Attachment 0001 - CNR PRD_FINAL_24 June 2021.pdf

CNR PRD 14 May 2021

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT (PRD) 1

FOR 2

PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE 3

COMMAND CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS – 4

TACTICAL (PEO C3T) 5

DEPUTY PRODUCT MANAGER FOR WAVEFORMS 6

(PDM WF) 7

SINGLE CHANNEL GROUND AND AIRBORNE RADIO 8

SYSTEM (SINCGARS) 9

COMBAT NET RADIO (CNR) 10

CNR PRD 14 MAY 2021 16

PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE 18

COMMAND CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS – 19

TACTICAL (PEO C3T) 20

6560 SURVEILLANCE LOOP 21

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD 21005 22

Statement A – Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited26

Table of Contents 27

1 Scope/Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 4 28

1.1 Scope .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 29

1.2 System Description .............................................................................................................................. 4 30

1.3 Cyber .......................................................................................................................................................... 5 31

1.4 Terms and Definitions ........................................................................................................................ 5 32

1.4.1 Threshold Requirements (T) .................................................................................................... 5 33

1.4.2 Delayed Threshold Requirements (Td) ............................................................................... 5 34

1.4.3 Mission-Ready ................................................................................................................................. 5 35

1.4.4 Mission-Ready Weight and Size .............................................................................................. 5 36

1.4.5 Evaluations, Tests, and the Compliance Matrix ................................................................ 6 37

2 Applicable Documents .................................................................................................................................... 6 38

2.1 Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 6 39

3 (T) CNR .................................................................................................................................................................. 6 40

3.1 (T) CNR Receiver-Transmitter (CNR-RT) .................................................................................. 6 41

3.1.1 (T) Characteristics ......................................................................................................................... 7 42

3.1.2 (T) Waveforms and Services .................................................................................................. 11 43

3.1.3 (T) Global Positioning System (GPS) .................................................................................. 12 44

3.1.4 (T) Communications Security (COMSEC) ......................................................................... 12 45 For the purposes of this section, the term “keys” includes system keys, certificates, and 46 Firefly vectors, as well as user traffic keys. ....................................................................................... 13 47

3.1.5 (T) CNR-RT Environmental Testing ................................................................................... 13 48

3.1.6 (T) Other Requirements and Capabilities ........................................................................ 14 49

3.2 (T) Dismounted CNR Set Capabilities ....................................................................................... 14 50

3.3 (T) Mounted CNR Set Capability ................................................................................................. 15 51

3.3.1 (T) Mounted CNR Functions (M-CNR) ............................................................................... 15 52

3.4 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform, meeting capabilities for 53 legacy and modernized SINCGARS. ......................................................................................... 15 54

3.4.1 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the following SINCGARS Voice Modes ................. 15 55

3.4.2 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the following SINCGARS Data Modes .................. 16 56

3.4.3 (T) The CNR-RT shall demonstrate the following SINCGARS capabilities ......... 18 57

3.5 Capabilities and Configurations .................................................................................................. 19 58

3.5.1 (T) Route and Retransmission .............................................................................................. 19 59

3.5.2 (T) CNR Remote HMI ................................................................................................................ 19 60

3.5.3 (T) Mounted CNR HMI .............................................................................................................. 19 61

3.5.4 Reserved ......................................................................................................................................... 20 62

3.6 (Td) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Variant (Five-Eyes) .................................................... 20 63

3.7 (Td) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Variant (Non-Five-Eyes) .......................................... 20 64

4 Verification ........................................................................................................................................................ 20 65

4.1 Verification Methods ........................................................................................................................ 21 66

4.2 Verification by Similarity ............................................................................................................... 21 67

4.3 Verification by Analysis .................................................................................................................. 21 68

4.4 Verification by Inspection.............................................................................................................. 21 69

4.5 Verification by Testing .................................................................................................................... 21 70

4.6 Verification by Demonstration .................................................................................................... 21 71

4.7 Certifications and Approvals Verification .............................................................................. 21 72

4.8 Environmental Verification .......................................................................................................... 21 73

5 Reference Documents .................................................................................................................................. 22 74

5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................... 22 75

5.2 Government Documents................................................................................................................. 22 76

5.2.1 Specifications, Standards, and Handbooks ...................................................................... 22 77

5.2.2 Other Government Documents, Drawings, and Publications .................................. 24 78

5.3 Order of Precedence ......................................................................................................................... 26 79

Acronyms .................................................................................................................................................................. 26 80

1 Scope/Introduction 83

1.1 Scope 84

This Performance Requirement Document (PRD) defines the technical requirements for the 85 Combat Networking Radio (CNR) contract under the authority of the PEO C3T/PM TR/PdM 86 WF. The requirements within the PRD are based on the Single Channel Ground and 87 Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) specifications both extant in current Army doctrine 88 and with modernization efforts for vocoder, Communications Security (COMSEC), and 89 Transmissions Security (TRANSEC). 90

