GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE ISRO SATELLITE CENTRE [ISAC] AIRPORT ROAD, VIMANAPURA POST BANGALORE 560 017

Ref. No. ISGE 2012-0-24300

05.11.2012

INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

ISRO KA-BAND HIGH THROUGHPUT COMMUNICATION SATELLITE

In India ISRO has played a big role in establishing a strong communication infrastructure thus partnering the increasingly vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of Indias business, industrial and entertainment sectors. In order to enhance and upgrade this infrastructure, ISRO is planning to implement a new generation of payloads and satellite buses. In this regard, ISRO is looking for design, development, fabrication and operationalization of a next generation State of the art high throughput Ka-band communication satellite into the geostationary orbit. This expression of interest is sought from bidders to provide their proposals which will aid to firm up the procurement specifications prior to release of a formal RFP later. Interested Vendors, Manufacturers having sufficient knowhow, experience and financial background are invited to express their interest. Along with Expression of Interest please furnish the following information also in detail: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Registered address with Phone, Fax, Email etc. Status [Proprietary/Partnership/Private Ltd. Etc] with names and addresses of Proprietor, Partners, Board of Directors etc. Associates : [a] Indian [b] Foreign List of Major Customers with full address and their Contact Persons. Details of other Contracts, if any now in hand. Details of Infrastructure facilities owned/available. A brief of the designing and developing various types of spacecraft for LEO and GEO for different types of applications. Capital and Turnover for last three years with copy of latest Annual Report. Financial Capacity/Credit facilities available. Name and address of Bankers. Trade Association to which you belong to. Any other information you consider relevant.

Details are available on ISRO website www.isro.gov.in Interested Vendors may at their option, download the details from website and submit the application with all the above information shall reach the undersigned, quoting Ref. No. on or before 1600 Hrs on 20.12.2012. ISAC reserves the right to accept or reject all or any such Expression of Interest without assigning any reasons what so ever. Sd/HEAD, PURCHASE & STORES ISRO SATELLITE CENTRE

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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR ISRO KA-BAND HIGH THROUGHPUT COMMUNICATION SATELLITE

REQUIREMENTS SPECIFICATION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 3. 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5 4. 4.1 4.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 4.2.5 4.2.6 4.2.7 4.2.8 4.3 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.3.4 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.6.1 4.6.2 4.6.3 4.6.4 4.7 SCOPE.................................................................................................................................................. 3 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 4 SPACECRAFT ................................................................................................................................................. 4 ASSOCIATED HARDWARE ................................................................................................................................ 4 SPACECRAFT HARDWARE TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING ................................................................................. 5 LAUNCH PREPARATION ................................................................................................................................... 5 GROUND CONTROL SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................... 5 ISRO SPACECRAFT GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................... 7 MISSION...................................................................................................................................................... 7 SPACECRAFT LIFE AND MASS ........................................................................................................................... 7 LAUNCH VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY ..................................................................................................................... 7 PRODUCT ASSURANCE .................................................................................................................................... 8 Part, Material, Process and System Development ................................................................................... 8 Product Assurance Plan .......................................................................................................................... 10 Model philosophy ................................................................................................................................... 11 Reviews ................................................................................................................................................... 12 Test plans and procedures ...................................................................................................................... 12 COMMUNICATION PAYLOAD REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................. 14 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 14 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 14 LOCATION ............................................................................................................................................... 14 COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................... 15 SERVICE ARCHITECTURE ......................................................................................................................... 15 THROUGHPUT REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................................. 16 SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 16 SPECTRUM AVAILABILITY ....................................................................................................................... 16 PAYLOAD SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................................... 17 PAYLOAD PERFORMANCE....................................................................................................................... 18 PRODUCT ASSURANCE............................................................................................................................ 19 MODEL PHILOSOPHY .............................................................................................................................. 19 SINGLE POINT FAILURES ......................................................................................................................... 19 SUBSYSTEM REDUNDANCY..................................................................................................................... 19 TEST & EVALUATION .............................................................................................................................. 20 PAYLOAD MASS & POWER BUDGET ........................................................................................................ 20 THROUGHPUT ESTIMATION ................................................................................................................... 20 ADDITIONAL DESIRED FEATURES ............................................................................................................... 20 ON-BOARD FLEXIBILITY........................................................................................................................... 20 FADE MITIGATION .................................................................................................................................. 21 BEAM STEERING CAPABILITY .................................................................................................................. 21 MESH CONNECTIVITY ............................................................................................................................. 21 GROUND SEGMENT ................................................................................................................................ 21

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4.7.1 4.7.2 4.7.3 4.7.4 4.7.5 4.7.6 5. 5.1 5.2 5.2.1 5.2.2 5.3 5.4 USER TERMINALS.................................................................................................................................... 21 HUB STATIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 21 ACCESS SCHEMES ................................................................................................................................... 22 GROUND BEACON STATIONS.................................................................................................................. 22 FLUX DENSITY LIMITS ............................................................................................................................. 22 FADE MITIGATION .................................................................................................................................. 22 REALIZATION PLAN............................................................................................................................ 23 SCHEDULE AND ISROS PARTICIPATION ....................................................................................................... 23 SPACECRAFT TEST PLAN................................................................................................................................ 23 Subsystem Level Test Plan ...................................................................................................................... 23 System Level Test Plan............................................................................................................................ 24 SUPPORT FOR ON-ORBIT OPERATIONS.............................................................................................................. 24 MANUAL/TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION.......................................................................................................... 24

