N6833518R0290.docx

N6833518R0290

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a request for submission of a fully supported proposal (RFP) for the Radio Frequency Vector Signal Generator (RFVSG) in accordance with the Statement of Work in Section C.

The intent is to award a Fixed Price (FP), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract that is to be effective for five (5) years from date of contract award.

Please submit your proposal and one electronic copy of your proposal on a CD-ROM on or before June 5, 2018 under NAWCAD LKE’s Request for Proposal (RFP) number N68335-18-R-0290 to:

Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst Attn: Alice Tornquist Route 547, Mail Stop 562-3C Joint Base MDL, NJ 08733

Email submissions are not authorized.

NOTE: Due to shelving limitations at the NAVAIR filing facility, hard copies of proposal shall be no larger than 10” by 12”.

It is important to note that this Solicitation shall not be construed as obligating the Government to award a contract or authorizing work to commence and shall not serve as a basis for any future claims against the government. If you require additional information or have any questions concerning this Request for Proposal (RFP), please contact Alice Tornquist, Contract Specialist, at (732) 323-4316; e-mail address: alice.tornquist@navy.mil

NOTE: Early submission of proposal is acceptable and encouraged

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

IDIQ QUANTITY CONSTRAINTS

The maximum quantities identified herein for each CLIN represent the Government’s best estimate of the maximum quantities of anticipated order(s) during that specified ordering period. The CLIN maximum quantities do not impose absolute quantity limits for each ordering period. The maximum quantity is not defined on an annual ordering period basis, but rather is defined as 350 Radio Frequency Vector Signal Generators that may be ordered over the course of five annual ordering periods.

RF Vector Signal Generator - Domestic

FFP

YEAR 1 ORDERING PERIOD

IAW the Statement of Work in Section C.

Orders for this line item may be placed at ay time at the discretion of the Government between date of contract award and one (1) year from date of contract award.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

FOB: Destination

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RF Vector Signal Generator - FMS

YEAR 1 ORDERING PERIOD

IAW the Statement of Work in Section C.

Orders for this line item may be placed at ay time at the discretion of the Government between date of contract award and one (1) year from date of contract award.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

FOB: Origin (Shipping Point)

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Admin and Technical Data

YEAR 1 ORDERING PERIOD - NOT SEPARATELY PRICED

IAW Exhibit A CDRL Data Items A001 through A004 and Exhibit T CDRL Data Item T001 Orders for this line item may be placed at ay time at the discretion of the Government between date of contract award and one (1) year from date of contract award.

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RF Vector Signal Generator - Domestic

YEAR 2 ORDERING PERIOD

IAW the Statement of Work in Section C.

Orders for this line item may be placed at ay time at the discretion of the Government between one (1) year from date of contract award and two (2) years from date of contract award.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

NET AMT

RF Vector Signal Generator - FMS

YEAR 2 ORDERING PERIOD

IAW the Statement of Work in Section C.

Orders for this line item may be placed at ay time at the discretion of the Government between one (1) year from date of contract award and two (2) years from date of contract award.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

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Admin and Technical Data

YEAR 2 ORDERING PERIOD - NOT SEPARATELY PRICED

IAW Exhibit A CDRL Data Items A001 through A004

Orders for this line item may be placed at ay time at the discretion of the Government between one (1) year from date of contract award and two (2) years from date of contract award.

NET AMT

RF Vector Signal Generator - Domestic

YEAR 3 ORDERING PERIOD

IAW the Statement of Work in Section C.

Orders for this line item may be placed at ay time at the discretion of the Government between two (2) years from date of contract award and three (3) years from date of contract award.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

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RF Vector Signal Generator - FMS

YEAR 3 ORDERING PERIOD

IAW the Statement of Work in Section C.

