Software Defined Radio, Tower Booster, User Equipment Booster

Agency: Iowa State University
State: Iowa
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • 58 - Communications, Detection and Coherent Radiation Equipment
Posted: Feb 20, 2024
Due: Mar 8, 2024
Solicitation No: RFQ-1000947
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Bid Information
Type Request for Proposal (Public)
Status Issued
Number RFQ-1000947 (Software Defined Radio, Tower Booster, User Equipment Booster)
Issue Date & Time 2/20/2024 08:00:01 AM (CT)
Close Date & Time 3/8/2024 12:00:00 PM (CT)
Notes
Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is soliciting information from qualified contractors to provide two 3D printing systems for the Center for Industrial Research and Service. The proposed equipment will be two different technologies: one fused deposition modeling (FDM), the other material jetting. They will be used in a digital design and manufacturing equipment demonstration facility in the ISU Research Park to provide manufacturing advice and to execute technology assistance projects with Iowa companies.

Contractors should read all materials carefully and note the due date.
Contractors must submit all questions in the "Questions" tab related to this bid opportunity.

Bid responses will ONLY be accepted online via ISUBid. Please allow adequate time to review and submit your response prior to the deadline.


Contact Information
Name Jake Miller
Address 1344 Administrative Services Building
2221 Wanda Daley Drive
Ames, IA 50011 USA
Phone 515 2944701
Fax
Email millerja@iastate.edu

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RFQ-1000947
Software Defined Radio, Tower Booster, User Equipment
Booster
Issue Date: 2/20/2024
Questions Deadline: 2/27/2024 12:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 3/8/2024 12:00 PM (CT)
Contact Information
Contact: Jake Miller
Address: 1344 Administrative Services Building
2221 Wanda Daley Drive
Ames, IA 50011
Phone: 515 2944701
Email: millerja@iastate.edu
Page 1 of 12 pages
Deadline: 3/8/2024 12:00 PM (CT)
RFQ-1000947
Event Information
Number:
RFQ-1000947
Title:
Software Defined Radio, Tower Booster, User Equipment Booster
Type:
Request for Proposal (Public)
Issue Date:
2/20/2024
Question Deadline: 2/27/2024 12:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 3/8/2024 12:00 PM (CT)
Notes:
Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is soliciting information from
qualified contractors to provide two 3D printing systems for the Center for Industrial
Research and Service. The proposed equipment will be two different technologies:
one fused deposition modeling (FDM), the other material jetting. They will be used in
a digital design and manufacturing equipment demonstration facility in the ISU
Research Park to provide manufacturing advice and to execute technology
assistance projects with Iowa companies.
Contractors should read all materials carefully and note the due date.
Contractors must submit all questions in the "Questions" tab related to this bid
opportunity.
Bid responses will ONLY be accepted online via ISUBid. Please allow adequate
time to review and submit your response prior to the deadline.
Bid Attachments
ISU Instructions.pdf
Download
Review the instructions for important information. REVISED APRIL 2022
ISU General Terms & Conditions.pdf
Download
Review the general terms and conditions carefully and any exceptions should be listed in the "Attributes" section.
REVISED APRIL 2022
ISU Federal Grant Terms.pdf
Download
Review the federal grant terms carefully.
Requested Attachments
Unit Detailed Specification Sheet
(Attachment required)
Attach detailed specification sheet(s) including the physical dimensions and weight for each device
Warranty
Attach any relevant warranty information
Additional Details
For any additional details supplier deems relevant
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Deadline: 3/8/2024 12:00 PM (CT)
RFQ-1000947
Bid Attributes
1 Overview
Iowa State University is seeking a supplier to provide Software Defined Radio units, tower mounted boosters, and
user equipment boosters that meet the requirements provided. These units will be used in the ARA Wireless
(https://arawireless.org/) Living Lab experimental research infrastructure. Suppliers may provide a custom built or
off the shelf product as a viable solution. Pricing provided must be inclusive of all costs including shipping and
import or tariff fees if applicable.
Currently Iowa State University anticipates an initial purchase of:
9 tower mounted boosters
3 user equipment boosters
15 Software Defined Radio (SDR) units
Pricing is to be held (remain constant) for a minimum of one year on all these components. Line items may be
awarded individually to separate suppliers.
2 Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation of this RFP/RFQ may be based upon, but not limited to:
Ability to meet required specifications
Total cost of ownership
Lead time
3 ---------- Required User Equipment Mounted Booster Specifications ----------
4 Time Division Duplex (TDD) support
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
5 Continuous RF coverage from 3400MHz - 3600MHz
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
6 Output Power = 31 dBm or higher
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
7 LNA Gain = 25 dB or higher
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
8 PA Gain = 41 dB or higher
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
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Deadline: 3/8/2024 12:00 PM (CT)
RFQ-1000947
9 Working bandwidth = 100MHz or higher
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
1 Automatic Level Control (ALC) support
0
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
1 Environmental requirement = -45 celsius ~ 60 celsius
1
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
1 For indoor deployment
2
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
1 Dimension: no larger than 100 x 90 x 25 mm
3
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
1 Weight: no more than 0.6 kg
4
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
1 Warranty
5 Briefly describe the terms and conditions of any warranty that accompanies the user equipment boosters. A copy of
the warranty is required to be submitted under the "Response Attachments" tab.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1 ---------- Required Tower Mounted Booster Specifications ----------
6
1 Time Division Duplex (TDD) support
7
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
1 Continuous RF coverage from 3400MHz - 3600MHz
8
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
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Deadline: 3/8/2024 12:00 PM (CT)
RFQ-1000947
1 Output Power = 40 dBm or higher
9
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
2 LNA Gain = 26 dB or higher
0
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
2 PA Gain = 46 dB or higher
1
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
2 Working bandwidth = 100MHz or higher
2
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
2 Supported distance from SDR to the booster = Up to 150 m
3
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
2 Gain Adjustment step = 1 dB
4
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
2 Automatic Level Control (ALC) support
5
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
2 Environmental requirement = -45 celsius ~ 60 celsius
6
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
2 For outdoor deployment
7
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
2 Pole mounting kit included
8
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
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Deadline: 3/8/2024 12:00 PM (CT)
RFQ-1000947
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