2019_2020_CUAS_RFI_Response_Template_Final.xlsx
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RFI Response Template
| C-UAS Systems Effects in the NAS 2019/2020 Equipment Demonstration | |
| Request For Information (RFI) Response Template | |
| Organization and Primary Point of Contact Information | |
| Organization Name | |
| Address | |
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| Zip or Postal Code | |
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| First Name | |
| Last Name | |
| Email Address | |
| Work Telephone | |
| Mobile Telephone |
| # | Category | Technical Consideration Question | Y/N | If Yes, please explain |
| 1 | Go - No Go | Would your organization be willing to enter into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the Government to allow unrestricted and independent Government use of your Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) equipment, during demonstration and evaluation events, at no cost to the Government per the terms of a CRADA? If yes, continue. | ||
| 2 | Go - No Go | Is your organization willing to provide your system for up to six months and up to three locations in the United States including territories to include providing specifications, equipment transport, install and training at no cost to the Government per the terms of a CRADA? If yes, continue. | ||
| 3 | Go - No Go | At the conclusion of each demonstration, is your organization willing to dismantle and remove your systems at no cost to the Government per the terms of a CRADA? If yes, continue. | ||
| 4 | Capabilities | The system shall be able to detect a probable group 1 unmanned aircraft vehicle and report its presence back to an operator (Detect) | ||
| 5 | Capabilities | The system shall be able to detect a probable group 1 unmanned aerial system affiliated ground controller and report its presence back to an operator (Detect) | ||
| 6 | Capabilities | The system shall be able to record data for a probable group 1 unmanned aerial system and report it back to the operator (Observe) | ||
| 7 | Capabilities | The system shall be able to dynamically observe the movement of an unmanned aircraft vehicle over time in two or more spatial dimensions (Observation Rate) | ||
| 8 | Capabilities | The system shall be able to dynamically track the movement of an unmanned aerial system ground controller over time in two or more spatial dimensions (Observation Rate) | ||
| 9 | Capabilities | The system shall be able to inform the operator of where the unmanned aircraft vehicle is located in two or more dimensions (Track) | ||
| 10 | Capabilities | The system shall be able to inform the operator of where the unmanned aerial systems ground controller is located in two or more dimensions (Track) | ||
| 11 | Capabilities | The system shall be able to report specific details (make/model) about the UAS system and/or its motives (Identify) | ||
| 12 | Capabilities | The system shall be able to render the UAS inoperable by the UAS controller or render the UAS system harmless (Mitigate) | ||
| 13 | Detection Type | Are Radar sensors used as a primary means of detection? | ||
| 14 | Detection Type | Are Radio Frequency (RF) sensors used as a primary means of detection? | ||
| 15 | Detection Type | Are Electro-Optical (EO) / Infrared (IR) sensors used as a primary means of detection? | ||
| 16 | Detection Type | Are acoustic sensors used as a primary means of detection? | ||
| 17 | Detection Type | Are other sensors that are not otherwise listed used as a primary means of detection? | ||
| 18 | Detection Type | Are Radar sensors used as secondary or supportive means for validating activity detected by primary sensors? | ||
| 19 | Detection Type | Are Radio Frequency (RF) sensors used as secondary or supportive means for validating activity detected by primary sensors? | ||
| 20 | Detection Type | Are Electro-Optical (EO) / Infrared (IR) sensors used as secondary or supportive means for validating activity detected by primary sensors? | ||
| 21 | Detection Type | Are acoustic sensors used as secondary or supportive means for validating activity detected by primary sensors? | ||
| 22 | Detection Type | Are other sensors that are not otherwise listed used as secondary or supportive means for validating activity detected by primary sensors? | ||
| 23 | RF Environment | Will an RF analysis been conducted at each site? | ||
| 24 | Aircraft Type | Can the system detect manned and unmanned aircraft (UA) which are rotorcraft or multirotor? | ||
| 25 | Aircraft Type | Can the system detect manned and unmanned aircraft (UA) which are fixed wing? | ||
| 26 | Aircraft Type | Can the system detect unmanned aircraft (UA) which are hybrid (wing/rotor)? | ||
| 27 | Aircraft Type | Can the system detect unmanned aircraft (UA) which are inflated envelope? | ||
| 28 | Aircraft Type | Can the system detect manned and unmanned aircraft (UA) which are glider? | ||
| 29 | Aircraft Type | Can the system detect unmanned aircraft (UA) which are not otherwise listed? | ||
| 30 | Boat Type | Can the system detect manned and unmanned boat? | ||
| 31 | Detection Capability | Can the system make a determination between the sensing of a potential item of interest, and classifying it as a UAS or manned aircraft? | ||
| 32 | Detection Capability | Can the system detect semi-autonomous UAS (i.e. UAS that use pre-programmed navigation, but are capable of RF transmission)? | ||
