Cavity Bandpass Filter
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 (56 CONS at Luke AFB, Arizona) is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify industry capabilities for providing 9100MHz Cavity Bandpass Filters. This RFI aims to gather information on filters meeting specific salient characteristics. Responses are due by May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The RFI seeks information on filters that adhere to detailed technical specifications, including:
- Electrical Specifications:
- Center Frequency: 9100MHz
- Passband: 7500MHz – 10700MHz
- Insertion Loss: 1.5dB max
- Return Loss: 15dB min
- Rejection: Specific dB minimums across various frequency ranges (e.g., DC-7100MHz, 7100-7300MHz, 10900-18000MHz)
- Impedance: 50 ohms in/out
- Power Handling: 35W CW max (350W at 10% duty cycle)
- Mechanical Specifications:
- Connector Type: In: SMA male, Out: SMA female
- Dimensions: 7.00L x 1.00W x 1.00D inch max (178L x 25W x 25D mm max)
- Environmental Specifications:
- Operating Temperature: -40C to +70C
- Storage Temperature: -55C to +85C
- Shock: 20 G, 11mS
- Vibration: 20G, 5 to 200Hz
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 18, 2026, 21:00:00Z
- Published: May 8, 2026
- Questions Due: May 14, 2026
- Answers Posted: May 15, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be used for market research purposes to assess industry's capability to meet the outlined technical requirements for the Cavity Bandpass Filters. This information will help the 56 CONS determine potential sources and inform future acquisition strategies.
Additional Notes
This is an RFI for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. Contractors must email responses to the Point of Contact. Primary Contact: Carter Woodward (carter.woodward@us.af.mil; 623-856-2741). Backup Contact: Thomas Jobe (thomas.jobe@us.af.mil; 623-856-3446).