Salient Charateristics Juniper systems.pdf

1. Purpose

The purpose of this document is to identify the minimum salient characteristics required for the Air Force Test Center’s brand name requirement for the Juniper Systems Mesa 4 RFID Handheld Reader.

These characteristics are essential to ensure compatibility with existing mission applications, compliance with Air Force cybersecurity directives, and operational effectiveness in field conditions.

2. General Requirements

The product must be the Juniper Systems Mesa 4 RFID Handheld Reader, Part Number MS4-CFG (19773), or a configuration supplied directly by Juniper Systems and sold through an authorized Juniper Systems small business reseller. No substitutions or alternate brands will be accepted.

3. Minimum Technical Characteristics

The device must meet the following mandatory specifications:

Feature Minimum Requirement Justification

Operating System Windows 11

Required to meet Air Force standard operating environment and compatibility with mission applications.

Main Board & Memory P/N 31217, 128GB SSD, 8GB RAM

Meets performance and storage requirements for mission application processing.

RFID/Barcode Capability

P/N 31223, North America High- Power RFID Reader with integrated barcode scanner

Required for secure inventory tracking and equipment scanning in operational environments.

Input/Output Ports P/N 31238, USB-C, USB-A, Power

Required for integration with Air Force peripherals and accessories.

Camera Configuration P/N 28497, No Cameras Installed

Eliminates unauthorized imaging capability per operational security requirements.

Feature Minimum Requirement Justification

Wireless Modules

P/N 31229 Wi-Fi 6E (permanently disabled) and Bluetooth v5.3 (permanently disabled)

Required for compliance with AF cybersecurity policy prohibiting wireless communication capabilities in certain operational environments.

Cellular Capability None Prevents unauthorized network access.

Keypad P/N 31231, Portrait Keypad Required for field data entry in gloves or adverse weather conditions.

Power P/N 31242, Built-in Battery with Hot-Swap capability

Allows continuous operation without system shutdown during battery replacement.

AC Adapter P/N 32247, 30W AC Power Supply Kit

Required for approved charging and operational readiness.

Protective Housing

P/N 31233, Juniper Systems Orange Bumpers

Provides MIL-STD ruggedization for field operations.

4. Additional Requirements

• Product must be new, not refurbished.

• Must be delivered FOB Destination to Edwards AFB, CA.

• Must include OEM warranty coverage.

• Vendor must provide documentation proving authorized Juniper Systems reseller status.

5. Justification for Brand Name

Only the Juniper Systems Mesa 4 RFID Handheld Reader meets the Air Force’s unique combination of operating system compatibility, wireless disablement, ruggedization, and mission system integration requirements. Market research confirmed no other product meets these specifications without substantial risk to operational security, mission performance, or schedule.

6. References

• FAR 11.104 – Use of Brand Name or Equal Purchase Descriptions

• FAR 11.105 – Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer

• AFMAN 17-1301 – Computer Security Requirements

• AFMC MP 5311.104 – Brand Name Justification Procedures