Purchase Description Draft 0016.docx

pURCHASE DESCRIPTION

Det Astor ATG Handheld Radios (FY19P13)

1.0. INTRODUCTION

Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona Range Systems (RS) Department, RS31, personnel are responsible for supporting Pinecastle Range Complex through the Systems Replacement and Modernization (SRAM) program. Pinecastle is in need of five (5) hand-held Air to Ground (ATG) radios, one (1) 50 Watt (W) base station, one (1) 20 W repeater and supporting equipment to facilitate ongoing training scenarios.

2.0. BACKGROUND

Currently, Pinecastle personnel are utilizing a combination of URC-200 radios with battery and a back pack for mobile air to ground radio communications during training events. These URC-200 radios are very old and are no longer supported with repairs. Pinecastle has procured some Thales radios and equipment, but not enough to replace the aging URC-200 equipment. All available URC-200 units need to be used as critical spares instead of mobile use. Purchase of additional Thales handheld ATG radios will provide additional spares for primary fixed ATG radios. A handheld ATG radio will allow flexibility in re-positioning ground Man-Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) threat operators and provide communications real-time with the training aircrew. The 50 W base station allows communication over greater range than with the handheld radios alone, and the 20 W repeater also strategically increases the operational range around the repeater. Commander Strike Force Atlantic (CSFTL) personnel request use of mobile ATG radios during exercise evaluations at Pinecastle. The ATG can be used in a multitude of different operations to include Opposing Force (OPFOR) events, Convoy, Pilot Recovery, Close Air Support, MANPADS, Moving Land Target (MLT), and High Altitude Research Project (HARP) training.

Without new ATG radios, critical spares of the URC-200 radios will continue to be utilized and negatively impact the capability to support training if damaged. Continued use of the bulky URC-200 radios also limits mobility and effectiveness of support to the warfighter compared to more portable hand held ATG radios. Without the repeater and the base station, loss of communication during long range operations would negatively impact training support increasing operational risk to the warfighter.

Currently the Thales PRC6809 radios and associated support equipment are in use by the same team that supports Pinecastle. Additionally, personnel at Pinecastle have been trained to use and program these radios manually and through Thales Personal Computer (PC) programming software. In addition, the system at Pinecastle was designed based on the Radio Frequency (RF) coverage achieved by the Thales radio 50 W base station

3.0. REQUIREMENTS

The requirements summarized in the following table are detailed in paragraphs 3.1-3.9. The contractor shall provide pricing for the listed equipment identified as Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) 001-012. CLINs 001-008 shall be purchased soon after the close of solicitation. CLINs 009-012 are spare items for the system; therefore, the purchase of these items is at government discretion. The government shall make a determination to exercise the option (or not) prior to September 2020. If the government exercises the option, notice shall be provided to the awarded contractor and the contractor shall provide CLINs 009-012 within the delivery period listed in Section A below.

PRC6809

MA6941L

GRC6781A

TRC6730

1100597-501

1600654-1

1100634-503

1100634-504

OPTIONAL - SPARES

PRC6809

1100597-501

1600654-1

1600515-7

3.1. Urban Clear Handheld ATG Radio

3.1.1. Non-CCI: The clear ATG radio must not contain a Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI).

3.1.2. Front Panel Display and Controls: The clear ATG radio shall have a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), or equivalent, on the front of the unit that displays frequency, channel, and modulation (AM or FM). The radio operator shall be capable of using a keypad on the front panel of the radio to modify operating parameters of the radio.

3.1.3. Frequency Band: The clear ATG radio must be capable of operation in the following bands:

3.1.3.1. Low-VHF: 30 MHz to 88 MHz

3.1.3.2. VHF: 118 MHz to 174 MHz

3.1.3.3. UHF: 225 MHz to 400 MHz

3.1.4. Number of Channels: The clear ATG radio shall have a minimum of 16-channels. The radio operator shall be able to select any of the 16 channels.

3.1.5. RF Output Power: The clear ATG radio, when operating in the portable configuration, shall operate at 5 W Peak Envelope Power (PEP), minimum with both Frequency Modulation (FM) and Amplitude Modulation (AM) for the frequency bands listed in section 3.1.3.

3.1.6. Modulation: The clear ATG radio shall be capable of operation with both FM and AM for the frequency bands listed in section 3.1.3.