1.2 System Description 91

The SINCGARS modernization of the Personal Radio Communications (PRC) PRC-119 and 92 Vehicle Radio Communications (VRC) VRC-88 through VRC-92 family by replacement of the 93 Receiver-Transmitter (RT) RT-1523 is hereinafter referred to as “CNR” or “radio” for the 94 purpose of this PRD. The CNR allows users to operate in tactical voice networks with other 95 team members and team leaders utilizing the SINCGARS waveform. The radio also enables 96 users to exchange Position Location Information (PLI) within a network via Radio Based 97 Situational Awareness (RBSA) mode and to function as a digital data radio. This solicitation 98 is for a complete solution that fits into the VRC mount replacing the RT and as replacement 99 for the RT in the PRC system. As such, removal of any components required to replicate the 100 functions or environmental tolerances of the legacy RT must be re-introduced to the RT 101 solution. 102 This PRD defines a common set of requirements for a form/fit/function replacement of the 104 RT-1523E/F used for the PRC-119, and fitting within the AM-7239E Vehicle Amplifier 105 Adapter (VAA), which includes the Power Amplifier (PA), antenna, and the Internet 106 Controller (INC). The VAA is capable of mounting one or two CNRs and one PA. Examples 107 of the platform are the VRC-88F, VRC-89F, VRC-90F, VRC-91F, and VRC-92F. The 108 replacement receiver transmitter (RT) shall achieve the required performance with a 109 software-defined radio (SDR) capable of legacy and modern SINCGARS features detailed 110 herein. The modernized replacement must interface and meet requirements with all 111 existing ancillary items (e.g., VAA, PA, INC, antennas, etc.) that provide flexibility and 112 adaptability to support the varied Warfighter mission requirements. The CNR matches all 113 existing mating connectors, cable bends, mounting provisions, and cooling provisions while 114 also providing full performance. The rationale for form/fit/function compatible with the 115 original SINCGARS RT-1523E/F is based on cost avoidance and undue delay for platform 116 integration, replacement of existing mounts, amplifiers, integration kits; this does not 117 preclude slide-in replacements. 118 The CNR requirement is for a 1-channel manpackable and mounted radio to be used within 120 Platoons and higher to provide the capability for soldiers to have interoperable voice 121 communications with tactical enablers such as aviation, fires, coalition, host nation, or 122 other adjacent units that use legacy or modernized SINCGARS. The SINCGARS CNR enables 123 the user to choose use of either the SINCGARS with Saville crypto operated at Controlled 124 Unclassified Information (CUI) level or modern SINCGARS with COMSEC at Secret. 125

1.3 Cyber 126

The system specific threats to the CNR is addressed in the Handheld, Manpack, Small Form 127 Fit (HMS) Validated OnLine Threat (VOLT), 14 SEP 2020 (SECRET//NOFORN) and the 128 associated threat modules detailed in the HMS VOLT, which are located in the Defense 129 Intelligence Threat Library (DITL) on the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network 130 (SIPRNET) and the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS). These 131 threat modules include (U) NGIC-1163-0409-19, Counter Sensors Threat Module (U) 132 Communications Jammers (Ground Based) - dated 25 March 2019, (U) NGIC-1163-0169-133 17, Sensors Threat Module (U) Signals Intelligence Detection Systems (Ground Based) - 134 dated 02 October 2018, and (U) NASIC 84267, Cyberspace Threat Module (U) Threats From 135 Malware - dated 27 June 2019. The threats to the CNR include classic electronic warfare 136 measures, such as electronic attack (jamming) and electronic warfare support (detection, 137 intercept, and direction finding). These threats will become more sophisticated over time. 138 Additional threats include Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) to the information 139 systems components of the CNR (to include insiders, distributed denial of service, 140 malicious code and unauthorized users), which exist throughout the entire system lifecycle. 141 Threats to the cryptography are a concern, as well as threats from quantum computing in 142 the far term. The threat to the Global Positioning System (GPS) is acknowledged. 143

1.4 Terms and Definitions 144

The CNR’s capabilities are defined as a combination of the actual performance, function, 145 and physical attributes of the system. The performance, function, and physical attributes of 146 the system are defined by requirements in this document and includes the referenced 147 Statement of Work (SOW). Items not marked with (T) or (Td), are considered Threshold 148 Requirements (T) by default. 149

1.4.1 Threshold Requirements (T) 150

Threshold requirements, indicated by “(T)” prior to the requirement text, shall be met or 151 exceeded for the PRD item(s). 152

1.4.2 Delayed Threshold Requirements (Td) 153

Delayed Threshold requirements, indicated by “(Td)” prior to the requirement text, are not 154 required to be met at time of proposal submission, but shall be met or exceeded during the 155 Designated Delivery Order period. For example: FMS Variants are Delayed Threshold 156 Requirements. 157

1.4.3 Mission-Ready 158

A Mission-Ready CNR provides a fieldable capability that is operationally suitable and 159 reliable for the intended mission (i.e., manpackable, mounted, or foreign military sales 160

(FMS)). 161

1.4.4 Mission-Ready Weight and Size 162

The Mission-Ready weight and size includes: CNR RT, Global Positioning System (GPS) 163 antenna (if applicable), SINCGARS antenna (when dismounted), and battery power for a 24 164 hour mission. Weight is measured in pounds and size is measured in cubic inches. For 165 dismounted operations, the 24 hour battery power requirement and related weight 166 constraint applies; dismounted weight and size constraints are not inclusive of mounted 167 ancillaries. For mounted operations, vehicle power is expected. NOTE: The RT must be 168 capable of being installed in the existing VAA. 169

1.4.5 Evaluations, Tests, and the Compliance Matrix 170

1.4.5.1 Reserved. 171

1.4.5.2 First Article Test (FAT) verifies that production items can meet requirements. 172 The SOW details expectations for FAT, including timeline and location. Portions of the FAT 173 will be conducted by the Contractor with government witness at the contractor facility or 174 at a 3rd-party facility and portions of the FAT will be conducted by the Government at a 175 Government facility. Verification is in accordance with Section 4 "Verification" of this PRD. 176

1.4.5.3 The Compliance Matrix (Attachment 0003) maps the PRD requirements to the 177 verification methods and test cases. The Compliance Matrix is identified as Controlled 178 Unclassified Information (CUI) when filled in and must be treated as sensitive, proprietary, 179 and in accordance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). 180

