NIST seeks Ku-band satellite transponder bandwidth for Boulder facility.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requires Ku-band geostationary satellite transponder bandwidth for its Boulder, Colorado facility. The procurement covers a 36 MHz transponder with specific uplink and downlink frequencies, supporting data rates up to 155 Mbps. The contractor must provide a satellite link budget and ensure 99.9% availability. The period of performance is one base year plus four option years. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items under FAR Part 12.