CSS0131_Tech Spec USCG Inmarsat Services.xlsx

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United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Services - Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
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CSS0131
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The file is a technical specification spreadsheet detailing terminal information for United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Services satellite communication terminals. The spreadsheet includes seven terminals with varying characteristics across 24 technical parameters, including terminal identifiers, types, locations, satellite support, frequency bands, antenna specifications, modem details, and transmission capabilities. Terminals are primarily airborne, utilizing Swift Broadband (L-band) and Viasat Ku and Ka-band technologies, with supporting equipment from manufacturers like Ball Airlink, Cobham, Honeywell, and ViaSat.

The accompanying federal contract opportunity is a pre-solicitation Request for Information (RFI) for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for USCG Aviation Services. The Government seeks industry feedback on satellite communication services, including Swift Broadband, Classic Aero, and Viasat Aviation Services across global regions. The solicitation (CSS0131) requests vendors to demonstrate capabilities for providing satellite services, supporting specific data rates, offering online account management, and meeting service delivery requirements. Responses are due by 21 APR 2025 at 3:00 PM EST, with submission to contracting officers from the Department of the Air Force. The current incumbent is Inmarsat Government, Inc. under contract HC101320A0006.

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Terminal Info

Terminal Information Terminal 1 Terminal 2 Terminal 3 Terminal 4 Terminal 5 Terminal 6 Terminal 7

1. Terminal IdentifierSwift BroadbandSwift Broadband (Block 8)SwiftBroadbandSwiftBroadbandSwiftBroadbandKu-BandKa- Band
2. Terminal Type/NomenclatureBall AirlinkBall AirlinkCobham HGA-7001EMS AMT-700HGA-6000ViaSatViaSat
3. Terminal Location (LAT/LON)Deployed AircraftDeployed Aircraft (C-130)Deployed Aircraft (C-27)Deployed Aircraft (G-V)Deployed Aircraft (G-550)Deployed Aircraft (G-V/G-550)Deployed Aircraft (G-550)
4. Current Supporting SatelliteI-4 ConstellationI-4 ConstellationI-4 ConstellationI-4 ConstellationI-4 ConstellationYesYes
5. Terminal Look Angle Restrictions (Yes/No)NoNoNoNoNoNoNo
6. Antenna Polarization CapabilityCircularCircularCircularCircularCircularLinearCircular
a. Feed Assembly PortsN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2-Port2-Port
b. Feed Assembly Polarization ConfigurationN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ACross PolAll Forms
7. Antenna Platform TypeAirborneAirborneAirborneAirborneAirborneAirborneAirborne
8. Terminal Frequency BandBGAN (L-band)BGAN (L-band)BGAN (L-band)BGAN (L-band)BGAN (L-band)KuKa
9. Terminal TX Frequency Range (GHz)1.6265-1.6601.6265-1.6601.6265-1.6601.6265-1.6601.6265-1.66014.0-14.527.5-31
10. Terminal RX Frequency Range (GHz)1.5250-1.5591.5250-1.5591.5250-1.5591.5250-1.5591.5250-1.55911.55-12.7517.7-21.2
11. Upconverter or Block Upconverter Bandwidth (MHz)N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A500500
12. Downconverter or LNB Bandwidth (MHz)N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A500500
13. Auto Tracking AbilityYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
14. HPA/SSPA/HVPS/BUC Power Rating (Watts)N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A1010 or 20
15. Antenna Diameter (Meters)0.30.3
16. Antenna G/T (dBi/K)910.6
17. Linear EIRP (dBW)161616161642.546.6 or 49.6 (depending on cell I19)
18. Saturated EIRP (dBW)
19. Modem ManufactureHoneywell/EMSCobham AerospaceHoneywell AerospaceHoneywell/EMSHoneywell/EMSViaSatViaSat
20. Modem Model Number1252-A-3520-02A700SBU/405040A-THD Rev D05MCS-7200 HSU/7520061-34017HSD400/HD710HSD400/HD710VMBR-1500/1054023CBM-400/1322483-AC
21. Maximum Modem Data Rate (Mbps)432 kbit/s432 kbit/s432 kbit/s432 kbit/s432 kbit/s100Mbps100Mbps
22. Modem Tuning Resolution (i.e., Steps)Continuous in 10Hz StepsContinuous in 10Hz Steps
23. Modem Tuning Bandwidth (MHz)TX: 900-1525MHz, RX: 950-2150MHz950-2000MHz
24. Current Software VersionLI-1252-36070 A002.01/2.02BAN-2.10.0BAN-2.22.0

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Unclassified1AALLIED
Confidential1BARMY
Secret1B1CAN
Top Secret1B2CENTCOM
Top Secret SCI1B3CJCS
Select1CDHS
1DDISA
1EDOE
MAC I2ADOJAir Defense
MAC II2BDOSAirborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AISR)
MAC III2CDOTBackhaul/Reachback for DISN or Service-unique services
Select2DDOTREASBlue Force Tracking
2EDTSBroadcast
New Service3AEUCOMCommand and Control
Change to Existing Service3BJFCOMLogistics
Recompete Existing Service3CNAVYYesXMorale, Welfare, Recreational (MWR)
Migrating to DSTS-G3DNORADNoCResearch and Development
Select3ENORTHCOMSelectKUSpecial Operations
3FPACOMKATraining/Exercises
H3GSOCOMSelectSelect
V3HSOUTHCOMOther
LHCP4ASTRATCOM
RHCP4BTRANSCOMBPSK
N/A4CTRIQPSK, OQPSK
Select4DUSAF8-PSK
4EUSMC16QAM
Linear4FWHCASelect
Circular5ASelect
Both5BOther
Select5C
5D
RO6AVOIPSELECT
2-port6BPOTSTDMA
4-port6CFDMA
Select6DSCPC
6EMCPC
Co-Polarized7A
Cross-Polarized7B
Both7C
Select7D
Select
Fixed
Mobile
Transportable
Select

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