SOLICITATION NOTICE
59 -- LTE eNodeB - Statement of Work
- Notice Date
- 7/29/2015
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334220
— Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- 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
- NB672020-15-03755
- Archive Date
- 8/29/2015
- Point of Contact
- Angela L. Hitt, Phone: 3034977305
- E-Mail Address
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angela.hitt@nist.gov
(angela.hitt@nist.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Statement of Work This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) # NB672020-15-03755. General Information: Document type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Solicitation Number: NB672020-15-03755 Classification Code: 59 - Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside NAICS Code: 334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing Contracting Office Address: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 325 Broadway Boulder, CO 80305 Quotation Submittal Instructions: Submit written quotations in response to this RFQ. Oral offers will not be accepted. All firms or individuals responding must an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration to be considered for award. This procurement is being issued as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-83. North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) 334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing and size standard 750 Employees apply to this procurement. Quotations submitted in response to this RFQ shall clearly describe the product that will meet or exceed the minimum requirements set forth in this RFQ along with the total firm fixed price. Quotations shall be submitted via email to angela.hitt@nist.gov and must include the following: Company name, address phone numbers, DUNS number, and itemized quote including all minimum specifications. Quotation Due Date: Quotations are due no later than 5:00pm Mountain time on August 14, 2015. Delivery Requirements and Shipping Instructions: The required delivery date shall be 90 days after receipt of award (ARO). The shipping terms shall be FOB Destination, delivery to NIST Boulder. The delivery location is: National Institute of Standards and Technology 325 Broadway Boulder, CO 80305-3328 Contract Line Item Numbers: CLIN 0001 - Quantity 1, LTE Evolved Node B (eNB) Band Class 3 CLIN 0002 (OPTIONAL LINE ITEM) - Quantity 1, LTE Evolved Node B (eNB) TDD mode in band 41 Contractors quote shall be a firm fixed price. Statement of Work/Requirements: 2- LTE eNodeB and any associated components, Start of installation and deployment of eNodeB, Conclusion of eNodeB installation, Installation material list and installation layout drawing(s), and Installation/deployment report and commissioning logs (if applicable) per Statement of Work. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Communications Technology Laboratory is in the process of expanding its research efforts related to spectrum sharing. This research spans a broad area covering topics associated with distributed spectrum sensing, signal propagation, interference between devices and networks, and evaluating a device's ability to share spectrum. As one of the most prolific technologies currently in use today, Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology is a significant factor in almost all proposed spectrum sharing scenarios. To research the use of LTE systems in shared spectrum environments the procurement of a commercial Evolved NodeB (eNodeB or eNB) is an essential part of our portfolio. This eNB will leverage the evolved packet core (EPC) already owned by NIST and be installed inside a NIST laboratory. We envision using this eNB for both conducted and radiated research. Radiated testing will take place inside a shielded test chamber. As this is a research effort (and not a commercial deployment), having the ability to control the functions of the eNB is critical. The research use of this eNB also means that the typical "network-grade" reliability and redundancy is not necessary or required. SCOPE OF WORK: NIST is looking to procure a commercial, macro-cell eNB. The eNB will be installed inside a NIST laboratory and connected to a Cisco ASR 5000 series virtual EPC running release 16 of StarOS. This connection will be made via a gigabit Ethernet (GigE) running over a single-mode fiber optic line. The Contractor will be given access to the EPC for the purposes of installing and deploying the eNB. The required installation, deployment, and on-going services required are described in Section III. NIST will supply the antennas necessary to operate the eNB in a radiated manner. Given the nature of our research, we are interested in macro-cell eNBs (as opposed to micro-, pico-, or femto-cell designs). Because of the differences between frequency-division duplexing (FDD) and time-division duplexing (TDD), we may elect to procure both an FDD and TDD system at the same time. Thus, Section III describes a FDD eNB as our primary focus with the option to add a TDD eNB. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: The Contractor shall provide one (1) LTE Evolved Node B (eNB) that meets the following minimum technical requirements. The Contractor shall install and deploy the eNB as described below. 1. The eNB shall have the following technical characteristics: 1.1. Frequency of operation: Band Class 3 (defined as having an uplink frequency of 1710 MHz - 1785 MHz and a downlink frequency of 1805 MHz - 1880 MHz). Access to the full frequency band is required. 1.2. Mode of operation: frequency division duplex (FDD). 1.3. Number of sectors: two sectors shall be supported/enabled. 1.4. Channel width: up to 20 MHz. 1.5. Multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO): 2x2 shall be supported/enabled. 1.6. Output power: at least 10 W per output antenna port. 1.7. Number of active users: 200 active users 1.8. Software provided with the eNB shall be the most current stable release available from the eNB manufacturer. 1.9. The timing source for the eNB will be a GPS signal. NIST will provide this GPS signal from an antenna mounted outside with a clear view of the sky. 2. All hardware will be installed indoors. The hardware provided by the contractor need not be designed for outdoor installation/use. 3. The Contractor shall provide a suitable equipment rack for the eNB and associated hardware (e.g., power supply). 4. The eNB (and associated hardware) shall be capable of running on conventional AC power (120 V) and, as a whole, the eNB system shall not draw more than 20 amps. In the event the hardware is designed to operate from DC power, the Contractor is responsible for supplying a power supply capable of converting the AC power to DC power. The Contractor shall include a suitable power cord which can be used to connect the system to conventional AC 120V power. 