Orders for this line item may be placed at ay time at the discretion of the Government between two (2) years from date of contract award and three (3) years from date of contract award.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

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Admin and Technical Data

YEAR 3 ORDERING PERIOD - NOT SEPARATELY PRICED

IAW Exhibit A CDRL Data Items A001 through A004 and Exhibit T Data Item T001 Orders for this line item may be placed at ay time at the discretion of the Government between two (2) years from date of contract award and three (3) years from date of contract award.

NET AMT

RF Vector Signal Generator - Domestic

YEAR 4 ORDERING PERIOD

IAW the Statement of Work in Section C.

Orders for this line item may be placed at ay time at the discretion of the Government between three (3) years from date of contract award and four (4) years from date of contract award.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

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RF Vector Signal Generator - FMS

YEAR 4 ORDERING PERIOD

IAW the Statement of Work in Section C.

Orders for this line item may be placed at ay time at the discretion of the Government between three (3) years from date of contract award and four (4) years from date of contract award.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

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Admin and Technical Data

YEAR 4 ORDERING PERIOD - NOT SEPARATELY PRICED

IAW Exhibit A CDRL Data Items A001 through A004 and Exhibit T Data Item T001 Orders for this line item may be placed at ay time at the discretion of the Government between three (3) years from date of contract award and four (4) years from date of contract award.

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RF Vector Signal Generator - Domestic

YEAR 5 ORDERING PERIOD

IAW the Statement of Work in Section C.

Orders for this line item may be placed at ay time at the discretion of the Government between four (4) years from date of contract award and five (5) years from date of contract award.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

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RF Vector Signal Generator - FMS

YEAR 5 ORDERING PERIOD

IAW the Statement of Work in Section C.

Orders for this line item may be placed at ay time at the discretion of the Government between four (4) years from date of contract award and five (5) years from date of contract award.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

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Admin and Technical Data

YEAR 5 ORDERING PERIOD - NOT SEPARATELY PRICED

IAW Exhibit A CDRL Data Items A001 through A004

Orders for this line item may be placed at ay time at the discretion of the Government between four (4) years from date of contract award and five (5) years from date of contract award.

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Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

for NAVAIR METROLOGY and CALIBRATION Standards Radio Frequency Vector Signal Generator (RFVSG)

1 SCOPE:

1.1 This Statement of Work is for a five (5) year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for the Radio Frequency Vector Signal Generator. Hence forth in this document, the Radio Frequency Vector Signal Generator shall be denoted as “RFVSG”.

2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

2.1 MIL-STD-130 Identification Marking of US Military Property

3 LOGISTICS REQUIREMENTS:

3.1 An Item Unique Identification (IUID) plate shall be placed on each signal generator system. DFARS clause 252-211.7003 is invoked. A two dimensional Unique Identification (IUID) data matrix conforming to MIL-STD-130 shall be included on the identification plate.

3.2 At a minimum, the information contained on the identification plate shall include the manufacturer’s CAGE code, Part Number and Serial Number.

3.3 The contractor shall provide Operator/Maintenance manual(s) with each RFVSGs unit in accordance with CDRL T001.

3.4 The contractor shall provide a calibration certificate with data with each signal generator unit in accordance with CDRL A001.

3.5 Instrument Calibration Procedure (ICP) (CDRL A002). The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) ICP shall be provided for calibrating the signal generator unit in accordance with CDRL A002.

3.6 The firmware and software used to operate each and every system shall be of the same release and version. No deviation or substitution of firmware and/or software shall be done without the approval of the US Government. The contractor shall provide the US Government the release and/or version number of each item of firmware and software included in the signal generator unit in accordance with CDRL A003, Software/Firmware Version Description.

3.7 When an item of firmware or software needs to be changed, a Software/Firmware Change Request shall be submitted to the US Government in accordance with CDRL A004.

3.8 Throughout the life of the contract, the contractor shall have a calibration facility traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology and have a current Accredited Certificate/ Report of Calibration by an organization accredited to ISO 17025 with headquarters in the United States of America for the calibration of signal generator systems of the commercial item or modified commercial item furnished to the government under this contract.

