SS - 711th HPW/OE NARDA FieldMan Broadband Meter and Probes
ID: SS-AFRL-PZLEQ-2025-0005Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2396 USAF AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND AFRL PZL AFRL PZLEWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

PSC

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS (6630)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c2beeb44e8954955884e5d232a45672f/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, is seeking responses from qualified small businesses for the procurement of four NARDA FieldMan Logging Broadband Field Meters, along with three specified probes for each meter. The primary objective of this procurement is to acquire advanced measurement tools capable of conducting comprehensive electric and magnetic field measurements across a frequency range from RF to microwave, which are essential for regulatory compliance and safety assessments in electromagnetic field exposure. Interested parties must submit their capability packages, including company information and relevant experience, to Jason Sav at jason.sav@us.af.mil by December 2, 2024, at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. This opportunity is categorized as a Sources Sought notice and does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for quote preparation costs.

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    Jason Sav
    jason.sav@us.af.mil
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    Statement of Work.docx
    This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for the procurement of four NARDA FieldMan Logging Broadband Field Meters, accompanied by three specified probes each for comprehensive electric and magnetic field measurements ranging from RF to microwave frequencies. The document details essential characteristics the meters and probes must possess, including isotropic coverage from 100 kHz to 60 GHz, large graphical display, and extensive memory for up to 5000 measurements. Additionally, features such as a GPS interface, intelligent probe interface, user-selectable units, and history mode for past readings are specified. The aim of this procurement is to secure advanced measurement tools for precise environmental monitoring, crucial for regulatory compliance and safety assessments. This aligns with the federal and local agencies' commitment to utilizing sophisticated technology to ensure public health and safety in electromagnetic field exposure assessments.
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