SPECIAL NOTICE
66 -- Notice of Intent for Transmit & Receiving Subsystems for NIST 60 GHz Channel Sounder
- Notice Date
- 4/7/2015
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 334515
— Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Room B130, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899-1410, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20899-1410
- Solicitation Number
- NB672020-15-01599
- Archive Date
- 4/30/2015
- Point of Contact
- Angela L. Hitt, Phone: 3034977305
- E-Mail Address
-
angela.hitt@nist.gov
(angela.hitt@nist.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Acquisition Management Division, intends to negotiate with Millitech, located in Northampton, MA, on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b), soliciting from a single source, for transmit and receiving subsystems for NIST 60 GHz Channel Sounder. NIST is developing a channel sounding instrument to characterize a 2-3 GHz frequency band centered at 60.48 GHz. The transmitter creates a bi-phase modulated-carrier signal at a center frequency of 60.48 GHz and is intended to measure at least over Channel 2 of the IEEE 802.11ad standard (59.40 GHz to 61.56 GHz). The modulation signal is to be provided by NIST using an arbitrary waveform generator (AWG), providing a bipolar baseband digital sequence to a frequency converter. The output of the frequency converter is multiplexed to an array of eight power amplifiers and antennas that are oriented to cover a 180 degree range of angles in the azimuthal plane. The transmitter subsystems required in this procurement are (1) Transmitter Frequency Upconverter Subsystem (2) Multiplexer and Transmit Antenna Array Subsystem. The receiver will measure signals that have propagated through a specific test environment by sequentially polling 16 antennas arranged to cover multiple arrival angles in the azimuthal plane. The signals are amplified by low-noise amplifiers and multiplexed to a single frequency downconverter subsystem. The downconverted signals are digitized, stored, and post processed off line. Stored data are post-processed to derive the specific channel characteristics of the test environment, which are then included in statistical models of many such environments. The receiver subsystems required in this procurement are (3) Multiplexer and Receive Antenna Array Subsystem (4) Receiver Frequency Downconverter Subsystem. NIST requires backward compatibility with existing equipment developed by Millitech. The 60 GHz system must be compatible with our earlier systems so that auxiliary hardware components to which it interfaces (including the signal generator, digitizer, and mobile positioning system) are compatible. The unique specifications for these systems are the following: 1. Transmitter Frequency Upconverter Subsystem Specifications Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units 1.1 Input/Output Specifications fRF Transmit Band Center Frequency -- 59.4 -- GHz fBW_RF Modulation Bandwidth, Radio Frequency (RF) System response should be flat (within 1 dB) across this band. 58.32 n/a 60.48 GHz fIF Intermediate Frequency (IF) Center Frequency -- 3.0 -- GHz fBW_IF Intermediate Frequency Bandwidth System response should be flat across this band. 2.0 n/a 4.0 GHz fLO Local oscillator frequency LO should be based on a frequency converted Phase-Locked Dielectric Resonator Oscillator (PLDRO). The PLDRO manufacturer EM Research is preferred. The PLDRO shall have an "lock" indicator voltage -- 57.48 -- GHz NP Phase Noise PLDRO 10 kHz offset -97 -94 dBc PL LO Leakage As low as possible. -20 -17 dBc fREF Reference Frequency Provided by user (Rubidium clock) 10 MHz 1.2 Mechanical Specifications IF Connector SMA RF Output Connector WR-15 Reference Frequency Connector SMA Power Connector Transformer brick cord to mate with the panel connector 2.5 mm x 5.5 mm socket and jack 1.3 Power and Environmental Vin Power Supply Voltage Power to be supplied by transformer brick with right-angle locking barrel connector and detachable AC