2 Applicable Documents 181

2.1 Specifications 182

As a replacement for the RT-1523E/F, all offered solutions shall comply with the Line 183 Replaceable Unit (LRU) Product Specification for RT-1523F (A3307000-1, dated 2012); 184 however, compliance with standards or specifications newer or updated since the 2012 185 release date of A3307000-1 is allowable. A3307000-1 is a controlled document that can be 186 requested from the Contracting Officer. A partial list of specifications and standards (CNR 187 References) integral to this procurement is included at the end of this document. Other 188 specifications and standards in effect at contract award not explicitly referenced to 189 A3307000-1 shall be the revision listed in the Department of Defense Index of 190 Specifications and Standards (DODISS) at the time of contract award. 191 In the event of a conflict between the text of this PRD and the RT-1523F specification 193 (A3307000-1), including the references cited therein, the text of the RT-1523F 194 specification shall take precedence for all matters other than the SINCGARS waveform 195 modernization, the interface for an auxiliary module, and the color scheme. Specifically, the 196 SINCGARS modernization includes Ciphertext 2 (CT2) and the features of the SINCGARS 3.0 197 and 3.1 waveform software. Regarding the interface for an auxiliary module, the primary 198 distinction between the RT-1523F and its predecessor RT-1523E is the addition of the 199 auxiliary module specification that would be attached externally to the radio chassis on the 200 left side when facing the front panel interface; this interface is not required. Alternatives to 201 the color scheme of the RT-1523F specification, Green 383, 34094, may be considered. 202

3 (T) CNR 203

3.1 (T) CNR Receiver-Transmitter (CNR-RT) 204 The CNR-RT shall demonstrate: 205

• NSA Certification 206

• Spectrum Standards Compliance 207

3.1.1 (T) Characteristics 208

3.1.1.1 (T) Frequency Range 209

3.1.1.1.1 (T) Shall cover the frequency range from 30-88 MHz for narrow band 210 channels. 211

3.1.1.1.2 (T) Shall operate in 25kHz bandwidths supporting all modes of the legacy 212 SINCGARS waveform and all modes of the upgraded SINCGARS 3.1 waveform. 213

3.1.1.2 (T) Transmit and Receive Characteristics 214

3.1.1.2.1 (T) Voice shall have a 90% or greater Call Completion Rate (CCR) while 215 meeting distance range requirements. 216

3.1.1.2.2 (T) Data shall have an 85% or greater Message Completion Rate (MCR) while 217 meeting distance range requirements. 218

3.1.1.2.3 (T) The CNR Set shall provide a voice call completion rate of at least 80% in 219 F1/F1 or F1/F2 retransmission scenario with another CNR when measured at the 220 receiving radio, not the retrans radio. 221

3.1.1.2.4 (T) CNR dismounted service shall have a single hop (point-to-point without 222 relaying) range in open terrain no less than 5km. 223

3.1.1.2.5 (T) Mounted CNR amplified service shall have a single hop (point-to-point 224 without relaying) range in open terrain no less than 30km for SINCGARS. 225

3.1.1.2.6 (T) The RT shall be capable of continuous one hour transmit at an elevated 226 (ambient) temperature of 71oC. The RT shall supply a minimum of 30 dBm output power 227 during this test. Rationale: This is a capability that exists in the legacy radio and lower 228 performance is undesirable. Reference: A3307000-1 (dated 2012) LRU Product Specification 229 For Receiver-Transmitter RT- 1523F(C)/U, paragraph 3.10.2.13, Continuous transmit. 230

3.1.1.2.7 (T) The CNR RT shall sustain no damage when a Radio Frequency (RF) 231 output port is open or shorted. 232

3.1.1.3 (T) Physical Characteristics 233

3.1.1.3.1 (T) The size of the CNR shall be equal to or less than the cubic measurement 234 of a legacy RT-1523F in each dimension. This is inclusive of batteries necessary for 24 235 hours for dismounted operations. Note: The SINCGARS RT shall be capable of being 236 installed in the existing SINCGARS mounting adapter (i.e., AM-7239). 237

Table 3-1: CNR-RT Maximum Dimensions 238 Dimension Size Width 13.4 cm (5.3 in) Height 8.7 cm (3.4 in) Depth 25.8 cm (10.15 in)

3.1.1.3.2 (T) The weight of the CNR shall be equal to or less than the weight of a legacy 239 RT-1523F: 5.5 lbs empty or 8.7 lbs with a battery. This is inclusive of additional batteries if 240 they are necessary for 24 hour operations for dismounted operations. 241

3.1.1.4 (T) Built-in-Tests 242

3.1.1.4.1 (T) The CNR shall perform Power On Self-Test (POST) to determine 243 operational status. 244

3.1.1.4.2 (T) For field and organizational level maintenance, the CNR shall provide 245 Built In Test (BIT) functionality to troubleshoot down to Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) 246 level. The BIT diagnostics shall be capable of fault detection of at least 95% of all faults and 247 must be capable of fault isolation of at least 90% of detected faults. 248

3.1.1.5 (T) Connectors and Interfaces 249

3.1.1.5.1 (T) The CNR-RT or its adaptor shall interface with the legacy VRC mounts, 250 pin configuration, handsets, intercom interfaces, locking mechanism, amplifiers and the 251 INC (Internet Controller) for mounted operation and digital fires. 252

3.1.1.5.2 (T) Radio shall provide Type N Female RF interfaces for all dismounted 253 antennas. 254

