ARA Project Materials
| Agency: | Iowa State University |
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| State: | Iowa |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Posted Date: | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Due Date: | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Solicitation No: | RFQ-1000916 |
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RFQ-1000916 Addendum 1
ARA Project Materials
Issue Date: 12/21/2023
Questions Deadline: 1/5/2024 12:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 1/26/2024 12:00 PM (CT)
Contact Information
Contact: Jason Utz
Address: 1340 Administrative Services Building
2221 Wanda Daley Drive
Ames, IA 50011-1004
Email: utz@iastate.edu
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Deadline: 1/26/2024 12:00 PM (CT)
RFQ-1000916 Addendum 1
Event Information
Number:
RFQ-1000916 Addendum 1
Title:
ARA Project Materials
Type:
Request for Proposal (Public)
Issue Date:
12/21/2023
Question Deadline: 1/5/2024 12:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 1/26/2024 12:00 PM (CT)
Notes:
Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is soliciting information from
qualified contractors to provide the goods and/or services described herein.
Contractors should read all materials carefully and note the due date.
Contractors must submit all questions in the "Questions" tab related to this bid
opportunity.
Bid responses will ONLY be accepted online via ISUBid. Please allow adequate
time to review and submit your response prior to the deadline.
Bid Attachments
ISU Instructions.pdf
Download
Review the instructions for important information. REVISED APRIL 2022
ISU General Terms & Conditions.pdf
Download
Review the general terms and conditions carefully and any exceptions should be listed in the "Attributes" section.
REVISED APRIL 2022
ISU Federal Grant Terms.pdf
Download
Review the federal grant terms carefully.
Requested Attachments
Quote
(Attachment required)
Please provide a formal detailed quote for all items available for purchase.
Bid Attributes
1 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
The "ARA: Wireless Living Lab for Smart and Connected Rural Communities" project is seeking competitive bids for
hardware equipment for multiple pieces of equipment. https://arawireless.org/ Awards will be made per piece of
equipment and can be awarded to multiple different suppliers. Supplier will provide the most up-to-date equipment
when fulfilling orders during the project term.
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2 EVALUATION CRITERIA
The evaluation of this RFP/RFQ may be based upon, but not limited to:
Pricing
Ability to Meet Specifications
Lead Time
Read and understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
3 Acceptance of Federal Terms and Conditions
The order(s) related to this bid solicitation will be paid primarily or entirely via federal funds. Supplier has reviewed
and can comply with the required Federal Terms and Conditions?
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
4 Lead Time
Requested materials are desired to arrive at ISU by 01/31/2024. Materials are required to be delivered to ISU by
02/28/2024. Please provide a best estimate for delivery date of materials quoted.
(Required: Maximum 100 characters allowed)
5 Supplier will be able to maintain pricing commitment for the next 3 years?
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
6 ISU generally cannot agree to prepayment terms. Is the supplier offer contingent on prepayment?
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
7 Return or Damaged Merchandise
Describe the process for merchandise return, or how freight damage, etc. is handled.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
8 Sustainability
It is fundamental to ISU that Supplier utilizes best practices in regards to minimizing packaging and operating
efficient transportation methods in packing and delivering shipment of goods.
Read and understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
Bid Lines
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1 Instructions:
Item Notes:
Supplier Notes:
Enter amount for each line item. Price provided should include all
additional fees (shipping, tariffs, etc.)
Required specifications and compatibility will be listed with each
item for the potential of alternates.
If an alternate is submitted, a detailed spec sheet must also be
provided as an attachment for the team to confirm it is viable.
If Supplier does not carry a line item, and does not have an
alternate, select "No Bid".
Additional notes
(Attach separate sheet)
2 USRP N320 or Equivalent (https://www.ettus.com/all-products/usrp-n320/)
To be compatible with the following software developed and installed on the ARA platform (arawireless.org):
1. Openairinterface 5G software stack
2. srsRAN 4G/5G open-source software stack
3. GNURadio application
4. USRP Hardware Driver (UHD)
5. MATLAB
6. Xilinx Vivado Software Suite
(Response required)
Quantity: 9 UOM: EA
Manufacturer #: USRP N320
Supplier Notes:
Price: $
Total: $
No bid
Alternate specification
(Attach separate sheet)
Additional notes
(Attach separate sheet)
3 GPIO Expansion Kit or Equivalent (https://www.ettus.com/all-products/gpio-kit/)
To be compatible with the following software developed and installed on the ARA platform (arawireless.org):
1. Openairinterface 5G software stack
2. srsRAN 4G/5G open-source software stack
3. GNURadio application
4. USRP Hardware Driver (UHD)
5. MATLAB
6. Xilinx Vivado Software Suite
(Response required)
Quantity: 9 UOM: EA
Manufacturer #: GPIO Expansion Kit
Supplier Notes:
Price: $
Total: $
No bid
Alternate specification
(Attach separate sheet)
Additional notes
(Attach separate sheet)
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4 WTM 4800 or Equivalent (https://aviat-store.aviatnetworks.com/W48-00H1-DP) (https://aviat-
store.aviatnetworks.com/W48-00L1-DP)
1 pair of radios with specified accessories to be compatible with Aviat link already installed on the ARA platform
(arawireless.org)
Operating frequency (80 GHz): 71000-76000 TX Low, 81000-86000 TX High
2' dish Antenna
AC/DC Power Supply
100 m hybrid fiber/DC Cable
SFP+ devices
(Response required)
Quantity: 1 UOM: Pair
Manufacturer #: WT 4800
Supplier Notes:
Price: $
Total: $
No bid
Alternate specification
(Attach separate sheet)
Additional notes
(Attach separate sheet)
5 WTM 4811 or Equivalent (https://aviat-store.aviatnetworks.com/W48-11L1-DPL2) (https://aviat-
store.aviatnetworks.com/W48-11H1-DPH2)
5 pairs of radios with specified accessories to be compatible with Aviat link already installed on the ARA platform
(arawireless.org)
Operating frequency (80 GHz): 71000-76000 TX Low, 81000-86000 TX High
Operating frequency (11 GHz): 10695-10995 TX low, 11200-11505 TX high
2' dish Antenna
AC/DC Power Supply
100 m hybrid fiber/DC Cable
SFP+ devices
(Response required)
Quantity: 3 UOM: Pair
Manufacturer #: WTM 4811
Supplier Notes:
Price: $
Total: $
No bid
Alternate specification
(Attach separate sheet)
Additional notes
(Attach separate sheet)
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