Performance Work Statement Packstar 2026.pdf

Performance Work Statement

The 141st Communications Squadron requires the procurement of nine communications, network, electrical-power, equipment-mounting, software, and support-service components to support installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and sustainment of deployable communications and information technology (IT) infrastructure. These capabilities are required to provide secure and reliable equipment mounting, electrical power input and conversion, network routing, network software functionality, equipment interoperability, and technical support for communications systems.

Each item below is required to support a separate communications or IT system function and shall not be considered interchangeable with the other required equipment. The equipment shall support the integration of PacStar 200 Series modules, network-routing equipment, power-input adapters, KG-series encryptor mounting configurations, and associated communications infrastructure.

1. Curtiss-Wright PSA-M-2MBR-100 PacStar 200 Series Module Bracket System

The 141st Communications Squadron requires a Curtiss-Wright PSA-M-2MBR-100 PacStar Accessory, or equivalent, to support physical mounting and organization of PacStar 200 Series communications modules. The bracket system shall secure two 200 Series modules in an upright position. Two brackets shall be provided per system and shall be capable of being secured to one another to support a consolidated communications-equipment configuration.

The bracket system shall include a threaded KG-250X mounting pattern on one side. This mounting pattern is required to support the physical installation and integration of compatible KG-250X equipment with the PacStar 200 Series module configuration.

The bracket system supports the physical equipment-integration process for communications and IT systems by providing a stable mounting arrangement for network, power, and encryption-related modules. The equipment interfaces with PacStar 200 Series modules and compatible KG-250X mounting equipment.

2. Curtiss-Wright PSA-P-DCMR-200-200 200 Series Power Input and Conversion Adapter

The 141st Communications Squadron requires a Curtiss-Wright PSA-P-DCMR-200-200 200 Series two-slot power input and conversion adapter, or equivalent, to support electrical-power input, conversion, and distribution for PacStar 200 Series communications equipment. The power adapter shall provide 180 watts of power capacity and support 10 to 35 volts input.

The adapter shall include a Fischer 104 A051 connector for 10 to 35 volts input, two MBITR battery input connections, and a 12-volt, 20-watt auxiliary output through a Fischer 102 A051 connector.

These power-input and output capabilities are required to support operation of communications and IT equipment using external vehicle, battery, or other field-expedient power sources.

The power adapter supports the electrical-power conversion and distribution process by accepting variable direct-current input and providing usable power output to connected communications modules and auxiliary equipment. The equipment interfaces with PacStar 200 Series modules, MBITR battery connections, Fischer-compatible power cables, and 12-volt auxiliary communications equipment.

3. Curtiss-Wright SSP-DCMR Standard Service Plan

The 141st Communications Squadron requires a Curtiss-Wright SSP-DCMR Standard Service Plan to support continued operation and maintenance of the PSA-P-DCMR-200-200 power input and conversion adapter. The service plan shall include toll-free, 24-hour-per-day, seven-day-per-week technical telephone support; hardware and firmware maintenance; email support; and one year of service coverage.

The service plan is required to provide technical assistance and maintenance support for the electrical-power input, conversion, and distribution functions performed by the power adapter. The service plan supports troubleshooting of power-related hardware and firmware issues affecting PacStar 200 Series modules and associated communications equipment.

4. Curtiss-Wright PSA-P-ADUX-200-100 200 Series AC/DC Power Brick

The 141st Communications Squadron requires a Curtiss-Wright PSA-P-ADUX-200-100 200 Series alternating-current/direct-current power brick, or equivalent, to support commercial-power operation of PacStar 200 Series communications and IT equipment. The power brick shall provide 200 watts of output power at 24 volts direct current.

The power brick shall include a United States alternating-current input power cord and a Fischer 104 A051 direct-current output connector. The 24-volt output is required to provide electrical power to compatible PacStar power-input and conversion equipment when commercial alternating-current power is available.