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1. SCOPE
In India ISRO has played a big role in establishing a strong communication infrastructure thus partnering the increasingly vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of Indias business, industrial and entertainment sectors. In order to enhance and upgrade this infrastructure, ISRO is planning to implement a new generation of payloads and satellite buses. In this regard, ISRO is looking for design, development, fabrication and operationalization of a next generation State of the art high throughput Ka-band communication satellite into the geostationary orbit. This expression of interest is sought from bidders to provide their proposals which will aid to firm up the procurement specifications prior to release of a formal RFP later. Bidders may note that, all information given by the bidders to ISRO will be kept confidential. The spacecraft readiness for shipment is required to be a maximum of 36 months from the date of signing of contract. However bidders may indicate their capability for less than 36 months shipment schedule. This Expression of Interest defines the work to be performed by bidder and also the required deliverable hardware, software, documentation and services. All program, technical documentation and meetings related to this program are required to be written and held in English.

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2. INTRODUCTION
a. This requirements specifications document is to invite suitable technical proposal from the interested prospective bidders for the realization of spacecraft and to provide launch support, and the means of construction of space system, which shall include: i. ii. A space segment consisting of the satellite; Technical consultancy for augmentation /up-gradation of ISRO control centre to meet the operational requirements of proposed spacecraft under procurement. All project specific hardware and software to be provided by the bidder. All necessary hardware, software simulators and documentation. All requirements for the space system for entire term of satellite mission life with margin after its acceptance in orbit. All requirements for the space system, which are not dependent on position of the satellite in the orbit, must be fulfilled regardless of the satellite position in geostationary orbit. Considering these requirements, the space system includes all necessary equipment and software of the space segment and the ground segment.

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SPACECRAFT a. Bidder shall be fully responsible for all the tasks related to development, design, construction, integration, testing and storage of the spacecraft (as per requirement). b. The bidder is also responsible for shipment of spacecraft to the launch site, testing at launch preparation site, all work required in conjunction with the customer selected Launch Services for launch vehicle compatibility and installation of spacecraft on the launcher, launch support, orbit raising activities and In Orbit Testing of spacecraft. c. The bidder is also expected to provide support during subsequent period of on orbit maintenance of spacecraft. (Duration TBD)

2.2

ASSOCIATED HARDWARE a. Bidder shall provide all consumables (fluids, propellant etc.) required to build, test, launch and operationalize the Spacecraft. Sufficient consumables shall be provided to load the tanks to the maximum allowed tank capacity. b. Bidder shall ensure that a sufficient amount of spare flight equipment is available to support the timely Spacecraft realisation and Launch. Bidder shall have a replacement plan to support unit failures, starting with full system test of the Spacecraft at the
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bidders facility, and culminating at the launch. Under no circumstances shall the bidder be permitted to claim an excusable delay because of the lack of replacement units. c. Bidder shall provide Spacecraft handling Ground Support Equipment (GSE) fixtures and implement operating procedures to ensure that the Spacecraft hardware is not overstressed during ground handling operations. Customer shall have technical visibility into the GSE and operating procedures but shall not take delivery of the GSE. Bidder shall also make available Spacecraft GSE to be used during the prelaunch phases of the mission and ensure that a sufficient amount of spare GSE equipment is available at the launch site. In particular, spares need to be available for all critical equipment required during countdown phase.

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SPACECRAFT HARDWARE TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING Bidder shall be responsible for the safe handling and transportation of Spacecraft / sub-assemblies and equipment within the manufacturer premises and across different work centers.

2.4

LAUNCH PREPARATION a. Bidder is responsible for shipping the Spacecraft to customer selected launch base, the associated launch preparation site equipment, the Spacecraft propellants and pressurants, the technicians required to perform the work at the launch preparation site, the required equipment to interface with the launch vehicle and all the required spacecraft GSE. The Spacecraft shall be shipped to the launch base, with the satellite fully integrated in a single container. b. Bidder is responsible for the loading/unloading operations enroute until the spacecraft preparations facility at launch base. c. Unloading, loading devices (cranes etc) from the tarmac to the Launch Preparation Facility and transportation means (trucks, train etc) shall be provided by the Launch Services Contractor as per agreement with the Customer. Bidder is also responsible for performing all works at launch site and support the Launch Services Contractor for all interface requirements to achieve Successful Injection and Spacecraft separation.

