S-Band Satellite Ground Station Kit

Kent State University is seeking a complete S-band RF ground station kit for its School of Engineering to communicate with low-Earth-orbit satellites.

Kent State University > Procurement Department


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RFP #2054
Dec 07, 2026 09:30 PM
Nov 13, 2026 12:00 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
dromig2@kent.edu
+13306723825
615 Loop Road, Kent, OH, USA
Description

Kent State University’s School of Engineering seeks a complete S-band RF ground station kit for communications with low-Earth-orbit satellites. The proposed system must include orbit-tracking mechanisms and control interfaces; front-end equipment for receiving and transmitting modulated S-band data; a dish-geometry reflector providing at least 30 dBi of gain; back-end equipment, including filtering, amplification, signal generation, modulation/demodulation, interconnects, and software; and the structural mounting apparatus needed for operation. Proposals should include firm pricing, product availability and quality information, customer service and account-management details, value-added services, and references. Vendors must complete and sign Forms 1 through 9 through DynamicForms. The response must also address the specifications, include assumptions or exceptions, and provide a cost proposal; a Higher Education Cloud Vendor Assessment Tool Lite is required when applicable.

Classification Codes
NAICS334220Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
PSC7G22Hardware and software for dedicated satellite and RF (microwave) communications equipment carrying data network circuits, and associated access facilities. Radio and TV signal generation, broadcast, and distribution components, handheld 2-way radio, and other RF communications systems.
Smart Codes
s-band ground station equipmentsatellite communications equipmentrf tracking systems
Specifications
Supply Only
Timeline
Nov 18, 2026 09:30 PM-Questions Due
Nov 24, 2026 10:00 PM-University Responses to Questions Posted
Dec 07, 2026 09:30 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Dec 8, 2026-Proposal Evaluation
Dec 14, 2026-Vendor Presentations, if Necessary
Dec 21, 2026-Formal Purchase Award Announcement
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers' Liability — $500,000.00
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Business Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Liquor Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Crime Coverage — $500,000.00
  • Cyber Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Pollution Liability — $1,000,000.00
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