RFQ for 50 ea, Qorvo TGM2635-CP 100-Watt X-Band Amplifiers (or Equal)

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This document, "Categories of Suspicious Behavior," outlines various types of suspicious activities that personnel should be aware of and report. It details categories such as Acquisition of Expertise, Breach or Attempted Intrusion, Eliciting Information, Expressed or Implied Threat, Flyover or Landing, Materials Acquisition or Storage, Misrepresentation, Recruiting, Sabotage/Tampering/Vandalism, Surveillance, Testing or Probing of Security, Theft/Loss/Diversion, Weapons Discovery, and Unexplained Absences of International Military Students.

It also introduces the "SALUTE" acronym (Size, Activity, Uniform, Location, Time, Equipment) as a guide for reporting specific details of observed suspicious activity. Contact information for local installation security forces is provided, along with specific contacts for the 56 Security Forces Base Defense Operations Center and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations.

Additionally, the document references the "Giant Voice" system as a military emergency mass notification and communications system used for alerting base populations to threats or emergencies. It also explains the different FPCON (Force Protection Condition) levels (Normal, Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta) which indicate the varying levels of terrorist threat and required security posture.

This document is relevant to bidders as it provides insight into the security environment and protocols of DoD facilities. Understanding these categories of suspicious behavior and the reporting mechanisms (SALUTE, Giant Voice, FPCON levels) can help bidders anticipate operational requirements, security considerations, and potential impacts on personnel and facilities if their opportunity involves work on or near DoD installations. It highlights the importance of vigilance and adherence to security protocols within the DoD context.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (FA488726Q0022) is for the procurement of 50 units of Qorvo TGM2635-CP 100-Watt X-Band Amplifiers, or an "Equal" brand, as specified in the attached salient characteristics. The acquisition is being conducted by the 56th Contracting Squadron.

• Procurement of 50 units of Qorvo TGM2635-CP 100-Watt X-Band Amplifiers (or Equal).

• The document references "salient characteristics" which bidders must adhere to.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Delivery Schedule: 60 Calendar Days from Date of Award.

• Inspection and Acceptance Location: Destination.

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: 27 May 2026, 12:00 PM.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Acceptability (Quality Assurance & Pedigree, Supply Chain Resilience) and Price.

• Technical Acceptability will assess capability to meet mission requirements, including traceability to Original Component Manufacturer, identification and rejection of defective commodities, and logistics contingency plans.

• Past Performance will be evaluated based on On-Time Delivery, Acceptance Rates, Relevancy, and Recency.

• Price will be evaluated for reasonableness and completeness.

• This acquisition is being conducted as a Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 334413

• Size Standard: 1250 Employees

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.

• Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the salient characteristics for a 100-Watt X-Band Amplifier. It serves as a technical specification for potential bidders to understand the required performance and physical attributes of the amplifier.

Electrical Characteristics:

• Amplification Type: GaN Pulsed
• Frequency Range: 7.9GHz - 11GHz
• Input/Output Impedance: 50 ohms
• Input Power: 28dBm typical (33dBm max)
• Output Power: PSAT > 50dBm (100W)
• PAE: > 35%
• Large Signal Gain: > 22dB
• Small Signal Gain: > 26dB
• VSWR: < 3:1
• Biases: VD = 28v typical (40v max), VG = -2.6v typical (-8v to -0v max)
• Current: Drain (IDQ) = 1.3A typical (16A max), Gate = -52 to 124mA
• Input/Output Return Loss: 12dB
• Power Dissipation: 316W max

Mechanical Specifications:

• Type: 4 screw bolt-down copperplate SMD package
• Dimensions: 0.75L x 0.75W x 0.18D inch (19.05L x 19.05W x 4.6 mm)
• Connector Types: SMT lead (10)

Environmental Specifications:

• Operating Temperature Range: -40C to +85C
• Storage Temperature: -55C to +150C
• Cooling Type: Forced Air Over Heatsink

Bidders should review these specifications to determine if their proposed solution or product meets the government's stated requirements for a 100-Watt X-Band Amplifier. This document is critical for assessing technical compliance and suitability for the opportunity.