cord. See 1.2 for mating size. TBD V Iin Power Supply Current TBD A Ta Operating Ambient Air Temp Commercial C R Relative Humidity Non-condensing 100 % 2. Multiplexer and Transmit Power Amplifier/Antenna Array Subsystem Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units 2.1 Specifications for Multiplexer and Power Amplifiers 2.1.1 Input/Output Specifications CTRL Channel Selection Control DB-15 Connector Low-level TTL Logic fRF Transmit Band Center Frequency See 1.1 above -- 60.48 -- GHz fBW_RF Modulation Bandwidth, Radio Frequency (RF) See 1.1 above 59.40 n/a 61.56 GHz fRF_3dB 3 dB bandwidth in RF band Higher out-of-band attenuation is desirable. Centered at fRF 3 GHz 2.1.2 Performance Specifications PSAT Saturated output power 25 27 dBm P1dB 1 dB compression point Higher values of P1dB are preferred* 23 25 n/a dBm NP Phase Noise at 10 kHz offset -94 dBc Nf Noise Figure As low as possible 5 7 dB G Gain Antenna-Input-to-Common Output 20 25 dB I On/Off Isolation As high as possible 40 40 dB Ts,TX Switching Speed To fully settled state** 200 ns * Manufacturer shall provide measured test results of the output power (magnitude and phase) as a function of frequency for each output port on the antenna array (conducted). ** Manufacturer shall provide measured test results of settling time and port-to-port isolation of the array. 2.1.3 Transmit Antenna Array Mechanical Specifications Case Outline Semi-hexadecagonal top and bottom with narrow side surfaces. One 8-antenna unit configured so that the 8 antennas point equidistant around approximately 180° in azimuth. See attached drawing. One waveguide port shall be mounted in the center of each vertical surface. Case ruggedization Case shall be constructed of metal and strong enough that its surfaces will not deform when the waveguides and antennas are mounted on its surfaces. Input Connector Round flange with alignment pins and anti-cocking flanges WR-15 Output Connector Round flange with alignment pins and anti-cocking flanges WR-15 Control Input Connector Low-level TTL DB-15 Power Input Connector Transformer brick cord to mate with the panel connector 2.5 mm x 5.5 mm socket and jack 2.1.4 Power and Environmental Vin Power Supply Voltage Manufacturer-supplied TBD V Ta Operating Ambient Air Temp Commercial C R Relative Humidity Non-condensing 100 % 2.2 Transmit Array Antennas and Waveguide Sections 2.2.1 Specifications for Waveguide Sections Flanges shall be round, WR-15 with alignment pins. Number Nominal Length Shape/Bend 8 2-3" (5-7.5 cm) Straight 8 2-3" (5-7.5 cm) Twist 8 2-3" (5-7.5 cm) 45° bend 2.2.2 Specifications for Antennas Antennas shall be scalar feed horns with round anti-cocking flanges and alignment pins. Flange type shall be round, WR-15 Number Beamwidth Frequency of operation (min.) 8 25° 58.0-63.0 GHz The antennas, waveguide sections, and multiplexer shall be included in the quote as separate line items.   3. Multiplexer and Receive Antenna Array Subsystem Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units 3.1 Specifications for Front-End Amplifiers and Multiplexer 3.1.1 Input Specifications CTRL Channel Selection Control DB-15 Low-level TTL Logic fRF Receive Band Center Frequency See 1.1 above -- 60.48 -- GHz fBW_RF Modulation Bandwidth, Radio Frequency (RF) See 1.1 above 59.40 n/a 61.56 GHz 3.1.2 Performance Specifications Nf Noise Figure As low as possible 5 6 dB G Gain Antenna-Input-to-Common Output 25 28 dB I On/Off Isolation As high as possible 60 dB Ts,RX Switching Speed To fully settled state* 35 ns * Manufacturer shall provide measured test results of settling time and port-to-port isolation of the NIST system from multiplexer inputs to the multiplexer's common output for all adjacent ports. 