26-01590 Requirements and Specifications.pdf

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Cesium Beam Atomic Clock Federal contract opportunity
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NB688000-26-01590
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Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology

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This is a Requirements/Specifications document for a cesium beam atomic clock procured by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Physics Measurement Laboratory (PML), Time Realization and Distribution Group.

NIST requires one cesium beam atomic clock to support its ensemble time scale that generates UTC(NIST), the official U.S. time and frequency standard. The device must be based on mature technology and operate continuously for several years without interruptions or maintenance. The clock must meet 18 detailed technical specifications covering frequency stability, output signal characteristics, power requirements, control interfaces, and environmental performance. Key specifications include short-term stability of ≤1e-11 Allan Deviation at 1-second averaging intervals, long-term stability of ≤1e-14 Allan Deviation for averaging intervals exceeding 10 days, output signals at 5 MHz and 10 MHz with amplitudes ≥1 Vrms, and a pulse-per-second signal with amplitude >1.5V. The device must accept AC power input (120V or 208V at 60 Hz) and 24V DC auxiliary power, consume less than 100W, include battery backup for at least 30 minutes of operation, feature digital control via RS232/Ethernet interface, operate within 15°C–45°C temperature range, and demonstrate mean time between failures exceeding 10 years. Delivery, installation, and training must be completed within 18 weeks of award. Government acceptance testing is planned for 7 business days. Base manufacturer warranty is acceptable; no extended warranty, maintenance, training, installation services, or travel requirements are specified as mandatory.

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Requirements / Specifications: Cesium beam atomic clock 1 Version 1.0 (2019) Double-click on for further assistance.

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TITLE: Cesium beam atomic clock Requesting Lab/Division/Group: PML/688.40/Time Realization and Distribution Group

General Statement of Need NIST operates several atomic clocks as part of the ensemble time scale that generates UTC(NIST), an official source of time and frequency signals for the United States. The ensemble is composed primarily of hydrogen maser and cesium beam clock devices: respectively, these clocks confer advantages of short-term and long-term frequency stability. Clocks in the ensemble must be based on mature technology and are required to operate continuously for several years with no interruptions, significant time deviations, or required maintenance operations.

Items and/or Ancillary Services

Item 1: Cesium beam atomic clock Quantity: 1 Specifications:

Specification 1.1: Short term stability of all output signals, <= 1e-11 Allan Deviation (ADEV) at 1 s averaging interval. Specification 1.2: Long term stability of all output signals, <= 1e-14 Allan Deviation (ADEV) for averaging intervals longer than 10 days. Specification 1.3: At least one output signal at 5 MHz nominal frequency, amplitude >= 1 Vrms (or +13 dBm) into a 50 ohm terminated load. Specification 1.4: At least one output at 10 MHz nominal frequency, amplitude >= 1V rms (or +13 dBm) into a 50 ohm terminated load.

Specification 1.5: At least one output of a pulse-per-second (PPS) signal, amplitude > 1.5 V into a 50 ohm load.

Specification 1.6: Accepts an input pulse-per-second (PPS) signal for coarse synchronization (<= 100 ns).

Specification 1.7: Accepts AC power input of either 120V or 208V (60 Hz).

Specification 1.8: Accepts 24V dc as an auxillary power source.

Specification 1.9: Contains a battery backup providing at least 30 minutes of operation, or accepts an external battery pack via connector.

Specification 1.10: Power consumption < 100 W.

Specification 1.11: digitial system control and monitor interface, as serial (RS232), ethernet, or similar standard interface.

Specification 1.12: digital interface allows for precision adjustment (quantization < 1e-14) of clock frequency.

Specification 1.13: digital interface reports warning/alarm/error status.

Specifiaction 1.14: device compatible with EIA-compliant equipment racks, width < 482.6 mm.

Specification 1.15: operational temperature range 15°C – 45°C.

Specification 1.16: specified temperature coefficient (averaged over operational temperature range) < 3e- 15/°C.

Specification 1.17: sensitivity to magnetic field change < 4e-14 / G.

Specification 1.18: demonstrated mean time between failures (MTBF) > 10 years (or 87,600 hours).

