SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Low Power 50.0 GHz Calibration System
- Notice Date
- 3/20/2009
- 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, 562 CBSG OMP (AFMETCAL), 813 Irving Wick Dr. W. Bldg 2, Heath, Ohio, 43056-6116, United States
- ZIP Code
- 43056-6116
- Solicitation Number
- 10E-168A-RF
- Archive Date
- 3/19/2010
- Point of Contact
- Kathryn A Vaccaro, Phone: 740-788-5078
- E-Mail Address
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kathryn.vaccaro@afmetcal.af.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Low Power 50.0 GHz Calibration System This request for information/sources sought announcement is issued to identify potential sources and gather information on current capabilities within the market. The Air Force Metrology and Calibration Program is considering a purchase of a Low Power 50.0 GHz Calibration System. The Low Power 50 GHz Calibration System will calibrate low power coaxial standards and general power sensing TMDE. The system will be able to provide a standardized power level ranging from min 0.01mW to 10mW. The frequency range of the system will be 100 Khz to 50 GHz. The command and control functions of the system will be automated and a GUI will provide the a fully automated calibration process. The system will be based upon the NIST developed Direct Comparison Power System (DCPS). Hardware: Separate feed-thru RF power standards for the range 100 kHz to 18 GHz and 10 MHz to 50 GHz to provide smooth, single connection calibration of most sensors and provide reduced wear and damage opportunity on the fragile 2.4mm connector of the 50 GHz standard. Standards based on long-proven direct DC substitution technology for minimum drift, best linearity, lowest uncertainty, and a design lineage to calorimeter artifacts. Standard monitors incorporating latest digital technology, coordinating with software to digitally level to any set power with steps limited only by the generator, and capable of direct power read-out from any commercially produced thermistor mount. Software: Automate the calibration process, including Gamma Correction, Dynamic Uncertainty Calculation, and collection of S11 data using either of two methods: Control Vector Network Analyzers, OR Using multiple offset lines (with supporting beads for robustness), performs multiple RF power measurements and estimate vector S11. Although this method has higher uncertainty than VNA at low reflections, it will be adequate to dramatically reduce power calibration error in labs without VNA's. Perform manufacturer's specified linearity checks and reports pass-fail and calculates adjusted factors if adjustment procedures are available from the manufacturer. Writes calibration factors and other adjustment factors into power sensor EEPROM. Is designed to support RF power standards requiring customized power balancing bridges that are "read" using voltmeters. Type IV bridges and power meters with proportional output will be supported. This allows use with both legacy power meters and the Primary Standards. Is designed to expose well-documented function-oriented methods that will allow Air Force AFMETCAL NextGen programmers to implement "higher-level" test management such as: Recipe/Procedure Management, Test reporting, Customized data reporting. The total estimated quantity is 75 Unit(s). Surplus or used material is not acceptable for this item. Offerors responding to this sources sought market research must (1) state whether they are a small or large business and indicate if your company is a small disadvantage or woman-owned business, 8(a) firm, or a historically black college or university or minority institution (HBCU/MI), or a historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) small business; (2) advise what the longest period of time is that you can hold the quoted price; (3) advise if you have the item on a GSA schedule or other Government contract; (4) provide information concerning the technical capabilities of the product you are interested in offering, including commercial literature/brochures; (5) advise if you accept the Government purchase card; (6) any other pertinent information which would enable the government to assess your firm's capabilities; (7) provide point of contact and assigned Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code; (9) advise how much time you would need to submit a technical proposal once the solicitation is issued; (10) provide an estimated price for one each of the unit you would be offering. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited hereunder. At this time, no solicitation exists. Submit all responses to this notice to the point of contact listed below. All responses should be submitted to Kathryn Vaccaro, Management Analyst, via e-mail at mlk@afmetcal.af.mil or by Fax at 740-788-5157 or mail to 813 Irving-Wick Dr W, Bldg 2, Heath Oh 43056-1199, if e-mail response is not possible. Use reference number 10E-168A-RF in your response. Responses are due by: 24 April 2009. Kathryn Vaccaro, Contract Specialist, Phone (740) 788-5078, FAX 740-788-5157 E-mail: kathryn.vaccaro@afmetcal.af.mil
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