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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of this Amendment to DHS Request for Proposals (RFP) No. HSHQDC-12-R-00060 is to provide a corrected version of Attachment 1 to the RFP "Statement of Requirements." On

Page 29 of Attachment 1 "Statement of Requirements" (Version 1.1), the following change appears:

- "Neutrons on Fe" is changed to "Neutrons on Fe Alloy"

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HSHQDC-12-R-00060

Attachment 1

Version 1.1

Statement of Requirements for

Advanced Handheld Radiation Detection/Identification Systems

Below are the Government’s approved requirements for the Advanced Handheld Radiation Detection/Identification System. This attachment provides details for all the requirements needed to be met.

Instructions: Offerors should review each requirement and indicate by entering an “x” in the appropriate column, whether their currently available system “Meets” or “Does Not Meet” the stated requirement. For any entries of “Meets”, the Offeror shall provide an appropriate reference and/or explanation from a technical, functional or test document. For all detection, identification and environmental related requirements, an entry of “Meets” must be supported by reference to a test campaign verified by an Independent Laboratory or Government Agency -- that includes the test organization/lab conducting the test, test date, test location, system configuration version under test, and test plans and test reports (or document numbers with permission for the Government to request for review if not submitted by the Offeror). Any differences between the system version tested and the currently available system must be documented to disclose the configuration changes made since the test had initially been performed. Testing conducted internally by the Offeror without the verification by an Independent Laboratory or Government Agency shall require the submission of completed Test Sheets/Reports for the corresponding requirement demonstrating the ability to pass the requirement. Any omissions or deviations from referenced Test Plans/Reports are required to be provided by the Offeror with justification for all noted changes.

In addition to assessing the ability to meet each requirement below, the Offeror shall provide to the Government an Algorithm Replay Tool with their RFP response. The Algorithm Replay Tool shall be capable of installation onto a PC based workstation and allow input of raw detector spectra (eg. ICD1 data), with the ability to replay multiple input files at one time via command line or in batch mode and generate analyzed results of the input spectrum with resulting alarm information (ICD2). Files shall be submitted on a DVD in .dll format or compatible.

The Algorithm Replay Tool installation shall include a sample set of at least 60 input and 60 original output files to validate the Replay Tool installed obtains the same results as the detector system hardware. The Replay Tool results shall be fully representative of the on board algorithm on the detector system and may be validated at the government’s request. Documentation of the Replay Tool configuration version, as it corresponds to the algorithm version contained on the current system or version documented in the test results shall be provided with the Replay Tool, along with installation and user guide instructions.

The full list of requirements to be met is enclosed in this Statement of Requirements. Due to the sensitive nature of the performance requirements, there are some REDACTED details in the enclosed requirements. These redactions will be disclosed to Offerors after a signed and submitted Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), (For Official Use Only (FOUO) section only), for the requirements is received by DNDO. The NDA form is attached along with the requirements. Instructions for Offerors to view the redacted data will be provided after the signed NDA form is received by DNDO. The Government will make the information available in a reading room, and will provide directions via e-mail. Offerors who wish to view the entire document in person must make an appointment with the Contract Specialist, Christine Chui, and Contracting Officer, Tracy Miller [See Section G.1 of the RFP for contact information].

The requirements below are grouped in order of decreasing importance. Offerors must meet all of the requirements in Group #1.

Group #1

REF #

Description

Clarification Statements (if appropriate)

Meets

Does Not Meet

Reference / Explanation (Fully/Partially Met)

AH-1

Handheld radiation detection device shall be able to detect all radionuclides listed in Appendix A - Radionuclide Requirements.

AH-2

Instrument shall be able to identify all radionuclides listed in Appendix A - Radionuclide Requirements.

AH-3

In addition to the requirements contained in Sections 6.9 (Spectral Identification) and 8 (Radiation Detection, Minimum Requirements) of ANSI 42.34-2003, the instrument shall be able to detect and identify the configurations specified in AH 4 - 8:

AH-4

REDACTED

AH-5

REDACTED

AH-6

REDACTED

AH-7

REDACTED

AH-8

REDACTED

AH-9

Instrument with high resolution shall use a gamma detector with an inherent material resolution of 0.38% peak FWHM or better at 662keV.

AH-10

Instrument shall utilize the alarm categories as shown in Appendix A

AH-11

Instrument spectral analysis shall be fully automated and done in near real time.

AH-12

The instrument shall include the ability to view a saved spectrum on the display (instrument GUI).

AH-13

Instrument gamma detectors with high resolution shall be responsive to incident gamma radiation in the energy range of 55 keV to 3,000 keV.

AH-14

Instrument shall be able to detect, identify radionuclides and categorize gamma radiation.