3.1.1.5.3 (T) Shall allow the RT to be installed/uninstalled without any special tools 255 and/or equipment. 256

3.1.1.5.4 (T) Shall provide an audio connector and support U-283/U key fill or 257 adapter. 258

3.1.1.5.5 (T) Shall provide electrical interface for headsets, speaker/microphone, and 259 handset in accordance with MIL-DTL-55116C. 260

3.1.1.5.6 Reserved 261

3.1.1.5.7 (T) Shall be able to connect an external military Precision GPS device for 262 support of the SINCGARS RBSA mode. 263

3.1.1.5.8 (T) Shall provide a push-button or other mechanical interface to allow the 264 radio operator and maintainer to access operational status, control functions and 265 parameters, and zeroize the RT from the front panel. 266

3.1.1.5.9 (T) Shall provide built-in display/Human Machine Interface (HMI). 267

When mounted, the radio will either present the front panel of the RT toward the user or 268 have an HMI integrated into the mounting hardware that controls the RT and is presented 269 towards the user as the mounted system’s front panel. 270

3.1.1.5.9.1 (T) Front Panel 271

(T) Shall provide a front panel keypad interface similar in function to 272 the existing RT-1523E/F radio. The front panel keypad shall be capable of selecting the 273 following operational parameters: 274

(T) Preset channel (e.g., 8 Single Channel (SC), 6 Frequency Hopping 275

(FH)) 276

(T) RF Transmit Power (LO, MED, HI, PA) 277

(T) Mode (SC, FH, Frequency Hopping 2 (FH2), Frequency Hopping 3 278

(FH3), RBSA) 279

(T) COMSEC (Plaintext (PT), Ciphertext (CT), Ciphertext 2 (CT2)) 280

(T) Volume Control/Whisper Mode 281

(T) Display Backlight Control 282

(T) Data Rate and Selection (Standard Data Mode (SDM) Data Rate, 283 Enhanced Data Mode (EDM) Data Rate) 284

3.1.1.5.9.2 (T) The CNR-RT HMI shall provide operators and maintainers with the 285 ability to check the following functions with precise visual feedback at any given time: 286

(T) For the CNR-RT’s functions: 287

3.1.1.5.9.2.1.1 (T) Radio power (battery charge) status 288

3.1.1.5.9.2.1.2 (T) Most recent BIT Status 289

3.1.1.5.9.2.1.3 (T) Radio software version number 290

3.1.1.5.9.2.1.4 (T) Crypto status 291

3.1.1.5.9.2.1.5 (T) Frequency Hopping Mode (SC, FH, FH2, and FH3) 292

(T) Plain text vs. Cypher text (legacy) or Crypto Modernized CT2 293

(T) Transmitting power/signal strength 294

(T) Receive signal strength 295

(T) Alphanumeric Preset numbers with at least 5 digits 296

(T) Net ID (identification) 297

(T) Operating Frequency 298

(T) Volume level 299

(T) Shall display the results of the last BIT for review 300

3.1.1.5.9.3 (T) All presets must be accessible and the radio’s controls must be able to 301 perform all tasks without need for an ancillary device or detachable HMI. 302

3.1.1.5.9.4 (T) The HMI shall be readable with 10,000 foot-candle, direct NITS 303 sunlight. 304

3.1.1.5.9.5 (T) The HMI shall be readable with Generation III Night Vision Goggles. 305

3.1.1.5.9.6 (T) The CNR-RT shall allow control of the HMI display brightness from off 306 to maximum. 307

3.1.1.5.9.7 (T) The CNR-RT shall provide the user the capability to input numerical 308 and alpha numeric characters via a keypad device. 309

3.1.1.5.9.8 (T) The built-in display shall be readable when the RT is mounted. 310

3.1.1.5.9.9 (T) An Application Program Interface (API) or Simple Network 311 Management Protocol V3 (SNMP) interface to allow a remote HMI in the form of an 312 application for Mission Command systems to be capable of selecting presets and 313 controlling the radio’s volume for mounted operation. 314

3.1.1.6 (T) Data Interfaces. Shall permit connection to a platform or local computer via a 315 serial interface. 316

3.1.1.6.1 (T) Shall provide a serial RS-232 interface for operation at rates of 1200, 317 2400, 4800, and 9600 bps to allow transmission of data using computers and commercial 318 "Xmodem" software. 319

3.1.1.6.2 (T) Shall provide front panel control via the RS-232 interface. 320

3.1.1.6.3 (T) Shall provide a synchronous serial MIL-STD-188-114(A) interface for 321 Packet Data. The Packet transfer rate shall be 16 kbps. 322

3.1.1.6.4 (T) Shall support MIL-STD-188-220C with X.21 packet data interface. 323

3.1.1.6.5 (T) Shall provide an analog data interface to support AD1 operation. 324

3.1.1.6.6 (T) Shall provide an analog data interface to support TACFIRE AD2 325 operation. 326

3.1.1.6.7 (T) Shall provide a serial connection to the INC device located in the Vehicle 327 adapter. 328

3.1.1.6.8 (T) Shall support serial interfaces with the RS-422 and RS-423 interfaces. 329

3.1.1.6.9 (T) SNAP Interface. Shall provide an interface to the Steerable Null Antenna 330 Processor (SNAP) for radio control of the Frequency Hopping Multiplexer (FHMUX) and 331 accept BIT information from the INC and the FHMUX. Overview is found in TM 11-5820-332 890-10-8. 333

3.1.1.6.10 (T) The radio shall be able to support Fires Missions by following the legacy 334 audio specifications for the SINCGARS RT-1523 radio and the following sub-systems that 335 use the standards of the TACLINK card: 336