3.9 The Contractor shall provide the Government with unrestricted rights for all technical manuals and documents furnished for the purpose of government use only in duplicating or posting technical documentation to limited access web sites for use by US Government Personnel and Contractors engaged in maintenance, calibration or related logistics activities in accordance with DFARS 252.227-7015 Technical Data--Commercial Items.

3.10 Warranty Label. The contractor shall affix a warranty label to each RFVSG specifying instrument model number, nomenclature, manufacturer, FSCM/CAGE number, contract number, and warranty start and expiration date.

3.11 Each system procured shall have a calibration label affixed indicating the date on which the next calibration is required.

4 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

4.1 Electrical Power Sources and Connections. The RFVSG electrical power sources and connections shall be as specified in 4.1.1 through 4.1.4.

4.1.1 Electrical Power Sources. The RFVSG shall operate from a source of 103.5V to 126.5V at 50 Hz and 60 Hz 5% single-phase input power.

4.1.2 Power Consumption. The RFVSG maximum power for operation shall not exceed 300 W.

4.1.3 Lithium Batteries. Commercial UL approved equipment that contains lithium batteries (size double A or button cell type) used for memory backup are approved for use under a general blanket approval waiver. Lithium or re-chargeable batteries larger than the type specified are prohibited. Tadiran liquid cathode batteries, SO2 (sulfur dioxide) batteries or lithium vinyl chloride “liquid cathode” batteries are strictly prohibited. For the purpose of this specification, a lithium button-type battery as described above is approved.

4.1.4 Electrical Power Connections. The RFVSG shall be provided with a 6 foot (1.8 m) minimum length detachable power cable, which can be connected or disconnected without disassembly or removal of adjacent components.

4.2 Stacking Provisions. RFVSG enclosure shall have a geometric configuration that permits stacking without harm to the enclosure or its contents. Design shall permit the stacking of two RFVSGs minimum.

4.3 Maximum Dimensions. The maximum dimensions (excluding handles) of the RFVSG shall not exceed 18.5 inches (470 mm) in width, 14 inches (356 mm) in height, and 24 inches (610 mm) in depth. The system shall be able to be placed on a work area where depth of a workbench is 30 inches, 24 inches allows the unit to be placed on a bench facing a technician with at least 6 inches clearance behind for heat dissipation.

4.4 Weight. The maximum weight of the RFVSG shall not exceed 50 pounds (22.7 kg). The equipment shall be designed to preclude tipping during normal handling and operation

4.5 Connections and Controls. The RFVSG RF output connector and operating controls shall be located on the instrument front panel. The external frequency reference input and frequency reference output connectors shall be located on the rear panel. All remaining connectors can be located on the front or rear panel.

4.6 Handles. The RFVSG shall be provided with handles if the height exceeds 3.5 inches (89 mm) which is equivalent to 2 rack units. Number and location shall be such that the load distribution per handle shall not exceed 44 pounds (20 kg).

4.7 Warm-up. Equipment warm up shall be completed within a 1 hour period, preceded by a minimum 5 hour operating temperature storage or as specified in an applicable specified test method.

4.8 Temperature and Humidity. The RFVSG shall meet the conditions below:

4.9 Fungus Resistance. The RFVSG shall be inherently fungus inert without the use of organic components that would promote such growth.

4.10 Electromagnetic Compatibility. The RFVSG EMC certification must be in accordance with IEC/EN 61326-1 or equivalent standards. Proof of certification is required. No additional requirements are invoked for EMC.

4.11 Safety. The RFVSG shall comply with the safety requirements of

IEC/EN 61010-1.

4.12 Marking and Identification. The RFVSG shall be marked and identified in accordance with paragraphs 4.12.1 through 4.12.4 below.

4.12.1 Equipment Identification. The RFVSG equipment identification shall include, at a minimum: manufacturer, FSCM/CAGE number, model number including installed items at the time of purchase, nomenclature, and serial number.

