SOURCES SOUGHT
58 -- AIR FORCE INTERIM JTRS HANDHELD RADIO
- Notice Date
- 3/31/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- GIGSG/PK, 5 Eglins Street. MITRE "D", Hanscom AFB, MA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- FA8726-06-R-0012
- Response Due
- 4/14/2006
- Archive Date
- 5/10/2006
- Point of Contact
- Corrinne DeMoss, (781) 271-8717, email: Corrinne.Demoss.ctr@hanscom.af.mil; Jeffery Wong, (781) 271-6272, email: Jeffrey.Wong@hanscom.af.mil
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- Description
- AF Interim JTRS Handheld Radio Description Electronic Systems Center (ESC) is seeking qualified sources for the Production Acquisition of a Software Communications Architecture (SCA)-compliant, one-channel handheld radio system and ancillaries for operational use, including items such as base stations, repeaters, battery chargers and dismountable handheld vehicle systems, suitable to form multiple system configurations. This equipment will provide an interim performance capability in the near-term, prior to the availability of a full-JTRS compliant capable handheld radio. This Sources Sought Synopsis is issued to assist the Government in determining industry's interest and capability in satisfying the details provided herein. Vendors will have the opportunity to offer their products which meet the threshold requirements and as many objective requirements consistent with their product line offering. The requirement is for a rugged, militarized handheld radio system with accessories. The handheld radio shall include embedded, NSA approved, programmable COMSEC. Air Force handheld radios will be used in various environments and within joint and combined military operations, as well as with various civil agencies. As such, they must be able to interoperate with legacy radios and provide enhanced capabilities with software upgrades as described in this document. In order to meet these requirements, ESC intends to develop the necessary contractual documentation in order to purchase between approximately 1065 and 1275 radio systems for FY 06, with potential purchase of additional units in subsequent years. Therefore, the Government is interested in identifying potential sources that meet the threshold requirements and also that may have a negotiated General Services Administration (GSA) contract which could be used to satisfy the purchase of a single-channel handheld radio and ancillaries/accessories listed in paragraph 1, Ancillaries/Accessories. Table 1. Threshold/Objective Requirements for AF Interim JTRS Handheld Radio SYSTEM (Transmit/Receive) CAPABILITIES & CHARACTERISTICS THRESHOLDS OBJECTIVES (Same unless noted) 1. Frequency Bands/Modes Operator selectable/ programmable channels in identified frequency ranges a. VHF/AM (1) Frequency Range (2) Channel Spacing (3) Power Output (4) COMSEC (5) Swept Frequency Beacon Mode Guard frequency priority monitoring on 121.5 MHz when in scan mode 116.0-149.975 MHz 25 kHz 1-5 Watts (selectable) VINSON@ l6 kb/s Yes b. VHF/FM (1) Frequency Range (2) Channel Spacing (3) Power Output (4) COMSEC (5) ECCM Operator selectable 150 Hz squelch tone, simplex, half-duplex frequency capability w/user selectable/ programmable TX/RX channels and frequency splits 30.0-89.975 MHz 5 and 25 kHz 1-5 Watts (selectable) VINSON@ l6 kb/s SINCGARS (ESIP) c. VHF/FM (Public Service) (1) Frequency Range (2) Channel Spacing (3) Power Output (4) COMSEC Simplex and half-duplex frequency capability w/user selectable/programmable TX/RX channels and frequency splits 136.0-174.0 MHz 5,12.5 and 25 kHz 1-5 Watts (selectable) VINSON@ 12& l6 kb/s FASCINATOR Compatible d. UHF/AM (Air to Ground) (1) Frequency Range (2) Channel Spacing (3) Power Output (4) COMSEC (5) ECCM (6) Swept Frequency Beacon Mode Operator selectable/programmable channels with guard frequency priority monitoring on 243.0 MHz when in scan mode 225.0-399.975 MHz 25 KHz 1-5 Watts (selectable) VINSON@ l6 kb/s HAVE QUICK II Yes e. UHF/FM (LOS) (1) Frequency Range (2) Channel Spacing (3) Power Output (4) COMSEC Simplex and half-duplex frequency capability with user selectable TX/RX splits 225.0-399.975 MHz 25 kHz 1-5 Watts (selectable) VINSON@ l6 kb/s 225.0-399.995 MHz 5 and 25 KHz f. UHF/FM (Public Service) (1) Frequency Range (2) Channel Spacing (3) Power Output (4) COMSEC Simplex and half-duplex frequency capability with user selectable TX/RX splits 403.0-512.0 MHz 5, 12.5 and 25 kHz 1-5 Watts (selectable) VINSON@ 12& l6 kb/s FASCINATOR Compatible g. Global Positioning System (1) COMSEC Capability (2) Timing (3) Channels P-Code HAVE QUICK II 5 (Min) h. Data Transfer Protocol MIL-STD-188-184 Compatibility MIL-STD-188-184 Compatibility, Auto Data Controller built-in i. Scan Scan operation shall be configurable to cover multiple scan plans/channels/presets with designated priority channels optional j. Digitized Voice Modes 16 kb/s CVSD for VINSON secure voice 16 kb/s CVSD, plus 2.4 kb/s LPC-10e (ANDVT) and 2.4 kb/s MELP 2. Receiver Transmitter Unit Constraints a. Handheld & Vest (Assault/Parachute/Scuba) Yes b. Weight (with rechargeable battery and antenna) < 3 pounds < 1.5 Pounds c. Volume (cube, w/battery, less knobs and antenna) < 40 Cu In < 15 Cu In 3. Air Drop w/Individual Equipment Air-drop from 30K ft. 4. Multi-Power Capable Rechargeable and Non-Rechargeable Battery types, or External DC. Battery mission life: 8-hr minimum at 5W TX power, on 8:1:1 duty cycle (STBY:RX:TX) Battery Mission Life: 12-hrs, same basis 5. Climatic Design Capable of world-wide deployment and exposure to all types of adverse weather as described in MIL-STD-810E. Limited to HOT/DRY, HOT/HUMID, COLD/DRY, BASIC. 