| 33 | Detection Capability | Can the system detect fully autonomous UAS (i.e. UAS without RF capabilities that can navigate without in-flight commands)? | ||
| 34 | Detection Capability | Can the system detect UAS powered-on, but prior to flight? | ||
| 35 | Detection Capability | Can the system detect and geolocate the ground control station (GCS)? | ||
| 36 | Detection Capability | Can the system detect, identify and track both the air vehicle and ground controller? | ||
| 37 | Detection Capability | Is the system controlled by an entity that is independent from and would not be dependent on compliance by the UAS manufacturer or the UAS user/operator? | ||
| 38 | Detection Capability | Does the system have only line of sight (LOS) capability, i.e. will trees and buildings inhibit the system’s capabilities? | ||
| 39 | Detection Capability | Does the system use airborne detection sensors or technologies? | ||
| 40 | Detection Capability | Are any Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) capabilities employed to assist in detection or classification of UAS? | ||
| 41 | Detection Capability | Does the system have the ability to adapt to changes in restricted airspace volumes (i.e. - TFR changes due to spreading wildfires) in real-time ? | ||
| 42 | Services, Support, and Maintenance | Is training included? | ||
| 43 | Services, Support, and Maintenance | Is support included? | ||
| 44 | Services, Support, and Maintenance | Does support include software updates to address evolving UAS technology? | ||
| 45 | Mobility | Is the system a fixed installation? | ||
| 46 | Mobility | Is the system readily deployable (movable when called upon)? | ||
| 47 | Mobility | Is the system easily installed by personnel who are not affiliated with the system manufacturer or vendor? | ||
| 48 | Mobility | Is the system readily portable to a civil environment? | ||
| 49 | Radio Frequency | Does the system have filtering capabilities the system uses in order to reduce background RF and reduce multipath interference? | ||
| 50 | Radio Frequency | Does the detection system depend on a library of known RF signatures? | ||
| 51 | Radio Frequency | Is the RF library updated on a regular basis? | ||
| 52 | Radio Frequency | Is there an ongoing cost for RF library updates? | ||
| 53 | Radio Frequency | Can the system detect and geolocate the UAS pilot-in-command (using RF)? | ||
| 54 | Radio Frequency | Is the system able to detect a UAS operator who is intentionally hopping or changing frequencies at a random and/or rapid rate in order to evade detection? | ||
| 55 | Radio Frequency | Does the system intercept the live video streaming of the UA? | ||
| 56 | Radio Frequency | Does the system differentiate and track multiple simultaneous targets? | ||
| 57 | Radio Frequency | Is there an upper limit on the number of targets it can track? | ||
| 58 | Radio Frequency | Are there FCC licensing requirements for this system? | ||
| 59 | Radio Frequency | Do you have proper approval from the FCC, if needed? | ||
| 60 | Radio Frequency | Will there be evaluations of RF frequency propagation during daylight hours? | ||
| 61 | Radio Frequency | Will there be evaluations of RF frequency propagation during night hours? | ||
| 62 | Radio Frequency | Does the system have the potential to interfere with essential first responder communications systems? | ||
| 63 | Radio Frequency | Does the system or any of its components have any capability for emitting RF energy other than incidental or unintentional radiation? | ||
| 64 | Radar | Is this a scanning type of radar? | ||
| 65 | Radar | Can a matrix be provided that describes the radar cross section (RCS) the system can detect and classify at specific distances? | ||
| 66 | Radar | Does any type of weather affect this radar? | ||
| 67 | Radar | Are there filtering capabilities the system uses in order to reduce background radar clutter? | ||
| 68 | Radar | Does the detection system depend on a library of known radar signatures? | ||
| 69 | Radar | Is the radar library updated on a regular basis? | ||
| 70 | Radar | Is there an ongoing cost for radar library updates? | ||
| 71 | EO/IR | Are any PTZ capabilities of EO/IR sensors automated in coordination with primary detection sensors? | ||
| 72 | EO/IR | Does the EO/IR sensor have image stabilization capabilities? | ||
| 73 | EO/IR | Is the IR device cooled? | ||
| 74 | Discrimination Capability | Can the system distinguish or deconflict between authorized and unauthorized UAS? | ||
| 75 | Discrimination Capability | Does the system differentiate between legitimate UAS and unauthorized UAS? | ||
| 76 | Discrimination Capability | Does the system handle duplicate targets from multiple or overlapping sensors? | ||
| 77 | Discrimination Capability | Can suspicious activity data verified or validated? | ||
| 78 | Data | Can suspicious activity data generated, reported, and distributed? | ||
| 79 | Data | Can the system store and retrieve historical information or provide for statistical analysis and data mining? | ||
| 80 | Data | Can the requirements for federal, state, local and/or tribal retention and disposition of the data that is captured, derived, transmitted, or stored be met? | ||
| 81 | Data | Does the system provide a fused graphical interface to the user with an authoritative source? | ||