4.12.2 Option Identification. The RFVSG shall be capable of displaying the list of options installed on the front panel display upon operator command.

4.12.3 Firmware Identification. The RFVSG shall be capable of displaying the firmware version on the front panel display upon operator command.

4.12.4 Calibration Label. The contractor shall affix a calibration label to each RFVSG specifying the date that the instrument was calibrated. The government reserves the right to incorporate a government-approved calibration interval (next date due) that may be different from the manufacturer-recommended interval. This will not impose any additional liability on the manufacturer.

4.13 Calibration Interval. The RFVSG manufacturer shall substantiate the calibration interval by providing the statistical data used to derive the interval.

4.14 Maintainability. The RFVSG design shall permit isolation of faults, and repair down to the modular level (circuit card and sub-assembly level).

4.15 Performance. Performance requirements for the RFVSG shall be in accordance with the sub-paragraphs below. These requirements comprise the full performance requirement for the RFVSG. All performance specifications shall apply with a laboratory temperature of 15 to 30C and a relative humidity of 20 to 60%. Where applicable, specifications should be stated with a coverage factor k=2 producing an interval having a level of confidence of approximately 95%.

4.15.1 RF Output Frequency Range. The RFVSG shall have a frequency range of 9 kHz to 3 GHz.

4.15.2 RF Output Frequency Accuracy. The RFVSG shall have a frequency accuracy of 0.15 ppm.

4.15.3 RF Output Frequency Resolution. The RFVSG shall have a frequency resolution of 0.01 Hz.

4.15.4 RF Output Amplitude Units. The RFVSG shall have amplitude units settable in mV rms and dBm.

4.15.5 RF Output Settable Amplitude Range. The RFVSG shall have a settable amplitude range of -140 to +22 dBm.

4.15.6 RF Output Maximum CW Amplitude. The RFVSG shall have a maximum CW amplitude of at least the following.

4.15.7 RF Output CW Amplitude Accuracy. The RFVSG shall have a CW amplitude accuracy as follows.

4.15.8 RF Output CW Amplitude Resolution. The RFVSG shall have a CW amplitude resolution of 0.01 dB.

4.15.9 RF Output SWR. The RFVSG shall have a output SWR meeting the following specifications.

4.15.10 RF Output CW Harmonic Level. The RFVSG shall have a harmonic level of <-30 dBc at a carrier frequency range of 1 MHz to 3 GHz and an amplitude setting of +10 dBm.

4.15.11 RF Output CW Subharmonic Level. The RFVSG shall have a subharmonic level of <-60 dBc at a carrier frequency range of 9 kHz to 3 GHz and an amplitude setting of +10 dBm.

4.15.12 RF Output CW Nonharmonic Level. The RFVSG shall have a nonharmonic level of <-60 dBc @>10 kHz offset and a carrier frequency range of 9 kHz to 3 GHz and an amplitude setting of +10 dBm.

4.15.13 RF Output CW SSB Phase Noise. The RFVSG shall have a CW SSB phase noise as follows.

4.15.14 RF Output CW Residual AM. The RFVSG shall have a CW residual AM of <0.005% rms with a carrier frequency range from 300 kHz to 3 GHz, an amplitude setting of 0 dBm, and a post detection bandwidth of 3 kHz.

4.15.15 RF Output CW Residual FM. The RFVSG shall have a CW residual FM as follows. The post detection bandwidth is 3 kHz.

4.15.16 RF Output CW Residual ΦM. The RFVSG shall have a CW residual ΦM of <0.01 rad rms with a carrier frequency 1 GHz, an amplitude setting of 10 dBm, and a post detection bandwidth of 3 kHz.

4.15.17 Internal Analog Modulation Generator. The RFVSG shall have two built-in modulation generators capable of providing sine wave and square wave modulation functions for all analog (AM, FM, and ΦM) modulation types.