AH-15

Instrument shall be capable of recording gross count survey data at a one (1) Hz rate for up to two (2) hours of use.

AH-16

Instrument shall have a false positive alarm rate of <0.1%. A false positive alarm is defined as a radionuclide detection alarm occurring when no radionuclide is present.

AH-17

Instrument shall be able to detect neutron radiation based on a flux of 4 x 104 neutrons/sec from a 252Cf source, with the instrument detector located at a distance of 25 cm normal to the shield surface on centerline with the source for both moderated and unmoderated configurations.

AH-18

Instrument gamma detectors shall detect higher energy gamma rays (e.g., 238U - 1,001 keV and 232Th - 2,614 keV).

AH-19

Instrument signal processing shall be able to identify SNM in the presence of a minimum of two radionuclides.

AH-20

Instrument shall not identify a radionuclide that is not present per ANSI N42.34 Section 8.9.

AH-21

Instrument shall provide gamma spectra for off-line analysis by a separate program in a format specified by ICD 1 and ICD 2.

AH-22

Instrument shall signal operator upon a positive detection of gamma or neutron radiation. The positive identification of radionuclide(s) based on gamma spectra shall display the specific radionuclide(s). The positive detection of neutron radiation shall display neutron threat with neutron count.

AH-23

The capability to open and examine saved data files shall be provided on the instrument.

AH-24

The instrument shall identify energy peaks on the spectrum display (e.g., by use of a moveable cursor).

AH-25

The instrument shall allow the ability to pan the displayed spectrum.

AH-26

The instrument shall allow the ability to zoom in and out on the displayed spectrum.

AH-27

Instrument shall tolerate one drop of not less than 0.91 m to a concrete surface if first oriented in normal operational position.

AH-28

Instrument shall be able to interface and deliver electronic formatted data to the “Reachback” location using a standard data format in compliance with ICD 1 and ICD 2.

Group #2

REF #

Description

Clarification Statements (if appropriate)

Meets

Does Not Meet

Reference / Explanation (Fully/Partially Met)

AH-29

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standards:

a. Meet ANSI N42.34: Performance Criteria for Hand-Held Instruments for the Detection and Identification of Radionuclides.

b. Meet ANSI N42.42: Data Format Standard for Radiation Detectors for Homeland Security.

c. Meet ANSI/IEC 60529: Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code).

d. Meet ANSI/IEEE 730: Software Quality Assurance Plans.

AH-30

Instrument shall meet the requirements contained in ANSI N42.34: Performance Criteria for Hand-Held Instruments for the Detection and Identification of Radionuclides.

AH-31

Instrument shall have a mean time between failures (MTBF) greater than 8,760 hours.

AH-32

Instrument shall have an operating life of at least 5 years based on a 24 hours per day, 7 days a week duty cycle.

AH-33

Handheld radiation detection device shall support a high fleet Operational Availability (Ao) of at least 0.95.

AH-34

Instrument shall have a built in calibration capability (The built in calibration capability shall not rely on internal or provided radioactive sources).

AH-35

Background and net source counts shall be calculated and displayed or printed.

AH-36

A plot or data log to identify systematic drifts in peak location and resolution shall be provided for both an appropriate low-energy and high-energy peak. The data log does not need to be kept on the instrument.

AH-37

A performance checking method shall be provided for use with the neutron detectors using a neutron check source such as 252Cf. The neutron calibration method will not be expected to identify peak drifts.

AH-38

Instrument shall have a startup self test capability.

AH-39

Instrument shall have an operator initiated self test capability.

AH-40

Instrument shall have a “Test Alarms” built-in test that initiates a sequential test of all alarms (threat, suspect, personal hazard, and error).

Instrument self testing shall include (41-45):

AH-41

Instrument battery life remaining

AH-42

System DC voltages

AH-43

Detector temperature

AH-44

Detector bias

AH-45

Available ICD1/2 storage space (including images)

AH-46

Instrument shall be designed to display the software version used.

AH-47

Instrument shall be capable of directional detection as necessary in the missions of screening and sweeping.

AH-48

Instrument shall support omni-directional detection of radiation as necessary in the missions of personal safety sweeping to detect the presence of any nuclear material.

AH-49

If omni and directional sweeping require different modes of operation, these shall be distinctly indicated on the device user interface.

AH-50

Instrument method used to achieve directional detection shall not degrade omni-directional radiation detection performance (e.g., use of removable collimators or multiple detector elements).

AH-51

Instrument shall respond to neutron radiation by indicating the net count rate above background.

AH-52

Instrument neutron sensor design shall include hydrogenous materials that provide appropriate moderation of high-energy neutrons.

AH-53

Instrument gamma detector electronics design shall account for calibration drifts due to changes in temperature.

