SOURCES SOUGHT
59 -- Dual Channel Recivers
- Notice Date
- 5/26/2009
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334511
— Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Tyndall AFB Contracting Squadron, 501 Illinois Ave, Ste 5, Bldg 647, Tyndall AFB, Florida, 32403-5526
- ZIP Code
- 32403-5526
- Solicitation Number
- F4AT839127A001
- Archive Date
- 6/13/2009
- Point of Contact
- Thomas I. Van Horn, Phone: 8502839147, Angela M. Maher, Phone: 8502832974
- E-Mail Address
-
thomas.vanhorn@tyndall.af.mil, angela.maher@tyndall.af.mil
(thomas.vanhorn@tyndall.af.mil, angela.maher@tyndall.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This Sources Sought Notice is for Market Research purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal. The Government will not pay for any information provided in response to this RFI. Responses will be at no cost to the Government. Summary: Air Education and Training Command (AETC) is looking for capable vendors that have the capability to supply high performance telemetry recievers. The equipment needed is as follows: Receiver Minimum Requirements: Dual Channel Receiver w/independent RF tuning and Triple Demodulators (FM, PM, BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, FQPSK & SOQPSK, AND Trellis PCM/FM) supporting data rates up to 20 Mbps. A dynamic Pre-detection Diversity Combiner, a DSP Multi-mode Demodulator with programmed FIR IF and Video Filters, and a programmable Bit Synchronizer within the rack mounted chassis. Physical Characteristics: �� Fully compatible with IRIG 106 Tier-II Phase Noise specifications. ��Graphics Display �� Dual Independently Tunable Receivers with multiple first and second IF bandwidths, an internal Pre-D AM/AGC Controlled Diversity Combiner, a Wideband DSP-based Digital Multimode Demodulator, and optional Bit Sync. ��Power supply of 115/230 VAC; 50/60/400 Hz ��19" rack mountable chassis ��Rack slides shall be supplied with unit �� 25 Preprogrammed IF FIR Filers. General Requirements: ��Fully compatible with IRIG 106 Tier-II Phase Noise specifications. ��Shall include Lower L-Band 1429-1540MHz, and Dual S-Band 2185-2485MHz. ��Pre-detection Diversity Combiner �� Programmable Bit Synchronizer �� Dual Independently Tunable Receivers with multiple first and second IF bandwidths, an internal Pre-D AM/AGC Controlled Diversity Combiner, a Wideband DSP-based Digital Multimode Demodulator, and optional Bit Sync. �� RS-232C, IEEE-488.1 and Ethernet Remote Control. �� 25 Preprogrammed IF FIR Filers. �� Excellent Adjacent Channel Rejection by using multiple SAW First IF bandwidth filters along with highly selectable FIR second IF filters. �� Optimal Ratio Combiner using high speed AGC/AM driven control signals. Combiner may be operated in Optimal Select mode for frequency diversity. �� Multiple, User selected second IF FIR preprogrammed filters. Bandwidths from 50 kHz to 30 MHz are available for each channel. �� Multimode FM, PM, AM, BPSK, QPSK/OQPSK Demodulator. �� Compatible with both conventional Auto-Tracking Antenna Systems and Linear Predictor Antenna Tracking Systems (common in Phased Array Antennas). TUNER SPECIFICATIONS �� Frequency Ranges Available: 2185-2485 MHz, 1429-1545 MHz, 1700-1850 MHz �� Second IF Center Frequency:70 MHz �� AM Output Level: 2 Vp-p into 75 ohm for 50% modulation �� Envelope AM Frequency Response: High end response 50 kHz Low end response determined by AGC TC �� Receiver LO Stability: ±1.5 ppm �� AGC Type: Envelope �� AGC Time Constants: 0.1, 1, 10, 100, 1000 mS �� Receiver Tuning Resolution: 100 kHz �� Manual Gain, AGC Freeze: Variable by digital control �� Noise Figure: 8 dB max. �� Image Rejection: 60 dB �� Input Impedance: 50 ohms (unbalanced) �� VSWR: 1.5:1 Typical, 2.0:1 max �� Operating Dynamic Range: Threshold to -10 dBm �� Maximum Input: +10 dBm �� IF Rejection: 70 dB min., 80 dB typical �� Spurious Rejection: 60 dB �� First LO Type: Synthesized DEMODULATOR SPECIFICATIONS �� Demodulation Modes: FM, PM, AM, BPSK, QPSK/OQPSK, FQPSK, SOQPSK �� Acquisition and Tracking: ±250 kHz �� Doppler Tracking Center Frequency: 2.8125 MHz nominal �� Reference Stability: ±1.5 ppm �� Video Output Level (Adjustable): 4 Vp-p nominal, 8 V pp max �� Video Bandwidths: Digital FIR �� Video Output Impedance: 75 ohms unbalanced �� Reference Oscillator: 10 MHz Internal, 5 or 10 MHz External DIGITAL FIR IF FILTERS ��The internal pre-programmed FIR Second IF filters provide bandwidths from 50 kHz to 30 MHz without the need for module replacement. ��Bandwidth selection is made