CM Upgrade SOW.docx

ENCRYPTION MODERNIZATION OF KOV-68, TACR-16DL RADIO

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

1.0 BACKGROUND

The Electronic Warfare Systems Branch, (B33), at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, Virginia requires Collins Aerospace. to modernize the encryption software and firmware of the KOV-68, TACR-16DL radio and restore the unit to full operation.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Original Equipment Manufacturer Specifications

*The contractor shall not perform any services outside of modernizing the encryption software and firmware of the unit and restoring the unit to full operation. If any repairs are identified during the evaluation, the contractor shall submit a quote to the TPOC and Contracting Officer for approval and subsequent contract modification prior to completing the repairs.

**The Government reserves the right to modify this contract at a later date to cover additional repair services/components identified during the initial inspection.

· Direct replacement parts/components for existing equipment.

· Radio will be received and entered into the Collins Customer Returned Goods system.

· Radio will go through an initial inspection and have the National Security Agency seals/covers removed.

· The Radio will have an incoming acceptance test procedure performed. If the acceptance test procedure passes, the radio goes to the next step. If it fails, it needs to be repaired before moving on.

· If acceptance test procedure passes, the radio receives new batteries, and the crypto modernization firmware / software upgrade is performed.

· After the crypto modernization software is loaded, it will then proceed to the Tuning process.

· The modem is loaded with an engineering build that allows vendor to run the tests.

· The tune process consists of running verify autotune and startup built-in-test.

· Following tune, the modem will be restored to its original release version.

· The radio then goes through a standard acceptance test procedure as well as an electromagnetic compatibility acceptance test procedure.

· Once passed, the radio will have the covers and National Security Agency seals installed and a final inspection performed.

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

The government will provide one (1) KOV-68, TACR-16DL radio, Serial Number: 238, valued at $23,000.00 to the contractor for evaluation upon award of the order.

5.0 SECURITY

The work to be performed under this contract is classified.

6.0 TRAVEL

No travel is anticipated.

7.0 TECHNICAL POINT(S) OF CONTACT

Will be provided at time of award