Procurement of a feed system for the S-/X-Band operation of a ground station

Summary

The tender concerns the procurement of a dual‑band feed system for S/ X‑band operation of a ground station as part of the RACCOON IOD mission at Technische Universität Berlin. The contractor must supply a dual‑band S/ X‑band feed with hardware documentation and an integration manual, capable of simultaneous S‑band transmit/receive uplink and X‑band receive with LHCP and RHCP on separate RF ports, including integrated low‑noise amplifiers. The system must be outdoor‑ready for Alaska conditions (down to –40°C) and compatible with the existing reflector and mechanical installation space. The delivery includes documentation, and the unit will be tested in Berlin before deployment in Alaska. The order is divided into lots and the maximum price is 20,500 euros net (24,395 euros gross). Delivery is by 15 January 2027, with an anticipated kickoff in Q3 2026. Payment milestones are 40% after the kickoff meeting, 40% after delivery, and 20% after successful functional tests. The contract will be awarded to the most economical bid, with the award criterion set at 100% of the total net bid price.