2.5

GROUND CONTROL SYSTEM a. The Spacecraft In-orbit GSO operations will be controlled from satellite operations facilities at one of ISROs ground stations in India.
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b. Bidder will be responsible for development and installation of the Real-time Software (RTS) at the customer control center. This RTS will be used for the operational control of the Spacecraft. The bidder shall provide all technical support to make the software operational. c. Bidder shall provide RTS including (but not limited to) the following: i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. Ground to Spacecraft Interface definition TM/TC Database interpretation and conversion Spacecraft memory map and adaptation of the RTS on-board processor support Spacecraft-specific Derived Parameters Interface of the Spacecraft Manufacturers Off-line Spacecraft Control Software to the RTS (if applicable) Interface of the RTS (TM, Ranging and Spacecraft Procedures) with the orbit operations specifications Procedures conversion into the RTS Commanding Language Procedure validation on the RTS hardware

d. Bidder shall be responsible for the design, development, on-site integration, test and documentation of software and hardware components including (but not limited to) the following: i. Any off-line Spacecraft-specific Software not explicitly mentioned, but required to properly operate the Spacecraft. This includes but not limited to any tools developed by the manufacturer which would aid in the on-orbit operation of the satellite such as excel spreadsheet calculations and the like. Dynamic Satellite Simulator (DSS) software; Validated TM/TC database Validated Spacecraft Procedures Specific Orbital Operations software (Orbops) specification. Transponder Management Software Set point determination tool

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e. The ground related interface specifications of the TT&C and ranging shall be defined in the appropriate format with the selected bidder.

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3. ISRO SPACECRAFT GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 MISSION a. The mission requirement is for one firm ISRO Ka Band High Throughput Communication Satellite and upon exercise of the relevant option, a repeat satellite, named ISRO Ka Band High Throughput Communication Satellite (R) for use in a Geostationary Satellite Orbit (GSO). b. The Spacecraft has to meet all requirements when operated at an orbital location 55 deg E (To be confirmed) over Indian Ocean Region. The final GEO slot will be indicated at the time of tendering a formal RFP. However manufacture shall explore the possibility of operating the same satellite from any GEO slot from 48 deg E to 93.5 deg E. c. The Spacecraft shall be designed to operate with up to eight other collocated communications satellites within the Customer fleet over the Indian Ocean region. The Spacecraft design shall incorporate all required filtering in its uplink and downlink to preclude interference to and from adjacent satellites and other ITU coordinated RF transmissions. Frequency co-ordination will be carried out by ISRO. 3.2 SPACECRAFT LIFE AND MASS a. The spacecraft operational life shall be a minimum of 15 years with an additional one year margin. The bidder shall also take into account additional life margins across systems, which are required to meet the spacecraft insurers requirements. b. The Spacecraft design shall be qualified to carry and consume the full capability of its propellant and pressurant, even if it is not required to meet the spacecraft Life requirements. Upon request by Customer, Bidder shall provide such propellant and pressurant up to the maximum capacity of the tanks at no extra cost, even if the spacecraft Life requirements can be met with less than full tanks. c. The spacecraft shall be a typical of 6 tones class. The bidder is expected to propose an optimal dry mass of the spacecraft which meets all functional requirements and mission life with 3 performance. The mass estimate shall be justified with proper explanations. The bidder shall also keep in view the constraint posed by commercially available launch vehicles. 3.3 LAUNCH VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY The Spacecraft shall be compatible with the constraints, restrictions, and limitations imposed by the commercially available launch vehicles. If there are any issues related to restriction with respect to any launch vehicle, the same shall be brought out. The
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baseline reference for the compatibility requirements with the launch vehicle shall be the current version of Launch Vehicle Users Manual. 3.4 PRODUCT ASSURANCE a. ISRO requires that the bidder along with subcontractors establish, implement and maintain a product assurance program. The program shall include detailed requirements, policies, objectives, plans and methods of implementation related to ( but not limited to) the following: i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. Reliability assurance Quality assurance Parts, materials and processes control Software Testing Non-conformance control with respect to materials, configuration and tests Contamination and cleanliness control Data management, and Safety.

b. The bidder has to ensure that all hardware and software are designed, manufactured, tested, stored and delivered to meet the requirements of this program. This shall be documented in a product assurance plan. c. The bidder shall provide details of the product assurance organization and management proposed for implementation of the product assurance plan. 3.4.1 Part, Material, Process and System Development

a. The bidder shall provide details of the proposed Electrical, Electronic and Electromechanical (EEE) Parts Control program. The part selection, qualification testing, screening, radiation approach, critical EEE part identification, handling, storage etc. need to be addressed in the EEE components control plan. b. Declared Component list shall be prepared which shall include as a minimum Generic designation Part type, package and value range Manufacturer (name, country) Specification reference (generic/detailed) Equipment name(s) PAD sheet references Quality level PAD status
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Radiation test status

c. The bidders shall provide details of Radiation Hardness Philosophy proposed. The following effects shall be taken into account: i. ii. iii. iv. Total dose Displacement damage Single Event Effect (SEU, Latch-up, Burn-out, Gate Rupture and SET) Enhanced Low Dose Rate Sensitivity (ELDRS) effects

d. The bidder shall provide details of the Materials, Mechanical Parts and processes Control program proposed. The bidder's program shall be described in the Product Assurance Plan and will define the requirements for selection, application, specification, qualification, control and traceability of materials and processes to be used in satellite equipment. This program shall: i. Ensure rigorous selection of materials, mechanical parts and processes which can fulfill the functional requirements during a lifetime compatible with the mission duration and the specific environmental conditions Rely on available space proven technologies whenever possible Identify and control all new products, critical materials, and mechanical parts and processes.

