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Research & Development (R&D) of Dual Microwave and Millimeter Wave Antennas

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The Naval Research Laboratory has issued a Request for Proposal for the research and development of Dual Microwave and Millimeter Wave Antennas capable of operating across the 4-40 GHz frequency range. The contract involves designing, testing, delivering, and installing antennas in three distinct but overlapping phases: initial delivery of ten preliminary antennas within three months of award, a pair of prototype antennas by the six-month mark coinciding with the Critical Design Review, and final delivery of three pairs of antennas within one year. This project aims to support advanced radio frequency transmission capabilities and is structured under a single Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee contract. The procurement process will follow full and open competition guidelines and employ a tradeoff source selection to determine the best value for the government. The solicitation falls under the NAICS code 541712, which covers research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences, and is administered by the Department of Defense through the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C. Proposal submissions were due by early December 2016, and the solicitation includes ten attachments detailing the technical and administrative requirements. Points of contact for this solicitation include a contract specialist and a contracting officer, both based at the Naval Research Laboratory, providing support and clarification throughout the proposal process.

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Naval Research Laboratory seeks R&D, design, and delivery of 4-40 GHz antennas in phased contract.

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54171

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DC

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17-R-GB01 RFP (Antenna)

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17-R-GB01 RFP (Antenna)

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Attachment 3: Requirements for Onsite Contractors

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Attachment L-2: Previous Contracting Efforts

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Attachment L-3 Cost Summary Format

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Attachment L-5 Subcontracting Plan Template

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Attachment L-6 Small Business Participation Plan Template

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N00173-17-R-GB01 Amendment 0001

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SOW - Dual Microwave and Millimeter Wave Antenna (RevD)

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Specifications for Dual Microwave and Millimeter Wave Antennas (RevH)

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Attachment L-1 Past Performance Questionnaire

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SF 1408 Pre-Award Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System

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Amend_0001-.pdf

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Exhibit_A_CDRLs_A001_A003_A004.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA
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Bruce E. GuntherContract Specialist
Leigh KellstromContracting Officer

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This solicitation is issued by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Dual Microwave and Millimeter Wave Antennas. This effort includes the design, testing and delivery of Dual Microwave and Millimeter Wave Antennas capable of transmitting radio frequency over the 4-40 GHz frequency range. The effort is separated into three overlapping areas. - Area 1: Involves the design, testing, delivery, and installation of 10 preliminary antennas within three months of contract award. - Area 2: Involves delivery of one pair (forward and aft) prototype antennas at Critical Design Review within six months of contract award. - Area 3: Delivery of three pairs (forward and aft) antennas within 12 months of contract award. This procurement will be conducted in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.1, Full and Open Competition and FAR 15.101-1, Tradeoff Process. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences). The Government anticipates the award of a single Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) contract based on best value to the Government through the tradeoff source selection process IAW FAR 15.101-1. Proposal submissions are due NLT, Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 14:00 PM EST. The attachments are embedded in the solicitation and may be accessed by clicking on the attachment (paperclip) on the left hand side of the document. There are a total of 10 separate attachments as part of this solicitation.

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