Xiphos Q8RF Board

NASA's Shared Services Center is seeking to procure a Xiphos Q8RF Board and associated breakout board for space-based data acquisition and signal processing applications. The solicitation requires a ruggedized, radiation-mitigated System-on-Module (SoM) with specific technical capabilities, including at least 8 analog-to-digital channels capable of 1+ giga-sample per second processing, FPGA fabric for real-time data handling, and a minimum of 4GB onboard memory. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, with quotes due by January 14, 2025. Technical questions must be submitted by December 24, 2024, to Sara Jusino-Terry. Potential offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and meet the technical specifications outlined in the Statement of Work, which includes requirements for space environment durability and signal processing capabilities.

The solicitation is set aside for small businesses under NAICS category 541519 (Other Computer Related Services). The procurement calls for one Q8RF Gen 1 RFSoC-based processor module and one corresponding breakout board, to be delivered FOB Destination to NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. The total delivery timeline is 150 days after receipt of order (ARO), with the equipment intended for low-earth orbit environments and engineering flight testing. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract requires a highly specialized technical solution for space-based data acquisition. The module must feature ruggedized connectors suitable for space environments, include comprehensive radiation mitigation capabilities, and be sourced directly from the designer/manufacturer or authorized distributors with proper certification.