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e. Bidder shall prepare a declared material list (DML) and declared process list (DPL) for implementation. f. The bidder shall provide details of the review process proposed and shall have regular reviews during the contract phase. i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. Non-conformance Review Boards Mandatory Inspection Points Test Readiness reviews/Test Review Boards (TRRs/TRBs) Hardware Delivery Review Board Non-conformances Parts Critical Items Materials and Processes Software

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h. The bidder shall provide details of the reliability assurance program proposed and list the reliability analyses, tests and other activities carried out to ensure required reliability. The reliability analyses shall include (but not be limited to) the following: i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. Failure Modes Effects Analysis Derating analysis Hardware software interaction analysis Reliability apportionment/ reliability prediction Fault tree analysis Worst case circuit analysis Availability analysis Radiation and Single Event Transient (SET) analysis

3.4.2 Product Assurance Plan a. The bidder shall provide details of the redundancy management philosophy proposed at component, card, equipment and system level and handling of single point failures shall be detailed in the product assurance plan. b. The bidder shall provide details of the quality assurance program for hardware and software proposed to ensure that adequate quality requirements are established and achieved and verified throughout all phases of the program. The program shall describe the detailed requirements and procedures for controlling workmanship standards during design, quality control during procurement, fabrication, assembly and integration of hardware, test of hardware and software, reporting and corrective action for non-conforming items, packing, storing, transportation and launch site activities. The bidders quality assurance program shall be described in the Product Assurance Plan. c. The bidder shall provide details of the software product assurance program proposed. The software product assurance program shall address management issues, life cycle activities and processes and the product quality aspects. The software product assurance program shall be compatible with the software engineering approach to be defined for the project by the bidder. d. The bidder shall provide details of the configuration and information/documentation management program proposed. The system shall provide for the control, identification and verification of all hardware and software related documentation, and changes there to and accounting for all items of hardware and software within the program.
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e. The bidder shall provide ISRO with the right to participate in or execute surveys, audits, reviews, source inspection, test observation, mandatory inspections and any other activity during the contract, or have resident or itinerant personnel at the plants of the bidder, Subcontractors, Suppliers and Manufacturers. The participation shall be during the following phases i. ii. iii. iv. System Engineering Phase Design and Development Manufacture, Assembly, Integration and Test Preparation for Launch

f. The bidder shall provide details of the development, qualification and acceptance plan proposed for flight equipment, subsystems and satellites. The plan shall include ( but not be limited to ) the following: i. ii. iii. iv. v. Qualification Status List Design and Development Plan Assembly, Integration and Test Plan Specification of Environmental Conditions Acceptance Matrix

3.4.3 Model philosophy a. The bidder shall provide a heritage matrix for all the equipment proposed for the project. The model philosophy followed for different equipment shall be in conformance with the categories listed below. Category 1: Production equipment requiring no modification which has been subjected to a qualification test program for space applications at least as severe as that expected for the project. Further qualification testing is not required. Category 2: Production equipment requiring no modifications that have already been tested and qualified but subjected to a different qualification program or to a different environment. A delta qualification test program shall be decided by ISRO and performed case by case. Category 3: Production equipment requiring minor design modifications or has had a change in components, materials, processes or manufacturing or control procedures. A delta or full qualification test program shall be decided by ISRO on a case-by-case basis depending on the impact of the required modification. Category 4: Newly designed and developed equipment or existing equipment requiring major re-design. A full qualification test program shall be performed. Note: The bidder shall include the heritage matrix of the proposed equipment in their proposal.
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3.4.4 Reviews a. The bidder shall provide details of the reviews proposed during the development and qualification phase. These reviews shall include (but not be limited to) the following: i. ii. iii. Equipment Qualification status Review Baseline Design Review Critical Design review

b. The bidder shall provide details of the reviews proposed during the manufacturing, assembly, integration and test phase. These reviews shall include (but not be limited to) the following: i. ii. iii. iv. Test readiness reviews prior to equipment, subsystem and spacecraft tests Test Review board/Hardware Delivery Reviews for Flight Model equipment Test Review board for subsystem and spacecraft tests Flight Readiness Reviews for satellite.

c. The bidder may propose a list of reviews, which can be held during the execution of program. 3.4.5 Test plans and procedures a. The bidder shall provide details on the functional and environmental tests proposed on equipment, subsystem and spacecraft. The environmental tests shall include (but not be limited to) the following: i. ii. iii. iv. Mechanical load test (e.g. static load, acceleration, vibration, acoustic noise, shock as applicable) Thermal vacuum tests including temperature cycling Electric field exposure tests (e.g. EMC, EMI, ESD testing as applicable) Magnetic field exposure tests as applicable

b. The bidder shall provide the environmental standards to which the equipment, subsystem and spacecraft are to be tested and provide the compliance in the TRBs. The environmental standards shall encompass the following: i. ii. iii. On-ground phase, including manufacture, handling, assembly and integration, testing, storage and transportation prior to launch Launch phase, including parking orbit In-orbit phase, including transfer orbit and drift orbit

