Germany - Aircraft or spacecraft equipment, ground flying trainers, simulators and associated parts

Description

Within the framework of the research project "Seamless Radio Access Networks for Internet of Space" (SeRANIS), UniBw M is setting up three complex and coordinated laboratory environments for research into future-oriented communication networks and technologies between space and earth. With SeRANIS, UniBw M intends to investigate and demonstrate the military utility and technological maturity of key digitalization technologies. Part of this project is the construction of an experimental satellite. The experimental satellite will serve as a platform for experiments in communications, navigation, earth observation, metrology, satellite operations and materials management. The subject of the award procedure is an optical ground station for the SeRANIS project, Laboratory 1, which is capable of connecting the LEO satellite to be implemented via a laser link.The telescope station is to contain a typical robotic astronomy telescope or a laser ranging system to satellites. The optics shall be designed to provide optimal coverage of light in the near infrared (NIR) range (1000 nm - 1700 nm) for the pupil. It should be possible to attach a laser beacon for alignment (the laser beacon itself is not the subject of this request).To protect the telescope station from wind and weather, a protective structure (astrodome) should be available. The telescope is to be mounted 2 m above the ground to mitigate ground turbulence to a large extent. Therefore, we assume that the mount will be attached to an elevated location (e.g., a steel pier). The telescope will also serve as a support for a terminal assembly, an optical free-space communication device (estimated dimension in mm: approx. 400 x 400 x 500; estimated weight: less than 10 kg). Furthermore, it shall contain some attachments (network switch, power strip, microcontroller; estimated weight: under 10 kg). The exact dimensions and the respective center of gravity of the Terminal Assembly are subject to change. We expect a length of 250 - 490 mm and a centre of gravity between 100 - 350 mm behind its mounting point on the bracket. The Contractor shall ensure that the OGS does not pose an undue risk of damage (including property damage to neighbouring assets) and does not pose a risk to the health and limb of persons in service or at rest. In particular, appropriate measures must be taken to improve the safety of personnel entrusted with the installation (occupational health and safety).The winning bidder must deliver the ground control station to UniBw M within 12 months of the award of contract. The winning bidder must provide a guarantee for the functionality and condition of the ground control station for a period of at least 12 to a maximum of 36 months from acceptance.Multiple bids, as an individual bidder and as a member of one or more bidding consortia, are not permitted. The information on the composition of the bidding consortia is binding. The exchange of individual members of the bidding consortium prior to the award of the contract shall require the consent of the contracting authority. The UniBw M reserves the right to exclude bids that exceed the cost framework from the procedure, as well as to cancel the procedure in part or in total if only bids above the cost framework are received.The price is not the only award criterion; all criteria are only listed in the procurement documents.
UniBw M is constructing three complex and coordinated laboratory environments for research into future-oriented communication networks and technologies between space and earth as part of the research project "Seamless Radio Access Networks for Internet of Space" (SeRANIS). With SeRANIS, UniBw M intends to investigate and demonstrate the military utility and technological maturity of key digitalization technologies. Part of this project is the construction of an experimental satellite. The experimental satellite will serve as a platform for experiments in communications, navigation, earth observation, metrology, satellite operations and materials management. The subject of the award procedure is an optical ground station for the SeRANIS project, Laboratory 1, which is capable of connecting the LEO satellite to be implemented via a laser link.The telescope station is to contain a typical robotic astronomy telescope or a laser ranging system to satellites. The optics shall be designed to provide optimal coverage of light in the near infrared (NIR) range (1000 nm - 1700 nm) for the pupil. It should be possible to attach a laser beacon for alignment (the laser beacon itself is not the subject of this request).To protect the telescope station from wind and weather, a protective structure (astrodome) should be available. The telescope is to be mounted 2 m above the ground to mitigate ground turbulence to a large extent. Therefore, we assume that the mount will be attached to an elevated location (e.g., a steel pier). The telescope will also serve as a support for a terminal assembly, an optical free-space communication device (estimated dimension in mm: approx. 400 x 400 x 500; estimated weight: less than 10 kg). Furthermore, it shall contain some attachments (network switch, power strip, microcontroller; estimated weight: under 10 kg). The exact dimensions and the respective center of gravity of the Terminal Assembly are subject to change. We expect a length of 250 - 490 mm and a centre of gravity between 100 - 350 mm behind its mounting point on the bracket. The Contractor shall ensure that the OGS does not pose an undue risk of damage (including property damage to neighbouring assets) and does not pose a risk to the health and limb of persons in service or at rest. In particular, appropriate measures must be taken to improve the safety of personnel entrusted with the installation (occupational health and safety).The winning bidder must deliver the ground control station to UniBw M within 12 months of the award of contract. The winning bidder must provide a guarantee for the functionality and condition of the ground control station for a period of at least 12 to a maximum of 36 months from acceptance.

Opportunity closing date

11 November 2021

Value of contract

to be confirmed