Staement of Work CRFS RFEye.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

CRFS RFEye

U.S. Department of Commerce

National Telecommunications and Information Administration Institute for Telecommunication Sciences

1. BACKGROUND

The Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) provides research and development support for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) by performing basic research in radio science that provides the technical foundation for NTIA’s policy development and spectrum management activities, as well as solves telecommunications challenges for other Federal agencies, state and local Governments, private corporations and associations, and international organizations.

Additionally, ITS addresses emerging telecommunications, information technology, and security challenges and contributes to the creation of telecommunications standards that support the full and fair competitiveness of the U.S. communications and information technology business sectors.

ITS currently uses CRFS RFeye nodes for spectrum monitoring from 0-8 GHz, so corporate knowledge exists in the deployment of these sensors. A network of RFEye sensors are currently being utilized for internal project research purposes. The Federal Advanced Communications Test Site (FACTS) project wishes to expand upon this capability to the 0-18 GHz frequency range at Table Mountain for both spectrum monitoring system for further development and research.

2. OBJECTIVE

The FACTS project requires a spectrum monitoring system to deploy on the Table Mountain National

Radio Quiet Zone. This system is to be used to monitor and enforce the Table Mountain radio quiet zone restrictions and assist in locating the source of any violating emissions using Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA). The system should also have the capability to search for specific emissions given user input.

ITS currently performs annual spectrum surveys using the Radio Spectrum Measurement System

(RSMS). This system measures multiple known signals over the span of a week and averages these measurements to determine if any particular signal exceeds quiet zone limits. However, this ties up equipment used by other projects and is not continuous, so a dedicated system capable of monitoring the Table Mountain Quiet Zone year-round is required.

The spectrum monitoring system must cover frequency range of 20 MHz to 18 GHz. Measurements should be able to be scheduled, so that multiple measurements can be taken at different time intervals.

The system should also be capable of TDOA to geolocate the source of signals. This should either be able to run with a user, or as an automatically scheduled measurement based on a trigger or using known information on a signal of interest.

We have four sites to deploy sensors for this spectrum monitor, so four sensors are required as well as any necessary parts to deploy the system and any software required to meet the project’s requirements.

We also require a training package for project members to learn to use the various software packages for our needs.

3. REQUIREMENTS

ITS requires four CRFS RFeye 100-18 sensors with the following configurations and supporting software packages:

Part Number Description Quantity

NOD-

EYE0004-GN-

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RFeye Node 100-18 (excludes power supply or accessories), 9 kHz

- 18 GHz, 100 MHz IBW. Includes Logger application. Fitted with GNSS receiver module. Includes GNSS holdover module fitted internally.

KIT-OUT0012 RFeye Node 100-18 Outdoor System Kit: Pre-assembled kit for pole or wall-mount installation, for use with Node 100-18 (ordered separately). Includes cabinet unit with all mounting brackets, fittings and cables for Node, removable 1TB external SSD, GPS antenna (active) , indoor POnE unit with mains cable (56 VDC), Outdoor POnE unit in enclosure (requires mains wiring), hoist points, fold-down sun shield, USB inputs, omnidirectional measurement antennas: [10 MHz - 1 GHz] and [800 MHz - 18 GHz] (usable up to Node limit of 18 GHz).

ACC-PRO0002 Ethernet Surge Protector, suitable for units supplied via POnE 4 EMB-APP1010 Embedded SW Bundle including Mission Processor, Node Apps

(issued free with Node 40-8 / 100-x)

APP-MMR0003 RFeye Mission Manager + GMP application software, single Node connection: Client-server application for collecting and managing spectrum data from a network of distributed RFeye Nodes, with intelligent automation and mission scheduling and Geolocation on GMP. Requires an instance of MM + GMP server APP-MMR0023

EMB-OPD0005 RFeye Optimized Detector - General Pulses, optimized detector to improve performance when tracking general pulses, also includes Energy Detector. Embedded software, runs on Node 40-8, 50-8, 100-8/18, 100-40. Licenced per Node (2 licences per dual channel Array). Fully configurable

APP-SIT0001 RFeye Site application software, designed for multi-mission applications on multi-node networks. State-of-the-art desktop application for managing complex real-time spectrum operations in-building, or over large sites or areas. One licence provides a single machine installation (multi-instance). Each licence enables the user to make simultaneous connections to all RFeye Nodes with NCP Licences in network . Optional plug-in modules are available.

Notes: (a) Each RFeye Node connected to RFeye Site requires NCP embedded software (may be bundled with Node purchase)

EXT-TDA0002 RFeye Site extension: TDOA, extension to core RFeye Site application software, ordered in addition. Geolocation of RF signals via time difference of arrival.

APP-MMR0023 RFeye Mission Manager + GMP: Client-server application for MM + Geolocation on GMP. Includes 1 server licence for MM + GMP.

Node connections licensed per node. Requires purchase of one or more node licences. Bundles APP-MMR0021 and APP-MMR0025

TRN-SYS0003 On-Site Training package includes preparation and materials (provided electronically), three days on-site training, transportation and per diem.

4. AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENT

All proposed equipment and components must be sourced from official or authorized distributors of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Offerors must clearly identify the source of the equipment in their quote and provide documentation verifying their status as an authorized reseller or distributor. The offeror shall certify that all items are new, genuine, and covered by the manufacturer’s standard warranty.

Quotes from unauthorized resellers or gray-market sources will not be considered for award. The

Government reserves the right to verify distributor authorization with the OEM.

5. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

All items shall be shipped FOB-Destination. The government will not accept any freight charges above and beyond the awarded amount. The equipment shall be delivered to the following government shipping address:

NTIA/ITS.M

Attn: Savio Tran 325 Broadway Boulder, CO 80305

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The equipment shall be delivered within 120 days ARO.