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26-58075 Radio Frequency (RF) Test and Measurement Suite

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This solicitation, issued by the Department of Defense through DLA Mechanicsburg under solicitation number SPRMM126QHD07, seeks the manufacture of a TRANSMITTER,PRESSUR with strict compliance to specified military standards and quality requirements. The item must be produced in accordance with Cage Code 81349 and reference number PGT-GP-150-A2, and must comply with MIL-STD-130 Rev N for marking. Only vendors whose products are listed on Qualified Products List 24212 are eligible, and all offers must be submitted by the deadline of July 6, 2026. The solicitation mandates adherence to detailed design control procedures, including strict limitations on part substitutions, which require prior written approval from the Contracting Officer and must be classified under one of six defined change codes. All deliveries must meet the inspection and acceptance criteria outlined in the contract, with no availability of drawings or technical data provided by the government. The contract requires electronic submission of invoices and receiving reports through the Wide Area Workflow system, and contractors must register for access to the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment and Electronic Data Access portal. The evaluation will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criterion, and vendors who are not the original equipment manufacturer must disclose the OEM’s CAGE code and part number. Additional requirements include compliance with packaging standards under MIL-STD-2073, retention of inspection records for 365 days after final delivery, and submission of proof of authorized distributor status if applicable. Security, cybersecurity maturity, and small business set-aside notices are incorporated, and all documents must be handled in accordance with designated distribution restrictions. The place of performance is not specified, but changes to production facilities are tightly controlled and require a $250 cost reduction per change request. Communication with the contracting office must be conducted through designated points of contact, and failure to comply with any procedural or technical requirement may result in disqualification.
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The National Research Council of Canada is seeking a fully integrated Radio Frequency (RF) Test and Measurement Suite comprising a signal generator capable of producing signals from 10 kHz to 50 GHz with an integrated frequency multiplier capable of extending output to 110–170 GHz, a signal/spectrum analyzer with a measurement range up to 50 GHz, and a vector network analyzer operating up to 44 GHz. The system must function as a unified solution with centralized control and be designed for high-precision applications in quantum metrology, where phase noise, harmonic distortion, and long-term frequency stability are critical to accurate sensor operation. The signal generator must accept external 10 MHz or 100 MHz references for enhanced stability, and the multiplier must be seamlessly controllable through the same interface as the generator. The spectrum analyzer must accurately characterize signal strength, harmonics, and spurious emissions, while the vector network analyzer must measure both magnitude and phase of RF components across temperature conditions, including cryogenic environments. All equipment must comply with mandatory technical specifications covering frequency range, phase noise, harmonic levels, phase stability, and multiplier functionality, with full compliance required to be considered for award. The solicitation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurement strategy, where only offers meeting all mandatory technical criteria are evaluated, and the award will be granted to the lowest-priced compliant proposal. Proposals must be submitted electronically by August 14th, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT, as two separate, unzipped files labeled “Technical Offer” and “Financial Offer,” with a combined size not exceeding 10 MB. Delivery of the completed suite is due by January 15th, 2027, at the NRC facility in Ottawa, under Incoterms® 2020 DAP terms, with full documentation—including operating procedures, remote command sets, troubleshooting guides, and technical specifications—required in both PDF and hard copy. The contract includes an irrevocable option for additional goods or services under the same terms, and contractors must comply with Canadian reciprocal procurement rules, anti-forced labor policies, international sanctions, and the Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity. Environmental standards mandate reusable, recyclable, or returnable packaging, and all submissions are subject to review and final acceptance by the Government of Canada. Proposals must also include completed certifications affirming integrity, eligibility, and compliance with all contractual conditions, and only Canadian suppliers or those

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RF test suite with 10 kHz–170 GHz signal generation and 50 GHz analysis for quantum metrology under cryogenic conditions.

