band RF Power Amplifier for GPS Spacecraft

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Det 8 AFRL RVK Cost Proposal Instructions v3

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FA9453-13-C-MODL Model Contract

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FA9453-13-C-SECK Section K - Representations and Certifications

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BAA-RVKV-2013-0005 Questions and Answers

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BAA-RVKV-2013-0005 Questions and Answers

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BAA-RVKV-2013-0005 Sources Sought Q&A

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Sources Sought: L-Band RF Power Amplifier for the GPS Spacecraft

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4 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedMar 21

Sources Sought

Notice updatedApr 10

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedJul 22

Response deadline changed from Apr 18, 2013 to Sep 6, 2013. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedAug 20

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Notice updatedSep 4

Response deadline changed from Sep 6, 2013 to Sep 18, 2013. The notice description changed.

AwardedJun 10

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

06/10/2014, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA9453 Afrl Rvk

Contacts1 person available

OfficeKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA9453 Afrl Rvk

Office AddressKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117, USA

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