SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- Defense Systems RDT&E Weapons
- Notice Date
- 11/12/2009
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- N00178 NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER Dahlgren Division 17362 Dahlgren Road Suite 157 Dahlgren, VA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N0017810Q3901
- Response Due
- 12/3/2009
- Archive Date
- 12/31/2009
- Point of Contact
- Phil Makely,Voice: 540-653-5832,Fax: 540-653-6810
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This synopsis is posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at https://www.fbo.gov and the Navy Electronic Commerce On Line (NECO) site located at http://www.neco.navy.mil. While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by the Naval Sea Systems Command. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Dahlgren Site (NSWCDL) is seeking sources possessing the technology, qualifications, and capabilities to produce and demonstrate a high power microwave (HPM) antenna. NSWCDL is requesting white papers be submitted describing the Contractor's experience in design, development, fabrication and testing of HPM antennas. Information submitted should also contain organizational capabilities and a Rough Order of Magnitude cost for design and production of a prototype for demonstration purposes. The HPM antenna should have the ability to meet the following technical requirements: A) Constant power density beam profile in terms of radius and particularly distance from the antenna for a range of 1 to 30 meters. B) Operation at the following three frequencies (one will be selected for demonstration):1) 2.45 GHz, 2) 5.8 GHz, 3) 95 GHzC) Minimum pulse width is.5 seconds. D) Maximum power density prescribed by IEEE Standard C95.1-2005 for Permissible Exposure Limit(s) plus 20% and minimum pulse. E) Input power is to be managed such that radiated intensities do not exceed the subject PEL limits by more than 120%. PEL Limits are: 1) For the 2.45 GHz antenna - 58.8 kW/m2; 2) For the 5.8 GHz antenna - 35.4 kW/m2; 3) For the 95 GHz antenna - 3.5 kW/m2F) After a.5 second pulse, the wait times before another pulse is permitted are: 1) 2.45 GHz - 6 minutes2) 5.8 GHz - 2 minutes 57 seconds3) 95 GHz - 17 secondsG) Determine required peak power input based upon antenna beam profile and PEL power density.H) Circular polarized beamI) Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) less than 1.5J) Preferred Beam Diameter Range.5 to 1.5 metersK) Minimal side lobe/back side powerL) No "beam hotspots" greater than the PEL power densityM) Tripod mount configuration The objective is to examine different technical approaches that would allow NSWCDL to demonstrate the HPM antenna for warfare system purposes. Accordingly, NSWCDL seeks sources who can effectively present their capabilities to do the following: A) Minimize size and weight of the antenna, B) Execute the shortest timeline possible with regards to the Level 3 WBS schedule, C) Utilize commercial off the shelf components (COTS) to the greatest degree possible D) Provide ease of mobility and setup E) Offer a Performance warranty F) Fulfill requirements at a reasonable cost to the Government White papers being submitted for review should include the following information for one, two, or three of the frequencies of interest: A) Antenna typeB) Responsive Technical SpecificationC) Detailed description for each of the following:1) Size and Weight2) Rough Order of Magnitude cost for potential Government procurement regarding:a) Designb) Production of Prototypeb) Factory Test and Validationc) Material Supplyd) Field Test and ValidationD) Modeling methodologies and model outputs that support technical specificationsE) Engineered material detailsF) Plan for field measurements and design validationG) 3-D model and field measurement plots for antenna pattern radiation lobes and beam widthsH) Table of Antenna Parameter Metrics and Specifications including symbol, parameter, value, units, and summary explanation for:1) Radiation power density2) Gain3) Antenna efficiency4) Beam efficiency5) Bandwidth6) Polarization7) Input impedence8) Radiation efficiency9) Antenna operating peak and average temperature change from ambientI) Relevant experience history and list of client referencesJ) Experience and resume history for project principalsK) Input Transition Coupling detail This is NOT a Request for Quotation or Proposal. Companies who desire to participate in this Request for Information/Sources Sought are encouraged to submit a white paper which supports the company claim that it presently has the technology, qualifications, and capabilities to satisfy the performance and technical requirements described above. Companies may submit white papers on one, two, or all three frequencies of interest. The white paper should discuss related company experience building HPM antennas and include the names and contact information of company points of contact. The white papers should be prepared in MS Word, limited to fifteen pages for each frequency, and submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. 1 December 2009 to Phillip Makely at phillip.makely@navy.mil. Please reference RFQ number N00178-10-Q-3901 in the subject line of all responses and questions submitted. Prospective Sources are cautioned that only the Contracting Officer is legally authorized to commit the Government. All proprietary information should be clearly marked. This Request for Information/Sources Sought is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal. However, the information will be used in the assessment of the available capable sources. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government. If a formal Request for Quotation or solicitation is generated at a later date, a notice will be published in accordance with FAR publication requirements. No award may be made as a result of this Request for Information/Sources Sought. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. Contracting Office Address: NSWCDD Code CXS13-1917632 Dahlgren Road, Suite 157Dahlgren, VA 22448-5110 Point of Contact: Phillip Makely - 540-653-5832Phillip.makely@navy.mil
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