3.1.7. Military 150 Hz Squelch Tone: The clear ATG radio shall be capable of transmitting and receiving the standard military 150 Hz squelch tone in the 30 MHz to 87.5 MHz frequency band. The radio operator shall be able enable or disable this feature.

3.1.8. Receiver Sensitivity: -115 dBm or better for FM over all frequency bands with 10 dB SINAD. -104 dBm or better for AM with 10 dB SINAD.

3.1.9. Selectivity/Adjacent Channel Rejection: -45 dBm, or better, over all frequency bands.

3.1.10. Spurious and Image Rejection: -55 dBm or better, over all frequency bands.

3.1.11. Receiver Intermodulation Rejection: -65db or better at RF of 10% and 20%.

3.1.12. Mean-Time Between Failure: 20,000 hours, or better.

3.1.13. Power Source: The clear ATG radio shall operate on batteries (commercial or manufacturer proprietary), standard commercial AC power (110 VAC/60 Hz), and 12 or 24 VDC.

3.1.14. Dimensions: The clear ATG radio, including the battery and excluding the antenna, shall be no more than 9 inch by 3 inch by 3 inch to fit in the palm of the hand when in the portable configuration AND under a standard vehicle dashboard in the vehicle configuration.

3.1.15. Weight: The clear ATG radio, including the battery, shall weight no more than 4 lbs. This will enable the radio to be held by one hand during portable operation, or comfortably worn for extended periods of time in a chest-harness.

3.1.16. Environmental: The clear ATG radio shall tolerate the following environmental conditions:

3.1.16.1. Operating Temperature: 10°F to 130°F

3.1.16.2. Relative Humidity: 0 to 90%, non-condensing

3.1.17. Immersion: The ATG radio shall tolerate immersion in water with a depth of at least 5 feet.

3.1.18. Standard Hardware: The contractor shall provide one (1) set of antennas, one (1) set of batteries, one (1) belt clip/holster, and one (1) carrying bag or case to transport the radio, antenna, and batteries. The antennas shall be no longer than 4 feet long and ½-inch in diameter. The contractor shall provide one, or more, antennas that are capable of operating over the entire 30 to 88 MHz, and 118 to 400 MHz frequency band. (For example, a complete set of antennas is considered as one antenna operating over 30 to 88 MHz and another operates on the 118 to 400 MHz band.)

3.1.19. Compatibility: The clear ATG radio shall operate with the options and accessories stated in Sections 3.2 through 3.8 of this specification.

3.2. PC Programming Software

The programming software shall allow the user to program radio parameters, such as operating frequency and modulation, on the clear radios. If Have Quick, SINCGARS, and/or ANDVT are installed on the radios, the programming software shall allow the radio operator to input parameters for any of these waveforms. The programming software shall operate on the Microsoft Windows 10 operating systems. The programming software shall be provided on standard CD-R or CD-RW disks. The contractor shall also provide one (1) set of cable to connect the radio to a standard Windows-based computer. The cable shall terminate in a DB-9 serial connector on the computer end.

3.3. 50 W Base Station

3.3.1. Compatibility with ATG Clear Radio: The 50 W Base Station must allow cable-free connectivity to the clear ATG radio specified in Section 3.1. The clear ATG radio must be easily mounted/dismounted from the base station without the use of cables.

3.3.2. RF Amplifier Unit: The 50 W Base Station will include an RF amplifier that shall allow the radio to broadcast at 50 W PEP over the 30 MHz to 87 MHz with FM, and 20 W in the 118 MHz to 174 MHz, and 225 MHz to 400 MHz frequency bands with AM.

3.3.3. Modulation: The 50 W Base Station shall be capable of operation with both FM and AM for the frequency bands listed in section 3.1.3.

3.3.4. Military 150 Hz Squelch Tone: The 50 W Base Station shall be capable of transmitting and receiving the standard military 150 Hz squelch tone in the 30 to 87.5 MHz frequency band. The radio operator shall be able enable or disable this feature.

3.3.5. Receiver Sensitivity: -115 dBm or better for FM over all frequency bands with 10 dB SINAD. -104 dBm or better for AM with 10 dB SINAD.