Agency

Government of Canada → National Research Council of CanadaView Agency

NAICS

334513 - Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process VariablesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Canada, CAN

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RFP 26-58075 Radio Frequency Test and Measurement Suite

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RFP Amendment 03 for Radio Frequency Test and Measurement Suite 26-58075

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RFP Amendment 01 for Radio Frequency Test and Measurement Suite - Solicitation 26-58075

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Solicitation 26-58075 Q&A Document 01

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RFP 26-58075 Ensemble d'Essais et de Mesures des Radiofréquences (RF)

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Solicitation 26-58075 Q&A Document 02

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada
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RFP 26-58075 Radio frequency (RF) test and measurement suite OBJECTIVE NRC requires a radio frequency (RF) test and measurement suite consisting of: a signal generator that is capable of generating from 10 kHz to 50 GHz and has a frequency multiplier that connects to, and can be controlled by, the signal generator; a signal/spectrum analyzer capable of measuring up to 50 GHz; and a vector network analyzer capable of operating up to 44 GHz. NRC is seeking one compatible solution that includes the Signal Generator, Frequency Multiplier/Extender, Signal/Spectrum Analyzer and Vector Network Analyzer. BACKGROUND RF test and measurement capabilities are becoming increasingly important in measurement science and quantum metrology. Many quantum sensing platforms rely on radiofrequency (RF) signals for control and readout, making precise RF generation, transmission, and measurement essential to accurate sensor operation. As quantum sensing technologies continue to advance, reliable RF instrumentation plays a critical role in enabling high fidelity measurements, system characterization, and experimental validation. Signal Generator RF signal generators are instruments that produce electrical signals, typically in the GHz (1×109 Hz), with the ability to tune the output frequency across a defined operating range. While these generators are available in many configurations and performance levels, the National Research Council Metrology Group requires a high performance system with excellent output quality to meet its operational and measurement needs. For our applications, the generator must provide a stable output at the selected frequency. Output quality is primarily characterized by phase noise and harmonic specifications. Phase noise describes the short term stability of the signal around the desired frequency and is a key parameter affecting measurement precision. Harmonics are unwanted frequencies that are outputted along with the selected frequency and can interfere with measurements. Such frequencies must be low in magnitude compared to the selected frequency. Long term frequency stability can be improved by locking the generator to an external frequency reference. To support this capability, the system must accept a selectable external reference input of either 10 MHz or 100 MHz. Operation at much higher frequencies, particularly above ~ 67 GHz, can be achieved using frequency multipliers. The required configuration therefore includes a multiplier capable of extending the signal generator output to the range of 110 to 170 GHz, with integrated control so that both the signal generator and the multiplier can be operated together through a single interface. Signal/spectrum Analyzer RF spectrum analyzers are electronic test instruments used to measure and display the magnitude of an input signal versus its frequency within a specified range, providing a visual representation of the signal’s frequency spectrum. It helps identify the strength, frequency, and presence of different signals, harmonics, spurious emissions, and noise. Spectrum analyzers are widely used in telecommunications, radar, broadcasting, and wireless system development to test signal integrity, diagnose interference issues, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. For NRC Metrology, this analyzer will be used to measure the output or throughput of devices and sensors as a function of frequency, up to 50 GHz. Vector Network Analyzer RF vector network analyzers (VNA) are advanced electronic test instrument that measures both the magnitude and phase characteristics of electrical networks across a range of frequencies. It determines how RF components such as amplifiers, filters, antennas, and cables respond to signals by analyzing parameters like reflection (S11) and transmission (S21). VNAs are essential tools in designing, characterizing, and verifying high-frequency components and systems used in telecommunications, radar, aerospace, and wireless communications, and help optimize performance and ensure impedance matching and signal integrity. This VNA will help NRC Metrology characterize various RF components and systems at room temperature and at cryogenic temperatures. Please see solicitation documents for details. End of Questions and Answers period: August 7th, 2026 Offer Submission Deadline: August 14th, 2026 at 2PM EDT

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