3.1.1.6.10.1 (T) ULTRALINK 337

3.1.1.6.10.2 (T) Forward Observer System (FOS) 338

3.1.1.6.10.3 (T) Mortars Fire Control System (MFCS) 339

3.1.1.6.10.4 (T) Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) 340

3.1.1.6.10.5 (T) Pocket Sized Forward Entry Device (PFED Increment II) 341

3.1.1.6.10.6 (T) Precision Fires-Dismounted (PF-D) 342

3.1.1.7 (T) Power 343

3.1.1.7.1 (T) Shall provide capability to use battery power when dismounted with 344 common primary and rechargeable batteries. 345

3.1.1.7.2 (T) Shall allow the replacement of primary power source(s) without any 346 special tools and/or equipment. 347

3.1.1.7.3 (T) The CNR-RT shall be able to operate the legacy SINCGARS and SINCGARS 348 CT2 waveforms using all modes specified in the Compliance Matrix in a dismounted 349 network for voice or data operations at maximum transmit power in an operational 350 environment with 6:3:1 (Listen, Receive, Transmit) for no less than 24 hours while 351 meeting the size requirements specified in PRD paragraph 3.1.1.3.1. 352

3.1.2 (T) Waveforms and Services 353

3.1.2.1 (T) Shall store all provided waveforms and required operational parameters 354 simultaneously. 355

3.1.2.2 (T) Shall store all data encrypted while at rest in accordance with current 356 National Security Agency (NSA) guidelines for NSA-controlled data (e.g., keying material 357

(KEYMAT)). 358

3.1.2.3 (T) If using an NSA key for storage, it shall be a split key that is reloadable by 359 soldiers in the field. Examples of this are JOSEKI or WATARI split keys. A full key that is 360 not reloadable by soldiers in the field is not acceptable. 361

3.1.2.4 (T) Waveform and Mode Selection 362

3.1.2.4.1 (T) Waveform modes shall be user selectable. For example: Change mode of 363

SINCGARS. 364

3.1.2.4.2 (T) Shall be able to switch waveform modes in less than 60 seconds for 365 supported waveforms. (e.g., SINCGARS voice to SINCGARS data mode). 366

3.1.2.5 (T) Cold Start/Warm Start 367

3.1.2.5.1 (T) During cold start, the radio shall power on, instantiate waveform(s) and 368 assign mode(s) or configuration parameters, and be fully operational within 7 minutes. 369 Cold start is the process of configuring hardware (installing antennas, handmics, etc.), 370 powering up, loading cryptographic KEYMAT and mission plan, entering necessary 371 parameters, and configuring a radio’s software/applications to allow the radio to enter 372 into its operational state and join a network. Cold start time includes Power On Self Test 373

(POST). 374

Cold start is normally required after such software items as waveforms, waveform 375 operating parameters, crypto keys, and presets have been uninstalled from the radio and 376 powered down. Cold start does not include the reloading of the radio operating 377 environment (OE) or those radio services applications necessary to put the CNR-RT into a 378 state in order to receive the software required to operationally configure the radio. 379

3.1.2.5.2 (T) During warm start, the radio shall power on, instantiate waveform(s) and 380 assign mode(s) or configuration parameters to be fully operational within 50 seconds. 381 Warm start is conducted after a radio has been successfully loaded by the operator 382 (completion of cold start) or has previously been in an operational state and contains all 383 the necessary radio software/ applications and assembly of components to allow the set to 384 enter into a state of operation. Warm start time excludes BIT times. 385

Warm start process may consist of using a channel instantiated waveform and modifying 386 its waveform parameter sets, (e.g., keys, presets, frequencies) to allow the operator to enter 387 into a different network using the same waveform that is currently instantiated on the 388 channel. Warm start may also consist of tearing down a radio’s channel and instantiating a 389 new waveform and its parameter sets from memory unto the channel to allow the operator 390 to enter into a new required network. 391

3.1.3 (T) Global Positioning System (GPS) 392

3.1.3.1 (T) External GPS Interface Requirements 393

3.1.3.1.1 (T) Shall utilize Precise Position Service (PPS) GPS when both PPS and 394 commercial GPS signals are available. 395

3.1.3.1.2 (T) Shall be able to receive time and position data via GPS-153 formatted 396 message from external devices. For example: DAGR or M-Code module. 397

3.1.4 (T) Communications Security (COMSEC) 398

For the purposes of this section, the term “keys” includes system keys, certificates, and 399 Firefly vectors, as well as user traffic keys. 400

3.1.4.1 (T) Key Management 401

3.1.4.1.1 (T) Shall be capable of using the existing Simple Key Loader (SKL) to load 402 COMSEC and hopsets/presets for SINCGARS. 403

3.1.4.1.2 (T) Shall support Over The Air Management of cryptographic keying material 404 using both Saville Automatic Remote Keying (SARK) Tx/Rx and the methods detailed in 405 the SINCGARS CT2 specification, as appropriate to the waveform in use during the re-key 406 event. 407

3.1.4.1.3 (T) Shall support manual zeroization of keys individually or collectively. 408

3.1.4.2 (T) Key Retention 409

3.1.4.2.1 (T) Shall be capable of retaining mission variables for at least 144 hours after 410 loss of primary power. 411

3.1.4.2.2 (T) The Hold Up Battery (HUB) solution shall provide the capability to retain 412 core WATARI or JOSEKI variables with a 12 month or greater operational life. 413

