5._MCS-U_Industry_Day_Eng-Design_Concept_20241008[1].pdf
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This document is an Industry Day presentation for the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Mobile Communications System-Universal (MCS-U) program. The MCS-U is described as a vehicle-agnostic, mission-configurable communication and command/control "tool kit" for TACP operations. Key design features include weather-tight enclosures, shock/vibration protection, mobile ad-hoc networking, intercom capabilities, and integration with existing TACP mission software. The presentation outlines the MCS-U concept, including common and mission-specific equipment configurations. This is provided to potential offerors as part of a Bidders' Library for the upcoming MCS-U acquisition, which is being conducted by the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center. The purpose is to solidify understanding of the requirement prior to the formal solicitation.
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| MCSU 2024-001 TACP MCS-U Industry Day Announcement 20240904.pdf | ||
| 7._MCS-U_Industry_Day_Acq_Approach_20241008[1].pdf | ||
| 2._MCS-U_Industry_Day_Contracting_Remarks_20241008[1].pdf | ||
| 6._MCS-U_Industry_Day_DE_20241008[1].pdf | ||
| 3._MCS-U_Industry_Day_TACP-M_FoS_Overview_20241008[1].pdf | ||
| 1._MCS-U_Industry_Day_Admin_Remarks_20241008[1].pdf | ||
| MCS-U Industry Day Roster 20241008.pdf | ||
| RFI - MCS-U 20240604.pdf | ||
| 4._MCS-U_Industry_Day_TACP_WS_Fam_Op_Vig_20241008[1].pdf |
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Tactical Air Control Party (TACP)
Mobile Communications System-Universal (MCS-U)
Industry Day
Engineering/Design Concept
Mr. Brett Lussier AFLCMC TACP-M PMO Hanscom
8 Oct 24
Controlled by: USAF Controlled by: AFLCMC/HBDB CUI Category: CTI, PROCURE Distribution/Limited Dissemination Control: Distro D POC: AFLCMC.HBDB.TACP-M@us.af.mil
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D: Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors only; CTI (30 Jul 24). Other requests for this document must be referred to AFLCMC/HBDB, 11 Barksdale St., Hanscom AFB, MA 01731.
WARNING: This document contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Section 2751 of Title 22, United States Code) or the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (Chapter 58 Sections 4801-4852 of Title 50, United States Code). Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties.
Disseminate in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25 and DoD Instruction 2040.02.
DESTRUCTION NOTICE: Destroy by any method that will prevent disclosure of contents or reconstruction of the document.
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Disclaimer
• Requirements have not been formally approved
• Information in this presentation is subject to change
• STATEMENT OF LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY: Please be aware neither I, nor anyone from the Government in attendance this week, has the authority to direct you in any way to alter your contractual obligations. Only a warranted Government Contracting Officer may obligate the Government. You should take NO action unless you receive official contract notification from a warranted Government Contracting Officer. NOTHING stated during this event should be construed as official contractual direction or Government obligation.
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MCS-U Concept (1 of 2)
• Vehicle-agnostic, mission-configurable, communication and command/control (C2) “tool kit”
• MCS kit completely removable
– “Rapid” installation/de-installation and simple set-up
– Support vehicle maintenance via third parties (Army, etc.)
• Zero/minimal permanent vehicle modifications
– No drilling, metal cutting, etc. if possible
– Avoid vehicle configuration management issues
• Minimize SWAP
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MCS-U Concept (2 of 2)
• Vehicle-agnostic, mission-configurable, communication and command/control (C2) “tool kit”
• “Docking station”
– Standard interfaces for integration/install of
• Existing TACP systems (e.g., Maneuver Gateway, Deployable Communications Package (DCP) Strike HQ)
• Existing TACP LRUs (e.g. tactical manpack and handheld radios)
• Future TACP equipment
• Support removal of equipment for dismounted use
– Allows ISETs to carry equipment to OPs when dismounted and stay connected to network
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Desired Design Features
• “Weather tight” equipment enclosures/packaging
• Shock/vibration protection (OTM, ATH, transport)
• MANET (resilient network for data sharing, cross-banding of capes)
• Intercom for inter/intra vehicle comms using existing TACP headsets (e.g. ROIP)
• Easily removable antennas and cabling
• Minimize electromagnetic signature during operations
• Accommodate multiple power sources / uninterruptible power
• Utilize current TACP mission software (i.e., WARHAWK, TRAX, SWAK)
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Other Considerations
• Configuration depends on mission, but…
– Certain equipment may be common to ALL MCS-U instances
• Power supply and power distribution unit
• MANET equipment (e.g., relay)
• Intercom
• Universal shock mounts
• Integration with mission software
– Certain equipment may be unique for specific missions
• Amplifiers
• HF Radio
• Link-16 Radio
• Video Receiver
• EME detection equipment
• Other mission-specific equipment
Vehicular Platform
Common Equip
Mission-Specific Equip
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