Travelling Wave Tube Amplifier rental

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is seeking a contractor to rent a Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier (TWTA) that operates in the S-band frequency. The TWTA should have a power output of 4kW or higher, a duty cycle of at least 4%, and a waveform of pulsed. The contractor shall ensure the TWTA is functional when delivered to the Government team. The period of performance is from 12/1/25 to 12/31/25. • The TWTA should operate in the S-band frequency (2-4 GHz) • The TWTA should have a power output of 4kW or higher • The TWTA should have a duty cycle of at least 4% • The TWTA should have a waveform of pulsed • The TWTA should have a pulse width of 0.075-50 microsecond • The TWTA should have a repetition rate of 0-500kHz • The TWTA should have a rise and fall time of 110 nm or less