A -- ADDITIONAL TOPIC TO EXISTING BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT, WIDE BAND VHF/UHF POWER AMPLIFIER, SOLICITATION NUMBER DAABO7- 98-R-D003 The Space and Terrestrial Communications Directorate (S&TCD) is interested in receiving proposals for the design development and fabrication of a Wide Band Power Amplifier (WBPA) for use with the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS). The JTRS is the designated future tri-service multi-band, multi-mode radio to cover the 2 MHz to 2 GHz frequency band. The goal of this BAA is to develop a power amplifier prototype which will be able to work with any of the designated legacy JTRS waveforms (as well as with any new waveforms) across the 30 MHz to 450 MHz frequency band. This program includes two phases of effort. The first program phase is a study effort required to determine the most suitable Power Amplifier system design approach driven by the JTRS program. The second program phase is the actual design development and fabrication of a WBPA prototype. In the first program phase potential bidders are to conduct trade-off investigations and analyses of key amplifier technologies and their suitability for use with the JTRS, power amplifier linearization and power amplifier programmability/re-configurability constraints imposed by the various waveforms/modulations of JTRS. Platforms issues affecting the design such as prime power, cooling, on board RFI sources and physical mounting considerations will also be investigated. At the end of this program phase a report on the study effort shall be submitted to the Government for review. As part of this report the contractor shall also submit a preliminary design paper reflecting any system and design changes from the original proposal. This design paper shall be written in sufficient detail to allow a complete review of the proposed design by the Government prior to continuing with the second phase of this program. In the second program phase a single ruggedized four (4) channel power amplifier prototype will be designed and fabricated to undergo C2V operational testing. The prototype design will be based on the recommended solution arrived at during the first phaseof this program. Proposals submitted for this BAA shall include both the description of subjects to be studied (some of which are recommended above) during the first phase of the BAA as well as technical plans for the development and fabrication of the power amplifier prototype. Technical proposals shall include: system block diagrams and description of the RF signal path, addressing of cosite and IMD issues and RF and prime power budgets. Deliverables (FY99) A final report on the study phase concluding with a critical design review prior to the second program phase. FY00 1. A performance demonstration plan for the WBPA shall be submitted for Government review. 2. Performance demonstration of the WBPA at the contractor's facilities. 3. One ruggedized four (4) channel WBPA prototype shall be delivered to the Government within 10 month of the second phase of the program. 4. Final report Deadline for Submission of Proposals: BAA proposals are to be submitted by 4:00 PM (1600 hrs), EDT on 15 September1998. Funding: It is the intent of S&TCD to leverage funding for this BAA via a 50/50 cost sharing program with potential bidders. Accordingly potential bidders are strongly encouraged to explore and reflect these opportunities in their BAA proposals. This task is currently funded. The Space and Terrestrial Communications Directorate is inviting potential BAA responders to a one-on-one meeting during the period of August 17 to August 28 1998 at CECOM Ft. Monmouth, NJ. This is an additional topic to the existing BAA, Solicitation Number DAABO7- 98RD003. All parties interested in doing business with CECOM are invited to access, operate, send and receive information from the Business Opportunity Page at (http://acbop.monmouth.army.mil). Upon accessing this webpage, click on CECOM Business Opportunities. You may access potential CECOM Business Opportunities by simply typing "guest" for the login ID and password. Registration for a user ID and password will only be necessary when you are considering the submission of proposals CECOM through the BOP. For CD-ROM drawings or other data, contact the identified Contracting Officer via their e-mail. Offers and Bids shall be submitted in hard copy at the time and place specified in the solicitation. No bids shall be submitted directly to the Contracting Officer. The CECOM Acquisition Center's EBB is closed! E-MAIL: Click here to e-mail the POC, wisdom@doim6.monmouth.army.mil. Posted 08/11/98 (D-SN235379).

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