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c. The bidder shall provide the test plan and test matrix at equipment, subsystem and spacecraft level. The bidder shall provide details of the life test proposed for life limited equipment. All life limited equipment shall be subjected to life tests to demonstrate 1.5 times the proposed mission duration. d. Depressurization and thermal vacuum tests shall be carried out wherever applicable. Absence of corona or multipaction in RF systems shall also be demonstrated. e. At the subsystem level, the bidder shall include (but not limited to) the following tests: i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. Static test for structure subsystem Bus/Subsystem tests Propulsion system integrated checks ADCS in loop simulation checks Payload repeater system and antenna system checks Thermo-elastic distortion tests on antenna subsystem Harness tests prior to installation Deployment tests on deployable appendages

f. At the spacecraft level, the bidder shall include the following tests, verification and measurements (but not limited to): i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x. xi. xii. xiii. xiv. xv. Disassembled mode IST Spacecraft integrated mode tests Spacecraft thermovacuum tests Thermal balance test /Thermal design validation test Appendages Assembly and testing Spacecraft dynamic tests sine, random and acoustic noise CG, MI and alignment tests Spacecraft EMI/EMC test for launcher compatibility Polarity tests CATF Tests including Spacecraft level antenna radiation pattern measurements Spacecraft mass properties measurement Spacecraft alignment verification Deployment checks at spacecraft level Pre shipment tests Pre launch tests

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4. COMMUNICATION PAYLOAD REQUIREMENTS

4.1 INTRODUCTION a. The objective is to provide a single high throughput platform to support a large subscriber base for Broadband services. Since the terminals to be supported are typically USATs, the on-board platform should have coverage performances to support high data rate services, which calls for a multi-beam architecture with spot beams covering the desired region. This also allows frequency reuse across the beams enhancing the overall system throughput within a given spectrum. b. The proposed system consists of Space Segment: Advanced Multiple-beam High Power Satellite Platform Ground Segment: Hub Stations, which can perform the functions beyond switching like Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM). iii. User Segment: New generation user terminals which can be commanded to adapt. c. Section 4.2 provides the details regarding the overall communication system requirements. As a part of proposal, bidder shall address all the aspects related to the payload under the headings given in section 4.6. d. Bidder shall also provide the trade-off studies among the technology elements, which can finally culminate in the proposed system configuration such as optimum number of spot beams & size to suit frequency re-use color scheme within the allocated frequency spectrum, minimize gain loss at coverage edge of the antenna beam to close the user links and maximize throughput generation & capacity, optimum pointing error budget that loads the spacecraft system, establishing the right balance of the use of the bandwidth and power in the satellite channel etc. e. In addition to the advanced on-board technologies that are considered, bidder shall address the critical issues related to compatibility with the ground system technologies like applicability of signal structures utilizing advanced modcod, site diversity for Ka band Hub stations & sizing for fade mitigation along with rain fade statistics considering Indian tropical rain zones etc. 4.2 4.2.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS LOCATION The satellite shall be located at a longitude of 55 degree E (TBD). i. ii.

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4.2.2 COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS a. The payload configured shall provide coverage over Indian mainland along with the Islands (Andaman & Nicobar Islands as well as Lakshadweep Islands (as shown in Figure 4.1).

Figure 4.1: Indian Mainland Plus Island Coverage

b. Bidder may also suggest possibility of providing coverage over Middle East Asia / Africa / South East Asia to provide connectivity with these regions from Indian mainland. c. Additional redundancy/back-up option to be provided for key location (Maximum four) on Indian land mass having high density traffic.

4.2.3 SERVICE ARCHITECTURE a. The payload configured shall provide FSS services to multiple users utilizing a Star based communication network with Forward links (from Hub to user terminals) and Return links (from User terminals to Hubs) via Satellite. b. Bidder may suggest possibility of providing direct user-to-user Mesh connectivity via satellite for delay sensitive applications.

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4.2.4 THROUGHPUT REQUIREMENTS a. The payload configured shall provide communication to Ultra Small Aperture terminals. b. The overall throughput shall be of the order of ~50 Gbps. Bidder may suggest the feasibility of achieving greater than 50 Gbps in their proposal.

4.2.5 SERVICE REQUIREMENTS a. The satellite shall provide mainly broad band internet services as well as multimedia services to a number of users. Bidder may also explore the possibility of providing DTH/HDTV broadcast services over Indian region. b. The user terminals to be supported by the payload shall have following typical parameters. Terminal Size Terminal EIRP Polarization Data rate support Uplink Downlink ModCod support : Upto 4 Mbps : Upto 10 Mbps : Multiple modcod structures for ACM support : 0.45 to 0.8 meters : < 50 dBW : Circular/Linear

c. Bidder may propose the feasibility of providing higher data rates based on technologies likely to be available in future. d. Mobile user terminal in addition to fixed terminals is a desirable feature. Bidder shall include this in their proposal.

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SPECTRUM AVAILABILITY

4.2.6.1 HUB LINK SPECTRUM Spectrum available for Hub link operation is 1 GHz (in both polarizations) in the following band: The spectrum may not be in a continuous band (TBD). Uplink Spectrum Downlink Spectrum : 27.00 - 31.00 GHz : 17.70 - 21.20 GHz
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4.2.6.2 USER LINK SPECTRUM Spectrum available for User link operation is 500 MHz 2 (including both polarizations) in the following band (TBD): Uplink Spectrum Downlink Spectrum : 29.50 - 30.00 GHz : 19.70 - 20.20 GHz

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PAYLOAD SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Bidder shall provide the configuration details required for catering the service requirements mentioned in the previous section (Section 4.2.5) in addition to following.