3.1.4.2.3 (T) The HUB shall be field replaceable. 414

3.1.5 (T) CNR-RT Environmental Testing 415

The CNR shall comply with the LRU Product Specification for RT-1523F (A3307000-1, 416 dated 2012) and meet the requirements of the Interface Standard Environmental 417 Conditions for the Armored Brigade Combat Team Tracked Vehicle Systems document, 418 ATPD-2404. Rationale: The CNR is a communications component in the Ground Combat 419 System and should not reduce the effectiveness or operational capabilities of the platform. 420

3.1.5.1 (T) Shall not degrade environmental compliance of extant AM-7239E Vehicle 421 Amplifier Adapter (VAA) and mount that the CNR-RT fits within. 422

3.1.5.2 Reserved 423

3.1.5.3 (T) Temperature 424

3.1.5.3.1 (T) Shall operate in temperatures ranging from -32° C to +71° C verified by 425 testing in accordance with MIL-STD-810H for compliance with ATPD-2404. Rationale: The 426 CNR is a component in weapons systems that are expected to remain fully operational under 427 extreme temperature requirements. The CNR is not allowed to degrade performance due to 428 heat (reduce power output) or to be dependent on other aspects of the platform, such as 429 environmental control, in order to remain operable. 430

3.1.5.3.2 (T) Shall withstand storage temperatures from -51° C to +71° C verified by 431 testing in accordance with MIL-STD-810H, Methods 501.5, Procedure I – High 432

Temperature Storage, and 502.5, Procedure I – Low Temperature Storage, for compliance 433 with ATPD-2404. Rationale: Wartime stocks and operational unit equipment can endure 434 extreme temperatures. 435

3.1.5.4 (T) Environmental Requirements. Shall meet environmental requirements as 436 stated in the LRU Product Specification for RT-1523F (A3307000-1, dated 2012) at a 437 minimum. These include, but are not limited to: shock, vibration, explosive atmosphere, 438 over-pressure, fungus, salt fog, rain, and immersion. Conformance shall be to the Military 439 Specifications that were in effect at that time. 440

3.1.5.5 (T) Nuclear Biological Chemical 441

3.1.5.5.1 (T) Nuclear Survivability. Shall meet requirements defined in the document: 442 United States Army Nuclear and Combating WMD Agency (USANCA) Memorandum for 443 Project Manager ABCT; Subject: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) 444 Survivability Criteria for the Abrams; 25 July 2011 (SECRET). 445

3.1.5.5.2 (T) Analysis which documents that personnel in full Mission Oriented 446 Protective Posture (MOPP) IV protective gear can successfully operate and maintain the 447 radio. 448

3.1.5.5.3 (T) Analysis which documents that the radio can be operated for 72 hours 449 while contaminated. 450

3.1.5.5.4 (T) Analysis which documents that the radio can be decontaminated using 451 existing solvents. 452

3.1.6 (T) Other Requirements and Capabilities 453

3.1.6.1 (T) Audible Status: The radio shall provide audible status, alerts, and cues. 454

3.1.6.2 (T) The CNR shall be capable of implementing CM2 changes from the NSA, 455 inclusive of new certificates required for validating NSA-signed software. Rationale: 456 Although upgrades, processor space, or memory space are not linear relationships, the intent 457 is to allow overhead for future growth. Growth includes proposed and not-yet-defined 458 elements of CM2. 459

3.2 (T) Dismounted CNR Set Capabilities 460 The CNR shall demonstrate: 461

• The capabilities required by PRD paragraph 3.1, including all sub-paragraphs, when 462 the CNR is combined with the legacy handsets and antenna(s) required for 463 dismounted operations. 464

• Operational Availability (Ao) of 96% (Threshold) and 99% (Objective). 465

• Material Availability (Am) of 75% (Threshold) and 96% (Objective) for a population 466 of 100,000 radios. 467

• Mean Time Between Essential Function Failure (MTBEFF) no less than 477 hours 468

(Threshold) and 683 hours (Objective). 469

• 86% (Threshold) and 90% (Objective) probability of operating over a 72 hour 470 period without an essential function failure. 471

3.3 (T) Mounted CNR Set Capability 472 The Mounted CNR Set shall demonstrate: 473

• The capabilities required by PRD paragraph 3.1, including all sub-paragraphs, when 474 the CNR is combined with the legacy hardware required for mounted operations. 475

• Operational Availability (Ao) of 94% (Threshold) and 97% (Objective) per channel. 476

• Mean Time Between Essential Function Failure (MTBEFF) of no less than 386 hours 477

(Threshold) and 517 hours (Objective). 478

• 83% (Threshold) and 87% (Objective) probability of operating over a 72 hour 479 period without an essential function failure. 480

• Configuration power consumption draw of no more than 15 Amps when used with 481 extant VRC mount and amplifiers. Rationale: The circuit on most platforms with 482 circuit breakers are wired for 15 amps. A solution that does not require modifications 483 to the platforms, including the breakers, wires, and contacts, is required. 484

3.3.1 (T) Mounted CNR Functions (M-CNR) 485

3.3.1.1 (T) Shall allow the CNR-RT to be installed/uninstalled without any special tools 486 and/or equipment. 487

3.3.1.2 (T) Power Management 488

3.3.1.3 (T) Shall accept prime power to the RT from the legacy mount and run off the 489 vehicular power. 490

3.4 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform, meeting capabilities for 491 legacy and modernized SINCGARS. 492

3.4.1 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the following SINCGARS Voice Modes 493

3.4.1.1 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 494 legacy RT-1523 voice in PT SC mode. 495

3.4.1.2 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 496 legacy RT-1523 voice in PT FH mode. 497

