VPX I/O Cards

Sources Sought 3U VPX I/O Cards 

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE is being issued by the Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). NSWCPD has a requirement for the purchase of 3U VPX I/O Cards. Below are the specifications for the specific item needed. It is the Government's intention to award a firm, fixed price Purchase Order, to meet the Government's requirements. NSWCPD intends to issue a solicitation to meet mission requirements. Prior to issuing a solicitation, NSWCPD is requesting information in order to make an informed determination regarding procurement strategy. 

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: Responses shall include specific details regarding the ability to provide the required items to meet the needs of the Government. Responses are not to exceed two (2) pages. Responses shall be in electronic format. NSWCPD will accept only electronic unclassified submission of responses. Responses shall be sent to Shawn Waters at shawn.m.waters11.civ@us.navy.mil with the subject line "RFI N64498-22-Q-5137." All responses shall be unclassified and submitted no later than 03:00PM EST on 06/28/2022. This RFI is for market research purposes only and does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). This notice shall not be construed as a contract, a promise to contract, or as a commitment of any kind by the Government. The Government is NOT seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. This RFI Notice is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and gathering information for planning purposes.

The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to this RFI, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this RFI. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this RFI to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and
will not be returned. PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Contractor shall provide the following hardware and software components that meet or exceed the specifications defined below. The I/O cards listed below shall be compatible with VPX specifications. 

Qty. 65; 3U OpenVPX I/O and Communications Board Configured With A/D Modules:

• Support for three independent, smart function modules
• Independent x1 SerDes interface to each function module slot
• VPX / OpenVPX (ANSI / VITA 46 & VITA 65): Module profile: MOD3-PER-1U-16.3.3-2
• VPX / OpenVPX (ANSI / VITA 46 & VITA 65): Slot profile: SLT3-PER-1U-14.3.3
• PCIe (x1)
• Control via Gig-E or PCIe interface
• Connections via front panel, rear panel, or both
• Background Built-In-Test (BIT) continually checks and reports on the health of each channel
• Software Support Kits (SSKs) and drivers available
• Designed to meet ANSI / VITA 47 environmental requirements
• Module 1 = 16 Channels A/D, ± 10 V, 25 mA Per Channel, Current or Voltage Control, Multiplexed, 500 KHz Agg / 8 Ch, SAR
• Module 2 = 16 Channels A/D, ± 10 V, 25 mA Per Channel, Current or Voltage Control, Multiplexed, 500 KHz Agg / 8 Ch, SAR
• Module 3 = 16 Channels A/D, ± 10 V, 25 mA Per Channel, Current or Voltage Control, Multiplexed, 500 KHz Agg / 8 Ch, SAR
• Front Panel (5HP, 1.0" pitch) and Rear I/O, includes mating connector kit(s)
• -40°C to +85°C with Conformal Coating
• MB Port A (10/100/1000Base-T) to Front & Port B (1000Base-KX (SerDes) Interface) to Rear
• No Hi-speed Serial Switched Fabric Interface (Ethernet Only)
• IPMC function option (VITA 46.11 Tier 2 compliant; basic)
• 270-deg insert for the alignment sockets (both sides) on any/all configurations

  Qty. 38; 3U OpenVPX I/O and Communications Board Configured With Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD) Modules:

• Support for three independent, smart function modules
• Independent x1 SerDes interface to each function module slot
• VPX / OpenVPX (ANSI / VITA 46 & VITA 65): Module profile: MOD3-PER-1U-16.3.3-2
• VPX / OpenVPX (ANSI / VITA 46 & VITA 65): Slot profile: SLT3-PER-1U-14.3.3
• PCIe (x1)
• Control via Gig-E or PCIe interface
• Connections via front panel, rear panel, or both
• Background Built-In-Test (BIT) continually checks and reports on the health of each channel
• Software Support Kits (SSKs) and drivers available
• Designed to meet ANSI / VITA 47 environmental requirements
• Module 1 = 8 Channels Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD), 2, 3, or 4 wire, 16 Bit Res, 16.7 Hz/Ch
• Module 2 = 8 Channels Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD), 2, 3, or 4 wire, 16 Bit Res, 16.7 Hz/Ch
• Module 3 = 8 Channels Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD), 2, 3, or 4 wire, 16 Bit Res, 16.7 Hz/Ch
• Front Panel (5HP, 1.0" pitch) and Rear I/O, includes mating connector kit(s)
• -40°C to +85°C with Conformal Coating
• MB Port A (10/100/1000Base-T) to Front & Port B (1000Base-KX (SerDes) Interface) to Rear
• No Hi-speed Serial Switched Fabric Interface (Ethernet Only)
• IPMC function option (VITA 46.11 Tier 2 compliant; basic)
• 270-deg insert for the alignment sockets (both sides) on any/all configurations

  Qty. 15; 3U OpenVPX I/O and Communications Board Configured With D/A Module:

• Support for three independent, smart function modules
• Independent x1 SerDes interface to each function module slot
• VPX / OpenVPX (ANSI / VITA 46 & VITA 65): Module profile: MOD3-PER-1U-16.3.3-2
• VPX / OpenVPX (ANSI / VITA 46 & VITA 65): Slot profile: SLT3-PER-1U-14.3.3
• PCIe (x1)
• Control via Gig-E or PCIe interface
• Connections via front panel, rear panel, or both
• Background Built-In-Test (BIT) continually checks and reports on the health of each channel
• Software Support Kits (SSKs) and drivers available
• Designed to meet ANSI / VITA 47 environmental requirements
• Module 1 = 12 Channels D/A, ± 10 V, 25 mA Per Channel, Current or Voltage Control
• Module 2 = Spare Module Slot
• Module 3 = Spare Module Slot
• Front Panel (5HP, 1.0" pitch) and Rear I/O, includes mating connector kit(s)
• -40°C to +85°C with Conformal Coating
• MB Port A (10/100/1000Base-T) to Front & Port B (1000Base-KX (SerDes) Interface) to Rear
• No Hi-speed Serial Switched Fabric Interface (Ethernet Only)
• IPMC function option (VITA 46.11 Tier 2 compliant; basic)
• 270-deg insert for the alignment sockets (both sides) on any/all configurations

 Qty. 148; 3U OpenVPX I/O and Communications Board Configured With Discrete I/O Modules:

• Support for three independent, smart function modules
• Independent x1 SerDes interface to each function module slot
• VPX / OpenVPX (ANSI / VITA 46 & VITA 65): Module profile: MOD3-PER-1U-16.3.3-2
• VPX / OpenVPX (ANSI / VITA 46 & VITA 65): Slot profile: SLT3-PER-1U-14.3.3
• PCIe (x1)
• Control via Gig-E or PCIe interface
• Connections via front panel, rear panel, or both
• Background Built-In-Test (BIT) continually checks and reports on the health of each channel
• Software Support Kits (SSKs) and drivers available
• Designed to meet ANSI / VITA 47 environmental requirements
• Module 1 = 24 Channels Discrete I/O, 0-60 VDC Input/Output, Max Iout 500 mA - 2 A, Source/Sink (out)
• Module 2 = 24 Channels Discrete I/O, 0-60 VDC Input/Output, Max Iout 500 mA - 2 A, Source/Sink (out)
• Module 3 = 24 Channels Discrete I/O, 0-60 VDC Input/Output, Max Iout 500 mA - 2 A, Source/Sink (out)
• Front Panel (5HP, 1.0" pitch) and Rear I/O, includes mating connector kit(s)
• -40°C to +85°C with Conformal Coating
• MB Port A (10/100/1000Base-T) to Front & Port B (1000Base-KX (SerDes) Interface) to Rear
• No Hi-speed Serial Switched Fabric Interface (Ethernet Only)
• IPMC function option (VITA 46.11 Tier 2 compliant; basic)
• 270-deg insert for the alignment sockets (both sides) on any/all configurations

  Qty. 39; 3U OpenVPX I/O and Communications Board Configured With Serial Comms or GPIO Modules:

• Support for three independent, smart function modules
• Independent x1 SerDes interface to each function module slot
• VPX / OpenVPX (ANSI / VITA 46 & VITA 65): Module profile: MOD3-PER-1U-16.3.3-2
• VPX / OpenVPX (ANSI / VITA 46 & VITA 65): Slot profile: SLT3-PER-1U-14.3.3
• PCIe (x1)
• Control via Gig-E or PCIe interface
• Connections via front panel, rear panel, or both
• Background Built-In-Test (BIT) continually checks and reports on the health of each channel
• Software Support Kits (SSKs) and drivers available
• Designed to meet ANSI / VITA 47 environmental requirements
• Module 1 = 8 Channels (max) RS-232/422/485 Serial Comms or GPIO, Programmable, Non-isolated
• Module 2 = 8 Channels (max) RS-232/422/485 Serial Comms or GPIO, Programmable, Non-isolated
• Module 3 = 8 Channels (max) RS-232/422/485 Serial Comms or GPIO, Programmable, Non-isolated
• Front Panel (5HP, 1.0" pitch) and Rear I/O, includes mating connector kit(s)
• -40°C to +85°C with Conformal Coating
• MB Port A (10/100/1000Base-T) to Front & Port B (1000Base-KX (SerDes) Interface) to Rear
• No Hi-speed Serial Switched Fabric Interface (Ethernet Only)
• IPMC function option (VITA 46.11 Tier 2 compliant; basic)
• 270-deg insert for the alignment sockets (both sides) on any/all configurations

Qty. 915; 44PIN DEVELOPMENT Board to interface with 3U OpenVPX I/O and Communications Board listed above

 Qty. 305; 50PIN Development Cable Kit to interface with 44PIN DEVELOPMENT Board to interface with 3U OpenVPX I/O and Communications Board listed above