4.2.7.1 NUMBER OF USER BEAMS Bidder shall propose the number of user beams covering the region specified in Section 4.2.2 catering to the service links as specified in Section 4.2.5. 4.2.7.2 NUMBER OF HUB BEAMS Bidder shall propose the number of hub beams, their locations as well as their connectivity requirements which will cater to star based communication to the user beams as specified in Section 4.2.5. 4.2.7.3 COMMUNICATION ARCHITECTURE Bidder shall define the communication architecture describing the forward and return links between hub and users for Star and mesh connectivity. 4.2.7.4 SPECTRUM PER USER BEAM Bidder shall specify usable bandwidth per user beam for both forward and return links. 4.2.7.5 SPECTRUM PER HUB BEAM Bidder shall specify usable bandwidth per Hub beam for both forward and return links. 4.2.7.6 SPECTRUM RE-USE Bidder shall specify frequency as well as polarization reuse factor as per spectrum allocation per beam as specified in Section 4.2.6.

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4.2.7.7 PAYLOAD CONFIGURATION Bidder shall provide detailed block diagram illustrating the configuration for the transponders indicating all the individual subsystems. 4.2.7.8 ANTENNA CONFIGURATION Bidder shall provide details of the proposed antenna system configuration and the proposed on-board RF sensing /tracking scheme needed to achieve the required beam stability. 4.2.7.9 POINTING ERROR All coverage performance requirements shall be met under worst case pointing error conditions, including eclipse and maneuver transients. Bidder shall also provide the detailed pointing error budget. 4.2.7.10 RF SUBSYSTEMS Bidder shall provide details of the RF subsystems such as technology, major specifications, packaging, heritage etc for major RF elements as per the performance requirement.

4.2.8

PAYLOAD PERFORMANCE Bidder shall specify major parameters to define the payload performance as defined below in Table 4.1. Table 4.1: Payload Performance Parameters

S.N.

Performance Parameter

EIRP per transponder

G/T per beam

3 Saturation Flux Density

Remarks To be specified for Forward & Return link transponders. Flux density levels over the specified coverage should not exceed the limits recommended by ITU. To be specified for User as well as Hub beams A uniform brightness temperature value of 290 K shall be assumed for the calculation of antenna G/T performance The nominal SFD shall be adjustable over a dynamic range of 20 dB minimum in the step of one dB. The accuracy of SFD shall be defined by the bidder.
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Receiver performance

Frequency Response

6 7

Noise Power Ratio Performance stability

Frequency Stability over operating temperature range, over a month and over mission lifetime meeting the technical requirements of services. Phase noise at different frequency offsets meeting the technical requirement of services. For forward and return link transponders with the applicable bandwidths. Near-band and Wideband Transmit & Receive rejection requirements. Bidder to specify NPR levels for operation under multicarrier conditions. EIRP Stability Gain Stability

4.3

PRODUCT ASSURANCE Bidder shall provide probability of survival of the Payload system to ensure reliable satellite operation for a minimum period of 15 years with one year margin. Whenever non-recurring hardware needs to be used in order to meet the performance requirements, priority should be given to redundancy and to maintain high stress margins between the utilization of the hardware and its capability. MODEL PHILOSOPHY Bidder shall propose the model philosophy for hardware subsystems based on the heritage and bring out the qualification requirements, if any.

4.3.1

4.3.2 SINGLE POINT FAILURES a. All active components shall have on board redundancy. b. The Spacecraft shall have no electrical and electronic component with single point failure. This requirement applies to parts, harness, printed circuit boards, connectors and all other electrical paths in the design of the Payload. The Payload design shall provide sufficient redundancy for all electrical and electronic components to meet the reliability goal. 4.3.3 SUBSYSTEM REDUNDANCY Bidder shall propose the redundancy configuration of the following active subsystems and any other systems deemed necessary by bidder:

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i. ii. iii.

LNAs Down-converters HPAs

: [to be provided by Bidder] : [to be provided by Bidder] : [to be provided by Bidder]

4.3.4

TEST & EVALUATION Bidder shall provide the test methodology to be followed at system as well as subsystem level to ensure the reliable operation of the communication payload over mission lifetime.

4.4

PAYLOAD MASS & POWER BUDGET a. Bidder shall provide estimate of payload mass & power budget giving breakup for different subsystems. b. Also bidder shall specify the estimated thermal dissipation for the payload.

4.5

THROUGHPUT ESTIMATION a. Bidder shall provide estimation for total throughput along with supporting link analysis considering the terminals parameter as in section 4.2.5, as applicable to the Indian Tropical climatic conditions for rain fade. Hub link and user link availability to be maintained at a minimum of 99.9 % and 99.6 % respectively. b. The throughput of 50 Gbps projected in Section 4.2.7 is the minimum requirement. However bidder may propose payload configuration options providing higher throughput.

4.6 4.6.1

ADDITIONAL DESIRED FEATURES ON-BOARD FLEXIBILITY Bidder may suggest on-board re-configurability of the payload for providing flexibility as per dynamic service requirements, e.g.:

a. Demand based beam-wise bandwidth assignment flexibility for users in High/low traffic density.

