2 HIGH POWER AMPLIFIERS for EWOI
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force is seeking quotes for the acquisition of two (2) High Power Amplifiers for EWOI under Solicitation Number FA930226Q0048. This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
This combined synopsis/solicitation is for the procurement of two High Power Amplifiers with specific minimum salient characteristics:
- Lower frequency limit: 2 GHz or lower
- Upper frequency limit: 18 GHz or higher
- 1dB compression: 40 dBm or higher The Product Service Code is 5996 (Amplifiers). The place of performance is Edwards, CA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ), Firm Fixed-Price
- Solicitation Number: FA930226Q0048
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business (NAICS 334419, size standard 750 employees)
- Delivery: 30 Days After Receipt of Order (DARO)
- Quote Due: May 11, 2026, 10:00 AM PST
- Published: May 5, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. The Government will rank quotes by price and evaluate the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. Technical acceptability will be determined by the ability to provide the two High Power Amplifiers, assigned a satisfactory or unsatisfactory rating. Offerors must provide a full response to be considered responsive.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit a complete quote, including the attached SF1449 and a separate PDF quote, ensuring all Contract Line Items (CLINs) are addressed. Quotes must include: SAM UEI, TIN Number, CAGE Code, Contractor Name, Payment Terms (NET 30 or discount), Point of Contact Name and Phone Number, Email address, Warranty, Date Offer Expires, FOB Destination, and Estimated Delivery Lead Time. Quotes must be sent via email (max 10MB) to carmen.barahona@us.af.mil AND anne.beach@us.af.mil. Oral offers will not be accepted, and late submissions will not be considered.
Additional Notes
The period for questions ends on May 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT. All questions must be submitted via email to carmen.barahona@us.af.mil. Phone inquiries are not available. The Government intends to award without discussions, so initial quotes should represent the best terms.