Attachment 2 - System Characteristics_3 August 2026.pdf
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- Battalion Reconnaissance UAS
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- W58RGZ-26-S-C001-006
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This is a System Characteristics attachment for a Battalion Reconnaissance Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) procurement.
The system shall comprise two Air Vehicles (AVs), two Ground Control Stations (GCSs), batteries with charging station, and ancillary ground equipment. Each AV must have Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) capability with a maximum gross takeoff weight not exceeding 55 pounds (excluding sensors and payloads). The system requires a minimum Line-of-Sight datalink range of 40 kilometers with two payloads and minimum mission endurance of five hours carrying at least five pounds of payloads. The AV shall initially carry and operate two Modular Mission Payloads (MMPs) with an objective capability of three or more MMPs. Required initial payloads include Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) camera, Laser Pointer, lethal munitions provisions, additional fuel/power sources, cargo space capable of carrying two pints of usable human blood, and Communications Extension. The system must be powered by rechargeable, quick-replaceable fuel/power sources that do not impose unique logistics burdens.
The system must feature an encrypted, FIPS-140 approved datalink capable of Secure but Unclassified-Encrypted (SBU-E) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) data transmission. All tactical transport protective cases shall fit within maximum dimensions of 86 inches (length) x 56 inches (width) x 60 inches (height), with individual cases not exceeding 102 pounds. Additional requirements include launch and recovery without support equipment, AV assembly in eight minutes without tools, interoperability with Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) and Net Warrior Control Handheld Device (HHD), autonomous flight operations, object identification and tracking, worldwide operational frequency capability, rugged environmental durability, and modular open systems architecture. For lethal payload missions, the AV shall deliver munitions at 800–1,200 feet Above Ground Level while achieving a 20-kilometer range and 120 minutes endurance. The system must incorporate survivable solutions for contested environments including Visual-Based Navigation, Sensor Fusion, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, and M-Code Receivers for Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing.
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Attachment 2 – System Characteristics
The Battalion Reconnaissance Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) shall have the following key System Characteristics:
1. The Battalion Reconnaissance UAS shall consist of two Air Vehicles (AVs), two Ground Control Stations (GCSs), batteries with charging station, and ancillary ground equipment (e.g., antennas and on-the-move supporting systems).
2. The Battalion Reconnaissance UAS shall have Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) capability and be capable of launch and recovery in confined areas.
3. The AV Maximum Gross Take Off Weight (MGTOW) shall not exceed 55 pounds (excluding sensors, effects, and/or cargo).
4. The AV shall have a minimum Line-Of-Sight (LOS) datalink range of 40 kilometers with two payloads (not including a lethal payload).
5. Each AV shall have a minimum mission endurance of five hours with two payloads (not including a lethal payload).
a. During this minimum five-hour endurance, the AV shall carry a minimum of five pounds of payloads (i.e., sensors, effects, and/or cargo).
b. The AV shall have the initial capability to carry and operate two sensors, effects, and/or cargo (i.e., Modular Mission Payloads (MMPs)) with an objective to carry and operate three or more sensors, effects, and/or cargo (i.e., MMPs).
c. Initial sensors, effects, and cargo are as follows: Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) camera; Laser Pointer; Modular provisions to integrate and employ lethal munitions; Additional fuel/power sources for flight; Cargo-space payload with the capability to carry two pints of usable human blood; and Communications Extension.
6. Powered by a rechargeable and quick replaceable fuel/power source. The fuel/power system shall use an energy source that does not impose a unique logistics burden to the Soldier.
7. Integrate the following interchangeable mission payloads:
a. EO/IR Sensor.
b. Communications Relay/Network Extension of the Integrated Tactical Network (ITN).
c. Lethality (Anti-Personnel, Anti-Materiel).
d. Electronic Warfare (EW).
e. Laser Target Illuminator/Laser Designator.
8. Encrypted datalink that is FIPS-140 approved, capable of both Secure but Unclassified- Encrypted (SBU-E) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) data transmission.
9. The Battalion Reconnaissance UAS System tactical transport protective cases shall be transportable in a maximum space of 86 inches (length) x 56 inches (width) x 60 inches (height) or a volume of approximately 166 cubic feet. The cases shall include all system components (i.e., two AVs (including batteries and threshold EO/IR payloads), two GCSs, Ancillary Ground Equipment to Support the System, and an Initial Spares Package (ISP)). Individual cases shall not weigh more than 102 pounds including contents. The Offeror shall provide the number and dimensions of the tactical transport protective cases.
10. Launch and recovery operation without support equipment.
11. Minimal logistics, training, AV assembly without tools in eight minutes with three people, and AV disassembly without tools within five minutes.
12. Ground Controller Interoperability with Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) and Net Warrior Control Handheld Device (HHD).
13. Position Location Information (PLI) Reporting and Tracking.
14. Autonomous/automated flight operation.
15. Object identification/classification and tracking.
16. Worldwide operational frequency capable.
17. Rugged and environmentally durable.
18. Modular and open systems architecture for payloads, lethal effects and munitions (i.e., lethal payloads), navigation, communications, software, and other support components.
a. Lethal payload delivery is defined as a munition(s) fired, dropped, or launched from the Battalion Reconnaissance AV at a mission altitude of between 800- and 1,200-feet Above Ground Level (AGL).
b. The AV shall carry and deliver a lethal payload(s) plus EO/IR payload and achieve a 20-kilometer range and 120 minutes endurance.
19. Survivable solutions for contested environments to ensure Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) (e.g., Visual-Based Navigation (VBN), Sensor Fusion and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), M-Code Receivers, etc.).
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