3.4.1.3 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 498 legacy RT-1523 voice in PT Frequency Hopping Master (FHM) mode. 499

3.4.1.4 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 500 legacy RT-1523 voice in PT FH2 mode. 501

3.4.1.5 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 502 legacy RT-1523 voice in PT Frequency Hopping 2 Master (FH2M) mode. 503

3.4.1.6 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 504 legacy RT-1523 voice in PT FH3 mode. 505

3.4.1.7 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 506 legacy RT-1523 voice in PT Frequency Hopping 3 Master (FH3M) mode. 507

3.4.1.8 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable 508 with legacy RT-1523 voice in CT SC mode. 509

3.4.1.9 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 510 legacy RT-1523 voice in CT FH mode. 511

3.4.1.10 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 512 legacy RT-1523 voice in CT FH2 mode. 513

3.4.1.11 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 514 legacy RT-1523 voice in CT FH2M mode. 515

3.4.1.12 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 516 a legacy RT-1523 using a VACM (VINSON/ANDVT CRYPTOGRAPHIC MODERNIZATION) 517 for voice in CT2 SC mode. 518

3.4.1.13 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 519 a legacy RT-1523 using a VACM for voice in CT2 FH2 mode. 520

3.4.1.14 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 521 a legacy RT-1523 using a VACM for voice in CT2 FH2M mode. 522

3.4.1.15 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 523 a legacy RT-1523 using a VACM for voice in CT2 FH3 mode. 524

3.4.1.16 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 525 a legacy RT-1523 using a VACM for voice in CT2 FH3M mode. 526

3.4.2 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the following SINCGARS Data Modes 527

3.4.2.1 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 528 legacy RT-1523 using 1200 bps SDM in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, CT/FH, and 529 CT/FH2 modes. 530

3.4.2.2 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 531 Modernized SINCGARS using 1200 bps SDM in CT2/SC and CT2/FH2 modes. 532

3.4.2.3 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 533 legacy RT-1523 using 2400 bps SDM in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, CT/FH, and 534 CT/FH2 modes. 535

3.4.2.4 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 536 Modernized SINCGARS using 2400 bps SDM in CT2/SC and CT2/FH2 modes. 537

3.4.2.5 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 538 legacy RT-1523 using 4800 bps SDM in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, CT/FH, and 539 CT/FH2 modes. 540

3.4.2.6 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 541 Modernized SINCGARS using 4800 bps SDM in CT2/SC, and CT2/FH2 modes. 542

3.4.2.7 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 543 legacy RT-1523 using 16 kbps transparent data mode in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, 544 CT/FH, and CT/FH2 modes. 545

3.4.2.8 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 546 Modernized SINCGARS using 16 kbps transparent data mode in CT2/SC, CT2/FH2, and 547 CT2/FH3 modes. 548

3.4.2.9 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 549 legacy RT-1523 using 1200 bps EDM in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, CT/FH, and 550 CT/FH2 modes. 551

3.4.2.10 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 552 Modernized SINCGARS using 1200 bps EDM in PT/FH3, CT2/SC, CT2/FH2, and CT2/FH3 553 modes. 554

3.4.2.11 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 555 legacy RT-1523 using 2400 bps EDM in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, CT/FH, and 556 CT/FH2 modes. 557

3.4.2.12 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 558 Modernized SINCGARS using 2400 bps EDM in PT/FH3, CT2/SC, CT2/FH2, and CT2/FH3 559 modes. 560

3.4.2.13 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 561 legacy RT-1523 using 4800 bps EDM in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, CT/FH, and 562 CT/FH2 modes. 563

3.4.2.14 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 564 Modernized SINCGARS using 4800 bps EDM in PT/FH3, CT2/SC, CT2/FH2, and CT2/FH3 565 modes. 566

3.4.2.15 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 567 legacy RT-1523 using 9600 bps EDM in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, CT/FH, and 568 CT/FH2 modes. 569

3.4.2.16 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 570 Modernized SINCGARS using 9600 bps EDM in PT/FH3, CT2/SC, CT2/FH2, and CT2/FH3 571 modes. 572

3.4.2.17 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate Packet Mode (PT/CT) supporting Patriot. 573

3.4.2.18 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate Packet Mode (CT2) supporting Patriot. 574

3.4.2.19 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 575 legacy RT-1523 using 1200 bps RS-232 EDM in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, CT/FH, and 576 CT/FH2 modes. 577

3.4.2.20 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 578 Modernized SINCGARS using 1200 bps RS-232 EDM in PT/FH3, CT2/SC, CT2/FH2, and 579 CT2/FH3 modes. 580

3.4.2.21 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 581 legacy RT-1523 using 2400 bps RS-232 EDM in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, CT/FH, and 582 CT/FH2 modes. 583

3.4.2.22 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 584 Modernized SINCGARS using 2400 bps RS-232 EDM in PT/FH3, CT2/SC, CT2/FH2, and 585 CT2/FH3 modes. 586

3.4.2.23 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 587 legacy RT-1523 using 4800 bps RS-232 EDM in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, CT/FH, and 588 CT/FH2 modes. 589

3.4.2.24 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 590 Modernized SINCGARS using 4800 bps RS-232 EDM in PT/FH3, CT2/SC, CT2/FH2, and 591 CT2/FH3 modes. 592

3.4.2.25 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 593 legacy RT-1523 using 9600 bps RS-232 EDM in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, CT/FH, and 594 CT/FH2 modes. 595

3.4.2.26 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 596 Modernized SINCGARS using 9600 bps RS-232 EDM in PT/FH3, CT2/SC, CT2/FH2, and 597 CT2/FH3 modes. 598

