Statement of Work (VectorSignalGenerator).pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

[Metrology for Integration of New Magnetic Materials]

[Requesting Lab/Division: CTL/RF Technology Division 672.01]

I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The semiconductor supply chain is global, specialized, and interconnected. Chipmakers do business with thousands of individual suppliers that provide the highly complex materials and tools used to produce semiconductors. To address the lack of full visibility into the semiconductors markets supply chain and R&D ecosystem gaps NIST will conduct the measurement science, or metrology, critical to the development of new materials, packaging, and production methods in chip manufacturing.

The project requires an instrument to perform calibrated modulation distortion measurements on devices. To enable these measurements, upgrades are required for an existing instrument, a large signal network analyzer, including a source for vector modulated signals that can supply 500 MHz bandwidth signals over a frequency range 1 MHz - 44 GHz. The modulated source is required to be controlled by the large signal network analyzer in order to deliver the synchronized measurements that are needed. The project will use this instrument to evaluate the response of magnetic devices over the frequency range 1 MHz - 44 GHz, in order to facilitate the incorporation of magnetic components with semiconductor devices.

II. SCOPE

The goal of this contract is to supply a vector signal generator.

The Contractor shall deliver a quantity of one (1) vector signal generator, inclusive of FOB Destination delivery, warranty and option line items.

III. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide a system that meets all technical specifications identified below.

All line items shall be shipped in the original manufacturer’s packaging and include all original documentation and software, when applicable.

Line Item 0001: Vector Signal Generator Description: Microwave source for creating vector modulated signals that can create up to 500 MHz bandwidth modulated signals and operates over a frequency range 1 MHz - 44 GHz.

Quantity: 1

A. Technical Specifications

a. Two phase coherent source channels, each

i. covering frequency range from 1 MHz to 44 GHz

ii. frequency resolution 0.01 Hz

iii. phase offset resolution 0.001 deg.

b. External reference frequency input

i. 10 MHz and 100 MHz

c. Output power of at least:

i. +18 dBm at 1 GHz

ii. +18dBm at 10 GHz

iii. +18 dBm at 20 GHz

iv. +11 dBm at 44 GHz

d. RF bandwidth of 500MHz, upgradeable to 2 GHz

e. Baseband generator memory 1024 MSa;

f. Spectral purity

i. Harmonics < -18 dBc over frequency range from 2 GHz to 22 GHz

ii. Single sideband phase noise

1. < -88 dBc/Hz at 1kHz tone separation up to 40 GHz;

g. Remote interfaces

i. gpib interface

ii. LAN interface

h. Pulse modulation

i. Rise/fall times <= 14 ns

ii. Minimum pulse width

1. ALC off, 10 MHz to 20 GHz: <=100ns

2. ALC off, above 20 GHz: <= 30 ns

i. New or refurbished instrument

IV. DELIVERABLES

Standards of Acceptance: The NIST SME or COR shall review instrument and respond with an acceptance or request for revision email to the Contractor Point of Contact (POC) within 15 days/weeks of receipt of deliverable.

V. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

a. All work shall be performed at 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305

VI. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE/LEAD TIME

The period of performance will take approximately 14 weeks ARO.

Item Description Period Date(s) Delivery 14 weeks ARO Acceptance 2 weeks after delivery to NIST

VII. DELIVERY TERMS

Milestone Description Due Date Format

1 Instrument delivery 12 weeks after receipt of order

Delivery shall be F.O.B Destination and shall occur in accordance with the delivery due dates provided in the above table.

