Ku-band Geostationary Satellite Transponder Bandwidth
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify sources for Ku-band geostationary satellite transponder bandwidth. This bandwidth supports Two-way satellite time/frequency transfer (TWSTFT) for NIST and a network of 19 international metrological laboratories. The service is necessary to maintain sub-nanosecond precision for international atomic time coordination. The procurement involves a multi-party billing structure between NIST, the U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO), and PTB Germany. This notice, under NAICS code 517410, will help determine the feasibility of a small business set-aside. NIST is seeking capability statements from manufacturers or providers of Ku-band bandwidth within the United States to finalize specifications and the acquisition method. Technical requirements include orbital longitude constraints between 30°W and 45°W to ensure visibility for all international laboratories, specific frequency ranges, and compatibility with existing TimeTech SATRE modems. The Statement of Work (SOW) defines the technical parameters for sub-nanosecond precision in international atomic time coordination, including orbital constraints and hardware compatibility. NIST requires Ku-band geostationary satellite transponder bandwidth for Two-way Satellite Time and Frequency Transfer (TWSTFT) to support a global collaboration of 19 international metrological laboratories.
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Project Title: Ku-band Geostationary Satellite Transponder Bandwidth Notice ID: NB688000-26-01975 NAICS Code: 517410 - Satellite Telecommunications THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition. The National Inst...
View moreAfter the results of this market research are obtained and analyzed, NIST may conduct a competitive or non-competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfill the requirement, in accordance with the Statement of Work, then this acquisition shall be solicited as a small business set aside, however, NIST is seeking responses from ALL responsible sources, including large and small businesses. Responses should include the country where the product is manufactured.
This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 517410 - Satellite Telecommunications, with a small business size standard of $44M.
Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirements should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to four (4) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:
(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered.)
Any proprietary information should be so marked. The written capability statement should be received by the Contract Specialist, de Ionne Jones, via email at [email protected] no later than the date and time posted in this notice. No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered.
REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:
See the attached Statement of Work document.