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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JULY 31, 2015 FBO #4998
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- Cellular Wireless Device Test System - Specifications

Notice Date

7/29/2015
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

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

NB672020-15-02636
 

Archive Date

8/26/2015
 

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

Specifications 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, NB672020-15-02636, is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334515 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This is unrestricted and all interested parties may submit a quotation; it is being issued using the simplified acquisition procedures under the authority of FAR 13.5 Certain Commercial Items. This combined synopsis/solicitation is for the following commercial item(s): CLIN 0001: Cellular Wireless Device Test System CLIN 0002: (OPTIONAL LINE ITEM): Channel Emulator Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: National Institute of Standard and Technology (NIST) is supporting the development of test methods, best practice guidelines, and uncertainties for the cellular wireless community. New over-the-air test methods for cellular wireless devices that utilize reverberation chambers are under development. NIST requires hardware that will allow development and verification of proposed methods. The objective is to procure instrumentation that will enable NIST to replicate proposed test methods and develop new or refined test methods for the cellular wireless industry. Both single-input, single-output (SISO) and 2 x 2 multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) devices shall be tested. Handheld devices shall be tested in the new chamber, while large-form-factor devices shall be tested in existing NIST chambers. Consequently, NIST requires four component items that comprise a cellular wireless device test system: (1) A reverberation chamber test chamber set-up for handheld devices; (2) channel emulator-an optional component; (3) a base-station emulator; and (4) a rotating turntable for testing large-form-factor devices. Items 1-3 must be capable of measuring both SISO and 2 x 2 MIMO test conditions. Five years of annual calibration of the base station emulator and channel emulator is required. A warranty period of a minimum of 3 years for these units is required. Basic Technical Support for 1 year after delivery and acceptance of the system is also required. The Contractor shall provide all components for the one (1) cellular wireless device test system that meets the following minimum technical requirements. The Contractor shall deliver the system and warranty, as described below. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: *Item 1: Reverberation Chamber Test System* Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units Frequency range of operation Frequency range may exceed typical -- 0.7-6 -- GHz Shielding performance of chamber from ambient To be measured and certified by manufacturer for at least the minimum and maximum frequencies of operation 100 120 -- dB Accuracy Accuracy in reference power transfer function when averaged over complete stirring sequence, 2 x 2 MIMO mode -- 0.3 0.5 dB Mechanical mode-stirring paddle Mechanical paddle may rotate or move laterally 1 2 -- each Rotating platform Supports loads up to 20 kg 1 1 each Stirring sequence control User must be able to specify and automatically control all stirring mechanisms in both stepped and continuous stirring modes, with at least the specified number of stirring states (excluding frequency stirring) 1000 10,000 -- samples Interior side dimension Interior dimension on each side must be at least 3 at 700 MHz (=~0.428m) 1.28 -- 2.5 m Working volume dimensions Defined as volume where device under test may be placed such that it may maintain a distance from any metallic or RF absorbing surface of at least /2 at the lowest frequency of operation (~0.214m). May be cylindrical. Minimum dimension for any single side or height of working volume is 0.5 m. 0.5 1 6 m3 Antennas Two omnidirectional reference (transmit) antennas, two directional measurement (receive) antennas required. Must operate over "frequency range of operation" stated above. 4 6 -- each Minimum root-mean-square delay spread (RMSDS) Sufficient RF absorber shall be provided to produce an RMSDS of 50 ns (operation shall typically utilize longer RMSDS) without diminishing working volume. 50 50 -- ns Bulkhead RF feedthrough connectors SMA (female-female) or Type N (female-female) is acceptable. Must operate over "frequency range of operation" above and be compatible with 2x2 MIMO operation. 6 8 -- each Bulkhead control feedthrough connectors USB (female-female) 1 2 -- each Bulkhead feedthrough panels Blank panel or pipe with caps to allow outside-to-inside access. Shielded when not in use. 2 4 -- each Door to chamber Hinged door with user-operated latch 1 1 -- door with user-operated latch Operating Ambient Air Temp Unit and electronics shall operate over a standard commercial operating range -- Commercial -- -- *Item 2: Channel Emulator- OPTIONAL LINE ITEM* Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units Frequency range of operation Frequency range may exceed typical -- 0.7-6 -- GHz RF channel bandwidth Instantaneous bandwidth 40 40 -- MHz RF input power range Ratio of minimum to maximum input power with SNR > 35 dB 50 55 -- dB RF output level resolution Over entire input power range -- 0.1 0.1 dB Error vector magnitude Root-mean-square EVM_RMS for WCDMA (3.84 MHz BW) -- -50 -45 dBm Number of channels Capable of supporting 4G LTE with 2x2 MIMO 2 2 -- channels Taps per channel 24 48 -- taps Channel models At a minimum: (1) 3GPP/CTIA spatial channel models for MIMO simulations, (2) user-defined channel models 2 -- -- channel model modes Doppler Emulation of Doppler shift 2 5 -- kHz Remote control and data acquisition Unit must be user controllable with all measurement parameters available through remote acquisition -- -- -- -- *Item 3: Base-Station Emulator* Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units Frequency range of operation Frequency range may exceed typical -- 0.7-2.7 -- GHz Frequency resolution -- 1 1 Hz Minimum RF output power -- -140 -130 dBm Maximum RF output power -10 0 -- dBm RF output level resolution -- 0.05 0.1 dB Maximum RF input power +30 +35 -- dBm Minimum RF input power -- -40 -40 dBm Number of RF channels Capable of supporting 4G LTE with 2x2 MIMO 2 2 -- channels Supported measurement formats All conform to 3GPP standards: LTE FDD (data throughput), WCDMA (BER, BLER), GSM (BER) 3 -- -- formats Remote control and data acquisition Unit must be user controllable with all measurement parameters available through remote acquisition -- -- -- -- Item 4: Rotating Turntable for Large-Form-Factor Devices Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units Rotating turntable platform size 1.0 1.2 2 m Rotating turntable platform load 100 200 -- kg Stepped movement Angular increment of stepped movement -- 0.1 0.5 deg Minimum speed for continuous movement -- 0.1 0.5 RPM Maximum speed for continuous movement 4 5 -- RPM Control Remote control required, commands must be made available to user for control with software for other stirring mechanisms such as mechanical paddles and instrumentation such as base-station emulators -- -- -- -- *Must be capable of measuring both SISO and 2x2 MIMO test conditions.* Calibration, Warranty and Technical Support Five years of annual calibration of the channel emulator and base-station emulator is required, preferably through the manufacturer of each instrument. An extended warranty period for the channel emulator and base-station emulator is desired, but a minimum of 3 years is required. Basic Technical Support for 1 year after delivery and acceptance of the system The required delivery is 12 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO). FOB Destination for delivery is NIST, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305. Delivery point of contact will be provided upon award. Please note shipping information will be provided by NIST at time of Award. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall meet the technical specifications and deliverable schedule. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a firm fixed price contract based on the following factors: Technical capability, deliverable schedule, and price. Technical capability will be evaluated by how well the proposed product meets the Government's minimum requirements. Delivery schedule will be rated separately from the technical capability. Technical capability and delivery schedule are more important than price. The Government reserves the right to make an award to other than the lowest-priced offeror if that offeror is deemed technically unacceptable. OPIONAL LINE ITEM will be evaluated the same way. A FIRM FIXED PRICE PURCHASE ORDER WILL BE ISSUED TO THE RESPONSIBLE AUTHORIZED QUOTER WHOSE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE QUOTATION IS THE LOWEST PRICE. The quoter must have completed the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Reps and certs must be uploaded to the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Commercial Items including subparagraphs: 52.203-6, Restriction on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alternate 1 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6, Protecting the Government' Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations 52.219-8, Utilizing of Small Business Concerns 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-37, Employment Reports for Veterans 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies 52.225-5, Trade Agreements 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer The following provisions and clauses are also incorporated by reference into this solicitation: FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options FAR 52.217-7, Option for Increase Quantity-Separately Price Line Item FAR 52.232-13, Notice of Progress Payments FAR 52.232-16, Progress Payments FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination 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 1352.201-72, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) 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 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. (1) 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. (2) The contract number and CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) OR ORDER ITEM NUMBER shall be placed on the exterior of all containers. The Contractor shall submit a Quote, to be received no later than 5 p.m. Mountain Time, Tuesday, August 11, 2015, and must include the following: Company name, address phone numbers, DUNS number, itemized quote including all minimum specifications. Quotes shall be delivered via email to angela.hitt@nist.gov. Please direct any questions regarding this solicitation to Angela Hitt at angela.hitt@nist.gov no later than 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time, Wednesday, August 5, 2015.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOC/NIST/AcAsD/NB672020-15-02636/listing.html)
 

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
 

Record

SN03815791-W 20150731/150730000401-1e34cf0cf41c9e144239bed5d8c08d5d (fbodaily.com)
 

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