200W Power Amplifiers for the Digital Modular Radio (DMR) Program

The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), Program Executive Office(PEO) Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) NavyCommunications Program Office, Code PMW-170 will be procuring 200 watt (W)power amplifiers (PAs) for the Digital Modular Radio (DMR) program. DMR is asoftware definable radio with embedded INFOSEC, capable of transmitting andreceiving on four RF channels simultaneously. It is based on an open systemarchitecture and is interoperable over the-air with existing HF/VHF/UHF Line ofSight & UHF SATCOM circuits such as DAMA, SINCGARS, AN/WSC-3, VHF Civilian AirDistress, and other circuits utilizing legacy radios. Each RF channel of theradio will be capable of operating anywhere in the 2MHz to 2GHz frequency band.The PA operates in the 30MHz to 400 MHz range. The contemplated contract will procure an estimated three hundred (300) 200WPAs over a five year period via a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The subject procurement will be a full and open competition. The NorthAmerican Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications EquipmentManufacturing). The solicitation will be issued without further notice and willbe available at the SPAWAR E-Commerce Central website. Point of contact for this requirement is Mark McLain Contracting Specialist,(619) 524-7155, [email protected].