C & X-Band 300W Amplifier
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Notice type
Solicitation
Solicitation #
FA4887Q0027
NAICS
334220
PSC
5996
Set-aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted
June 4, 2026
Response due
June 8, 2026
Place of performance
Luke Air Force Base, AZ
What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking a 300-Watt C- and X-Band amplifier, suitable for small businesses under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The amplifier must meet specific electrical, mechanical, and environmental characteristics, including a frequency range of 5.5GHz to 10.5GHz and a maximum output power of 300W. As this is a solicitation notice, interested small businesses should prepare to submit bids rather than simply track the opportunity.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
300-Watt C- & X-Band Amplifier Salient Characteristics
Electrical Characteristics
Amplification Type:
GaN Pulsed
Frequency Range:
5.5GHz – 10.5GHz min bandwidth
Input/Output Impedance:
50 ohms
Input Power:
0dBm typical (33dBm max) (this is flexible)
Output Power:
PSAT > 55dBm (300W)
Duty Cycle:
15% max
PAE:
At Psat = 18% typical (15% min) (this is flexible)
Gain at Psat:
> 55dB typical (this is flexible)
Gain Flatness (at 0dBm Input):
< +/-3dB (this is flexible)
VSWR:
< 3:1
Biases:
VD < or = 40v DC
Max DC Power:
< 1500W
Input/Output Return Loss:
< 15dB
Blanking Type:
RF Gating
Blanking Logic:
TTL 3v to 5v
Blanking Response Time:
< 2uS RF on/off
Mechanical specifications
Package Type:
Connectorized Module
Dimensions:
12L x 10W x 5D inch max
305L x 254W x 127 mm max (these dimensions are flexible)
Connector Types:
Input: SMA female
Output: SMA, TNC or N-Type female
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature Range:
-20C to +65C min
Storage temperature:
-40C to +85C min
Cooling Type:
Forced Air Over External Heatsink
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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