a. The contractor shall perform the following calibration on four (4) ETS Lindgren Model #3182 Broadband Biconical antennas with the Frequency range of 30MHz to 1000MHz:
1. Perform visual inspection and assemble Antennas Under Test (AUT)
2. Measure AUT VSWR for all 4 AUTs
3. Perform calibration from 25 MHz to 85 MHz (in 5 MHz increments) distance
4. Range length to achieve minimum far field
5. Receive height at height acceptable for multi-path free range in minimum far field
6. Polarizations Vertical and Horizontal
7. Transmitter height at height acceptable for multi-path free range at minimum far field
8. All measurement equipment to be NIST traceable
9. Error budget to be 1.5 to 2.0 dB
10. Gain Data will be calibrated in dBi over frequency

b. Calibration data should be available within one week of receipt of the Antennas Under Test. Testing shall not be done during rain or snow as the results could be impacted.

c. The Model #3182 Broadband Biconical Antennas have a type N female connector. The dimensions are as follows: Length = 21 inches, Width/Diameter = 16.26 inches and Height = 24.69 inches. ;

d. Calibration will be coordinated with the AFFTC Contracting Officer's Technical Representative.
Place of delivery and acceptance is Edwards AFB, CA 93524;

Please note that this synopsis is for planning purposes only, does not constitute a solicitation for competitive bids/proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation to provide Calibration of four (4) ETS Model 3182 Antennas which shall be considered by the agency.
FOB Destination; Edwards AFB, CA 93524. Firms responding to this synopsis must identify their company's capabilities to perform the requirements described herein, reference the synopsis number, and indicate whether or not that they are a small or small disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1. The NAICS code is 541380. The Small Business size standard is $12,000,000.

The information received because of this notice will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this sources sought synopsis. It is anticipated that a Firm Fixed Price contract will be awarded in September 2010.
Responses may be sent via e-mail to [email protected] or faxed to 661-277-0470 Attention: Anne Hylla. If the office has not received any affirmative written responses by Close of Business (COB), 27 Aug 2010, a Sole Source FFP award will be pursued.