4.15.18 AM Rate. The RFVSG shall have a 3 dB BW AM rate of DC/10 Hz to 50 kHz at a carrier frequency range of 10 MHz to 3 GHz and an amplitude setting of +10 dBm. The AM depth setting is 30%.

4.15.19 AM Depth Setting. The RFVSG shall have an AM depth setting range from 0 to 100% at a carrier frequency range of 10 MHz to 3 GHz and an amplitude setting of +10 dBm.

4.15.20 AM Depth Accuracy. The RFVSG shall have an AM depth accuracy of 5% of setting +1% at a carrier frequency range of 10 MHz to 3 GHz and an amplitude setting of +10 dBm. The AM rate is 1 kHz and the AM depth is ≤80%.

4.15.21 AM Depth Resolution. The RFVSG shall have an AM depth resolution of 0.1%.

4.15.22 AM Total Harmonic Distortion. The RFVSG shall have an AM total harmonic distortion of <3% at a carrier frequency range of 10 MHz to 3 GHz and an amplitude setting of +10 dBm. The AM rate is 1 kHz and the AM depth is 30 and 80%. The post detection bandwidth is 300 Hz to 3 kHz.

4.15.23 FM Rate. The RFVSG shall have a 3 dB BW FM rate of DC/10 Hz to 200 kHz at a carrier frequency range of 10 MHz to 3 GHz.

4.15.24 FM Deviation Setting. The RFVSG shall have an FM deviation setting range from 0 to 200 kHz at a carrier frequency range of 10 MHz to 3 GHz. FM rate 0.4 to 10 kHz with a 200 kHz deviation.

4.15.25 FM Deviation Accuracy. The RFVSG shall have an FM deviation accuracy of 2% of setting +20 Hz with a carrier frequency of 50 MHz. The FM rate is 1 kHz and the FM deviation is 50 kHz. Post detection bandwidth is 300 Hz to 3 kHz.

4.15.26 FM Deviation Resolution. The RFVSG shall have an FM deviation resolution of 0.1% of FM deviation or 1 Hz whichever is larger.

4.15.27 FM Distortion. The RFVSG shall have an FM distortion of <1% with a carrier frequency of 100 MHz. The FM rate is 1 kHz and the FM deviation is 50 kHz. Post detection bandwidth is 300 Hz to 3 kHz.

4.15.28 Incidental AM. The RFVSG shall have an incidental AM specification of <0.1% peak/2 with a carrier frequency 600 MHz and an amplitude of 0 dBm. The FM rate is 1 kHz and the FM deviation is 50 kHz. Post detection bandwidth is 300 Hz to 3 kHz.

4.15.29 ΦM Rate. The RFVSG shall have a 3 dB BW ΦM rate of DC/10 Hz to 10 kHz at a carrier frequency range of 10 MHz to 3 GHz.

4.15.30 ΦM Deviation Setting. The RFVSG shall have a ΦM deviation setting range from 0 to 2 rad at a carrier frequency range of 100 MHz.

4.15.31 ΦM Deviation Accuracy. The RFVSG shall have a ΦM deviation accuracy of 2% of setting +0.01 rad with a carrier frequency of 100 MHz. The ΦM rate is 1 kHz and the ΦM deviation is 1 rad. Post detection bandwidth is 300 Hz to 3 kHz.

4.15.32 ΦM Deviation Resolution. The RFVSG shall have a ΦM deviation resolution of 0.1% of ΦM deviation.

4.15.33 Internal I/Q Modulation Generator. The RFVSG shall have a built-in baseband I/Q modulation generator with a bandwidth up to 80 MHz.

4.15.34 External I/Q Modulation. The RFVSG shall have external I/Q modulation capability with a bandwidth up to 80 MHz.

4.15.35 Avionics Modulation Generator. The RFVSG shall have built-in baseband avionics modulation generator capable of providing VOR, ILS, and TACAN.

