Attachment 6 Salient Characteristics New.pdf

19 SFS Windtalker UFR

Salient Characteristics

ITEMS:

1. Item – Windtalker: Shall consist of a device capable of detecting and tracking small group classified drones and relay back to operator where both the targeted drone and pilot are located. All components within this Item shall meet minimum specifications as outlined below.

a. See “Item Characteristics” below.

2. Item – Peripheral(s) and Accessories: Shall consist of a counter drone detection system with all needed peripherals, accessories and selected upgrades (if any). All components within this Item shall meet minimum specifications as outlined below.

a. See “Item Characteristics” below.

ITEM QUANTITIES:

1. Item – Windtalker: 1 each

2. Item – Peripheral(s) and Accessories: 1 each (per Windtalker system)

ITEM CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Item – Windtalker - The Contractor shall provide a device that meets or exceeds the following characteristics;

unless otherwise noted, attributes shall exist within or be provided directly from the laptop enclosure.

a. Attribute(s): General Requirements

i. The counter drone detection system shall be new (not rebuilt or remanufactured) and one of the manufacturer’s standard current production models (not a prototype) capable of operations in accordance with the requirements herein. The manufacturer should also include a warranty for at least one year which will cover technical support, hardware/software troubleshooting, and parts replacements. The counter drone detection system shall be constructed from materials that are capable of withstanding environmental temperatures ranging from -51C to 67C (-59F to 152F) with a waterproofing/dust proofing of IP67 (at a minimum) and needs to be able to withstand high winds. The system needs to weigh light enough for a two-manned team to assemble, weighing between 80lbs to 100lbs and being collapsible with hard-cased storage containers.

Designs that are not accommodating to a two-manned team with hard-case storage allowing easy transport of the system are not allowed. The system shall be delivered within the hard-case storage containers accompanied by user manuals and fact sheets for assembly. The system shall also have all required tooling, accessories, internal and external hardware and software needed to assemble, install, and power on for immediate deployment. Additionally, the system needs to be able to extend detection range up to five (5) miles in a 360 degree direction.

b. Network Connection

i. The system needs to be capable of connecting to a network via ethernet, LTE signal, and/or satellite connection. The manufacturer would need to provide all standard cabling needed for network connection.

c. Construction

i. The construction of the mast and all components exposed to the environment to include cables and connection port exposure needs to be capable of withstanding environmental temperatures ranging from -51C to 67C (-59F to 152F). The system’s mast and components need to be IP67

(minimum) for waterproofing and dust proofing.

ii. All antennas and their components must be covered in housing that will prevent excessive exposure to the elements such as wind, water, and dust. The housing must protect the antennas from being bent or otherwise manipulated that would compromise the integrity of its’ structure.

d. Cybersecurity

i. The system needs to operate off security platforms and protocols that will protect the integrity of the system and the user from spoofing and jamming.

e. Hardware

i. The system needs to have approved hardware by the Federal Communications Commission

(FCC) and be able to have integration capabilities for newly acquired hardware systems that will allow for universal connectivity to any counter drone detection system or family of systems. The hardware must be able to allow the system to project wide range signal detections ranging from

25KM to 30KM.

ii. The manufacturer shall provide all mandatory cables and connectors for the system. All cables and connectors will be free of damage, corrosion, and environmental debris that would prohibit the system from working as designed.

f. Surfaces

i. All surfaces of castings, forgings, molded parts, stampings and welded parts shall be clean and free from sand, dirt, rust, surface cracking, moisture, and other harmful or extraneous materials. External surfaces shall be smooth, and all edges shall be either rounded or beveled unless sharpness is required to perform a function.

g. Connection Ports

i. All connection ports will have straight edges and be free of any obtrusions. Any connector prongs inside the ports will be straight and free of cracking, coat shedding, or chipped surfaces. All ports need to have the ability to be covered so that they remain free of foreign debris and protected from damage during shipping, day-to-day transport, and storage.

