Attachment 1_Radio and RoIP Statement of Need_27Aug26.docx

24 AUG 2026

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

95 WING OPERATIONS CENTER (WOC)

STATEMENT OF NEED (SoN): RADIO OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL (ROIP) SYSTEM & SUPPORTING RADIO PACKAGE COMPATIBILITY & SYSTEM MANDAtE: MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS WAVE TACTICAL & L3HARRIS AN/PRC-167

1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this acquisition is to improve critical Command and Control (C2) functions, central awareness, and secure voice/data communications between E-4B aircraft, the 1st Airborne Command and Control Squadron (1 ACCS), and the 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (595 AMXS) during ground and in-flight operations. In accordance with AFDP 3-0.1, robust C2 systems are essential to exercise authority, direction, and synchronization of joint operations.

To meet security, distributed control, and operational coordination requirements across these secure environments, the government requires a brand-name ROIP system and a fully integrated, compatible supporting radio package.

2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Item 1: Radio over Internet Protocol (ROIP) System (Brand Name Only) Manufacturer/Brand Requirement: Must be Motorola Solutions WAVE Tactical (WAVE PTX Tactical) ROIP system. No "or equal" substitutes will be accepted for this item to ensure seamless cross-domain operational interoperability and compatibility with existing infrastructure.

Donor Radio Integration: Must integrate with standard military donor radios (specifically the L3Harris AN/PRC-167) and include all required connector peripherals.

Network Approval: Must be approved to operate on AFNET NIPR and SIPR networks.

Form Factor: Must be rack-mountable in a standard 19-inch rack.

Connectivity Peripherals: Must include all peripherals and software required to connect to AFNET NIPR and/or SIPR services.

Workstation Capacity: Must support a minimum of two (2) monitoring/transmitting workstations, with scalability up to five (5) workstations.

Software: Must include all proprietary software and licenses required to operate the WAVE Tactical ROIP system.

Item 2: Wing Operations Center Radio Package (L3Harris AN/PRC-167 Base Configuration — Brand Name Only) Brand-Name Mandate: Must be the L3Harris AN/PRC-167 Multi-channel Handheld Radio. No substitute or "or equal" options will be accepted.

Tactical WAVE Software Integration: Must be fully integrated and 100% compatible with the specified WAVE Tactical software to ensure end-to-end control, patching, and operational continuity.

ROIP Capability: Must be native ROIP capable to seamlessly support and feed the primary WAVE Tactical system.

Frequency Range: Must transmit and receive on VHF-LO, VHF-HI, and UHF bands ().

Transmission Capabilities: Must support Line-Of-Sight (LOS) and SATCOM operations.

Waveforms: Must support secure VULOS and advanced MUOS (Mobile User Objective System) waveforms.

Security Classification: Must support secure communications up to the TOP SECRET level using NSA Type-1 certified cryptography.

Form Factor: Must be compact enough to fit on an office desk or be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack.

Data & Voice: Must support concurrent transmission and reception of both secure voice and data.

Transceivers: Should feature 2 independent Receive/Transmitters (dual-channel architecture).

Scalability: System architecture must be upgradable to support expanding future mission waveforms and requirements.

Mandatory Technical & Logistical Commonality Justification:

Standardizing on the L3Harris AN/PRC-167 is a non-severable requirement to maintain operational continuity and synergy with the subordinate 1 ACCS operating under the same wing. The WOC requires identical hardware standardization to guarantee:

Logistical Spares Pooling: Immediate access and physical interchangeability of battery eliminators, antennas, and RF cabling under urgent operational circumstances.

Standardized Home Station Training: Leveraging existing 1 ACCS, and OSS technical training and programming enclaves, ensuring WOC watch standers are certified to operate WOC enclaves without duplicate training overhead.

Associated Support Equipment (Item 2 Peripherals) At least one (1) VHF/UHF Line-of-Sight antenna.

At least one (1) MUOS-capable antenna.

At least one (1) SATCOM antenna.

Antenna Masts: Structural masts capable of securing the antennas through extreme weather conditions. Masts must be roof-mountable on a large office building with all required hardware (for situations where a dedicated platform is unavailable).

At least one (1) battery eliminator per radio.

Coaxial cable (speaker to antenna).

Speaker wire (speaker to radio).

Speaker box featuring a dedicated handset port.

Minimum of 200 feet of RF cable.

3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Installation Support: Contractor must provide complete, step-by-step installation and setup instructions.

Shipping: Shipping must be included to the designated government delivery location (Offutt AFB, NE).

Warranty: Minimum six (6) month manufacturer’s warranty covering:

Manufacturing defects.

Damage occurring during installation.

Defects in project workmanship, trim, and physical components.

Damage resulting from routine operational use.

Portability & Durability: All equipment must be highly durable, portable, and customizable to support rapid-deployment military environments.

Home Station Training: Must include standard familiarization training for Wing Operations personnel to ensure immediate capability to operate the WAVE Tactical ROIP and L3Harris AN/PRC-167 radio packages.

4. SUBMISSION & BRAND-NAME GUIDELINES

Item 1 (WAVE Tactical ROIP): This is a firm Brand Name Only requirement. No substitute products, alternate software platforms, or "or equal" bids will be evaluated or accepted.

Item 2 (L3Harris AN/PRC-167 Radio Package): This is a firm Brand Name Only requirement. No substitute products, alternate hardware transceivers, or "or equal" bids will be evaluated or accepted. Quotes must contain authentic L3Harris AN/PRC-167 equipment and associated OEM-compatible peripherals to meet the wing's strict mandatory commonality, security, and J-17 integration thresholds.