Spectrum Recorder

The Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify qualified small business sources who have an interest in supporting this requirement. Industry responses to this notice may determine the Government's procurement strategy. This is an unrestricted, brand-name -or- equal procurement (FAR 52.211-6) for a Spectrum Recorder - quantity required 1 each. The Spectrum Recorder should be a Turnkey RF Player and Recorder specifically designed for GNSS capture and reproduction. Turnkey is a RF Spectrum Recorder and Playback System with Recording Frequency of 20 MHz to 14 GHz." Requirements for a Spectrum Recorder Required Spectrum Recorder -or- equal product must include the following: RF Capture and Record Contiguous RF signal recording Long duration recording Preview signals prior to record 50MHz - 3.3GHz Tuning Range 50MHz/channel maximum record bandwidth (defaults to 30MHz/chan for GPS @ startup) Native recording to file format according to SL Standard 001, Raw Binary Essence Waveform Review and Analysis Waveform file spectrum analyzer Variable speed waveform playback to screen Import waveform files Trim and export waveform files Option to export to either NI TDMS or SL Standard 001 Raw Binary Essence file format RF Reproduction and Playback Continuous waveform streaming Unlimited duration streaming Native playback of any signal recording compliant to file format: SL Standard 001, Raw Binary Essence Center frequency tracking (defaults to GPS L1/L2 frequencies upon startup) RF power level tracking 50MHz - 6.6GHz Tuning Range 100MHz/channel maximum reproduction bandwidth Interested vendors capable of furnishing the government with the requirement should submit the necessary capability statement. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to a contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if any is issued. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor the site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.