6. Non-Reflective Exterior Yes 7. NVG Compatible Yes 8. Immersion 2 meters, 2 hrs in salt water 9. Preset Channels/Modes 40 cross band capable 100 cross band capable 10. Embedded Programmable Crypto NSA Approved Implementation 11. COMSEC US Type 1 Secure Types as described herein. Zeroization feature is required. 12. Memory Hold Feature Minimum 60 sec "memory hold" when battery power is removed 13. Software Communications Architecture SCA version 2.2, JTRS JTEL Approved 14. Spectrum Supportability Determination IAW DoD Directive 4650.1, AFMAN 33-120 and AFI 33-118 15. Visual Displays NVG Compatible 16. Antennas a. Broad Band (30 to 512 MHz) b. High Performance (anticipated as 30-88 MHz performance enhancement) Removable. Nominal impedance of50 Ohms. Goal is to operate with the minimum number of antennas necessary to have -10dBi gain over the full frequency range Gain > -30 dBi (VHF low end, increasing through UHF) Gain > -10 dBi (VHF low end) Objective is to have one antenna cover the entire frequency range. Multiple high performance antennas that split the band into appropriate frequency ranges to provide optimum performance may be required. <12 inches in length Gain > -10 dBi Gain > -2 dBi 18. Interoperability a. MX-300 Series b. SABER Radio Family c. AN/PRC-126 d. SCOPE SHIELD II e. AN/PRC-113 f. AN/PRC-117 g. AN/PRC-119 h. VDC-100/200/300/400/500-series Automatic Data Controllers i. VINSON j. FASCINATOR k. Airborne UHF/VHF/AM&FM l. SINCGARS m. HAVE QUICK II 19. Reliability 98% Mission Reliability Rate with Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMIs) limited to operator cleaning of exterior surfaces and operational testing. 90% confidence level that no critical failure will occur during a 45-day period of operation. 20. Maintenance Organizational support for cleaning and testing. Troubleshooting and repair below the LRU level will be performed by the contractor. Maximum use of BIT to isolate to the LRU level will complement the diagnostic capabilities to provide rapid repair and high equipment availability by the use of "repair by card substitution." 21. Technical Data Publications or vendor documentation for each level of operation and repair will include illustrated parts breakdown, parts listings, cable diagrams and cable pin-puts, theory of operations, and maintenance troubleshooting guides. Electronic medium is preferred. Other Requirements 1. Additional waveforms objectively to be implemented with software only upgrades, unless full capability requires frequency range expansion, as follows: APCO-25, COBRA. 2. Ancillaries/Accessories - as appropriate to manufacturer's product line. All support equipment must operate from the same power source and in the same environment as the mission equipment. Support test equipment (if required) must operate on world-wide commercial power and it is desired (objective) that the equipment also operate on 12-32 volts DC. a. Vehicular Adapter/Power Amplifier - shall operate from ground military or civilian vehicle power, charge the handheld radio battery, provide for "jerk and run" operational capability to quickly remove and utilize the handheld radio with no disruption in communications capability, provide RF power amplification for enhanced communications range with vehicular antenna. Rugged physical design consistent with military vehicular design requirements and testing. Objective remote control capability. b. Adapters for reconfiguration as Base Station, using conventional universal AC power and DC power inputs, with adequate filtering (EMI) and surge protection. The adaptor should provide adequate radio power input from a source voltage of 12-32 volts DC or 90-240 volts AC at 50-400 Hz, while providing the same operational capabilities as the vehicular adapter. c. RF repeater (full duplex) for communications range extension; rugged, transportable configuration for quick reaction tactical setup/tear-down with flexible power options (AC/DC) and optional vehicle repeater configuration. d. Programming Software - Microsoft Windows compatible software capable of loading all parameters (e.g., preset channels) into the transceiver, as appropriate for programming of radios at the field/user level. The software must provide on-line help and tutorial facilities so that users can become familiar with system functions and operating procedures. Also, the system must use error management aids (e.g., prompts and advisory messages) and permit users to obtain on-line guidance by requesting help screens. Following output of an error message, users should be permitted to request additional information in levels of increasing detail. e. Cables - as appropriate for data connections to PC, Cloning, external interconnects for GPS, Auto Data Controller device, Fill/Programmer f. Battery Chargers (single and multi-packs) - capable of recharging, to full capacity, a fully depleted/discharged battery pack within three hours. g. Carrying Case (for example, holster and/or accessory pack styles) - capable of carrying necessary antennas, a military standard handset and ear phone assembly. The case should have a positive closure to prevent the loss of the radio, while also allowing its operation. Belt loop type straps and military clips for attaching to a rucksack or other military gear should be available. h. Audio accessories as offered. i. Antennas - alternate antennas or kits as offered. 3. Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC), Emanations - The radio system shall be capable of being operated and maintained in a NBC environment by persons in full Mission Oriented Protective Posture IV (MOPP IV) protection gear to include decontamination procedures using existing solvents. It shall survive the effects of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Near Strike Lightning (NSL) to the extent that the operator can restore full performance. Radio System shall be capable of withstanding voltage surges and energy dissipation capacity in its operational environment to the extent that the operator can restore full performance. It shall meet applicable NSA emanation standards, including TEMPEST. Submission Requirements Responses to this Sources Sought should include the following: 1. Documentation that shows that the product meets threshold and as many of the objective requirements listed above as possible, to include product specifications on the handheld radio and ancillaries to permit comparative analyses of offerings. 2. Brochures and/or other marketing material for the handheld radio that is offered in response to this Sources Sought. 3. Reliability data or predictions [e.g. Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), Mean Time To Repair (MTTR), etc]. 4. Information on basic and extended warranty coverage currently available. 5. If your product has been officially tested by a Government organization, participated in an operational exercise, and/or participated in a Government sponsored experiment, provide a copy of (or identify) any formal documentation that describes how your product was used and how it performed. 6. Recommended logistics and maintenance approaches for your product during acquisition and sustainment. 7. Name, description and frequency of recurring original equipment manufacturer (OEM) reports containing historical, maintenance and/or operational data. 8. Customer assistance to include availability of 24 hour, internet based and/or toll free services. 9. Hardware and software upgrade methods and procedures for tracking and installation. 10. Identify OEM logistics support concept for equipment deployed outside the Continental United States to locations with limited support resources. 11. Identify equipment repair turn-around time. 12. Provide OEM training classes for radio and all associated ancillary equipment (base station, repeater, etc), to include length, instructor to student ratio (maximum), course outline and on-site/off-site availability. Vendor supplied training will include training material for student retention and additional copies with reproduction rights for unit training/libraries. 13. Indicate any additional functionality not in the above requirements that the product provides that is believed would be beneficial to the missions described herein and in the referenced documentation. 14. Production and delivery capabilities. 15. The size and socioeconomic status of your business Interested firms may provide their qualifications package via e-mail or they may provide two hardcopies and one electronic copy (i.e., CD) of a qualifications package to GIGSG/PK, 5 Eglin Street, (MITRE D Building), Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts 01731-2100, Attn: Jeffrey Wong (Jeffrey.Wong@hanscom.af.mil). If you choose to send your qualifications package via e-mail, please confirm receipt by calling Mr. Wong at (781) 271-6272. Responses are required no later than 1500 hours Eastern Time on 14 April 2006. Responses must also include the company name, address, size of business, whether U.S. or foreign-owned entity, and a company point of contact. Please limit your qualification package to a maximum of 30 pages. (Format: 8.5 x 11 inch paper, compatible with Microsoft Word 2000/XP; Font Times Roman; 10 pt, 1-inch margins.) Sources are also requested to identify any on-going Government contract vehicles they may have for the same or similar work (limit 1 page, which is included in the 30 page total). Please include the name and number of the ongoing contract, contract scope, contract type, period of performance, contract deliverable, dollar thresholds and limitations, the issuing Government agency, and the name and telephone number of the Contracting Officer. The Government intends to evaluate each prime contractor capability package submitted and will notify each source by e-mail not later than 17 May 2006 of our assessment of their potential competitiveness for the interim AF JTRS program. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal; it does not restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach, nor should it be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or otherwise pay for the information provided in response to this synopsis. Points of Contact Questions and comments should be submitted electronically, independent of the qualification package, to the following individuals: Mr. Jeffery Wong, Contract Specialist (781) 271-6272, e-mail Jeffrey.wong@hanscom.af.mil Technical POC: Ms. Corrinne DeMoss (781) 271-8717, e-mail corrinne.demoss.ctr@hanscom.af.mil All answers to submitted questions will be posted on the HERBB. Questions and answers of a proprietary nature will be handled on a case-by-case basis. An ESC Ombudsman has been appointed to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Before consulting the Ombudsman concerned parties should first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendation to the Contracting Officer for resolution. In addition, AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman, will be included in this acquisition's solicitation and contract. The ESC Ombudsman is the ESC Director, Commander's Staff, and can be contacted at: ESC/DS Bldg 1606 9 Eglin Street Hanscom AFB, MA 01731 Telephone #: 781-377-5106 Facsimile #: 781-377-4659 E-Mail: ESC.Ombudsman@hanscom.af.mil
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