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b. Demand based beam-wise power assignment to get higher throughput in high traffic region by appropriate power sharing between beams. c. Dynamic allocation of higher power to higher rain/higher traffic regions. d. Addition capacity/redundancy to serve/protect the high traffic metro beams (maximum four) 4.6.2 FADE MITIGATION Bidder may suggest fade mitigation techniques to cater to the tropical fade conditions over Indian region to maintain the specified user and hub availability. The suggested fade mitigation techniques should cater to fade impairments for user as well as hub links. Bidder may also propose possible modification in payload/ground hardware to support certain fade mitigation techniques. BEAM STEERING CAPABILITY Bidder may suggest possibility of steering some of the spot beams to provide flexibility in coverage over certain regions. MESH CONNECTIVITY Bidder may suggest provision of providing mesh connectivity among user beams using transparent/regenerative processor.

4.6.3

4.6.4

4.7

GROUND SEGMENT Bidder shall suggest the supporting ground segment options to meet the throughput as well as availability requirements as mentioned in the previous sections. Bidder shall provide options as under in the following subsections: USER TERMINALS Bidder shall suggest various user terminal options in terms of terminal sizes, HPA size, data rate supported, modcod supported, and services (i.e. voice, data, fax, video etc) which can be supported by the communication payload. Bidder will also include provision for a mobile terminal in their proposal. HUB STATIONS Bidder shall suggest the configuration of Hub stations in terms of number of hubs, station sizes, HPA size, data rate and modcod to be supported etc. Bidder may also suggest Inter-hub connectivity requirements for a unified star network over the region.

4.7.1

4.7.2

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4.7.3

ACCESS SCHEMES Bidder shall suggest signal multiplexing schemes as well as transponder multiple access schemes and suitable network protocols for both forward and return links. GROUND BEACON STATIONS Bidder may propose the requirement of uplink beacon stations, if required, for onboard antenna pointing system. FLUX DENSITY LIMITS Bidder shall provide the flux density calculations and their compliance with the ITUrecommended limits for Transmission as well as reception FADE MITIGATION Bidder may suggest possible fade mitigation techniques like ULPC, ACM, Site diversity etc. applicable to Hub/User terminals to cater to the tropical fade conditions over Indian region to maintain the specified availability in Section 4.5.

4.7.4

4.7.5

4.7.6

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5. REALIZATION PLAN 5.1 SCHEDULE AND ISROS PARTICIPATION

a. Bidder must fabricate the above satellite and execute the whole cycle of all testing leading to the stage of launching the satellite within a maximum of 36 months from the date of signing of contract. However bidders may indicate their capability for less than 36 months shipment schedule. b. Period for satellite acceptance is the flight acceptance test by the Manufacturer after the satellite launch and in orbit successful performance demonstration. c. Manufacturer shall specify the time line of the contract execution cycle e.g. translation of mission requirements to system/subsystem requirements/specifications, PDR, CDR, Integrated Test Plan etc. Customers participation and approval is mandatory during major milestones. d. ISRO shall get fully involved during the System Engineering, configuration finalization, design, development, fabrication and AIT stages of spacecraft. This means an active interaction and participation of manpower from ISRO during various phases of spacecraft building. The activities like overall configuration finalization , design drivers, system level definitions and configuration ,build plan and process shall be well coordinated , and understood by ISRO team . This may also include some discussions and knowledge sharing on latest technology domains. It is foreseen that a full time participation of a few engineers from ISRO is required during the entire spacecraft realization period. ISRO engineers will be stationed at selected manufacturers premises and should have access to ongoing activities. The bidder shall clearly express their approach on the subject and also propose a mechanism for execution of the same. 5.2 SPACECRAFT TEST PLAN The bidder shall submit Spacecraft subsystem and system level test plan/test procedure for customer approval. Subsystem Level Test Plan

5.2.1

a. A typical subsystem level test sequence shall minimally include all the tests as detailed in section 3.4.5. b. All primary and redundant functions shall be tested, even in the case of redundancy internal to the Unit. These tests shall be done to ensure proper subsystem to subsystem interfaces to ensure appropriate performance of each bus subsystem at the earliest possible level.
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5.2.2

System Level Test Plan The Spacecraft shall be subjected to a system Level test program that includes all the tests required to assess the performance of the Spacecraft and its subsystems .The details are provided in section 3.4.5. SUPPORT FOR ON-ORBIT OPERATIONS Before the launch of spacecraft, the manufacturer must carry out all necessary cycle of training of personnel of the Customer for correct operation of ISRO spacecraft. The bidder is also expected to provide support during subsequent period of on orbit maintenance of spacecraft. (Duration TBD)

5.3

5.4

MANUAL/TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Before the start of the ground testing of ISRO I6K spacecraft the bidder should provide the Customer with all necessary technical documentation in English. Customer reserves the right to clarify the content and composition of manual technical documentation after its delivery.

