SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Free-Space Measuring Platform
- Notice Date
- 7/19/2012
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334515
— Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, ASC/PKO, 1940 ALLBROOK DRIVE, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, 45433-5309, United States
- ZIP Code
- 45433-5309
- Solicitation Number
- F4FBFM2181A001
- Archive Date
- 8/9/2012
- Point of Contact
- Mohamed Hussein, Phone: 9375224594
- E-Mail Address
-
mohamed.hussein@wpafb.af.mil
(mohamed.hussein@wpafb.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS Title: Free-Space Measuring Platform The United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is seeking potential sources that are capable of providing a free-space measurement platform. Firms responding to this sources sought synopsis should make sure that their product's capabilities meet the following specifications: The requirement is for a free-space measurement platform capable of integration with a mm-wave VNA system (Agilent model number N5251A), which would enable a stable measurement at frequencies between 40 GHz and 110 GHz and fit within the required space constraints (42"x42"x11"). The Antenna Horns should be corrugated and produce a super- or ultragaussian millimeter wave, and combined with the associated sample holder, should allow for repeatable polarization measurements. When combined with the N5251A and associated materials measurement software it should enable the measurement of the scattering matrix of a material (S11, S22, S21 and S12) as well as permeability and permittivity. This Sources Sought Synopsis is published for market research purposes to identify potential capable sources and to assist the Air Force in making a small business set-aside decision. The Air Force anticipates a competitive acquisition for a Firm Fixed Price purchase order contract. Firms responding to this notice should submit a small capabilities' package to include: 1) Provide information to demonstrate that your company can provide a product to meet the specifications of this Sources Sought Synopsis 2) Indicate whether your company is a large or small business. If a small business, please specify the type (e.g. SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WOSB, VOSB, general SB, etc.). **See note below. 3) Indicate whether your company is the manufacturer for this product. If not the manufacturer then please indicate the name of the manufacturer and whether they are a large or small business. 4) Indicate your company's status as being U.S.-owned or Foreign-owned/Foreign-controlled. Specifications • Precision machined drilled out baseplate utilizing dowel or gauge pins for positioning of elements enabling use at frequencies of 40 GHz and higher. • Corrugated horn antennas, producing a super or ultra-gaussian wave and with flanges made to custom specifications. • Corrugated horn antennas and antenna holders that are matched and keyed to allow for highly precise and repeatable polarization measurements. • Corrugated horn antennas which operate in the U-band, V-band, and W-band. • Freespace measurement capable. • Sample holder with adjustable thickness enabling measurements of samples of various thickness. • Compatible with Agilent's mm-wave VNA system, model number N5251A and assosciated materials measurement software to provide scattering matrix • (S11, S22, S21, S12), permeability, and permittivity measurements. • Needs to fit within available space constraints. (Must be less than 42"x42"x11", L x W x H) ***Note: The general definition of a small business is one that is independently owned and operated, is not dominant in the field of operation in which it is proposing on Air Force contracts and with its affiliates; and the average annual receipts does not exceed 500 employees based on the NAICS Code to be used for this acquisition - 334515 - "Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals". The Air Force reserves the right to consider a set-aside based upon responses hereto for any subsequent acquisition. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. The Air Force does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. Respondents should not construe this Sources Sought synopsis as a commitment by the Air Force for any purpose. The Government's evaluation of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small businesses, or any particular small business designation (e.g. SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WOSB, VOSB, etc.). Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address: Mohamed.Hussein@wpafb.af.mil or mailed to ASC/PKOAB, Attn.: Mohamed Hussein, 1940 Allbrook Dr. Rm. 109, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433 to be received no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, Wed. 25 July 2012. Any questions concerning this acquisition should be directed to Mohamed.Hussein@wpafb.af.mil.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 1940 Allbrook Dr. Rm. 109, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, 45433, United States
- Zip Code: 45433
- Zip Code: 45433
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