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Replacement for X14 Multiplier
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service Radar Operations Center is conducting market research through a Request for Information to identify potential replacements for the obsolete X14 Frequency Multiplier used in the WSR-88D NEXRAD radar system. This action is strictly for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, nor does it obligate the government to award a contract or pay for any information submitted. Respondents must provide technical and company information, including a capability statement, technical approach, manufacturing details, testing protocols, and market feedback, with the main response limited to two pages, excluding attachments such as drawings, datasheets, or white papers. All submissions must be emailed to the designated point of contact by the deadline of May 21, 2026, with a specific subject line format, and no alternative submission methods are accepted. The X14 Multiplier is a critical component with stringent electrical, mechanical, and environmental requirements, including a +15 VDC input, +805.6874 MHz output, phase noise ≤30 dB, VSWR ≤1.5:1, and operation across a -40°C to +85°C temperature range. It must adhere to MIL-STD-130 for item marking and use 6061 aluminum alloy with SAE-AMS-2404G Class 4, Grade B nickel plating for corrosion resistance. The unit must replicate the original form, fit, and function with no tuning screws and meet a minimum MTBF of 50,000 hours. First article qualification requires ROC and National Reconditioning Center review and acceptance. All responses become government property, and proprietary information must be clearly marked to be held in confidence. Respondents are required to provide their Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and must self-certify their size status under NAICS code 334419, along with any applicable socioeconomic designation such as small business, SDB, WOSB, SDVOSB, or HUBZone status. No contract value, pricing, or delivery schedule is specified, as this is solely an information-gathering effort prior to any potential future procurement.
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Norman, OK, 73069, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in support of the National Weather Service (NWS), Radar Operations Center (ROC), is seeking information from industry regarding a replacement for the X14 Frequency Multiplier utilized within the WSR-88D NEXRAD Radar receiver.
This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this RFI or otherwise pay for information submitted in response to this notice. NOAA/NWS is not seeking quotes at this time and will not accept unsolicited quotes.
This RFI is intended solely for informational and planning purposes as part of NWS market research. No solicitation, statement of work, specification, or requirements package exists at this time. Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation on the part of the Government to procure supplies, support services, installation, software, modified software, documentation development, deployment, or any associated supplies or services.
Responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. Vendors are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be borne solely by the interested party.
Respondents are advised that NWS is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted under this RFI. Any information that the vendor considers proprietary should be clearly marked as such. Clearly marked responses indicating that information therein is proprietary or represents confidential business information will be received and held in confidence for U.S. Government use only.
The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. All submissions become the property of the Federal Government and will not be returned.
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