RFSoC Integrated Microwave Readout Electronics
ID: NB687000-25-00503Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/88a8f1d00a254fd3ae27582c3066d815/view
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    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information from vendors capable of providing Radio Frequency System on Chip (RFSoC) Integrated Microwave Readout Electronics for the operation of large arrays of x-ray detectors. These electronics must generate, convert, receive, and digitize hundreds of sinusoidal tones at frequencies ranging from 1 MHz to 1 GHz, utilizing the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC technology, and must be compatible with PCI-express interfaces of a PC. This procurement is critical for advancing NIST's research in x-ray detection technology, and interested organizations are invited to submit their capability statements by 2 p.m. MST on January 8, 2025, to the primary contact, Angela Hitt, at angela.hitt@nist.gov.

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    Angela Hitt
    (303) 497-7305
    angela.hitt@nist.gov
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    SOW.pdf
    The document outlines a Statement of Work for the procurement of RFSoC Integrated Microwave Readout Electronics, intended for large arrays of x-ray detectors being developed by NIST's Quantum Calorimeter Group. These electronics are required to generate, convert, receive, and digitize hundreds of sinusoidal tones at frequencies between 1 MHz and 1 GHz, based on the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC technology. The key requirements include high-speed Analog to Digital Converters (ADCs), PCI-express compatibility, and Ethernet communication capabilities. NIST's goal is to obtain hardware that can be seamlessly integrated with existing firmware and software developed by them. The deliverables consist of five integrated electronics boards, with a strict delivery timeline of eight weeks after the purchase order execution. The contractor is expected to meet performance standards, ensuring the product's compatibility with specific technological specifications, and all requirements are aimed at meeting NIST's scientific goals. Overall, this document reflects the need for advanced electronic systems to support ongoing research in x-ray detection technology at a federal institution, aligning with government RFP processes to facilitate such acquisitions.
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