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Sources Sought Template: (1) Action Code : SOURCES SOUGHT This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does n... Sources Sought Template: (1) Action Code : SOURCES SOUGHT This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate. (2) Date : 9/02/2021 (3) Classification Code: 66 (4) NAICS Code: 334515 (5) NAICS Size Standard: 750 employees (6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783 (7) Subject: One (1) radio frequency (RF) signal generator that supplies an alternating current (AC) signal voltage with a specific frequency (8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX21Q0247 (9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 9/11/2021 (10) Contact Point: Douglas Dennard, Contract Specialist, Douglas.C.Dennard.civ@mail.mil; (301) 394-3371 (11) A. Objective: To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation. B. Technical Specifications The Contractor shall deliver one (1) Rohde & Schwarz radio frequency (RF) signal generator that supplies an alternating current (AC) signal voltage with a specific frequency to provide RF filters that are critical for the implementation of a high-sensitivity, ultra-low-power radio that meet the following technical specifications: RF output frequency range at least 10 MegaHertz (MHz) to two (2) Gigahertz (GHz) Output signal power variable from at least negative 30 decibels relative to one milliwatt (dBm) to 10 dBm Frequency stability ? 2 parts per million (ppm) or better in frequency range 50 MHz to 200 MHz Capable of Amplitude Modulation (AM), Frequency Modulation (FM), phase, and Pulse Modulation of RF signal Capable of generating modulation internally at frequency 10 Hertz (Hz) to 200 kilohertz (kHz) Capable of generating low frequency output at frequency 10 Hz to 200 kHz C. Responses: All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include: To what extent each of the specifications can be met. Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 750 employee standard that accompanies NAICS code 334515. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.]. Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects. (12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 11:59 AM eastern standard time (EST), 11 September 2021. Submissions should be emailed to Douglas Dennard at douglas.c.dennard.civ@mail.mil. Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Douglas Dennard at douglas.c.dennard.civ@mail.mil or 301-394-3371. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted. (13) Place of Contract Performance: United States (U.S) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) 2800 Powder Mill Road Adelphi, MD 20783 (14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: No later than (NLT) 30 days after receipt of order (ARO)