Parametric Amplifier and Accessories

The solicitation seeks a firm fixed price quotation for a fully tested and characterized Raytheon BBN Josephson Junction Parametric Amplifier system and associated cryogenic components, with evaluation based solely on lowest price among technically acceptable proposals. The primary item is a wideband parametric amplifier with a tunable center frequency between 5.0 and 7.0 GHz, minimum 20 dB gain, 300 MHz instantaneous bandwidth, and noise temperature of 295 mK at 6.8 GHz, housed in a compact aluminum cryo-package with 2.92mm K connectors. The accessory package includes a JPA bracket and MuMetal shield, two pre-configured cables, an LNF Circulator with a secondary MuMetal shield, a bias tee, and an LC absorptive filter. A second required item is a non-magnetic cryogenic DC block operating down to 10 mK, with a passband of 0.2 to 18 GHz, DC to 500 kHz block band, 0.5 dB insertion loss, 20 dB return loss, SMA F/M connectors, brass housing with Abaloy finish, and 1.03-inch connector-to-connector length. All items must be new, free of counterfeit or suspect parts, and delivered to Lemont, Illinois, with the contractor fully responsible for packaging, shipping, and liability for damage incurred due to improper handling. The contract is subject to FOB Destination terms for domestic shipments and INCOTERMS 2010 DAP for foreign shipments, with title and risk of loss transferring to the government only upon formal acceptance. Submission deadline is June 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST, and proposals must include a fully executed ANL-70 RFQ, a completed ANL-70A Representations and Certifications form, and declaration of the country of manufacturing origin. Compliance with FAR and DEAR clauses is mandatory, including requirements for safeguarding information systems, prohibition on Kaspersky and other covered entities, restrictions on foreign telecommunications equipment, small business utilization, equal opportunity, combating trafficking, and Buy American Act adherence. Offerors must also meet additional certifications such as SAM registration, W-9 submission, independent price determination if applicable, and disclosure statements under 48 CFR 9903.202 if required. Invoicing must separately state taxes exempt under Illinois law, payment processing begins upon invoice receipt, and initial