Requirements / Specifications: Cesium beam atomic clock 2

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☐ US citizen required on-site (foreign nationals require preregistration 30 days prior) ☐ Vendor rep on-site more than three days ☐ Other considerations: [List other considerations to ensure an accurate quote]

Shipping & Delivery ☐ N/A

[Enter shipping and delivery information by item here.] Shipping criteria:

☐ Partial delivery acceptable ☐ Direct delivery to building required

[Explain need for requirement here] Building has: ☐ Loading dock

☐ Containerization preference: [Choose container] Other requirements: [List any other requirements here]

Delivery date criteria:

☒ Delivery of goods, installation, and training shall be completed no later than:

18 weeks ARO ☐ Deliver no earlier than: [Insert date here] ☐ Other: [List other shipping, delivery, or specil requirements]

Electronic Media ☒ N/A

[Enter electronic media requirements by item here.] ☐ Software ☐ Electronic manuals ☐ License Key ☐ Other: [List any other Electronic Media requirements here] [Enter email address for software delivery here]

Installation ☒ N/A

[Enter installation requirements by item here.] ☐ Vendor technician on site ☐ Rigging ☐ Uncrating / Unpackaging ☐ Removal of packaging material ☐ Equipment set up ☐ Start-up services ☐ Turn key installation ☐ Other [Enter details here.] Note: When installation is required, TPOC or COR shall be the coordination point.

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Facility / Utility Considerations ☒ N/A

[List site specific utility considerations by item here.] ☐ OFPM Work Order Number(s)

[List any Work Order Number(s) here] ☐ Power available

Voltage: [Enter voltage here] (V) Max Current: [Enter max current draw here] (A) Phase: [Choose phase] Frequency: [Typically 60Hz] (Hz) NEMA Plug Type: [Enter plug type here] (i.e.: NEMA L5-20P) Environment: [Choose environment] Other power consideration: [List any other power considerations here]

☐ Utility connections: [List relevant available utilities, pressure(s), and flowrate(s)] ☐ Other considerations: [List other considerations to ensure an accurate quote]

Warranty ☐ N/A

Base Manufacturer Warranty is acceptable [If you require an Extended Manufacturer Warranty, describe the warranty requirements per item here.] What is included?

☐ Labor ☐ Parts ☐ Travel ☐ Cost and liability for returns ☐ Other: [Enter other requirements here] ☐ Warranty length: [Enter warranty length here] Period Length:[Ex. month, 6 month, year etc.]

Training ☒ N/A

[Training requirements (who, when, what, where) here. If on-site, is travel necessary?] ☐ On-site ☐ Off-site location: [Enter location(s) here] ☐ Number of trainees: [Enter number of trainees here] Scope of training:

☐ Operations ☐ Maintenance ☐ Troubleshooting ☐ Safety ☐ Other: [Enter other scope requirements here]

☐ Training materials to be provided: [Describe requirement here] ☐ Other: [Enter other training requirements here] Note: When training is required, TPOC or COR shall be the coordination point.

Inspection and Acceptance ☐ N/A

[Enter inspection requirements per item here] ☒ Planned government acceptance testing (7 business days) ☐ Gov’t acceptance expected to take longer than 7 business days: [Duration] ☐ Inspection and acceptance plan: [Explain here] ☐ Other: [Enter other requirements here]

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Maintenance ☒ N/A

[Describe your maintenance requirements per item here] Period Length: [Ex. month, 6 month, year etc.] What is included?

☐ Labor ☐ Spare parts ☐ Consumables ☐ Travel ☐ Cost and liability for returns ☐ Software updates ☐ Manuals ☐ Service plan length: [Enter service plan length here]

☐ Other: [Enter other requirements here] ☐ Requirements: [Enter requirements here] (i.e.: onsite within 72 hours, etc.)

☐ Option Period 1 ☐ Option Period 2 ☐ Option Period 3 ☐ Option Period 4

Government Furnished Material / Equipment ☒ N/A

[List any government furnished material/equipment per item here] ☐ Samples for testing ☐ Government equipment which will leave gov't site (TPOC must coordinate with division property custodian)

Serial Number: [Enter Serial Number here] Description: [Enter description here] NIST property number: [Enter NIST property number here]

☐ Other: [Enter other details here] Travel ☒ N/A

[Describe any travel requirements per item here] ☐ Explain: [Explain here] ☐ Other: [Enter other requirements here] Vendor: To the maximum extent possible, include as part of appropriate sections above (maintenance, repair, etc.). Otherwise, it will be a separate line item, reimbursable per the Federal Travel Regulation.

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