Travelling Wave Tube Amplifier rental
ID: N0016725Q1054Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CARDEROCKBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

NAICS

Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- MISCELLANEOUS (W099)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f5cca41aebb54ebeaaf93531c92eee60/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), is seeking small businesses to provide a rental of a Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier (TWTA) that operates within the S-band frequency range of 2-4 GHz. The procurement aims to fulfill specific technical requirements, including the delivery of a functional TWTA along with necessary power cables and adapters, ensuring compliance with outlined specifications. This opportunity underscores the government's commitment to engaging small businesses while addressing critical operational needs. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by May 28, 2025, with inquiries directed to Steven Besanko at steven.besanko@navy.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Steven Besanko
    (301) 312-3357
    steven.besanko@navy.mil
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    SF 1449 - N0016725Q1054.pdf
    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) seeks to award a firm fixed price contract for the rental of a Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier (TWTA) that operates in the S-band frequency (2-4 GHz) with specific power and performance specifications. This solicitation is exclusively open to small businesses and is executed under Request for Quotation (RFQ) N0016725Q1054. Quotations must address both technical specifications and pricing, evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable basis. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by May 28, 2025, with a rental duration of three months starting from the award date. The contractor is required to deliver a functional TWTA along with necessary power cables and adapters, ensuring compliance with all outlined specifications. The document specifies submission protocols, evaluation criteria, and various applicable clauses and regulations essential for the solicitation process. This procurement reflects the government's emphasis on engaging small businesses while fulfilling specific technical requirements in a timely manner.
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