Compatibility validation testbed of the optical head and its control of optical communication terminals (artes 4.0 sl spl 5h.015)
Description
Objective: The objective of this activity is to develop a testbed that will test the interoperability between different suppliers of optical communication terminals. Thisshall include free-space optics testing to evaluate the pointing, acquisition, and tracking performance.TargetedImprovements:To enable independent on-ground validation of optical communication terminal interoperability ina facility located in ESA member states.Description: With an increasing number of constellations considering the use of optical inter satellite links and cross-atmospheric links, it is important to test, validateand ultimately certify the interoperability between different laser terminals manufactured by multiple suppliers.This activity will develop the capability of enabling independent interoperability validation between various laser communication terminals. The focus willbe on pointing, acquisition and tracking performance validation for both intersatellite and cross-atmospheric optical links. The developed testbed shallenable the performancevalidation of the terminal optical head in free space, and the compatibility validation of the pointing, acquisition and trackingsequence implemented by optical terminal (both space and ground) suppliers. The testbed will enable the validation to be carried out between two terminalsunder test from different suppliers and shall be accessible to all the ESA member states industries.Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to:http://www.esa.int/About_Us/Business_with_ESA/Small_and_Medium_Sized_Enterprises/Opportunities_for_SMEs/Procurement_policy_on_fair_access_for_SMEs_-_the_C1-C4_Clauses
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in International, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 500,000.
Published through ESA - European Space Agency, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice โ the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.