3.1.3 Receive Antenna Array Mechanical Specifications Case Outline Semi-hexadecagonal top and bottom with narrow side surfaces. Two reconfigurable, 8-antenna units that can be mounted back-to-back so that the 16 antennas point equidistant around 360° in azimuth (Configuration 1) or overlaid so that all 16 point in the same 180° orientation (Configuration 2). See attached drawings. One waveguide port shall be mounted in the center of each vertical surface. Case ruggedization Case shall be constructed of metal and strong enough that its surfaces will not deform when the waveguides and antennas are mounted on its surfaces. Output Connector Round flange with alignment pins and anti-cocking flanges WR-15 Input Connector 16, 1 per multiplexer face. Round flange with alignment pins and anti-cocking flanges WR-15 Control Input Low-level TTL DB-15 Power Input Connector Transformer brick cord to mate with the panel connector 2.5 mm x 5.5 mm socket and jack 3.1.4 Power and Environmental Vin Power Supply Voltage Manufacturer-supplied power supply TBD V Ta Operating Ambient Air Temp Commercial C R Relative Humidity Non-condensing 100 % 3.2 Receive Array Antennas and Waveguide Sections 3.2.1 Specifications for Waveguide Sections Flanges shall be round, WR-15 with alignment pins. Number Nominal Length Shape/Bend 16 2-3" (5-7.5 cm) Straight 16 2-3" (5-7.5 cm) Twist 16 2-3" (5-7.5 cm) 45° bend 3.2.2 Specifications for Antennas Antennas shall be scalar feed horns with round anti-cocking flanges and alignment pins. Flange type shall be round, WR-15. Number Beamwidth Frequency of operation (min.) 16 25° 58.0-63.0 GHz 16 10° 58.0-63.0 GHz The antennas, waveguide sections, and multiplexer shall be included in the quote as separate line items.   4. Receiver Frequency Converter Subsystem Specifications Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units 4.1 Input/Output Specifications fRF Transmit Band Center Frequency See 1.1 above -- 60.48 -- GHz fBW_RF Modulation Bandwidth, Radio Frequency (RF) See 1.1 above 59.40 n/a 61.56 GHz fIF Intermediate Frequency (IF) Center Frequency See 1.1 above -- 3.0 -- GHz fBW_IF Intermediate Frequency Bandwidth System response should be flat across this band. 2.0 n/a 4.0 GHz fLO Local oscillator frequency LO should be based on a frequency converted Phase-Locked Dielectric Resonator Oscillator (PLDRO). The PLDRO manufacturer EM Research is preferred. The PLDRO shall have an "lock" indicator voltage -- 57.48 -- GHz NP Phase Noise PLDRO 10 kHz offset -97 -94 dBc PL LO Leakage -20 -17 dBc fREF Reference Frequency Provided by user (Rubidium clock) 10 MHz 4.2 Mechanical Specifications IF Output Connector SMA RF Input Connection WR-15 Reference Frequency Connector SMA Power Connector Transformer brick cord to mate with the panel connector 2.5 mm x 5.5 mm socket and jack 4.3 Power and Environmental Vin Power Supply Voltage Power to be supplied by transformer brick with right-angle locking barrel connector and detachable AC cord. See 1.2 for mating size. TBD V Iin Power Supply Current TBD A Ta Operating Ambient Air Temp Commercial C R Relative Humidity Non-condensing 100 % The NAICS Code is 334515-Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals with a Size Standard of 500 employees. NIST anticipates negotiating and awarding a firm-fixed-price purchase order to Millitech for this requirement. Interested parties that can demonstrate that they could satisfy the requirements listed above for NIST must clearly and unambiguously identify their capability to do so in writing on or before the response date for this notice. This notice of intent is not a solicitation. Information submitted in response to this notice will be used solely to determine whether competitive procedures could be used for this acquisition. If competitive procedures are not used it is estimated that an award will be issued by 7/12/2015. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via email to angela.hitt@nist.gov. All responses to this notice of intent must be submitted so that they are received at angela.hitt@nist.gov no later than 4/15/2015 at 5 p.m. MST.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisitions Management Division, 325 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado, 80305, United States
- Zip Code: 80305
- Zip Code: 80305
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