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58 -- KU-BAND UPCONVERTER, KU-BAND DOWN CONVERTER SOL 3-101019 DUE 062498 POC Michael J. Kinkelaar, Contract Specialist, Phone (216) 433-2736, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Michael.J.Kinkelaar@lerc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LeRC/date.html#3-101019. E-MAIL: Michael J. Kinkelaar, Michael.J.Kinkelaar@lerc.nasa.gov. This notice 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). High performance Ku-band up- and down-converters are needed for inclusion into an 8.1 meter satellite ground station. This ground station will be used to perform various satellite network and architecture experiments which further develop and improve international standards in the area of computer transport protocols for use over satellite networks. Due to the research nature of this ground station, performance and flexibility are major factors which determine the minimum technical specifications for each unit. NASA Lewis Research Center is procuring 1 each of a KU-BAND UPCONVERTER AND 1 each of a KU-BAND DOWNCONVERTER in accordance with the specifications that follow: Upconverter: Recommended Model: Miteq U-9456-1K (or equal) with the following options: Option 2A -- RF Signal Monitor (Rear panel SMA connector with 20dBc output for monitoring). Option 20 -- Dual selectable IF's, 70/140 MHz. Option 23D -- 5 MHz internal and external frequency reference (includes automatic switch over when external reference signal is present). As a minimum, the upconverter shall meet the following salient characteristics: 1. The upconverter shall be fully compliant with all applicable Intelsat IESS-308 and IESS-309 standards. 2. Output Frequency Range: 14.0 -- 14.5 GHz 3. Frequency Step Size: 1 KHz 4. Input Frequency: Selectable Dual Band Inputs: 70 MHz IF (20 MHz bandwidth), and 140 MHz IF (40 MHz bandwidth) 5. Power Output: minimum -5 dBm @ 1dB compression 6. Output Impedance: 50 Ohm 7. Input Impedance: 75 Ohm Output 8. Spurious Signals:< -- -60 dBc 9. Frequency Stability: 2 E-8 over 0 to 50 C (internal reference), 5 E-9 / day typical (internal reference) Must also include provision for automatic switch over to an externally supplied 5 MHz frequency reference when present on the input. 10. Image Rejection: 80 dB minimum 11. Output level stability: 0.25 dB / day maximum (assuming constant ambient temperature) 12. Phase Noise: Meet or exceed Intelsat IESS-308 and IESS-309 specifications 13. Remote Control: All major functions (frequency, output level, output On/Off) must be remotely controllable using at least one of the following standards: RS-485, RS422, RS-232, IEEE-488 14. Gain: Adjustable over a minimum 30 dB range with a minimum 0.2 dB step size. 15. Output muting: 60 dB minimum Downconverter Recommended Model:Miteq D-9408-3-1K (or equal) with the following options: Option 2A -- RF Signal Monitor (Rear panel SMA connector with -20dBc output for monitoring). Option 20 -- Dual selectable IF's, 70/140 MHz. Option 23D -- 5 MHz internal and external frequency reference (Includes automatic switch-over when external reference signal is present). As a minimum, the downconverter shall meet the following salient characteristics: 1. The down converter shall be fully compliant with all applicable Intelsat IESS-308 and IESS-309 standards. 2. Input Frequency Range: 10.95 -- 12.75 GHz 3. Frequency Step Size: 1 KHz 4. Output Frequency: Selectable Dual Band Outputs: 70 MHz IF (20 MHz bandwidth), and 140 MHz IF (40 MHz bandwidth) 5. Power Output: minimum +10 dBm @ 1dB compression 6. Output Impedance: 75 Ohm 7. Input Impedance: 50 Ohm 8. Output Spurious Signals:< -60 dBc 9. Frequency Stability: 2 E-8 over 0 to 50 C (internal reference) 5 E-9 / day typical (internal reference) Must also include provision for automatic switch over to an externally supplied 5 MHz frequency reference when present on the input. 10. Image ejection: 80 dB minimum 11. Output level stability: 0.25 dB / day maximum (assuming constant ambient temperature) 12. Phase Noise: Meet or exceed Intelsat IESS-308 and IESS-309 specifications 13.Remote Control: All major functions (frequency, output level) must be remotely controllable using at least one of the following standards: RS-485, RS422, RS-232, IEEE-488 14.Gain: Adjustable over a minimum 30 dB range with a minimum 0.2 dB step size The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-4. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3669 and 750, respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to NASA Lewis Research Center is required within 120 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above may be mailed or faxed to the identified point of contact by the date/time specified and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Quoters are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449,Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Standard_Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I. 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans. 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers. 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies. 52.225-18, European Union Sanction for End Products. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than June 15, 1998 by 4:30 p.m. (E.D.T.). Quotations are due by June 24, 1998 at 4:30 p.m.(E.D.T.) to the address specified above at Mail Stop 500-306. Selection and award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the quoter providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirement. Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their quote. See above for where to obtain copies of the form via the Internet. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". Prospective quoters shall notify this office of their intent to submit a quotation. It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). See Note 1. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. (0161)

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