3.4.3 (T) The CNR-RT shall demonstrate the following SINCGARS capabilities 599

3.4.3.1 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 600 ability to perform Electronic Remote Fill (ERF) transmit and receive in PT/FH, PT/FH2, 601 CT/FH, and CT/FH2 modes. 602

3.4.3.2 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 603 ability to perform ERF transmit and receive in PT/FH3, CT2/FH2, and CT2/FH3 modes. 604

3.4.3.3 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 605 ability to perform SARK transmit and receive in CT/SC, CT/FH, and CT/FH2 modes. 606

3.4.3.4 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 607 ability to perform 5 kHz/10 kHz channel offset in PT/SC, CT/SC, and CT2/SC modes. 608

3.4.3.5 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 609 ability to perform Scan Mode in PT/SC, CT/SC, and CT2/SC modes. 610

3.4.3.6 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 611 ability to perform F1/F2 Retransmit in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, CT/FH, CT/FH2, 612 CT2/SC, CT2/FH2, and CT2/FH3 modes. 613

3.4.3.7 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 614 ability to perform F1/F1 Retransmit in PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/FH, and CT/FH2 modes. 615

3.4.3.8 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 616 ability to perform F1/F1 Retransmit in CT2/FH2 and CT2/FH3 modes. 617

3.4.3.9 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 618 ability to perform Cue Mode transmit and receive in PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/FH, and CT/FH2 619 modes. 620

3.4.3.10 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 621 ability to perform Cue Mode transmit and receive in CT2/FH2 and CT2/FH3 modes. 622

3.4.3.11 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 623 ability to perform functions as Frequency Hop Master control station in FH mode. 624

3.4.3.12 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 625 ability to perform functions as Frequency Hop Master control station in FH2 mode. 626

3.4.3.13 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 627 ability to perform functions as Frequency Hop Master control station in FH3 mode. 628

3.4.3.14 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 629 ability to perform functions as Late Net Entry. 630

3.5 Capabilities and Configurations 631

3.5.1 (T) Route and Retransmission 632 Shall provide Route and Retransmission Capabilities equivalent to the legacy SINCGARS 633 radio being upgraded, including F1/F1 and F1/F2. 634

3.5.2 (T) CNR Remote HMI 635 Shall provide a CNR remote physical HMI that is capable of selecting presets, controlling 636 the dismounted radio’s volume, and displaying the same information as required in PRD 637 paragraph 3.1.1.5.9 and all sub-paragraphs. 638

3.5.3 (T) Mounted CNR HMI 639 Shall provide a Mounted CNR HMI that will mount securely in the vehicle interior and is 640 capable of selecting presets, controlling the radio’s volume, and displaying the same 641 information as required in PRD paragraph 3.1.1.5.9 and all sub-paragraphs. 642

3.5.4 Reserved 643

3.6 (Td) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Variant (Five-Eyes) 644 Shall provide a CNR-RT variant suitable for FMS sales to Five-Eye partner nations suitable 645 for direct integration into systems equivalent to the fielded legacy VRC-88 though VRC-92 646 systems. 647

3.7 (Td) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Variant (Non-Five-Eyes) 648 Shall provide a CNR-RT variant suitable for FMS sales to non-Five-Eye partner nations 649 suitable for direct integration into systems equivalent to the fielded legacy VRC-88 though 650 VRC-92 systems. 651 4 Verification 652

4.1 Verification Methods 653

Verification shall be performed on the proposed CNR to assure compliance with the PRD 654 requirements. Methods of verification shall be by similarity, analysis, inspection, testing, or 655 demonstration. The Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Vibration testing shall not be 656 qualified by similarity or demonstration. 657

4.2 Verification by Similarity 658

Verification by Similarity may be proposed for components that have been previously 659 verified for unrestricted use on U.S. Army ground vehicles. When Verification by Similarity 660 is used, a formal analysis report that includes all supporting documentation, data, and 661 verification reports shall be prepared. 662

4.3 Verification by Analysis 663

Verification by Analysis involves proving component(s) meet its design requirements by a 664 technical evaluation of the electrical and structural capability of the component(s). All 665 requirements being verified by analysis shall be addressed and shown to comply. The 666 qualification test plan package shall be submitted to facilitate a timely review. 667

4.4 Verification by Inspection 668

Verification by Inspection involves physical and visual measurements or examinations 669 made under fully controlled and traceable conditions. This may include inspection of 670 documentation such as prior verifications, drawings, vendor specifications, software 671 version descriptions, or other hardware. Verification of the component(s) are determined 672 by a comparison of the data with the specified requirements. 673

4.5 Verification by Testing 674

Verification by Testing shall be used for component(s) that do not meet verification by 675 similarity or verification by analysis standards. Testing shall include test plans, test 676 procedures, and test reports. Performance Verification Testing shall be conducted by 677 government led lab and field test. 678

4.6 Verification by Demonstration 679

Verification by Demonstration shall be conducted to show the capability of component(s) 680 to comply with the requirements. A survey shall be conducted to show the maximum 681 capability of the component(s). Demonstration shall include test plans, test procedures, 682 and test reports. 683

4.7 Certifications and Approvals Verification 684

CNR-RT shall successfully complete NSA Certification, Joint Interoperability Test Command 685 (JITC) Waveform Standards Conformance Testing (WSCT), and Interoperability and 686 Supportability (I&S) Certification in accordance with DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8330.01, 687 “Interoperability of Information Technology (IT), Including National Security” (dated 18 688 Dec 2017). 689

4.8 Environmental Verification 690

The Offeror shall provide reports demonstrating compliance with MIL…