SUBJECT: NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT FOR CALIBRATION OF AN ETS LINDGREN.

DESC: INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT WITH FIRST RF CORPORATION. The Air Force, Edwards Air Force Base, CA intends to award a Sole Source purchase order to First RF Corporation., 4865 Sterling Dr, Boulder, CO 80301. The Sole Source purchase will be for a calibration of an ETS Lindgren.

Calibration of ETS Lindergren.

The requirements are as follows:

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.

Please note that this is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all interested parties who believe they can meet ALL the requirements are invited to submit in writing complete information describing their ability to provide Dual Polarized Quad-Ridged Horn Antennas. Responses may be sent via e-mail to [email protected] or mailed to AFFTC/PKEW, 5 South Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185, Attention: Travis Duhart. Fax Number: 661-277-0470. Information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Air Force not to open the requirement to open competition, based on response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Air Force. If the office has not received any affirmative written responses by 5:00 PM, EST, May 7, 2010, a Sole Source purchase order will be pursued with First RF Corporation., 4865 Sterling Dr, Boulder, CO 80301.