The Department of Energy is soliciting proposals for a parametric amplifier and associated accessories, specifically a Raytheon BBN Fully Tested and Characterized JPA System. This opportunity falls under NAICS 334515 and is suitable for small businesses capable of providing specialized electronic equipment. The solicitation will be evaluated based on the lowest price, technically acceptable methodology, indicating that bidders should focus on meeting the technical specifications while offering competitive pricing. Interested vendors should track this notice and prepare their proposals by the specified deadline.
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Description
*THIS RFQ WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON LOWEST PRICE, TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE METHODOLOGY*
Looking to source a Parametric Amplifier and accessories with the following specifications:
Raytheon BBN Fully Tested and Characterized JPA System Wide Bandwidth
Josephson Junction Parametric Amplifier
Tunable Center Frequency: 5.0 – 7.0 GHz
Gain: 20 dB minimum
Instantaneous Bandwidth: 300 MHz
Noise temperature: 295 mK @ 6.8 GHz
Matched input: 50 Ohm
Compact Aluminum cryo-package
Connector In/Out: 2.92mm K connectors
- 1x Raytheon BBN JPA with S/N #
- 1x JPA Bracket & MuMetal Shield
- 1x Short cable 2.625"
- 1x Cable 8.625"
- 1x LNF Circulator LNF-CIC4_8A with 2nd mumetal shield
- 1x Bias Tee
- 1x LC Absorptive Filter
Non-magnetic Cryogenic DC Block
Broadband
High out of Band Rejection
Low Insertion Loss
Compact Design
Cryogenic Functionality (operates down to 10 mK)
Pass Band: 0.2 to 18 GHz
Block Band: DC to 500 kHz, 20 dB
Insertion Loss: 0.5 dB
Return Loss: 20 dB
Connectors In/Out: SMA F/M
Housing Material: Brass
Finish: Abaloy
Length: 1.03 inches connector to connector
Please review all applicable documentation and provide a proposal response no later than 4:00 PM CST June 5, 2026.
Within your proposal, please include:
a fully executed copy of the ANL-70 Request for Quotation.
a completed copy of the ANL-70A Reps & Certs
the country of origin for the quoted equipment
Any questions can be directed to the Contracting Officer.
Thank you in advance for your participation.
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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