3.3.6. Vehicle Adapter: The 50 W Base Station will include an adapter to allow vehicular installation.

3.3.7. AC/DC Power Supply: The 50 W Base Station will allow power input from 12 VDC, 28 VDC, 110 VAC, and 220 VAC. The Base Station shall also include an AC/DC power converter for use when powered by either 110 VAC or 220 VAC.

3.3.8. Removable Control Head: The 50 W Base Station shall include a removable control head. The control head, when removed, shall allow remote changes to all parameters, such as operating frequency, RF output power, modulation, and mode.

3.3.9. Cabling: The Base Station will include all necessary power cabling for both standard commercial and standard military applications.

3.3.10. Connectors: The Base Station shall have the following connectors:

3.3.10.1. RF Connector: N-type female

3.3.10.2. Power Source: A standard military or commercial connector for the external AC/DC power supply.

3.3.10.3. Audio Connector: A connector to allow connection of a speaker, handset, and/or speaker/microphone.

3.4. 20 W Repeater

3.4.1. Compatibility with ATG Radio. The 20 W repeater must be capable of retransmission of the signal produced by the ATG Radio described in section 3.1.

3.4.2. RF Amplifier Unit. The 20 W repeater will include an RF amplifier that shall allow the radio to broadcast at 20 W PEP over the 30 MHz to 87 MHz, 118 MHz to 174 MHz, and 225 MHz to 400 MHz frequency bands.

3.4.3. Modulation: The 20 W repeater shall be capable of operation with both FM and AM for the frequency bands listed in section 3.1.3.

3.4.4. Military 150 Hz Squelch Tone: The 20 W repeater shall be capable of transmitting and receiving the standard military 150 Hz squelch tone in the 30 to 87.5 MHz frequency band. The radio operator shall be able enable or disable this feature.

3.4.5. Receiver Sensitivity: -115 dBm or better for FM over all frequency bands with 10 dB SINAD. -104 dBm or better for AM with 10 dB SINAD.

3.4.6. AC/DC Power Supply: The 20 W repeater will allow power input from 15 VDC, 30 VDC, 110 VAC, and 220 VAC. It shall also have a battery backup for continuous operation for at least one (1) hour in the event of AC/DC power failure.

3.4.7. Physical Parameters. The 20 W repeater shall be no bigger than 12 inch height, 25 inch width, and 20 inch, and weigh no more than 90 lbs.

3.5. Urban Combat Headset

3.5.1. Compatibility with ATG Radio. The urban combat headset must be compatible for operation with the ATG Radio described in section 3.1.

3.5.2. Configuration. The headset must have a cable with a speaker on a flexible arm and a boom microphone on another flexible arm. The headset must also have a second cable with a ring Press-To-Talk (PTT) switch. The headset shall also come with a helmet clip, head strap, and rubber protector that shrouds the ear from noise.

3.6. Battery Charger, Single Slot, AC only

3.6.1. Compatibility with ATG Radio. The battery charger must be compatible for charging the ATG Radio described in section 3.1.

3.7. Broadband Antenna with 10-15 ft Mast

3.7.1. Compatibility with 20 W Repeater. The antenna kit must be compatible with the ATG Radio and support the frequencies described in section 3.1, and the 20 W repeater described in section 3.4.

3.7.2. Physical Dimensions. The antenna kit must have a mast between 10-15 ft.

3.7.3. Cables and Hardware. The antenna kit shall contain guying wires, grounding spikes, and a cable of at least 40 ft to connect to the 20 W repeater described in section 3.4.

3.8. Broadband Antenna with 30-35 ft Mast

3.8.1. Compatibility with 20 W Repeater. The antenna kit must be compatible with the ATG Radio and support the frequencies described in section 3.1, and the 20 W repeater described in section 3.4.

3.8.2. Physical Dimensions. The antenna kit must have a mast between 30-35 ft.

3.8.3. Cables and Hardware. The antenna kit shall contain guying wires, grounding spikes, and a cable of at least 40 ft to connect to the 20 W repeater described in section 3.4.

3.9. Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (optional-spare)

3.9.1. Compatibility with ATG Radio. The battery must be compatible for powering the ATG Radio described in section 3.1.

3.9.2. Compatibility with ATG Radio. The battery must be compatible for charging with the battery charger described in section 3.6.

generally known. Procurement actions are generally referenced by this title until a contract number is assigned by the Contracts Department; therefor ensure the title is representative of the requirements.

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