#NC25SAT161064-3 - PROVISION OF SATCOM TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES - Lughezzano - Closed
Deadline: July 15, 2025
Requester: NATO
Location: Lughezzano, Italy
Job type: Contractor
Start date: September, 2025
Security clearance: NATO SECRET
SCOPE OF WORK / DUTIES / ROLES
Installation and Setup:
- The complete Installation and the configure configuration of all elements of a satellite communication system;
- Baseband elements: SATCOM modems, routers, switches, media converters, matrix switches, line amplifiers and other active and passive elements;
- Low and high power RF elements: UP/Down Converters, Intermediate and high power amplifiers, LNA's, RF over Fiber converters and other active and passive RF elements;
- Antenna elements: Motor DC/AC, power/servo drives, gearbox, Antenna control system elements, Dehydrator;
- Monitor and Control system: workstations, servers, gateways, Digital signal processors, network elements and analogue/digital interface elements;
- Software: Windows, Linux, Network IOS, proprietary system monitor and control application software, software system configurations.
The Updates/changes of hardware and software configuration:
- On all satellite station elements as required or ordered / requested;
- Satellite link setup network, baseband and RF configuration;
- Software / configuration update and patches on all systems as required.
The installation of Power/data cable and fibre optic cable, maintaining, labelling and updating as-built documents;
To support the local Power technician in install and setup of:
- Power generation and distribution systems;
- Heating and cooling systems;
- Ancillary systems. (Fuel, water supply domestic and fire protection.).
Maintenance and Repair:
- Conduct regular maintenance inspections of all active/passive SATCOM, Power, HVAC, security and ancillary elements/systems following the guidelines and instructions of the specific system preventive maintenance procedure to ensure the systems are functioning correctly.
- Daily, weekly, monthly, 3 monthly, 6 monthly and yearly inspections.
- Conduct regular preventive maintenance tasks:
- Daily, weekly, monthly, 3 monthly, 6 monthly and yearly preventive maintenance tasks;
- Cleaning of all active and passive elements/systems SATCOM, Power, HVAC, security, ancillary and system room/locations following the guidelines and instructions of the specific system preventive maintenance procedure;
- Greasing of mechanical parts following the guidelines and instructions of the specific system preventive maintenance procedure;
- Measure and adjust where required of active/passive electronic elements/systems following the guidelines and instructions in the specific system preventive maintenance procedure;
- Assist power technician in preventive maintenance tasks as required.
- Diagnose and repair any issues with SATCOM, Power, HVAC, security and ancillary system following the guidelines and instructions of the specific system corrective maintenance procedure;
- Replace faulty components and update software of SATCOM, Power, HVAC, security, ancillary system following the guidelines and instructions of the specific system corrective maintenance procedure.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or a degree in electronics or a related network/ communication field experience of 10 years is required;
- At least 5 year of experience as a satellite technician or in a similar role;
- Good knowledge of electronic and RF measurement instruments, proficiency with hand and power tools;
- Excellent customer service and communication skills;
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
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