FOB Destination means: The contractor shall pack and mark the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements, deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the purchase order, be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt and acceptance of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the purchase order; and pay all charges to the specified point of delivery. The contractor shall deliver all Line Items to:

DOC/NIST

Shipping & Receiving 325 Broadway Attn: C/O/ James C. Booth, Mail Stop 672.01, Rm. 81-1E117 Boulder, CO 80305

***Due to ongoing limited site access of the NIST facilities, the Awardee SHALL confirm with the Designated Government Official and the Contracting Officer prior to ANY shipment to

NIST***

VIII. INSTALLATION

N/A

IX. TRAINING

a. N/A

X. INSPECTION & ACCEPTANCE

In addition to the inspection and acceptance terms articulated in 52.212-4, the Government reserves the right to perform such performance tests and evaluations as defined below to verify specified system performance. Such tests and evaluations, if performed, shall be conducted within the environment that the system is to be operated. The Contractor has the right to be present during the tests and evaluations, if performed, at the Contractor’s expense.

Performance Tests:

1. N/A

NIST may choose at its discretion to forego this part of acceptance testing.

A visual inspection of the equipment will be performed by the NIST COR to identify surface defects or any form of indication that any equipment was damaged during transport to NIST. The Government shall have sole discretion to require repair or replacement of damaged and/or nonconforming supplies at no cost to the Government. The Government at any time prior to acceptance shall reject the equipment due to defects and/or nonconformance. The vendor is responsible for latent defects discovered any time after final inspection. However, the extent of its liability shall be prorated over the useful life of the equipment.

Ownership of the equipment shall transfer to NIST upon acceptance by the Government.

The Government will test, inspect, and accept or reject the equipment within two weeks of the receipt of the equipment unless otherwise indicated above. The Government reserves the right to conduct quality assurance testing to confirm that a given instrument(s) meets the manufacturer’s and/or the Government’s performance specifications. It is anticipated that the equipment will meet all manufacturer’s specifications and/or the Government’s performance specifications identified in the most recent operations and maintenance manual for each piece of equipment and/or in this document.

XI. WARRANTY

The contractor shall warranty the entire system for a period of a minimum of 1 year after receipt of the equipment and shall be in accordance with terms in FAR 52.212-4. Warranty shall commence upon acceptance of the system by the Government and at a minimum shall include return-to-vendor service.

XII. PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Advance payment is not authorized. The Contractor must invoice in arrears according to the payment schedule. The Contractor shall be paid, in accordance with Net 30-day payment terms, upon receipt and acceptance of a proper invoice, in accordance with the following schedule:

Installation docs provided 0% Factory Acceptance 0% Delivery 0% Successful Inspection and Acceptance

100%

Post Acceptance Wrap up Meeting 0%

NOTE: Partial shipments and partial invoices will not be accepted, unless otherwise requested and accepted by the Contracting Officer prior to award offer. Proposed payment schedules shall be submitted with vendor’s response to the RFQ for consideration.

XIII. ATTACHMENTS

XIV. TRAVEL

a. The contractor shall be responsible for all travel expenses.

XV. CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED MATERIALS

a. The contractor shall supply all parts, hardware, equipment, and labor required to perform the tasks listed.

XVI. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

XVII. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Safety: The Contractor employee must be responsible for knowing and complying with all installation safety prevention regulations. Such regulations include, but are not limited to, general safety, fire prevention, and waste disposal.

Security: NIST is a restricted campus. An identification badge is required for access for entry into buildings and is shown to the armed Security Police when entering the campus.

Regular Business Hours. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, (revise as applicable 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) Eastern Time, excluding Federal holidays and NIST closures.

Identification Badges: Contractor employees must comply with NIST identification and access requirements. Each Contractor employee must wear a visible identification badge provided by the NIST Security Office. The contractor shall provide personnel that pass required government background checks to be issued badges for work on site (revise as applicable at least 3 weeks prior to site visit).

Vehicle Registration: All Contractor employees must register their vehicles with the NIST Security Office to gain access to the campus. A valid driver’s license, Government-furnished civilian ID, proof of insurance and current registration must be presented to the NIST Security Office, at which time a NIST vehicle pass will be issued. The pass must be displayed on the vehicle in accordance with NIST Security Office instructions.