Replacement for X14 Multiplier

Project ID: WSR88DNEXRADRADAR FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	Eastern Acquisition Division
Deadline	05/21/26
Posted	05/06/26
Estimated Value	$250,000 - $1,500,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	334419 - Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
PSC	5998 - Electrical And Electronic Assemblies, Boards, Cards, And Associated Hardware
Location	Norman, OK 73069 United States

Description

Primary Latest Change

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in support of the National Weather Service (NWS), Radar Operations Center (ROC), is seeking information from industry regarding a replacement for the X14 Frequency Multiplier utilized within the WSR-88D NEXRAD Radar receiver. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this RFI or otherwise pay for information submitted in response to this notice. NOAA/NWS is not seeking quotes at this time and will not accept unsolicited quotes. This RFI is intended solely for informational and planning purposes as part of NWS market research. No solicitation, statement of work, specification, or requirements package exists at this time. Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation on the part of the Government to procure supplies, support services, installation, software, modified software, documentation development, deployment, or any associated supplies or services. Responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. Vendors are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be borne solely by the interested party. Respondents are advised that NWS is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted under this RFI. Any information that the vendor considers proprietary should be clearly marked as such. Clearly marked responses indicating that information therein is proprietary or represents confidential business information will be received and held in confidence for U.S. Government use only. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. All submissions become the property of the Federal Government and will not be returned.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in support of the National Weather Service (NWS), Radar Operations Center (ROC), is conducting market research to find a replacement for the X14 Frequency Multiplier used in the WSR-88D NEXRAD Radar receiver. The NWS ROC NEXRAD Program is responsible for lifecycle support of 158 operational radars across the U.S. and selected overseas sites. The current A2A1 unit, which is a fixed-frequency, 14-times frequency multiplier, has reached end-of-life and is no longer repairable or purchasable. This RFI aims to gather industry insights on how to advance or redesign a compatible replacement unit that meets operational needs while maintaining required specifications. Work Details The replacement A2A1 unit must meet the following specifications: - Electrical Requirements: - Accept a +10 dBm 57.5491 MHz CW signal and output two phase-coherent 805.6874 MHz CW signals at approximately +0.5 dBm and +4.0 dBm. - Input VSWR no greater than 1.5:1. - Characteristic RF impedance of 50 ohms. - Phase noise gain from frequency multiplication not exceeding +30 dB from 10 Hz to 1 MHz offset. - Powered by +15 VDC with a maximum draw of 300 mA. - Mechanical Requirements: - Enclosure identical in form and fit to existing units. - Corrosion-resistant coating. - Environmental Requirements: - Operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C. - Non-operating temperature range: -55°C to +125°C. The A2A1 unit is critical for generating radar operational frequencies, receiving a signal from a crystal oscillator module and outputting two signals routed to separate mixers. Place of Performance The work will be related to the NWS Radar Operations Center located in Norman, Oklahoma.

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