Wraparound Antennas

The Specialized Contracting Branch (PZIE), Air Force Test Center, Eglin AFB, FL intends to solicit and award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract to Haigh-Farr, Inc. for the purchase of eighteen (18) Wraparound Antennas that have been through the required flight approval process. The flight approval process includes electromagnetic interference testing and analysis to determine the aerodynamic characteristics for each configuration which would add significant time and cost to the integration schedule. More importantly, a new flight approval would delay the test date causing missed program milestones. The purchase is made under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2). Anticipated award date 29 March 13. This requirement is for: CLIN 0001: Hardware. Eighteen (18) wraparound antennas P/N 5540 which must include the following: FEATURES: Omnidirectional - Full Spherical Coverage 300 MHz to 13 GHz Multi-Channel Designs Single Point Feed No External Dividers and Cables Required Thin Aerodynamic Shape Conformal - Flush or External Mounting Fastened or Bonded to the Vehicle OEM or Retro-Fit Applications High Aero-Heating Protection Available Rugged Construction - Designed for High G, High Radial G (Spinup), and Extreme Vibration Environments TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Operating Band: 300 MHz to 18 GHz Number of Channels: Design parameter 1, 2, 3, or 4 Input Impedance: 50 Ohms Bandwidth: Design parameter, 1%-5% VSWR: 2:1 Max across Band Power: 40 W cw, 5 kW peak Polarization: Design parameter Radiation Pattern: Roll - 2230 MHz Isotropic - 2 dB Pitch - 2230 MHz Isotropic - 7 dB Roll - 421 MHz Isotropic - 2 dB Pitch - 421 MHz Isotropic - 2dB Connector: SMA standard, other connector options available including direct cable feeds Weight: Design parameter Function of diameter and electrical requirements Dimensions: Design parameter Function of diameter and electrical requirements Thickness: .05 (1.25mm) to .3 (7.6 mm) Mounting Antenna: Antenna is flexible and provided to naturally mate with specified cylindrical or conical surface Securing: Screw and/or Bond Altitude: Any Environment: Design parameter, typical of tactical supersonic missiles and kinetic kills weapons These items must be delivered to: 96 TSSQ/RNXC, EGLIN AFB, FL 32542 no later than 150 days after date of award. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this acquisition is 336419 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals/quotes. However, the government will consider all responses received within 15 days of publication. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Submit questions electronically to Keith.clift@eglin.af.mil.