# 2.4 METER DISH Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/w50s8r24r5027 - Solicitation number: W50S8R24R5027 - Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation - Status: Closed. Deadline was June 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Army - Agency: Department of the Army - Contracting office: W7NU Uspfo Activity Ohang 179 (W50S8R) - NAICS: 334111 Electronic Computer Manufacturing - Product or service code: 5820 Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne - Set-aside: Total small business set-aside - Place of performance: Mansfield, Ohio - County: Richland County (FIPS 39139). https://abierto.us/counties/richland-county-oh-39139 - City: Mansfield. https://abierto.us/cities/mansfield-oh-3947138 - First posted: June 4, 2024 - Last posted: July 15, 2024 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c7676d9033a7489199566b4133f61ca2/view ## Description SOLICITAITON CANCELLED - Due to change in specifications, this requirement is being resolicited under solicitation number: W50S8R-24-R-5036 UPDATE 03 Responses to requests for information (RFI's) - Question: Do you mean Tx: 5.85-6.425, or do we need to quote Tx: 5.75-6.425? **ANSWER:** **Tx:** **5.75-6.425 - Question:** Can you confirm the Ka-Band and C-Band RF-Feed polarization? Is it circular or linear? **ANSWER:** both linear and circular for both Ka-band and C-band - Question: Can you confirm that we also need to supply the BUCs and LNBs? **ANSWER:** BUCs and LNBs should be also be supplied and support required frequencies - Question: Is the end user expecting a single C/Ku TX/RX simultaneous feed? **ANSWER:** A custom feed supporting both is preferred but it can be a separate C and Ku feed - Question: Is the C-Band CP or LP? The LP is motorized? **ANSWER:** Circular and linear polization with LP motorization - Question: If it’s not simultaneous, are the C and Ku feeds electronically rotating/switching? **ANSWER:** Electronically switching (End of update) UPDATE 02 Responses to requests for information (RFI's): - Question: What RF components are you planning on using with this dish? **ANSWER:** We are planning to use a software defined radio and expecting a N type connection or equivalent RF connection from the dish. - Question: what is ship to address? **ANSWER:** 179th Cyberspace Wing, 1947 Harrington Memorial Rd., Mansfield, Ohio 44903 (End of update) UPDATE 01 Responses to requests for information (RFI's): - Quantity required is one (1) - As stated in the original synopsis/solicitation, this requirement is set-aside 100% for small businesses - Requirement will is for purchase and delivery only (not a "service"); there is not an incumbent that has previously performed for the government on this requirement. (End of update) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation W50S8R-24-R-5027 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05. This solicitation is set-aside 100 percent for Small Business. The NAICS code that applies is 334111 and business size is 1,250 employees. This action will result in a FFP purchase order, utilizing simplified acquisition procedures under Full and Open competition after Exclusion of Sources. Funds are presently available for this requirement. CLIN 0001 – 2.4 meter dish, with the following minimum capabilities: With tripod flyaway kit 2.4 meter carbon fiber segmented reflector, Band-configurable, pre-cabled, two-piece feed boom 2-axis cable-drive positioner (+- 200 Az, 5-90 degrees El) Auto-acquire controller with GUI software and API that can run on laptop Ability to remotely control/point dish pointing via ethernet/fiber Tactical cases for all parts to fit in Efficient assembly (<1hr) Manual stow ability (in event of emergency; e.g. hand crank) Operational with winds up to 45 mph Custom feed with C/KU band with standard Cross?Polarization compensation so that feed doesn’t need changed out to switch between bands KA band with cross polarization C/Ku/Ka 100W BUC/HPA mounted Onboard GNSS Ability to be grounded Includes Anchoring kits Frequency requirements - Ka Additional Freqs (Circ/Lin) - Rx: 18.3-21.2 -Tx: 27.5-31 - Add C INSAT Feed (Circ only) - Rx: **4.5-4.8 - Tx:** 6.725-7.025 - C-Band Standard (Circular and Linear) - Rx: 3.4-4.2 (LNB should be 3.625-4.2 for 5G mitigation, but the feed needs to support 3.4-4.2 in case you’re somewhere where there is no 5G and you need to see 3.4-3.6) - Tx: **5.75-6.425 - Ku - Linear - Rx:** **10.7-12.75 - TX:** 13.75-14.5 Offerors shall include with their proposal all representations and certifications not completed in their SAM.gov registration/reps & certs online. (Above information is attached as a separate document, as well, in case posting above is jumbled/out of structure) ## Publications - June 4, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due June 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice 684875668ca04304b06ecda11e77bc25. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/684875668ca04304b06ecda11e77bc25/view - June 5, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due June 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice 4d4d560522e047d2aa1ce8df3070bea6. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4d4d560522e047d2aa1ce8df3070bea6/view - June 6, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due June 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice eba85d4f9d634bfbba8889dd8d85d63b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/eba85d4f9d634bfbba8889dd8d85d63b/view - June 14, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due June 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice 07d21369a25d45e28f32970ead16b34a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/07d21369a25d45e28f32970ead16b34a/view - July 15, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due June 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice 0974c99f6f4549a5be61131ca81e71ae. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0974c99f6f4549a5be61131ca81e71ae/view - July 15, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due June 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice c7676d9033a7489199566b4133f61ca2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c7676d9033a7489199566b4133f61ca2/view ## Points of contact - Gordon Strom, gordon.strom.1@us.af.mil - James E Kliewer, james.kliewer.2@us.af.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/w50s8r24r5027.