Requirements Document.pdf

Requirements Document RF Metrology for High-Frequency Transistor Models

Communication Technology Lab/Division 675

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.

Semiconductor chip manufacturers have encountered significant challenges of qualifying communication transistors. The existing measurement tools cannot keep up with the development of ultra-low noise transistors. The relatively low measurement precision has become meaningless in assessing transistor performance. As a consequence, a fundamental overhaul of the existing measurement techniques is required. We’re in the process of developing new noise correlators for precision measurements of transistor noise to support US domestic semiconductor industries. Different from the conventional analog approach, the new system incorporates a multi-channel fast digital sampler. Such a new configuration will allow traceable noise power and noise-correlation measurements to reach unprecedented spectral and temporal resolution.

II. SCOPE

This acquisition is for the purchase of a high-speed digitizer, inclusive of warranty and FOB Destination shipping. This system will support NIST CHIPs project to directly perform precision measurements on semiconductor transistors and amplifiers over a frequency range of 30 MHz to 8 GHz. In addition, the operational frequency can be extended by incorporating existing frequency down-conversion components. The procurement of this system represents our continual efforts of improving measurement uncertainty and facilitating CHIPS-related communication research. The contractor shall deliver a high-speed digitizer to Building-1 Room 4647. The minimum specification requirements are listed in the following section.

III. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide a system that meets all technical specifications identified below. All items must be new. Used or remanufactured equipment will not be considered for award. Experimental, prototype, or custom items will not be considered. The use of “gray market” components are not authorized for sale in the U.S. by the Contractor is not acceptable. All line items shall be shipped in the original manufacturer’s packaging and include all original documentation and software, when applicable.

Line Item 0001: High-speed digitizer base model Description: an instrument samples and records fast-varying signals in time domain Quantity: 1

A. Technical Specifications

a. Sample rate: 25 G sample per second or higher

b. Four or more individual channels

c. RF frequency bandwidth up to 8 GHz or higher on each channel

d. SMA or 3.5 mm standard connector on each channel

e. Number of bits: 12 or higher

f. Programming language support: VISA, MATLAB, Python, LabView

g. Communication connections: Ethernet 10/100/1000, USB 3.0

h. Standard rack mountable form

Line Item 0002: Extended record length Description: record input signal continuously with a specific length Quantity: 1

A. Technical Specifications

a. On-board memory supports storage of no fewer than 1 G points continuously

Line Item 0003: Arbitrary function generator Description: Output predefined waveforms Quantity: 1

A. Technical Specifications

a. Waveform output up to 50 MHz

b. Waveform type includes, not limited to, Sine, Square, Pulse, Ramp, DC, Noise, Sinc function, Gaussian, Lorentz, Exponential Rise, Exponential Decay, Haversine, Cardiac

c. Waveform output from a coaxial connector on the back or front panel

Line Item 0004: Mechanical assembly benchtop conversion Description: convert rackmount instrument for use on bench Quantity: 1

A. chassis feet B. handles

Line Item 0005: Standard warranty Description: Covers parts, labor and 2-day shipping Quantity: 1

A. Service repairs include calibration and updates B. Duration: 5 years after delivery C. Contractor responsible for all expenses for repairs and calibration under the warranty. This includes travel, if repairs are made on site.

D. On site repairs shall be coordinated in advance at a mutually agreed upon time with the NIST

DGO, during regular business hours. No weekend repairs will be required.

IV. DELIVERABLES

Milestone Description Due Date Format

High-speed digitizer base model

6 weeks after receipt of offer

Instrument in packaged box

2 Extended record length 6 weeks after receipt of offer Installed on instrument upon delivery

V. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

a. All products shall be delivered to the 325 Broadway, Building 1, Room 4647 Boulder, CO 80303.

VI. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE/LEAD TIME

The period of delivery of products will take approximately 16 weeks ARO.

Item Description Period Date(s) Product delivery line 1 to 3 6 weeks ARO Product delivery line 4 14 weeks ARO

VII. DELIVERY TERMS

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 TBA B1-4647 Boulder, CO 80305

VIII. 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. Verify technical requirements specified in Section III.

Arbitrary function generator

6 weeks after receipt of offer

Installed on instrument upon delivery

Mechanical assembly benchtop conversion

14 weeks after receipt of offer

Delivered with installation instruction document

5 Standard warranty On-demand repair and calibration service within 5 year after delivery

Repair report and calibration certification in digital or printed format

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 DGO 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 14 days 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.

IX. WARRANTY

The contractor shall warranty the entire system for a period of a minimum of 5 years 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 the delivered instrument and all included options specified in Section IV.

X. 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:

Post Acceptance 100%

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.

XI. CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED MATERIALS

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

XII. 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, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Mountain 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.

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.