Receiving-Scanner/Signal-Analyzer and Software for Frequency Range 1 (FR1) and Frequency Range 2 (FR2)
ID: 273FCC24Q0037Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONFCCWASHINGTON, DC, 20554, USA

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Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

PSC

ROAD CLEARING, CLEANING, AND MARKING EQUIPMENT (3825)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/462a3121dbc049d1b45f297238210c1c/view
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    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is soliciting proposals for the procurement of a Receiving-Scanner/Signal-Analyzer, along with associated software and hardware, to enhance spectrum utilization analysis for its Office of Engineering and Technology (OET). The equipment must operate across Frequency Range 1 (450 MHz to 6 GHz) and Frequency Range 2 (24 GHz to 40 GHz), providing high-accuracy measurements in various testing environments to support rulemaking and technical assessments related to broadband performance and 6G development. This initiative is crucial for ongoing telecommunications evaluations, and the solicitation is set aside for small businesses, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and warranty options. Interested vendors must submit questions by September 4, 2024, and can contact Kadian Ferguson at Kadian.Ferguson@fcc.gov for further information.

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    Kadian Ferguson
    (202) 418-0137
    Kadian.Ferguson@fcc.gov
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    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is soliciting proposals for the procurement of a Receiving-Scanner/Signal-Analyzer, along with associated software and hardware, to support its Office of Engineering and Technology (OET). The requirement includes equipment capable of operating across Frequency Range 1 (450 MHz to 6 GHz) and Frequency Range 2 (24 GHz to 40 GHz), intended to enhance spectrum utilization analysis for current and emerging technologies. The contract emphasizes the need for high-accuracy measurements in various outdoor and indoor testing environments to inform rulemaking and technical assessments tied to broadband performance and 6G development. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses, with specific provisions ensuring compliance with technical specifications, including GPS integration, and software compatibility. Vendors are also required to certify that supplied products do not derive from entities listed on the FCC's “Covered List.” The procurement also encompasses warranty options and accessory items critical for operation, ensuring a thorough approach to spectrum measurement capabilities. The timeline for submissions is clearly defined, aiming for delivery within 60 days post-award, underlining the urgency and importance of this initiative for ongoing telecommunications evaluations.
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