18-40 GHz High Frequency Power Amplifier

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 75F40126Q133599 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) RFO Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation request for proposals. The solicitation number is 75F40126Q133599. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Howard Nesmith by e-Mail at howard.nesmith@fda.hhs.gov. The appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; with a Small Business Size Standards in number of employees 1,000. This requirement is set aside for Small Business. Statement of Need/Requirements: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories (OSEL), requires a 18-40 GHz High Frequency Power Amplifier. Schedule of Items/Services: Item #1 High Frequency Power Amplifier To meet below Minimum Technical Requirements Quantity: 1 Manufacturer: _____________________ Country of Origin: _________________ Model: __________________________ Item/Part Number: ________________ Unit Price: _____________________ Total Price: _____________________ Item #2 Optional Items: Phase-Stable Cable Assemblies 2.92mm x 36-inch length If required Quantity: 2 -- 1 of 12 -- Item/Part Number: ________________ Unit Price: _____________________ Total Price: _____________________ Waveguide to Coaxial Adapter 2.92 mm coaxial adapter If required Quantity: 1 Item/Part Number: ________________ Unit Price: _____________________ Total Price: _____________________ GSA Contract Number: ______________________ (If Applicable) PRICE QUOTES SHALL BE FOB DESTINATION INCLUSIVE OF ALL SHIPPING, HANDLING, AND DELIVERY CHARGES Background: The Division of Biomedical Physics performs regulatory science research to address the safety of medical devices when exposed to common electromagnetic emitters in their environment of use. The required high frequency (18-40 GHz) power amplifier is needed to design an Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) test method for evaluating immunity of medical devices to electromagnetic disturbance sources. This power amplifier is needed to generate FR2 signals with amplitudes reaching the FCC and 3GPP limit levels in order to emulate real-world FR2 field exposure conditions to support test method development and verification through laboratory experiments performed in an anechoic chamber Minimum Technical Requirements: Any catalog number, manufacturer brand name, or proprietary description used in this solicitation is used as descriptive only, not restrictive, and used to indicate type, function, or desired quality. • Shall be a solid-state power amplifier technology • Shall be a standalone unit with integrated control/programming interface, power supply, and cooling system • Shall be powered by 120 V single-phase mains (standard U.S. electrical outlet) • Shall have an operating frequency range: minimum 18–40 GHz • Shall have an output power: ≥ 20 W • Shall have an small signal gain: ≥ 43 dB • Shall have be capable of amplifying both continuous wave (CW) and modulated signals -- 2 of 12 -- • Shall provide infinite load protection (RF output protector) • Shall not become unstable during its operation. • Shall have maximum allowable input power: ≥ 0 dBm • Gain flatness shall not exceed ±5 dB • Shall have a spur level at Psat ≤ -60 dBc • Shall have an harmonics level ≤ -15 dBc • Shall have a maximum input VSWR shall not exceed 2:1 • Shall have includes over-temperature protection • Shall have an RF Input and output port impedance = 50 ohm • Shall have RF input connector type is 2.92mm K-connectors • Shall have RF output connect type is WRD 180 waveguide • Shall include a WRD 180 waveguide adaptor to WD28 for 26-40 GHz range • Shall provide direct or computer-based readout of output port power without the need for an external coupler and power sensor. • Shall be controlled remotely (through USB or Ethernet cable directly connected to a computer), in addition of its front panel. • Shall include a Warranty of at least one year from date of instrument acceptance FOB Destination: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health 10903 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 Delivery shall not be scheduled during Federal Holidays or Federal Closures as determined by Executive Orders or opm.gov. Federal Holidays are as follows: New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday Washington’s Birthday Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Contract Clauses: This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul and https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract- policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html -- 3 of 12 -- The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation SEP 2025) applies to this solicitation. The following addenda apply: 52.203-6 Alt I, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) Alternate I (Nov 2021) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (DEVIATION) (RFO AUG 2025) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Volunta…