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DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

ADCS

Attitude Determination Control System

ALC AM/FM C/I CATF CDR CSM DSS DVB-RCS DVB-S/S2

ELDRS

Automatic Level Control Amplitude Modulation/Frequency Modulation Carrier-to-interference ratio Compact Antenna Tests Facility Critical Design Review Communication System Monitoring
Dynamic Satellite Simulator

DVB Return Channel over Satellite Digital Video Broadcasting Satellite

Enhanced Low Dose Rate Sensitivity

EIRP EOI FGM G/T HDTV HPA IBO MCPC NPR OFR OOS RFP RTS PAD PDR RTCC SCPC SET SEU SFD SS TBD TDM TDMA TCC VSAT

Effective Isotropically Radiated Power Expression of Interest Fixed Gain Mode Gain-to-noise-Temperature High Definition TV High-Power Amplifier Input Backoff Multi Channel Per Carrier Noise-Power Ratio Orbital Frequency Resource Off-Optimum Situations Request for Proposal Real Time Software Part Approved Document Preliminary Design Review Reserve Terrestrial Control Center Single Channel Per Carrier Single Event Transient Single Event Upset Saturation Flux Density Space System To Be Decided Time-Division Multiplexing Time-Division Multiple Access Terrestrial Control Center Very Small Aperture Terminal

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GUIDELINES FOR BIDDERS

CONFIDENTIAL ISRO Proprietary
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. Structure of the Response These Guidelines have been prepared to assist Bidders in generating the proposals in response to the ISRO Expression of Interest (EOI). ISRO reserves the right to revise the requirements as may evolve based on interaction with bidder during evaluation of EOI. The bidders should have extensive experience in the industry in building various spacecraft platforms, State of Art Communication Payloads and operational experience in High Throughput Ka Band Communication Satellites. The cost of preparing proposals in response to this EOI shall be borne solely by the bidders and the release of this EOI does not bind any financial or other obligation on the part of ISRO. ISRO reserves the right to consider the bidder in the RFP Process for the whole or any part of the work defined in the EOI, ISRO also reserves the right not to float the RFP.

2. Notice of Intention to Submit Proposals All Bidders intending to submit proposals are requested to notify ISRO apriori by fax, letter or e-mail to the following address: Head, Purchase and Stores ISRO Satellite Centre, Old Airport Road Bangalore 560017, India Ph No. : +918025084004/+918025084369 Fax : +918025205283/+918025205284 E-mail : ksml@isac.gov.in Notifications must also include the name of the point of contact, together with the appropriate fax number and e-mail address. 3. Clarifications Concerning the EOI Clarifications concerning the EOI may be submitted by fax or e-mail to the ISRO contact point indicated below. Head, Purchase and Stores ISRO Satellite Centre, Old Airport Road Bangalore 560017, India Ph No. : +918025084004/+918025084369 Fax : +918025205283/+918025205284 E-mail : ksml@isac.gov.in Bidders are requested not to contact ISRO for information on the progress or possible outcome of the evaluation.

4. Submission of Proposals Complete proposals must be received by the ISRO at the address given below, not later than the date specified in the EOI cover letter. Head, Purchase and Stores ISRO Satellite Centre, Old Airport Road Bangalore 560017, India Ph No. : +918025084004/+918025084369 Fax : +918025205283/+918025205284 E-mail : ksml@isac.gov.in

5. Proposed Calendar of Events SL No. 1 2 Event Release of EOI Last date to submit the Proposal Target Date 06th November, 2012 20th December, 2012

6. Presentation of Proposals Proposals in response to this EOI shall be submitted in electronic form along with two sets of Hard copy. Bidders are also requested to provide a transmittal letter, signed by an authorised company official, with respect to the technical commitments made in the proposal. All parts of the proposal and communications relating thereto shall be in English. All parts of the proposal shall adopt the metric system for unit of measurements, e.g. meter (m), kilogram (kg), second (s) etc.

7. Evaluation Criteria The evaluation criteria used by ISRO to determine the acceptability of proposals at any stage and eventual technical discussion with one or more selected bidders will include but not limited to the following: Compliance of proposal with requirements set forth in this EOI. Previous experience including major sub-contractors and equipment suppliers with equivalent contracts/deliveries having demonstrated substantial heritage in-orbit. Design margins in each and every subsystem Typical Delivery schedule Satellite operational lifetime, Compatibility with all suitable commercially available launch vehicles Any other points of relevance to this EOI

8. Validity Period of Proposals The proposals shall remain valid for a period of 6 months from the closing date of submission of proposals.

9. Retention of Proposals/Proprietary Information/Confidentiality All documents submitted in response to the EOI shall become the property of ISRO. Any information in such documents, which is proprietary to the bidder, should be specifically identified as such. Proprietary information shall not be deemed to include information that is obtainable from another source or is or becomes available in the public domain. Notwithstanding the foregoing, ISRO may disclose proposals, including proprietary information, to appropriate personnel selected by ISRO for evaluation purposes. All information contained in this EOI is proprietary information of ISRO and is protected under Indian law. All the information contained in this EOI is confidential and cannot be disseminated to third parties or used by any recipient of this EOI for any purpose other than answering to this EOI. No public statement or press release shall be issued by the recipient regarding this EOI, the information contained within, or the EOI process without the prior written authorization of ISRO.

10. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL The Bidder is free to select any specific structure of the Technical Proposal that is suitable to present information in the clearest possible manner. However, to ensure a minimum level of details and to facilitate the task of proposal evaluation, several self contained sections or appendices should be produced to address the following topics as a minimum for which the requirements are given below. 1. Satellite Design 2. System Budgets and Analyses 3. Payload Design and Communication Analyses 4. Launcher compatibility 5. Hardware Status 6. Realisation Schedule 7. Satellite Operations 8. LEOP 9. Product Assurance 10. Applicable Standards 11. Compliance to EOI 12. Alternative proposals