AH-54

Instrument shall associate radionuclides generally found in a decay chain with the nearest long lived parent radionuclide (e.g., 226Ra and 232Th).

AH-55

Instrument software shall permit the government to add additional isotopes to the library with a specified category and to modify the detection and identification algorithms accordingly.

AH-56

Instrument shall support loading of updated radionuclide identification algorithms.

AH-57

Instrument shall measure both gamma and neutron background levels.

AH-58

Instrument gamma background assessment shall include full energy spectra and gamma gross-counts.

AH-59

Instrument neutron background assessment shall include neutron gross counts.

AH-60

Instrument background spectra shall be stored on a regular, user settable time interval.

AH-61

Instrument shall initiate collection of a new average background spectrum on power up or user command.

AH-62

Instrument shall prevent background updates when the background is changing rapidly (e.g., when approaching a source) or in the presence of a source.

AH-63

Instrument signal processing shall aid in radiation source localization (up-down, and left-right) to within a vendor specified distance.

AH-64

Instrument shall localize when sweeping at a specified rate.

AH-65

Instrument signal processing shall be self-contained.

AH-66

Instrument radionuclide identification shall consider attenuation of shielded sources.

AH-67

Instrument shall provide a correction for live time and store it with the data as per ICD 1 and ICD 2.

AH-68

Instrument shall be capable of storing at least 1,000 spectra.

Each ICD 1 and ICD 2 data set shall include (AH-69-77):

AH-69

Time and date.

AH-70

Gamma spectra.

AH-71

Identified radionuclides, categories, and associated confidence levels.

AH-72

Spectrum integration time.

AH-73

Measured gamma dose rate.

AH-74

Average neutron count rate obtained from the beginning of the radionuclide identification function.

AH-75

GPS coordinates for the measurement.

AH-76

Live time and real time for the measurement.

AH-77

Any instrument error or fault conditions.

AH-78

Instrument spectral output data shall be sufficient to plot and analyze with another algorithm.

AH-79

Instrument shall have a display that is easily readable over the required temperature range.

AH-80

Instrument isotopic identification shall be via the built-in display.

AH-81

Instrument shall be capable of displaying an associated confidence level with radionuclide identification. Display of the confidence level shall be able to toggle on or off in the Advanced mode of the device.

AH-82

The vendor shall document the criteria used to define levels of confidence (e.g., “high” indicates greater than 95% confidence, “medium” indicates 75-95% confidence, and “low” indicates 50-75% confidence).

AH-83

Instrument shall not guide user to an innocent source when threat sources are present.

AH-84

Instrument shall have a personnel protection alarm that is audible, visual, and tactile.

AH-85

Instrument Personal Safety measurement range shall be at least 0.5 mrem/hr - 300 rem/hr for dose rate.

AH-86

Instrument shall have an audible alert that is actuated if the gamma dose rate or neutron count rate exceeds the personal safety set point.

AH-87

Instrument shall incorporate diagnostic features that include checking neutron detection capability.

AH-88

Instrument shall initiate an Error alarm to inform the user if the neutron detection capability is degraded.

AH-89

Instrument shall initiate an Error alarm to inform the user if the neutron detection capability is not functioning

AH-90

Instrument shall display dose rate at all times.

AH-91

Instrument shall display gamma count rate (counts per second) at all times.

AH-92

Instrument shall display neutron counts (counts per second) at all times.

AH-93

Instrument shall display an “SNM Index” on the detect screen (previously called the “Threat Material Index.”)

AH-94

Instrument shall have a 30 minute default background acquisition time

AH-95

The instrument operating in maritime, remote, or mobile environment shall be capable of operating on a battery for at least 12 hours, under normal operating conditions. Remote and mobile (e.g., moving vehicle) use are considered to be in areas with no local power sources (i.e., requires several hours of travel to reach power source) to support battery recharging.

AH-96

The instrument operating time for land use designs shall be at least 4 hours on a single freshly charged battery under normal operating conditions.

AH-97

The instrument shall be battery operated.

AH-98

The battery shall be both field-replaceable and rechargeable.

AH-99

The battery shall be rechargeable without removal from Instrument.

AH-100

Instrument shall meet the environmental requirements of ANSI 42.34-2003, Section 9 (Electrical and Environmental Performance Requirements).

AH-101

Instrument performance shall not degrade over the temperature range -20° C to +50° C.

AH-102

Instrument shall be capable of operating in relative humidity up to 100% at an ambient temperature of +40° C.

AH-103

Instrument shall be fresh water resistant.

AH-104

Instrument shall be designed to prevent water ingress from rain, condensing moisture, or high humidity.

AH-105

Instrument housing shall be designed with an Ingress Protection (IP) code of IP65 in accordance with ANSI/IEC 60529: Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code).