| 82 | Data | Can the system be integrated along with existing security operations centers and infrastructure, such as security cameras, data connectivity, and display systems? | ||
| 83 | Data | Can external information – such as ground personnel reports or photos - be integrated with the system information? | ||
| 84 | Data | Does the system employ a digital chain of custody procedure for producing evidence in a court of law? | ||
| 85 | Cyber Security | Can the manufacturer, vendor, or system integrator have access to data that is captured, derived, transmitted, or stored? | ||
| 86 | Cyber Security | Can the manufacturer, vendor, or system integrator get a fix (geolocation) of the detection system? | ||
| 87 | Cyber Security | Does the manufacturer, vendor, or system integrator have the ability initiate software updates (with or without consent)? | ||
| 88 | Cyber Security | Does the system, components, or software have the capability to implement or maintain a whitelist of UAS without the knowledge of the operator or governing organization? | ||
| 89 | Countermeasure | Does the UAS mitigation system have any capability to conduct countermeasure activities? | ||
| 90 | Countermeasure | Is the system capable of kinetic countermeasures? | ||
| 91 | Countermeasure | Is the system capable of Non-Kinetic countermeasures? | ||
| 92 | Countermeasure | Is the system capable of Hybrid Kinetic (Non-Kinetic with Kinetic Effect) countermeasures? | ||
| 93 | Countermeasure | Does the system employ projectile countermeasures? | ||
| 94 | Countermeasure | Does the system employ net / open containment countermeasures? | ||
| 95 | Countermeasure | Does the system employ closed / sealed containment countermeasures? | ||
| 96 | Countermeasure | Does the system employ predatory animal countermeasures? | ||
| 97 | Countermeasure | Does the system employ RF C2 jamming countermeasures? | ||
| 98 | Countermeasure | Does the system employ RF C2 Intercept and Control countermeasures? | ||
| 99 | Countermeasure | Does the system employ GPS Jamming countermeasures? | ||
| 100 | Countermeasure | Does the system employ microwave countermeasures? | ||
| 101 | Countermeasure | Does the system employ acoustic countermeasures? | ||
| 102 | Countermeasure | Does the system employ laser countermeasures? | ||
| 103 | Countermeasure | Does the system use airborne mitigation methods or countermeasure technologies? | ||
| 104 | Training | What is the standard training time to operate the system? | ||
| 105 | Training | What is the standard training time to install and maintain the system? | ||
| 106 | Logistics | What is the standard time for installation at a new site? | ||
| 107 | logistics | What is the standard time to disassemble and package a system once installed? | ||
| 108 | Logistics | What is the weekly standard maintenance time for an installed system? | ||
| 109 | Terrain/Region | What terrain/region is your system best suited for? | ||
| Mountainous | ||||
| Plains | ||||
| Maritime | ||||
| Urban |
| # | General Product Questions | Selection | Detailed Description | |
| 1 | COTS | Is this a commercial off-the-shelf product? (Y/N) | ||
| 2 | COTS | To what extent does the product need to be customized? | ||
| 3 | Cost | What is the cost to purchase the complete/full system with all typical components? (US$) | ||
| 4 | Cost | What is the annual cost to lease the complete/full system with all typical components? (US$) | ||
| 5 | Cost | What are the related annual training, support, and maintenance costs? (US$) | ||
| 6 | Cost | What are the related one-time costs? (US$) | ||
| 7 | Cost | What is the size of the area protected by the above quoted system? (km2) | ||
| 8 | TRL | Based on the GAO Technology Readiness Assessment Guide and Table 1: Technology Readiness Levels provided in the RFI, what is the TRL of this product? (1-9) Please provide rationale supporting this claim. | ||
| 9 | Personnel | Typically, how many person-hours does it take to install the above quoted system at a fixed facility? (Assume all required power and communications infrastructure exist at all required locations.) (Number) | ||
| 10 | Personnel | How many people does it take to operate all aspects of your CUAS product? That is, alarm monitoring, alarm assessment, tracking, response/mitigation, troubleshooting, etc. (Number) | ||
| 11 | Personnel | What skillsets do the personnel require to operate all aspects of your CUAS product. (e.g. spectrum engineer - minimum 10 years experience) | ||
| 12 | Customers | How many customers have purchased this product? (Number) | ||
| 13 | Customers | How many units of your product have been deployed/or are operational worldwide? (Number) | ||
| 14 | Customers | Please provide a sample listing of customers who have purchased this product. | ||
| 15 | Countries | Where is your product manufactured? (country) | ||
| 16 | Military | Has the product been purchased by the US Military? | ||
| 17 | Military | Has the product been purchased by a non-US Military force? | ||
| 18 | Civilian | Is the product currently in use in US civil a environment? (Y/N) If yes, please specify | ||
| 19 | Regulatory | Is the product controlled by U.S. export regulations (ITAR or EAR)? If yes, please specify category. |
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