CanadaBuys #43026-2a-RFP

University of Ottawa Solicitation for USRP System and SDR Research Equipment

This opportunity involves a competitive procurement by the University of Ottawa for advanced software-defined radio (SDR) research equipment and accessories. - Government Buyer: - University of Ottawa - Products/Services Requested: - High-Bandwidth SDR units (2 units) - 8 transmit/receive channels, 1.6 GHz bandwidth, 30 MHz to 4 GHz range, GPSDO - Wide-Frequency SDR units (2 units) - 4 transmit/receive channels, 400 MHz bandwidth, 1 MHz to 7.2 GHz range, GPSDO - Portable SDR Kits (4 units) - 2x2 MIMO, 70 MHz - 6 GHz - Dual 100 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe Interface Kits (2 units) - Breakout cables (QSFP28 to 4xSFP28, 1 meter; 4 units) - Shielded single-ended cables (2 units) - Noise rejecting, shielded Aux I/O connector blocks (2 units) - GPS antennas (3V and 5V, magnetic mount, 5 meter cable, SMA; 8 units total) - Power cords (US standard; 4 units) - Steel enclosure accessories (4 units) - PCB-mounted GPS-disciplined TCXO (4 units) - 8 channel clock distribution with GPSDO (1 unit) - RF cables (MMPX to SMA, 1 meter; 18 units) - SMA-SMA low loss phase stable cables (26 GHz, 144", 16 units) - 26.5 GHz attenuators (SMA male/female, 2W; 12 units) - SMA male-male 36" cables (18 units) - Vertical dualband antennas (24 units) - Log periodic PCB antennas (850 MHz to 6.5 GHz; 16 units) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All equipment must include a minimum 1-year warranty on parts and labor - No specific OEMs or part numbers are specified - Solicitation is open for competitive bidding via MERX - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice

Description

The University of Ottawa is soliciting proposals for a USRP System, which is a complete, integrated multi-channel platform for advanced research in software-defined radio (SDR) and wireless communications. The system must operate across a wide frequency range and include various technical setups such as High-Bandwidth SDR, Wide-Frequency SDR, Portable SDR Units, clocking, cabling, attenuators, and antennas. The procurement includes specific hardware components and accessories with a minimum 1-year warranty on parts and labor. The contract is expected to start on December 20, 2026, with bidding documents available on MERX.

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