Radar Transponders and C-Band Dividers

SUBJECT: Radar Transponders and C-Band Power Dividers REF NO.: FA9302-10-R-F006 DUE: 31 December 2009 POC: Zachary Bawden, 661-277-7583 DESC: The Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC), Edwards AFB intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, to Herley Lancaster. This acquisition is unrestricted. The NAICS code is 334511. The AFFTC has a requirement for Radar Transponders and C-Band Power Dividers manufactured by Herley Lancaster. The Radar Transponders will be used F-16 and F-35 aircrafts and must be form, fit, and function with existing transponders. The C-Band Power Dividers will be used on the F-16/T-39 program in conjunction with existing Radar Transponders. Procurement of new Radar Transponders and C-Band Power Dividers would require rewiring and reconfiguration of the aircrafts. Requirement: Radar Transponder Model #: MD400-C-1; Part #: 500002-27 Quantity: 2 - 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 grans) - Tunable over 5.4 to 5.9 Ghz - Adjustable code spacing and built-in duplexer for singe antenna operation reflections. C-Band Power Divider Model#: 857-2C; Part #: 300878-1 Quantity: 11 C-Band Electrical: - Tunable Frequency Range: 5.4 to 5.9 GHz - Impedance: 50 ohms - VSWR: <1.3:1 - Insertion Loss: 0.5dB - Power Division: Variable, from equal power ratio to any power ration - Power Handling Capability: 1.0kW peak - Connector: TNC (female) - Altitude: Tested to 100,000 feet - Vibration: 40g's C-Band Physical - Size: 3.33"H (8.46 cm), 2.5"D (6.35 cm), 2"W (5.1 cm) - Weight: 12 oz (340.2 gms) X-Band Electrical - Tunable Frequency Range: 9.0 to 9.5 GHz - Impedance: 50 ohms - VSWR: <1.3:1 - Insertion Loss: 0.5dB - Power Division: Variable, from equal power ratio to any power ratio - Power Handling Capability: 1.0 kW peak - Connector: TNC (female) - Altitude: Tested to 100,000 feet - Vibration: 40 g's X-Band Physical - Size: 8.84" H (4.67 cm), 1.03" W (2.62 cm) - Weight: 6 oz (170 gms) Contractors interested in this requirement should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government's requirement. In addition, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e., Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.) in accordance with FAR Part 12. Anticipated Award date is January 04, 2010. Responses must be received no later than (NLT) 5:00PM, Pacific Standard Time, December 31, 2009. Responses should be submitted via: e-mail zachary.bawden@edwards.af.mil or by faxing, Fax #: 661-277-0470 (please call and verify that I have received the fax). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all responses received. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.