5. In the event that the eNB system consists of more than one piece of hardware, the Contractor is responsible for providing any cables required to connect system components. 6. On-site installation, and deployment services shall be provided by the Contractor. 7. The Contractor shall configure the eNB to communicate with the Cisco virtual EPC described in Section II such that UEs may be connected to the network and send/receive data. 8. Software and hardware technical support shall be provided as part of the eNB system. This support shall be available during normal business hours. No after-hours support is required. 9. To the extent that software updates become available for the version deployed on the eNB, they shall be provided to NIST. 10. The Contractor shall use only new equipment. The use of refurbished or used equipment is not permissible. 11. The Contractor shall include the cost of shipping the hardware to the NIST site in Boulder, CO. The following item should be included as an option in the quote. 1. A second eNB (in addition to the first) that operates in a TDD mode in band 41 (defined as 2496 MHz to 2590 MHz) a. If selected, this TDD eNB would be installed at the same time and in the same location as the FDD eNB specified above. b. The TDD eNB shall have the following technical characteristics: i. Number of sectors: two sectors shall be supported/enabled. ii. Channel width: up to 20 MHz. iii. Multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO): 2x2 shall be supported/enabled, if available. iv. Output power: at least 10 W per output antenna port. v. Number of active users: 200 active users vi. Software provided with the eNB shall be the most current stable release available from the eNB manufacturer. vii. The timing source for the eNB will be a GPS signal. NIST will provide this GPS signal from an antenna mounted outside with a clear view of the sky. c. Clauses 2-11 as specified for the FDD eNB shall also apply to the optional TDD eNB described here. Note that from a space/logistics perspective, it is permissible to install both the FDD and TDD eNB in the same equipment rack provided by the vendor. Installation: The Contractor shall install, deploy, and configure the eNB inside a laboratory at the NIST facility in Boulder, CO. Installation shall include, at a minimum, uncrating/unpacking of all materials, installation and configuration of the eNB, demonstration of specifications, and removal of all trash. The eNB will operate to manufacturer's specifications upon installation. Installation will take place between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm mountain time, Monday through Friday (except Federal Holidays). Warranty: The Contractor shall provide, at a minimum, a one year warranty eNB hardware and associated components. The warranty shall cover all parts, labor and travel (if required). The warranty shall commence upon successful completion of delivery, installation, deployment and demonstration of all required specifications. I. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The period of performance shall be ninety (90) days from award of this requirement. II. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE The installation and deployment of the eNodeB shall be accomplished at NIST, Boulder, Colorado. Normal duty hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the exception of Federal holidays. III. DELIVERABLES Description Quantity Due Date Delivery of LTE eNodeB and any associated components One (1) system 85 days after award of this requirement Start of installation and deployment of eNodeB Once 85 days after award of this requirement Conclusion of eNodeB installation Once 90 days after award of this requirement Installation material list and installation layout drawing(s) shall be delivered electronically to the TPOC One (1) set 90 days after award of this requirement Installation/deployment report and commissioning logs (if applicable) One (1) set 90 days after award of this requirement A. The LTE Evolved Node B (eNB) Band Class 3 needed for this application must meet or exceed the following requirements: 1. The eNB shall have the following technical characteristics: 1.1. Frequency of operation: Band Class 3 (defined as having an uplink frequency of 1710 MHz - 1785 MHz and a downlink frequency of 1805 MHz - 1880 MHz). Access to the full frequency band is required. 1.2. Mode of operation: frequency division duplex (FDD). 1.3. Number of sectors: two sectors shall be supported/enabled. 1.4. Channel width: up to 20 MHz. 1.5. Multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO): 2x2 shall be supported/enabled. 1.6. Output power: at least 10 W per output antenna port. 1.7. Number of active users: 200 active users 1.8. Software provided with the eNB shall be the most current stable release available from the eNB manufacturer. 1.9. The timing source for the eNB will be a GPS signal. NIST will provide this GPS signal from an antenna mounted outside with a clear view of the sky. 2. All hardware will be installed indoors. The hardware provided by the contractor need not be designed for outdoor installation/use. 3. The Contractor shall provide a suitable equipment rack for the eNB and associated hardware (e.g., power supply). 4. The eNB (and associated hardware) shall be capable of running on conventional AC power (120 V) and, as a whole, the eNB system shall not draw more than 20 amps. In the event the hardware is designed to operate from DC power, the Contractor is responsible for supplying a power supply capable of converting the AC power to DC power. The Contractor shall include a suitable power cord which can be used to connect the system to conventional AC 120V power. 5. In the event that the eNB system consists of more than one piece of hardware, the Contractor is responsible for providing any cables required to connect system components. 6. On-site installation, and deployment services shall be provided by the Contractor. 7. The Contractor shall configure the eNB to communicate with the Cisco virtual EPC described in Section II such that UEs may be connected to the network and send/receive data. 8. Software and hardware technical support shall be provided as part of the eNB system. This support shall be available during normal business hours. No after-hours support is required. 9. To the extent that software updates become available for the version deployed on the eNB, they shall be provided to NIST. 10. The Contractor shall use only new equipment. The use of refurbished or used equipment is not permissible. 