AH-106

Instrument with high resolution detector shall weigh 6.9 kg (15.2 lbs) or less. Weight is based on the 4 hour battery configuration and doesn’t include shoulder straps, harnesses, backpacks, or other fixtures.

AH-107

Instrument shall meet the requirements for vibration and shock listed in ANSI 42.34-2003, Sections 9.4 (Vibration) and 9.5 (Mechanical Shock). The shock testing is performed on the instrument outside of their shipping container.

AH-108

Instrument shall meet the requirements of ANSI 42.34-2003, Section 9.11 (Radio Frequency [RF]).

AH-109

Instrument shall meet the requirements of the Federal Communication Commission contained in 47 CFR 15, Radio Frequency Devices.

Group #3

REF #

Description

Clarification Statements (if appropriate)

Meets

Does Not Meet

Reference / Explanation (Fully/Partially Met)

AH-110

Other codes and Standards

a. Conform with Interface Control Document (ICD) 1 and 2 - Data format conformity with Radiation Data Format Spec (RDFS)/42.42 architecture.

b. Meet ASTM D3951: Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging.

c. Meet IEEE Standard 802.11g: Wireless Local Area Network (54 Mbps, 2.4 GHz standard).

d. Meet International Air Transportation Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations.

e. Meet UL 61010-1, Part 1: Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use, 2005.

AH-111

Instrument operating software shall be upgradeable (i.e., by downloading software) by the user through the Advanced mode.

AH-112

Instrument shall be self contained and not require any unique support equipment for routine operation.

AH-113

Instrument shall be designed to minimize the frequency of “depot-level” calibration using radioactive sources. Depot-level are those tasks, such as calibration with a radioactive source, that are not performed by personnel in the field. Such tasks are typically performed at a maintenance facility, contract maintenance provider or the original equipment manufacturer.

AH-114

Instrument shall be designed for depot-level calibration using check sources that contain exempt quantities of radioactive material as defined by 10 CFR 30.71, Schedule B, and span an appropriate range of energy peaks.

AH-115

The calibration check shall include both background and source-plus-background measurements.

AH-116

The date of the last calibration shall be kept on the instrument and be available to the operator.

AH-117

The date of next calibration shall be displayed on the instrument to remind operator.

AH-118

Instrument shall be designed to not pose any safety hazards to the operator considering both immediate hazards, as well as those posed by long-term use. (Considerations shall include, but not be limited to: sharp edges, pinch points, burns, electrical shock, tangle and choke hazards, slip and fall hazards resulting from instabilities created by wearable devices, and skeletal-muscular strain).

AH-119

Instrument shall be certified to the requirements of UL 61010-1, Part 1: Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use. Any Nationally-Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) whose scope of recognition includes UL 61010-1, Part 1 may be used to meet the certification requirement.

AH-120

The construction of the system shall preclude sharp edges or other features that could pose laceration hazards.

AH-121

Instrument shall have low maintenance requirements that are suitable for use in its desired mission environment.

AH-122

Instrument shall not require special tools or equipment for routine maintenance.

AH-123

Instrument shall be capable of modular repair.

AH-124

Major components such as the battery, microprocessor, and radiation sensor elements shall be designed for modular replacement.

AH-125

Instrument shall be operable by a single person.

AH-126

Instrument shall be designed for one-hand operation.

AH-127

The instrument shall be operable with one gloved hand

AH-128

The battery shall be rechargeable using an automobile adapter.

AH-129

The battery shall be rechargeable using a 110 VAC power supply.

AH-130

Instrument shall be ergonomically designed to allow a single operator to carry or wear and use it over an 8 hour shift without undue fatigue.

AH-131

Instrument shall be ergonomically designed to allow an operator to hold the detector above shoulder height for 2 minutes (i.e., time to conduct end-to-end scan of one side of a railcar or shipping container.) The instrument shall weigh 6.9 kg (15.2 lbs) or less. Weight is based on the 4 hour battery configuration and doesn’t include shoulder straps, harnesses, backpacks, or other fixtures.

AH-132

Instrument carriage and operation shall not interfere with the operator’s ability to also carry and use non-instrument related tools normally carried or worn.

AH-133

Instrument shall be able to integrate with various power sources to support operation such as a recharging docking station, a 12 VDC vehicle electrical system, electrical utility connection with adapters for international use, and a portable battery pack.

AH-134

Instrument shall include the capability to leave equipment on charge indefinitely without loss of battery life.

AH-135

Instrument neutron counters shall saturate to a maximum count value rather than rollover (i.e., latch at maximum count value or have sufficient count range).

AH-136

Instrument using cryogenic instruments shall become fully functional from a dead start in less than 12 hours.

AH-137

Instrument using cryogenic instruments shall become fully functional from a cooled standby mode in less than 10 minutes.

