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. One (1) Lithium Niobate (LiNbO3) Modulator w/
Operating wavelength: 1550nm
Fiber Termination: FC/APC
Fiber: Polarization Maintaining PANDA or equivalent
Fiber to Fiber Optical loss: <4dB
RF connector: W-band
Modulation band width: 75-100GHz
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 1000 employees standard that accompanies NAICS code 334516. 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 10:30am eastern standard time 02 September 2016. Submissions should be emailed to Nathlie M. Hicks@ [email protected] Mailed submissions can be sent to the address in block 7, ATTN: Nathlie M. Hicks.
Questions concerning this sources sought synopsis may be directed to at Nathlie M. Hicks@ [email protected] or 301-394-3985. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.
(13) Place of Contract Performance: US Army Research, Adelphi, MD 20783
(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: 90 days after award