(1) Action Code : SOURCES SOUGHT
This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.
The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.
(2) Date : 2/10/2016
(3) Classification Code : 59
(4) NAICS Code: 334220
(5) NAICS Size Standard: 750
(6) Contracting Office Address: Room 216
Building 1622
White Sands Missile Range, NM 88002
(7) Subject: Sources Sought for GNSS Antennas
(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-16-T-0091
(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 2/16/2016
(10) Contact Point: Nicole Hernandez, Contract Specialist, [email protected]

(11)

A. Objective:

To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.

B. Qty forty(40) - Passive GNSS antenna to include GPS L1/L2/L5, GLONASS L1/L2, Galileo E1/E2/E5/E6, Compass (BeiDou) B1/B2/B3 bands
Diameter: < 3.7"
Height: < 1.5"
Weight: <14 oz
Polarization: Right Hand Circular.
Gain: > 4.5 dB on L1, > 1.2 dB on L2 and >0 dB on L5
Connector: N-type (Female)
Impedance: 50 ohms
Axial Ratio: 1 dB
VSWR: < 2.0:1

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:

(I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met.

(II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 750 standard that accompanies NAICS code 334220. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].

(III) Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.

(12) Responses to this sources sought synopsis are due no later than 1000 Mountain Standard Time (MST) on 2/16/2016. Submissions should be emailed to Nicole Hernandez [email protected] .

Questions concerning this sources sought synopsis may be directed to Nicole Hernandez at [email protected] or 575-678-4979. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.
(13) Place of Contract Performance: White Sands, NM
(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: Thirty (30) days after contract award

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