AH-138

Instrument electronic noise shall not effect detection operation.

AH-139

Instrument shall indicate a positive response to radionuclide detection with an audio output, a visual indication, and a physical vibration.

AH-140

Instrument isotope library documentation shall include all the peak energy and intensity values for the radionuclides of concern and the criteria used for reasonable peak amplitude ratios in a spectrum leading to identification.

Instrument common user interface shall consist of five basic elements (AH-141-145):

AH-141

A liquid crystal display (LCD).

AH-142

A row of four color light emitting diodes (LEDs).

AH-143

Two main buttons for user interaction with the system.

AH-144

Handle vibration alerting function.

AH-145

Auditory alerts.

AH-146

Instrument user interface for normal operation shall consist of two buttons (Navigate & Select) easily reachable by the thumb of the operator. Additional buttons are allowable for other functions.

AH-147

Instrument switches or controls shall be operable by a gloved hand (2 mm thick rubber). The strike surface of the input controls and distance between controls shall be sufficient to preclude inadvertent errors.

AH-148

Instrument shall have controls that are user-friendly for routine operation. Controls should :

a) Be distinctive for each control function (so the user can easily and accurately distinguish them).

b) Provide feedback that the user’s input is received,.

c) Provide feedback that the user’s command is being processed (when processing takes more than a second).

d) Include interlocks to prevent user’s from disabling important functions.

e) Provide a check of the reasonableness of the users control input (for example, if the user turns or adjusts a setting such that the device will not work properly, the system should alert the user of the consequences of the action.

f) Confirm or provide feedback that a control action is completed.

g) Have password protection for significant configuration and operational controls.

AH-149

If keys are used for any control functions, the number of keys shall be minimized while providing sufficient flexibility to accomplish the control functions.

AH-150

Instrument shall have a menu structure that is simple and easy to follow intuitively. The menu structure should provide a logical grouping of information/options based on user task needs. The menu should be structured such that the most important and the most frequently accessed options are those most directly accessed (with a minimum of navigation actions). The menu should provide a simple means for the user to easily return to the top level if the user gets “lost” in the menu.

AH-151

Instrument controls shall be designed to reduce the possibility for inadvertent changes in settings.

AH-152

Instrument alarms shall be capable of being selected in any configuration (e.g., audio only, visual only, tactile (vibration) only, all alarms, etc.). It shall not be possible to disable all alarms if the device power is on.

AH-153

There shall be four categories of instrument’s advanced operation alarms. Clarification: The four alarm categories are Innocent, Threat, Personnel Hazard, and System Error.

AH-154

Instrument radionuclide and threat alarm library shall be uploadable in the Advanced mode from a separate computer.

AH-155

Instrument radionuclide and threat alarm library shall allow change between categorization of Threat and Innocent in the Advanced mode for most radionuclides. All isotopes of Uranium and all isotopes of Plutonium shall always be set to Threat and cannot be changed to Innocent.

AH-156

Instrument shall be capable of downloading saved spectral and associated data to a computer for further analysis.

AH-157

Instrument displays shall support day or night operation.

AH-158

Instrument shall have a display that is easily readable under different lighting conditions.

AH-159

The instrument display shall be usable in direct sunlight without being damaged.

AH-160

A high resolution, high contrast back-lit liquid crystal display (LCD) shall be provided.

AH-161

The minimum display size shall be 7.5 cm X 5.6 cm or 2.95 inches X 2.2 inches. Display can be installed in either portrait or landscape orientation in the instrument.

AH-162

The display shall have a minimum resolution of 320 X 240 pixels.

AH-163

The minimum size for text on the instrument’s screen is 3.2 mm or 1/8 inch.

AH-164

Instrument shall use a color display. The color display shall be used to identify the alarm categories, i.e., Red for Threat & Personnel Hazard, Green for Innocent, and Amber for System Error.

AH-165

Instrument shall use a set of 4 LEDs to display alarm state. Those LEDs cannot be disabled. The LEDs are located near the LCD and should be visible to people standing nearby. The LEDs should be positioned to be easily distinguishable in both dark and brightly lit environment.

AH-166

Instrument alarm criteria for gamma and neutron gross count alarms shall be separately settable in the Advanced mode.

AH-167

Instrument shall display guidance to operator on collection time to achieve the optimal confidence level (i.e., shall request the user for additional collection time above normal in situations where there is a low count rate).

AH-168

Instrument shall display guidance to operator on positioning relative to source to achieve the optimal confidence level.

AH-169

Instrument shall update signal strength indicator once per second or faster.

AH-170

Instrument shall have three distinct auditory alarms corresponding with three distinct alarms (Threat, Personnel Hazard, and System Error).

AH-171

Instrument shall have alarm levels that are settable in the Advanced mode.

