NB688000-26-01820 Two-Channel Microwave Signal Generator
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation #
NB688000-26-01820_Two-Channel_Microwave_Signal_Generator
NAICS
334516
PSC
6640
Set-aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted
July 13, 2026
Response due
July 27, 2026
Place of performance
Boulder, CO
Description
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TITLE: Two-channel microwave signal generator
Requesting Lab/Division/Group: PML/Time and Frequency/Precision Photonic Synthesis
Group
General Statement of Need
To support our research activities developing ultrastable lasers and low noise microwave signals,
we require a two-channel microwave signal generator with output frequencies up to 12 GHz for
signal characterization and analysis.
Items and/or Ancillary Services
Item 1: Two-channel microwave signal generator
Quantity: 1
Specifications:
1.1 Number of output channels: 2
1.2 Channel to channel isolation: > 75 dB at 0 dBm output
1.3 Ouput frequency range on each channel: at least 1 MHz to 12 GHz
1.4 Output waveforms: continuous-wave; modulated continuous-wave
1.5 Capable of both internal and external modulation of amplitude, frequency or phase over full carrier
frequency range
1.6 External referencing: can accept external 10 MHz timebase
1.7 Phase noise, 10 kHz offset: < - 125 dBc/Hz on a 1 GHz carrier; < -105 dBc/Hz on a 10 GHz carrier.
1.8 Output impedance: 50 ohm
1.9 Output connector: N-type or sma or 3.5 mm
1.10 Minimum frequency step size: 0.05 Hz or less
1.11 Output power range: at least -30 dBm to + 10 dBm for an output frequency ranging from 10 MHz to
12 GHz
1.12 Output power setting resolution: at least 0.05 dB
1.13 Channel-to-channel phase stability: better than 2 deg. on a 10 GHz carrier
1.14 Phase setting range: +/- 180 deg.
1.15 Phase setting resolution: at least 0.1 deg.
1.16 Communication interface: USB or GPIB
1.17 Device operation: may be self-contained within the unit, externally computer controlled, or both
1.18 Setting display: current settings may be displayed on the unit, on an external monitor or computer, or
all of these
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Section Requirements/Specifications
Planning
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Delivery date criteria:
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Phase: [Choose phase]
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