through the remote interfaces or by the front panel. �� All standard IRIG filters are included. ��The standard delivered FIR filters offered are as follows: 50 kHz, 100 kHz, 150 kHz, 300 kHz, 375 kHz, 500 kHz, 750 kHz, 1 MHz, 1.3 MHz, 1.5 MHz, 2 MHz, 2.4 MHz, 3 MHz, 3.3 MHz, 4 MHz, 5 MHz, 6 MHz, 7.5 MHz, 10 MHz, 12 MHz, 15 MHz, 20 MHz, 22 MHz, 25 MHz, 30 MHz. DIGITAL MULTI-MODE DEMODULATOR �� The Multi-Mode Demodulator employs the latest application specific technology in processing the 70 MHz IF signal. �� The demodulator provides (FM, PM, BPSK, QPSK,OQPSK, FQPSK, and SOQPSK) operation supporting data rates upto 20Mbps. �� Two analog video outputs are provided for monitoring both I & Q channel video signals in QPSK/OQPSK and FQPSK operation. �� Programmed FIR video filters provide maximally flat group delay filters. Video filters are provided with the -3 dB bandwidths from 150 kHz to 15 MHz. �� Video filter values are as follows: 150 kHz, 187.5 kHz, 250 kHz, 375 kHz, 500 kHz, 750 kHz, 1 MHz, 1.2 MHz, 1.5 MHz, 1.65 MHz, 2 MHz, 2.4 MHz, 2.5 MHz, 3 MHz, 3.3 MHz, 3.75 MHz, 4 MHz, 5 MHz, 6 MHz, 7 MHz, 7.5 MHz, 10 MHz and 15 MHz. �� User controllable video output levels with 63 dB levels in 1 dB steps video coupling (AC/DC) and video polarity. Demodulation Modes: �� FM, PM, AM, BPSK, QPSK/OQPSK, FQPSK, SOQPSK �� Acquisition and Tracking: ±250 kHz �� Doppler Tracking Center Frequency: 2.8125 MHz nominal �� Reference Stability: ±1.5 ppm �� Video Output Level (Adjustable): 4 Vp-p nominal, 8 V pp max �� Video Bandwidths: Digital FIR �� Video Output Impedance: 75 ohms unbalanced �� Reference Oscillator: 10 MHz Internal, 5 or 10 MHz External MISCELLANEOUS �� 16 button data entry front panel keypad �� Store a minimum of 9 programmed setups in non-volatile memory �� RS-232C, IEEE-488.1 and Ethernet Remote Control. PROGRAMMABLE BIT SYNCHRONIZER ��Support data ratesup to 20 Mbps per channel. ��Bit sync outputs NRZ-L data with clock and three soft decision bits for I & Q channels. �� User Selectable �� Input code - NRZ-L/M/S, Bi-Phase-L/M/S �� Bit Rate - 30 kbps to 20 Mbps (NRZ-L) per channel �� De-interleaver - in or out (10 Mbps maximum) �� Clock and data polarity per channel maximum control �� 15 bit Derandomizer on or off Settings can be changed via the front panel or through the remote digital interface. The North American Industry System Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 334511 with a small business size standard of 750 employees. Once Market Research has been completed, a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) may be placed on the Federal Business Opportunities website http://www.fedbizopps.gov. It will be the responsibility of prospective offerors to check this site regularly for any postings or changes. Prospective offerors must be registered in Central Contracting Registration (CCR) and must be qualified to perform services in the correct NAICS code as aforementioned. Registration may be accomplished at http://www.ccr.gov. All responsible businesses, including small businesses, are encouraged to respond to this RFI. Please provide answers for each of the following, utilizing the numbering scheme for each response and limiting your total response for this RFI to no more than ten (10) pages: 1. All interested parties are invited to provide the following information: A. Company Name and CAGE code. B. Mailing Address. C. Point of Contact (to include phone/fax and e-mail). D. Web site, if applicable. E. State if your company is registered under NAICS code 334511 or not. F. State whether your firm is large, small, small disadvantaged, woman-owned small, HUB-Zone, veteran owned, service-disabled veteran owned, or 8(a) certified business concern for NAICS 334511. 2. Provide a description of your company's ability to provide the products listed above. 3. Identify your company's delivery timeline for equipment (i.e. 30 days after receipt of order). 4. Describe what is included in your company's warranty and the process to activate a warranted item. Any question(s) MUST be directed to thomas.vanhorn@tyndall.af.mil and CC only to angela.maher@tyndall.af.mil E-mail is the acceptable means for submittal, questions or inquiries.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 83FWS- Tyndall AFB, FL, Panama City, Florida, 32403, United States
- Zip Code: 32403
- Zip Code: 32403
- Record
- SN01826685-W 20090528/090526234603-2142a115d974987951110e3fe97eef49 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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