The frequency synthesizer with operation frequency of 2200 to 2300MHz, was originally designed for the LCT2 transceiver by EM Research. 6 RF synthesizers to be procured
ID: 80NSSC25900417QType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/49a3479c18ad458a97020252f68b8728/view
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    Description

    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure six frequency synthesizers with an operational frequency range of 2200 to 2300 MHz, originally designed for the Low Cost TDRSS Transceiver (LCT2) by EM Research. The procurement includes six units of the EM Research model HLX-2190-01 and six units of the LT-2300-03, both of which are programmable frequency synthesizers, aimed at enhancing telemetry capabilities within NASA's space program. The contract is set to be awarded as a sole source to EM Research, Inc., with performance obligations to be fulfilled at the Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) by June 30, 2025. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications to Sara Jusino-Terry at sara.a.jusino-terry@nasa.gov by 12 p.m. Central Standard Time on April 14, 2025, to be considered for this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sara Jusino-Terry
    sara.a.jusino-terry@nasa.gov
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    The Ballon Program Office is requesting the procurement of 12 EMResearch synthesizers, comprising 6 transmitters and 6 receivers, designated for the Low Cost TDRSS Transceiver (LCT2). The contractor is responsible for delivering this Bill of Materials (BOM) to Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) by June 30, 2025. The specific components include 6 units of the EMResearch model HLX-2190-01 and 6 units of the LT-2300-03, both of which are programmable frequency synthesizers. The contract will be active from February 28, 2025, to June 30, 2025, and all performance obligations are expected to be fulfilled at the contractor’s location. This solicitation reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance telemetry capabilities within its space program through efficient procurement processes.
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