4.15.36 Internal Pulse Modulation Generator. The RFVSG shall have a built-in pulse modulation generator capable of providing single pulse modulation.

4.15.37 Pulse Repetition Rate. The RFVSG shall have a pulse repetition rate of 10 MHz.

4.15.38 Pulse Width Range. The RFVSG shall have a pulse width range of 50 ns to 1 s.

4.15.39 Pulse Rise/Fall Times. The RFVSG shall have pulse rise/fall times <10 ns at a carrier frequency range of 500 MHz to 3 GHz.

4.15.40 External Pulse Input to RF Output Delay. The RFVSG shall have external pulse input to RF output delay of <100 ns.

4.15.41 Pulse On/Off Ratio. The RFVSG shall have a pulse on/off ratio of >80 dB.

4.15.42 RF Output. The RFVSG shall have an RF output connector shall be type N(f) and have a nominal output impedance of 50 . The RF output connector shall be located on the RFVSG front panel. The RF output connector shall have a maximum reverse power specification of at least 25 W with a carrier frequency of ≤2 GHz and at least 20 W with a carrier frequency of >2 GHz. The RF output connector shall have a maximum reverse DC voltage specification of at least 50 V dc.

4.15.43 External Analog Modulation Input. The RFVSG shall have an external analog (AM, FM, and ΦM) modulation input connector for use with an external modulation source such as a function generator. The input coupling shall be selectable and have an AC and DC setting. The external analog (AM, FM, and ΦM) modulation input connector shall be type BNC(f) and have a nominal input impedance of 600 and/or >100 k. The connectors can be located on either the front or rear panel of the RFVSG. Sensitivity shall be +1 V pk for indicated value. Input damage level shall be 5 V dc max from a 50 source.

4.15.44 External I/Q Modulation Inputs. The RFVSG shall have external I/Q modulation input connectors for use with an external modulation source such as an arbitrary waveform generator. The external I/Q modulation input connectors shall be type BNC(f) and have a nominal input impedance of 50 . The connectors can be located on either the front or rear panel of the RFVSG. The nominal input full scale drive shall be 0.5 V. Input damage level shall be 5 V dc max from a 50 source.

4.15.45 External Pulse Modulation Input. The RFVSG shall have an external pulse modulation input connector for use with an external modulation source such as a pulse generator. The external pulse modulation input connector shall be type BNC(f) and have a nominal input impedance of 50 . The connector can be located on either the front or rear panel of the RFVSG. The input logic levels shall be TTL compatible.

4.15.46 External Frequency Reference Input. The RFVSG shall have an external frequency reference input connector on the rear panel. The external frequency reference input connector shall be type BNC(f) and have a nominal input impedance of 50 . The external reference shall lock to a 10 MHz 1.0 ppm sine or square waveform.

4.15.47 Frequency Reference Output. The RFVSG shall have a frequency reference output connector on the rear panel. The frequency reference output connector shall be type BNC(f). The output frequency shall be 10 MHz.

4.15.48 Calibration Data. The RFVSG shall be supplied with calibration measurement results data for each of the RFVSGs supplied.

4.15.49 Digital Interface. The RFVSG shall provide an ANSI/IEEE-STD-488 interface and a LAN interface that conforms to the LXI standard.

4.15.50 Remote Programming Requirements. The RFVSG shall have all modes, functions, inputs, and outputs remotely programmable over the digital interfaces specified in 4.15.49, using the command syntax in compliance with the specifications of Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI).

4.15.51 Local and Remote Modes. The RFVSG shall go into remote mode upon receiving any remote command. During this state, operation through the front panel shall be disabled. The RFVSG shall be reset to manual mode from the front panel, and also via a remote command. When switching from remote to local mode, all parameter values shall remain unchanged.

4.15.52 Calibration/Repair Site. The RFVSG manufacturer calibration and repair facilities/support shall be located within the continental United States.

