US Army CECOM, Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Electronic Warfare (C4IEW) Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703-5008

59 -- POWER AMPLIFIER POC MS. LINDA COLLEGE, CONTRACT SPECIALIST. POWER AMPLIFIER - SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT The Army is contemplating the release of a requirement based FFP contract through an RFP, for radio terminal UHF high power linear amplifier applique designed to meet unique Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) (MIL-STD-188-182 AND MIL-STD-188-183) switching times while operating within the DAMA waveform. Such power linear amplifier applique will interface with the AN/PSC-5 hardware. NO GFE CAN BE PROVIDED. A functional and narrative specification for these UHF high power linear amplifier applique is near completion and will be available to interested parties prior to release of the formal RFP. Top level minimum desired technical features follow: Frequency Range: Power amplifier (transmit): 290 to 318 MHz; Frequency Range Pre-amplifier (receive): 243 to 270 MHz; Power Amplifier Input Range: 0.125 to 18 Watts; Output Power: (Adjustable 18-100 Watts); Turn On Time: ''less than'' 375 microsecond; Turn Off Time: ''less than'' 500 microseconds; Pre-amplifier Gain: 45 dB minimum; Pre-amplifier Noise Figure: 3 dB maximum; Input power: 115 VAC nominal prime power; 24 VDC nominal prime power: Interface Emission/susceptibility: IAW AN/PSC-5(A3159887); Single Antenna port, single radio port: Transmit key line available from radio; Weight shall not exceed 12 lbs.; Limited design drawings will be requested for analysis of basic design, reliability, EMI considerations. These drawings may be in contractor format and are expected to be proprietary in nature. Drawings required with the procurement will be to support mechanicical interchagebility and electrical installation. All technical data supplied will be properly protected and returned. Potential Offerors are invited to submit technical and/or marketing material to the PM SATCOM POC listed below, for early consideration in the finilization of the functional/narrative specification prior to release. Proprietary materials will be properly protected. Technical questions and dialog may be directed to PM SATCOM, Mr. Italo Villicis, at (908) 532-9728 X5857. Contract questions may be directed to the CECOM Contract Specialist, Ms. Linda College at (908) 532-5798. (0164)

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