h. Painting

i. The machine shall be painted in accordance with the manufacturer's commercial practice. Any color that blends in with the terrain lacking intense, bright colors will suffice (black, dark browns, greys, sand color, etc).

i. Integrability

i. All components need to be in accordance with manufacturer standards set to produce the original components. Replacement parts need to be non-ITAR, not subjected to the International Traffic in Arms

Regulation, and capable of integrating into the original system with universal connectivity to any counter drone detection mitigation system or related family systems.

j. Maintainability

i. The system needs to be constructed to allow for easy assembly for employment and disassembly for transport and storage.

k. Equipment Training

i. The system needs to have an operator’s manual and/or visual guide on how to assemble, operate, and disassemble. Training will be coordinated with the C-sUAS Program Manager point of contact (POC) no later than seven (7) calendar days upon shipping the equipment. The training will begin after POC confirms receival of the shipment. Training shall provide the necessary skills and knowledge to operate the system effectively with baseline knowledge on how to assemble, operate, and disassemble. Training functions shall include effective assembly and inspection of equipment, operator knowledge on how to interpret the information provided by the system, and disassembly of the equipment for proper storage.

Electronic training material should be made available for at least two (2) years after completion of the training.

l. Warranty

i. A minimum one (1) year warranty shall be provided to protect against defects, breaks, or component failures during normal operations. The warranty shall include the replacement and installation of components/assemblies that can be done by the operator. If a part malfunctions, or is deemed inoperable, and needs to be fixed/replaced by manufacturer, warranty should cover shipping.

m. Support

i. Technical support for the equipment and software shall be provided for a period of one (1) year after the date of purchase and covered by the warranty. Technical support should be accessible, at a minimum, via phone and email.

n. Prohibited Software/Hardware

i. Counter drone detection systems that require a connection to the Chinese company DJI servers is strictly prohibited. Hardware must comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations/standards. Lithium batteries used in the computer system are exempt from this requirement.

o. Environmental Protection

i. The machine shall be so designed and constructed that under the operating, service, transportation, and storage conditions described herein, the machine shall not emit materials hazardous to the ecological system as prescribed by federal, state, or local statutes in effect at the location of installation.

p. Manuals/Drawings

i. The vendor shall furnish one (1) hard copy of all technical manuals/guides containing all information necessary for assembly, operation, disassembly, and troubleshooting. One (1) complete set of manuals/drawings shall be included in the hard-case storage containers.

q. Documentation

i. All documentation, i.e. operation manuals, maintenance manuals, programming manuals, student training materials, and vendor literature, shall be written in the English language and grammatically correct.

r. Environmental Protection

i. The item shall meet all applicable Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) restrictions in effect on the date of the contract. These regulations apply to the emission of materials hazardous to the environment or the user's health and shall be adhered to during the manufacturing, service, transportation, storage, and operational use of the item.

2. Item – Peripheral(s) and Accessories – The Contractor shall provide peripherals & accessories as outlined below.

a. Hard-case Storage Containers

i. The manufacturer should provide the necessary amount of hard-case storage containers to allow for easy storage and transport. The hard-case containers need to provide protection from environmental damage to include extremely low and high temperatures and need to be easily moved with a two-manned lift/team.

b. Additional Hardware

i. The manufacturer shall provide additional hardware necessary for assembly to include various screws, mount pins, bolts, and various other tools needed to secure the systems components when fully assembled.

c. Software/Security Inclusions

i. The security of the system shall protect it from outside sources attempt to spoof, or hack, into the device. Security needs to prevent access to the software via internet access while allowing remote updating to prevent an on-site visit from vendor technician.

d. Upgrades/Warranty Renewal

i. Before the one (1) year warranty (or agreed upon warranty duration) expires, beginning at month eleven

(11), the vendor shall offer the option to extend the current warranty provide necessary quote/pricing with Program Manager point of contact (POC). Additionally, the vendor shall keep the program manager POC up to date on any offers of potential upgrades should any hardware become obsolete.