58 -- TIME TRANSFER MODEM

Notice Date

February 15, 2001

Contracting Office

DOC; Mountain Administrative Support Center; Acquisition Management Division; 325 Broadway, MC3; Boulder, CO

ZIP Code

00000

Solicitation Number

NB847-91DT

Response Due

March 5, 2001

Point of Contact

Doris Turner, Purchasing Agent, 303-497-3872 or FAX:303-497-3163

E-Mail Address

NOAA; MASC Acquisition Management (Doris.P.Turner@noaa.gov)

Description

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Time and Frequency Division has a requirement for a pseudo-random phase code spread spectrum modem to be used for Two-Way Satellite Time and Frequency Transfer (TWSTFT). The modem will be used for international time transfer among national timing laboratories according to the standards of the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM). Therefore the modem must be compatible with the MITREX codes. In addition it must have phase code chip rates of 0.5, 1.0, 2.5, 5.0, 10.0 and 20.0 Mchips/s. It must have a dual receive channel capability along with the ability to measure the carrier phase relative to a 5 MHz external reference. Additional requirements are: 1) precision frequency counter with resolution of 1 mHz; 2) nominal 70 MHz input and output frequency; 3) Tx and Rx frequency agility of plus or minus 18 MHz; 4) LAN interface via TCP/IP including remote monitoring and control; 5) Novell network compatible; 6) PCMCIA interface with PCMCIA FLASH memory card (8 MB); 7) 10 MHz reference frequency output, and 8) operate from 110 VAC, 60 Hz. The modem must have a proven ability to support time transfer with a 200 picosecond stability (TDEV) at a 2.5 day interval using the 2.5 Mchip/s codes consistent with the requirements of the BIPM standards for TWSTFT. Our equipment upgrade schedule requires a delivery time of less than 12 weeks ARO. Interested sources proposing to supply the specified modem must submit a written qualification statement clearly establishing capability to meet the above requirements within 15 days from the date of this synopsis. The qualification statements will be used to determine the need for competitive bids. In the absence of other qualified sources, it is the intent of the Government to negotiate a sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) with Time Tech GmbH, Curiestrasse 2, D-70563 Stuttgart, Germany as this source is considered to be the only responsible source and no other source will satisfy agency requirements. Responses are due via mail or FAX by March 5, 2001. No RFQ package is available. This procurement is being conducted per Simplified Acquisition Procedures FAR Part 13 (NTE $100,000). FAR Clauses in full text are at http://www.ARNET.gov/far Terms and conditions and agency level protest procedures are referenced at http://www.doc.gov/oam/conops/#reference

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010220/58SOL006.HTM (D-046 SN50D7X1)