11. The Contractor shall include the cost of shipping the hardware to the NIST site in Boulder, CO. B. The LTE Evolved Node B (eNB) LTE Evolved Node B (eNB) TDD mode in band 41needed for this application must meet or exceed the following requirements: 1. An eNB that operates in a TDD mode in band 41 (defined as 2496 MHz to 2590 MHz) a. If selected, this TDD eNB would be installed at the same time and in the same location as the FDD eNB specified above. b. The TDD eNB shall have the following technical characteristics: i. Number of sectors: two sectors shall be supported/enabled. ii. Channel width: up to 20 MHz. iii. Multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO): 2x2 shall be supported/enabled, if available. iv. Output power: at least 10 W per output antenna port. v. Number of active users: 200 active users vi. Software provided with the eNB shall be the most current stable release available from the eNB manufacturer. vii. The timing source for the eNB will be a GPS signal. NIST will provide this GPS signal from an antenna mounted outside with a clear view of the sky. c. Clauses 2-11 as specified for the FDD eNB shall also apply to the optional TDD eNB described here. Note that from a space/logistics perspective, it is permissible to install both the FDD and TDD eNB in the same equipment rack provided by the vendor. Basis for Award: The National Institute of Standards and Technology intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor submitting a quote that meets all of the requirements of this RFQ and who has the lowest price. Provisions and Clauses: The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition. FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Jul 2013) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial (Apr 2014) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Mar 2015) Representations and certifications must be uploaded to the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov. Quoters shall include a completed copy of their representations and certifications. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 2015) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (May 2015). The following FAR clauses contained in 52.212-5 are applicable: • 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) • 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) • 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Setp 2006, with Alternate I (Oct 1995) • 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2013) • 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Aug 2013) • 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) • 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) • 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) • 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) • 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013) • 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) • 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation With Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2014) • 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) • 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015) • 52.222-50, Combatting Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) • 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) • 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) • 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) • 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Awrad Management (Jul 2013) The following provisions and clauses are also incorporated by reference into this solicitation: FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990) FAR 52.217-7, Option for Increase Quantity- Separately Price Line Item (Mar 1989) FAR 52.232-13, Notice of Progress Payments (Apr 1984) FAR 52.232-16, Progress Payments (Apr 2012) FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination (Nov 1991) FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html and http://www.osec.doc.gov/oam/acquistion_management/policy/default.htm FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html and http://www.osec.doc.gov/oam/acquistion_management/policy/default.htm CAR 1352.201-70, Contracting Officer's Authority CAR 1352.209-73, Compliance with the Laws CAR 1352.209-74, Organizational Conflict of Interest CAR 1352.213-70, Evaluation Utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures CAR 1352.215-70, Proposal Preparation CAR 1352.233-70, Agency Protests CAR 1352.233-71, GAO and Court of Federal Claims Protests CAR 1352.246-70, Place of Acceptance (a) The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will accept supplies and services to be provided under this contract. (b) The place of acceptance will be: NIST, 325 Broadway - Shipping and Receiving, Boulder, CO 80305 NIST LOCAL-04 BILLING INSTRUCTIONS (a) NIST prefers electronic Invoice/Voucher submissions and they should be emailed to INVOICE@NIST.GOV. (b) Each Invoice or Voucher submitted shall include the following: (1) Contract Number. (2) Contractor Name and Address. (3) Date of Invoice. (4) Invoice Number. (5) Amount of Invoice and Cumulative Amount Invoiced to-date. (6) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). (7) Description, Quantity, Unit of Measure, Unit Price, and Extended Price of Supplies/Services Delivered. (8) Prompt Payment Discount Terms, if Offered. (9) Any other information or documentation required by the contract. (c) In the event electronic submissions are not used, The Contractor shall submit an original invoice or voucher in accordance with the payment provisions of this contract to: NIST: Accounts Payable Office 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1621 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1621 NIST LOCAL-39 Marking/Packing Instructions (1) If the total contract/order includes multiple quantities of the same or like item(s), segregated as separate CLIN/Item numbers, deliverables shall be packed accordingly. Each individual package/container in the shipment shall include deliverables on a per-CLIN or Item basis. (2) For each shipment made under this contract/order, the Contractor shall furnish itemized packing list(s), enumerating the specific contents of each shipping container and what specific individual components constitute a full and complete "unit" for each bid item. The packing list shall include the brief description of each item found in the schedule. If more than one container is required for each unit, each container should be marked accordingly, e.g., "Box 1 of 2," "Box 2 of 2" and the boxes, where feasible, should be taped or shrink-wrapped together as an issuable unit. (3) The contract number and CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) OR ORDER ITEM NUMBER shall be placed on the exterior of all containers.
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- Zip Code: 80305
- Zip Code: 80305
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