4.15.53 Security. The RFVSG design shall prevent the user from inadvertently making changes that could result in an incorrect measurement decision or a requirement to perform unscheduled maintenance. Design shall include a security feature which prevents the user from accidentally formatting the internal memory, erasing and/or modifying calibration constants or factors.

4.15.54 Reliability. The design of the RFVSG shall be such that within 95% statistical certainty no equipment failures shall occur within at least 1500 hours of operation under normal laboratory conditions.

4.15.55 Preventive Maintenance. Preventive maintenance shall not require more than 15 minutes per a 30-day period. Preventive maintenance shall not require breaking of the RFVSG seams where calibration seals would normally be placed.

4.15.56 Maintenance Provisions. The RFVSG shall be designed to ensure that any necessary maintenance access can be accomplished utilizing ordinary tools. The RFVSG shall be constructed so that no damage to any component shall occur and no permanent distortion to any structural member shall be caused during maintenance and calibration.

4.15.57 Calibration (Performance Verification). The RFVSG performance verification shall be accomplished with existing Navy calibration standards. The performance verification process shall not require the use of an external controller, proprietary software, or other proprietary equipment or test fixtures.

4.15.58 Calibration Interval. The minimum interval between calibrations for the RFVSG shall be 12 months. At the end of this interval, a minimum of 85 percent of the units shall remain in tolerance.

Section D - Packaging and Marking

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Packaging shall be in accordance with best commercial practice.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

Applicable CLINs: 0001, 0002, 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002, 3001, 3002, 4001, 4002 Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

ANP

ANP is “after notice to proceed”; i.e. after Contractor receipt of the executed delivery order.

ITEM(S) 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, 4001 - EARLY / PARTIAL DELIVERIES

Early and partial deliveries are acceptable at no additional cost to the Government.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

LOU CERRILLO

NAVAIR CALIBRATIONS STANDARDS, BLDG 612,

BAY 9

BEAUFORT SC 29904-5002

843-524-1405

N48535

N48535

LOU CERRILLO

NAVAIR CALIBRATIONS STANDARDS, BLDG 612,

BAY 9

BEAUFORT SC 29904-5002

843-524-1405

N48535

N48535

LOU CERRILLO

NAVAIR CALIBRATIONS STANDARDS, BLDG 612,

BAY 9

BEAUFORT SC 29904-5002

843-524-1405

N48535

N48535

LOU CERRILLO

NAVAIR CALIBRATIONS STANDARDS, BLDG 612,

BAY 9

BEAUFORT SC 29904-5002

843-524-1405

N48535

N48535

LOU CERRILLO

NAVAIR CALIBRATIONS STANDARDS, BLDG 612,

BAY 9

BEAUFORT SC 29904-5002

843-524-1405

N48535

N48535

ITEM(S) 0002, 1002, 2002, 3002, 4002 - FMS DELIVERY INFO

Ship to addresses for CLINs 0002, 1002, 2002, 3002 and 4002 represent system defaults. Actual delivery addresses for these will be provided in each delivery order.

Foreign Military Sales (FMS) orders will have detailed instructions that apply to that specific order because FMS are governed by international agreements with procedures that must be followed to ensure payment for the Contractor. All FMS delivery orders shall be FOB origin with instructions provided for use of a foreight forwarder or Transportation Account Code (TAC).

FMS deliveries will either be handled by a freight forwarder for the FMS country for items that ship directly to the country, or they will be sent to an intermediary facility via a TAC Code.

Freight Forwarder - DCMA must inspect prior to shipment from Contractor’s facility. After successful inspection, the Contractor will call the freight forwarder informing them that the shipment is ready. The freight forwarder will arrange for pickup and shipment.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM QTYS

The “minimum”, referred to in paragraph (b) of FAR Clause 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity, is a quantity of three (3), which will be ordered via the first delivery order at the time of contract award. The maximum quantity that may be ordered over the life of the contract is 350 each.

Section G - Contract Administration Data