AH-172

Instrument shall have a control to acknowledge and silence the audible and tactile safety alarms.

AH-173

Instrument shall display dose rate with its unit (i.e., mrem/hr).

AH-174

Instrument shall be equipped with an adjustable audio function.

AH-175

The sound frequencies used for the audible alerts shall be within the frequency range of 500 - 3,000 Hz.

AH-176

Instrument audible alarm shall be settable to at least 10 dB(A) above the level of background noise. Alerts should have an adjustable volume control with a maximum intensity not to exceed 95 dB(A).

AH-177

The instrument shall have one or more USB 2.0 or better ports for computer link.

AH-178

The instrument shall have one or more external flash memory ports for data storage.

AH-179

The instrument shall have one 3.5 mm audio headphone jack for silent operation.

AH-180

The instrument shall have one RJ45 Ethernet jack for external communication.

AH-181

Instrument shall be capable of communicating via a standard wireless communication protocol.

AH-182

Instrument wireless communications systems shall comply with IEEE Standard 802.11g, and should comply with IEEE Standard 802.11i security requirements. The wireless communication system shall be secured to Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), certifiable to FIPS 140-2 requirements, and comply with the existing DHS public key infrastructure. Each wireless connection shall have a unique address.

AH-183

Instrument wireless communication component shall be able to be disabled for periods of time when instrument is in secure areas, with password control.

AH-184

Instrument shall interface with a computer to upload software revisions, download data, and perform system operating checks.

AH-185

Instrument to computer link shall be through a USB 2.0 port connection.

AH-186

Instrument sensor discovery and data transfer shall use an open standard service discovery protocol such as IEEE 1451, Universal Plug N Play (UPNP), ActiveSync, or Jini. The preferred protocol is IEEE 1451.0.

AH-187

Instrument shall be capable of receiving and/or determining geographical coordinates of the instrument location.

AH-188

Instrument location shall be measured to +/-3 m accuracy.

AH-189

Instrument shall be capable of associating GPS coordinates with a given spectra.

AH-190

Instrument shall be capable of communicating the GPS coordinates of the instrument location.

AH-191

Dose rate units shall be settable by the user.

AH-192

Dose rate User Settable units shall include an option for: mrem/h

AH-193

Dose rate User Settable units shall include an option for: µrem/h

AH-194

Dose rate User Settable units shall include an option for: µR/h

AH-195

Dose rate User Settable units shall include an option for: mSv/h

AH-196

Dose Rate User Settable units shall include an option for: µSv/h

AH-197

In addition to the button controls, touch screen controls shall be implemented on the device.

AH-198

The touch screen shall include an on-screen button for the "Next" function.

AH-199

The touch screen shall include an on-screen button for the "Select" function.

AH-200

The instrument’s 30 minute default background acquisition time, shall be time adjustable by an advanced user in the password protected mode.

AH-201

When a radionuclide is identified and an alarm is indicated, the instrument shall highlight the appropriate index display.

AH-202

When a radionuclide is identified and an alarm is indicated, the instrument shall highlight the radionuclide name in the appropriate color (red or green).

AH-203

The capability to rename saved data files shall be provided on the instrument.

AH-204

The instrument shall have at least two different operating modes, one mode for routine operation and the other as the Advanced mode, which is password protected.

AH-205

The personal safety alarm threshold shall be adjustable through the Advanced mode.

AH-206

Instrument operating software shall be upgradeable (i.e., by downloading software) by the user through the Advanced mode.

AH-207

Instrument radionuclide and threat alarm library shall be uploadable in the Advanced mode from a separate computer.

AH-208

Categorization of radionuclides (Threat/Innocent) shall be changeable in the Advanced mode.

AH-209

Display of the Confidence Levels shall be able to toggle on or off in the Advance mode.

AH-210

Instrument alarm criteria for gamma and neutron gross count alarms shall be separately settable in the Advanced mode.

AH-211

Ability to view spectra shall be able to toggle on or off in the Advanced mode.

AH-212

A reset to factory defaults option shall be available in the Advanced mode.

AH-213

Upon startup, the instrument shall move to the “Home” screen.

AH-214

The user shall be able to choose whether radionuclide identification functions at the “Home” screen, or whether the “Home” screen is a “Ready” mode for the instrument.

AH-215

Moving from the “Home” screen to the “Detect” screen shall be an operator initiated action.

AH-216

The instrument shall have alarm levels that are settable in the Advanced mode.

AH-217

The instrument shall protect against unauthorized access to or modification of both internal and networked data and information.

AH-218

The instrument shall protect against denial of service to authorized users or provision of service to unauthorized users.

AH-219

Any instrument communications interface shall use technology already used by user.

AH-220

Instrument shall transmit the spectral data for further analysis.

