Antenna System and Mounts

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an Antenna System and Mounts for the U.S. Government (Tax Exempt). The procurement is for the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) to support the CH-53K helicopter platform.

• Onsite Site Survey: Mandatory survey to assess the operating environment, verify installation locations, determine cable routing, and identify structural/environmental factors.

• SATCOM Antenna System: Installation of one (1) SATCOM antenna system compatible with MUOS, DAMA, Dedicated, and Integrated Waveform communications, including all associated gear.

• VHF/UHF Antenna: Installation of one (1) military-grade VHF/UHF antenna supporting both encrypted and unencrypted communications.

• RF Signal Distribution: Installation of one or more 1-to-4 RF splitter/amplifier units.

• Antenna Mast: Installation of a second communications mast capable of supporting all specified antenna systems and ensuring clear Line-of-Sight.

• Hardware & Cabling: Provision of all necessary mounting hardware, RF cabling, and routing clamps.

• Specific Components: The "See Schedule" in Section B details numerous specific items required, including various cables, connectors, pipes, panels, ground bars, surge protectors, switches, clamp sets, and custom antenna mounts.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for all items.

• Delivery: FOB Destination.

• Period of Performance: Immediately after award until equipment is delivered and installed. Preference for installation by March 17, 2026.

• Quotation Due Date: 29 May 2026.

• Submission Instructions: Submit quotations to the issuing office in Block 5a.

• Evaluation: Not explicitly detailed in the provided sections, but Section L mentions a price evaluation preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns.

• The RFQ is NOT a Small Business Set-Aside.

• Section L details a price evaluation preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns.

• Early and partial shipments are acceptable.

• Electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports is required via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Inspection and Acceptance will occur at the destination.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement and installation of a comprehensive communications suite for the CH-53K helicopter platform. The goal is to integrate with current systems and provide robust, scalable capabilities for satellite and line-of-sight communications. This project aims to provide the H-53 Test Team with autonomy in managing testing schedules, reducing reliance on external contractors and associated delays, and achieving significant cost avoidance.

• SATCOM Antenna System: Fully compatible with MUOS, DAMA, Dedicated, and Integrated Waveform communications, including all necessary gear (transceivers, modems, power supplies).

• Military VHF/UHF Antenna: Capable of supporting encrypted and unencrypted PRC-117 antenna communications.

• RF Signal Distribution: One or more 1-to-4 Radio Frequency (RF) splitter/amplifier units.

• Antenna Mast: A second communications mast sufficient to support specified antenna systems and ensure clear Line-of-Sight (LOS).

• Installation Hardware & Cabling: All supporting mounting hardware, RF cabling, and routing clamps.

• Specific Components: Includes items such as LMR-400 cable, N Male Straight Connectors, Plain End Pipe, Cushion, Entry Panel, Unistrut, Universal Ground Bar, RF Surge Protector, Coaxial Switches, Cable Assembly, and Custom Aircraft Antenna Mounts.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for all items.

• Period of Performance: Immediately after award until equipment is delivered and installed. Preference is for ASAP installation.

• Quotation Due Date: April 30, 2026.

• Delivery Date: June 01, 2026.

• Submission: Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office by the close of business on April 30, 2026.

• Evaluation: Not explicitly detailed in this section, but the document is a Request for Quotation.

• This RFQ is not a small business set-aside.

• The document includes standard contract clauses and instructions for electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Inspection and Acceptance Locations are specified as "Both Destination" with instructions to refer to the SOW.

• Contact information for the issuing office, vendor contact, technical POC, and payment/invoicing issues are provided.