Attachment 2 Salient Characteristics - Harris XL-95P - 23JUL2026.pdf
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This is a Salient Characteristics document for a Land Mobile Radio (LMR) equipment procurement by the 20th CBRNE Command, CBRNE Analytical and Remediation Activity – Remediation Response East (CARA-RRE) at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland. The requirement is to procure new, commercially available LMR communications equipment and accessories for operational use supporting daily mission operations, emergency response activities, explosives safety operations, and coordination in restricted and remote areas. All equipment must be fully compatible with the APG-authorized 700/800 MHz communications network, meet Project 25 (P25) standards and encryption requirements, and be delivered complete and ready for programming. The required delivery date is ARO 30 days, with a firm delivery deadline of 3 August 2026.
The specified procurement includes 14 L3Harris XL-95P portable radios (136–522 MHz, black) with associated feature packages (encryption, P25 trunking, Phase 2 TDMA, OTAR, and OTAP), 14 helical antennas, 14 standard belt clips, 28 lithium-ion batteries (3,100 mAh), and 3 six-bay chargers. The document identifies SCI Spectrum Communications, Inc. as the recommended vendor and provides brand name justification citing interoperability and compliance requirements. The contractor must provide unlimited telephone technical support during normal business hours (0600–2000 Eastern Standard Time, Monday-Friday), after-hours callback support for urgent issues, manufacturer warranty repair services, replacement of defective components, and access to firmware and software updates. All equipment must be delivered to the 20th CBRNE Command CARA-RRE at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland (8452 Brigade Street, Building E4220, Gunpowder, MD 21010), with inspection and acceptance performed by the Government upon delivery, and any damaged or defective equipment replaced by the contractor at no additional cost.
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SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
(Radios)
Description: The 20th CBRNE Command, CBRNE Analytical and Remediation Activity – Remediation Response East (CARA-RRE), has a requirement to procure new commercial Land Mobile Radio (LMR) communications equipment and accessories for operational use at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland. The radios shall operate within the APG-authorized 700/800 MHz communications network and shall meet or exceed all technical and operational requirements established by the APG Land Mobile Radio Program.
The required equipment shall support daily mission operations, emergency response activities, explosives safety operations, and coordination within restricted and remote areas where commercial cellular communications are unavailable or unreliable.
Required delivery date: ARO 30 days.
1. General Requirements
a. The contractor shall provide new, commercially available equipment. Refurbished or used equipment are not acceptable.
b. All equipment furnished shall be fully compatible with the Aberdeen Proving Ground Land Mobile Radio (LMR) system and shall meet all applicable Project 25 (P25) standards and encryption requirements.
c. Equipment shall be delivered complete and ready for programming and operational use.
d. The radios and accessories should be identical to or fully compatible with the equipment approved by the APG Land Mobile Radio Program Manager.
e. All components provided shall be covered by the manufacturer’s standard warranty.
2. Contractor Support Requirements The contractor shall provide the following support services:
a. Technical Support
• Unlimited telephone technical support during normal business hours (0600–2000 Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday).
• After-hours callback support for urgent operational issues.
b. Warranty Support
• Manufacturer warranty repair services.
• Replacement of defective components during the warranty period.
• Access to firmware and software updates, as applicable.
3. Required Hardware and Accessories
Quantity Make Model Description Serial Number 14 L3Harris XN-PFVUM XL-95P Portable Radio, Black, 136–522 MHz N/A 14 L3Harris XN-PKG8F Encryption Feature Package, 256-AES and 64-DES N/A 14 L3Harris XN-PKGPT P25 Trunking Feature Package N/A 14 L3Harris XN-NC5B Helical Antenna, 378–403 MHz N/A 14 L3Harris XN-HC2G Standard Belt Clip for XL-95 N/A 28 L3Harris XN-PA4V Lithium-Ion Battery, 3,100 mAh N/A 3 L3Harris XN-CH6G Six-Bay Charger for XL-95 Radios N/A 14 L3Harris XN-PL5L P25 OTAR Feature (OVER-THE-AIR-REKEYING) N/A 14 L3Harris XN-PL5K ProFile OTAP (OVER-THE-AIR PRGM) N/A 14 L3Harris XN-PL4F Feature P25 Phase 2 TDMA N/A
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
(Radios)
4. Approved Equipment and Vendor
The specified radio configuration, consisting of the L3Harris XL-95P portable radio system, and the recommended vendor, SCI Spectrum Communications, Inc., were provided by Mr. Manuel M.
Kaputsos, Aberdeen Proving Ground Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Program Manager.
Mr. Kaputsos is the designated government official responsible for evaluating, approving, and managing communications equipment authorized for use on Aberdeen Proving Ground. The recommended radio system and vendor have been vetted to ensure compatibility with existing APG communications infrastructure and operational requirements.
5. Brand Name Justification The requested L3Harris XL-95P radio system is required to ensure interoperability with the Aberdeen Proving Ground 700/800 MHz Land Mobile Radio network and to maintain compatibility with existing P25 trunked communications architecture, encryption standards, and mission requirements.
Substitution with alternate manufacturers or models may result in interoperability issues, additional programming costs, degradation of operational capability, and possible noncompliance with APG communication system requirements.
6. Period of Performance The contractor shall deliver all required equipment and accessories no later than 03 August 2026.
7. Place of Delivery 20th CBRNE Command CARA-RRE ATTN: Miguel Ferrer 8452 Brigade Street, Building E4220 Gunpowder, MD 21010
Monday-Friday, Hours: 0730-1500 Mr. Miguel A. Ferrer miguel.a.ferrerlozada.civ@army.mil Cell: (254) 247-6222
8. Inspection and Acceptance Inspection and acceptance of all equipment shall be performed by the Government upon delivery.
Equipment found to be damaged, defective, or not meeting the requirements identified herein shall be replaced by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.
mailto:miguel.a.ferrerlozada.civ@army.mil
| 1. General Requirements |
| 2. Contractor Support Requirements |
| 3. Required Hardware and Accessories |
| 5. Brand Name Justification |
| 6. Period of Performance |
| 7. Place of Delivery |
| 8. Inspection and Acceptance |
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