Group #4

REF #

Description

Clarification Statements (if appropriate)

Meets

Does Not Meet

Reference / Explanation (Fully/Partially Met)

AH-221

Federal Regulations:

a. Meet 10 CFR 30.71 - U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Rules of General Applicability to Domestic Licensing of Byproduct Material, Schedule B.

b. Meet 47 CFR 15 - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules, Radio Frequency Devices.

c. Meet 49 CFR 172 - U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information, and Training Requirements.

d. Meet 49 CFR 173 - DOT Shippers, General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging.

e. Meet 49 CFR 175 - DOT, Carriage By Aircraft.

AH-222

Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) fasteners shall be used (e.g., washer face thumb screws).

AH-223

Signal processing software shall be documented in accordance with ANSI / IEEE 730, Software Quality Assurance Plans.

AH-224

Instrument operations, functions, and features shall be fully explained in an operator manual.

AH-225

The operator manual shall provide guidance for all operator tasks.

AH-226

The operator manual shall have clear and concise instructions presented in brief, step-by-step action statements.

AH-227

The operator manual shall be designed to be fully consistent with the design and operation of the device’s user-system interface.

AH-228

The operator manual shall explain the intended use of and how the “Signal Index” is generated by the device.

AH-229

The operator manual shall explain the intended use of and how the “SNM Index” is generated by the device.

AH-230

Instrument shall be maintainable (general cleaning) at an organizational level by qualified operators without requiring offsite training.

AH-231

Instrument shall be designed to facilitate safe storage, transport, and handling.

AH-232

An impact resistant shipping case suitable for housing the instrument and all ancillaries shall be provided.

AH-233

The shipping case shall include internal shock absorbing materials for shock and vibration protection of the instrument and ancillaries.

AH-234

Instrument shall be designed for storage in a ready-to-use configuration (i.e., only requiring batteries to be installed prior to use).

AH-235

Instrument shall be suitable for transport by military aircraft.

AH-236

Instrument shall be exempt from any transportation related licensing or permitting requirements as described in:

a) 10 CFR 30.71 - NRC, Rules of General Applicability to Domestic Licensing of Byproduct Material, Schedule B.

b) 49 CFR 172 - DOT, Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information, and Training Requirements.

c) 49 CFR 173 - DOT, Shippers, General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging.

d) 49 CFR 175 - DOT, Carriage By Aircraft.

e) International Air Transportation Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations.

AH-237

Instrument shall be capable of being operated if enclosed in anti-contamination protection (5 mil thick poly bag).

AH-238

Instrument equipped with a handle shall have an easy-grip, non-slip handle.

AH-239

Passive corrosion resistance shall be used wherever possible by using aluminum or other suitable materials of construction.

AH-240

Contribution of the materials of construction and any coatings to the gamma background shall be minimized.

AH-241

Industrial coatings may be used to limit or prevent corrosion.

AH-242

Coatings shall be suitable for the substrate to which they are applied.

AH-243

The coating shall adhere strongly to the substrate and resist dampness, rain, snow, ice, temperature extremes or temperature fluctuations, environmental contamination, and staining.

AH-244

The coating shall provide optimum surface protection while maintaining an acceptable appearance.

AH-245

Used or refurbished parts shall not be used.

AH-246

All equipment and exterior finishes shall be uniform in quality and condition. They shall be clean, smooth, and free from all foreign materials and defects that impair use and serviceability. The following shall be reason for rejection:

a) Equipment or exterior finishes with cracking, scratches, pits, embedded foreign matter, broken edges, voids, non-uniform finish, and other visual deformities.

b) Sharp edges without a radius or bevel.

c) Improper design or interfaces that could cause injury during normal use or maintenance.

AH-247

Instrument components shall be permanently marked with model and serial number in a readily accessible location.

AH-248

Instrument parts that are potentially hazardous or fragile shall be clearly marked with appropriate warnings.

AH-249

All instrument components shall be labeled in accordance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15, Subpart B, Class B, Section 15-19, Labeling Requirements.

AH-250

Instrument markings required by other applicable standards shall be included.

AH-251

A shoulder strap, harness, backpack or other fixture shall be provided to secure the instrument to USCG personnel when climbing ladders, moving through shipboard hatches and scuttles, and transferring between small boats.

AH-252

The instrument shall have a minimal number of control buttons.

