High Power Transmission Equipment (HPTE) Development, Integration, Production, and Installation of the Very Low Frequency (VLF) Solid State Transmission Equipment
ID: N00039-24-R-3999Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL INFORMATION WARFARE SYSTEMSSAN DIEGO, CA, 92110-3127, USA

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

COMM/DETECT/COHERENT RADIATION (58)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b34cebb45bc94de6ade675485e08552f/view
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due May 30, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), is seeking potential sources for the development, integration, production, and installation of a 1 to 2 Mega Watt Solid State transmitter system for Very Low Frequency (VLF) High Power Transmission Equipment (HPTE) Broadcast Transmit Stations. This initiative aims to establish a cost-effective common solution that will enhance the Department of the Navy's capabilities in information technology and communications. The opportunity is currently in the Request for Information (RFI) stage, with responses due by March 26, 2024, and interested parties must submit a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to access relevant technical documentation. For further inquiries, contact Contract Specialist Michael W. Ferlo at michael.w.ferlo.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 619-857-9996.

Point(s) of Contact
Michael W FerloContract Specialist
(619) 857-9996
michael.w.ferlo.civ@us.navy.mil
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