Appendix A

RADIONUCLIDE:

IDENTIFICATION Display NAME: (d)

ALARM CATEGORY:

ALARM PRIORITY:

RADIONUCLIDE TYPE:

U-232

U-232; Uranium

REDACTED

U-233

U-233; Uranium

U-235

U-235; Uranium

U-238

U-238; Uranium

Np-237

Np-237

All Pu

Plutonium

Am-241

Am-241

Neutron emitter

Neutrons

Cf-252

Neutrons

Am-241-Be

Am-241; Neutrons

Th-232 + Daughters (a)

Th-232

Ra-226 + Daughters (a)

Ra-226

K-40 (a)

K-40

Co-57

Co-57

Co-60

Co-60

Ba-133

Ba-133

Cs-137

Cs-137

Ir-192

Ir-192

Sr-89 (c)

Sr-89; Beta Emitter; Unknown

Sr-90/Y-90 (c)

Sr-90/Y-90; Beta Emitter; Unknown

F-18

F-18

Cr-51

Cr-51

Ga-67

Ga-67

Mo-99

Mo-99

Tc-99m

Tc-99m

Pd-103

Pd-103

In-111

In-111

I-123

I-123

I-125

I-125

I-131

I-131

Cs-131

Cs-131

Sm-153

Sm-153

Tl-201

Tl-201

Tl-202

Tl-202

TI-204

TI-204

Se-75

Se-75

Xe-133

Xe-133

Xe-133m

Xe-133m

UNKNOWN (b)

UNKNOWN; Beta Emitter

La-138

La-138

Mn-54

Mn-54

Na-22

Na-22

Rb-82

Rb-82

Rb-83

Rb-83

Rb-86

Rb-86

Fe-59

Fe-59

P-32

UNKNOWN; Beta Emitter

Zn-65

Zn-65

Ce-139

Ce-139

Y-88

Y-88

Cm-244

Cm-244

Nb-95

Nb-95

W-187

W-187

Mn-56

Mn-56

Sb-124

Sb-124

Sc-46

Sc-46

Lu-176

Lu-176

Eu-154

Eu-154

Eu-152

Eu-152

Co-58

Co-58

Na-24

Na-24

Sb-125

Sb-125

Lu-177

Lu-177

Cs-134

Cs-134

Mn-52

Mn-52

Au-198

Au-198

Bi-214

Bi-214

Sr-85/Kr-85

Sr-85/Kr-85

Ag-110m

Ag-110m

Co-56

Co-56

La-140

La-140

Nb-92m

Nb-92m

Ru-106/Rh-106

Ru-106/Rh-106

Ge-68

Ge-68

Ir-194

Ir-194

V-48

V-48

Po-210

Po-210

Ta-182

Ta-182

Xe-131m

Xe-131m

Ho-166m

Ho-166m

I-124

I-124

Pm-147

Pm-147

Ac-225

Ac-225

Ac-227

Ac-227

Ar-41

Ar-41

As-72

As-72

As-74

As-74

At-211

At-211

Ba-140

Ba-140

Be-7

Be-7

Bi-207

Bi-207

Bi-212

Bi-212

Br-76

Br-76

Br-77

Br-77

Ca-47

Ca-47

Cd-109

Cd-109

Cd-115

Cd-115

Ce-141

Ce-141

Ce-144

Ce-144

Cm-242

Cm-242

Cm-243

Cm-243

Co-55

Co-55

Cu-64

Cu-64

Eu-155

Eu-155

Eu-156

Eu-156

Neutrons on Fe Alloy

Neutrons

Ga-64

Ga-64

Gd-153

Gd-153

Gd-159

Gd-159

Hf-181

Hf-181

Hg-203

Hg-203

Ho-166

Ho-166

I-126

I-126

I-132

I-132

I-133

I-133

I-134

I-134

I-135

I-135

Kr-87

Kr-87

Kr-88

Kr-88

Lu-172

Lu-172

Lu-177m

Lu-177m

Nb-94

Nb-94

Nb-96

Nb-96

Nd-147

Nd-147

Pa-231

Pa-231

Pb-203

Pb-203

Rh-105

Rh-105

Ru-97

Ru-97

Pr-144

Pr-144

Ra-223

Ra-223

Ru-103

Ru-103

Sb-127

Sb-127

Sn-113

Sn-113

Tc-96

Tc-96

Te-132

Te-132

Tl-200

Tl-200

Th-229

Th-229

Th-230

Th-230

Tm-170

Tm-170

Tm-171

Tm-171

W-188

W-188

Xe-127

Xe-127

Xe-135

Xe-135

Y-91

Y-91

Yb-169

Yb-169

Notes:

(a) When found at background levels, these radionuclides should be saved in background spectral files but do not need to be identified on the screen or separately identified in radioisotope ID spectral files.

(b) Unknown ID is displayed when excess radiation is detected above background, but below gross count threshold, and no radionuclide is identified.

(c) The Beta Emitter ID is displayed when a Bremsstrahlung signal associated with pure beta emitters, a smooth continuum without photopeaks, is detected.

(d) Any of the Identification Names listed are acceptable for screen display.