The power brick supports the electrical-power conversion process by converting alternating-current power into 24-volt direct-current output for communications-system use. The equipment interfaces with commercial alternating-current power sources, Fischer 104 A051-compatible power connections, PacStar 200 Series power adapters, and associated communications modules.

5. Curtiss-Wright PS211-02 200 Series Router Module

The 141st Communications Squadron requires a Curtiss-Wright PS211-02 200 Series router module with Cisco Blackheart ESR 6300, or equivalent, to support network routing, switching, wired connectivity, and Power over Ethernet (PoE) functions within deployable communications and IT systems. The router module shall include Network Essentials capability and support a maximum throughput of 50 megabits per second prior to the separately required software upgrade.

The router module shall provide the following front-panel input/output capabilities:

- One 10-gigabit small form-factor pluggable (SFP) port.

- Six Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports.

- Four PoE-enabled Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports.

- One Universal Serial Bus Type-C console port.

- One Universal Serial Bus 3.0 Type-C port.

The router module is required to support network traffic routing and local-area network connectivity between communications systems, IT devices, network switches, servers, workstations, radios, and other Ethernet-enabled equipment. The PoE-enabled ports are required to provide network connectivity and electrical power to compatible PoE devices.

The router module shall be bundled with PSA-S-447U as required by the manufacturer configuration. Final software licensing and throughput configuration shall support the separately required PacStar Network Essentials upgrade capability.

6. Curtiss-Wright PSA-S-NE250-100 PacStar Network Essentials Software Upgrade

The 141st Communications Squadron requires a Curtiss-Wright PSA-S-NE250-100 PacStar software upgrade, or equivalent, to provide PS400 and PS200 Network Essentials functionality with throughput capability of up to 250 megabits per second. The software upgrade shall be factory installed.

The Network Essentials software upgrade is required to increase the network-processing capability of the applicable PacStar router configuration and support higher-throughput communications and IT network operations. The software supports the network-routing process by enabling the required Network Essentials feature set and licensed throughput output for the compatible router module.

The software interfaces with PacStar PS400 and PS200-series network equipment, including the required PS211-02 router-module configuration. The software shall be installed and configured to support the operational network throughput requirement of the communications system.

7. Curtiss-Wright SSP-211 Standard Service Plan

The 141st Communications Squadron requires a Curtiss-Wright SSP-211 Standard Service Plan to support continued operation and maintenance of the PS211-02 router module and associated Network Essentials software configuration. The service plan shall include toll-free, 24-hour-per-day, seven-day-per-week technical telephone support; hardware and firmware maintenance; email support; and one year of service coverage.

The service plan is required to provide technical assistance for router hardware, firmware, network configuration, and software-related issues affecting communications and IT network operations.

The service plan supports the restoration and sustainment of network-routing, Ethernet connectivity, PoE capability, and associated router-module functions.

The service plan applies to the communications and IT equipment interfacing with the PS211-02 router module, including Ethernet-connected network devices, SFP-connected equipment, PoE-enabled devices, and PacStar network-system components.

8. Curtiss-Wright PSA-C-SAS0-01F-100 400-Series 12-Volt Direct-Current Output Cable

The 141st Communications Squadron requires a Curtiss-Wright PSA-C-SAS0-01F-100 PacStar cable, or equivalent, to support direct-current power transfer between PacStar 400-Series equipment and KG-250XS equipment. The cable shall provide a 400-Series 12-volt direct-current output connection using a two-pin Fischer connector and a KG-250XS direct-current input connection using a five-pin connector. The cable length shall be one foot.

The cable is required to provide a compatible electrical-power interface between the 400-Series 12-volt direct-current output and the KG-250XS direct-current input. This capability supports the power-delivery process required for operation of compatible communications-security equipment in an integrated communications system.

The cable interfaces with PacStar 400-Series 12-volt direct-current output equipment and KG- 250XS equipment using the specified Fischer and five-pin connector configurations. The cable shall support a secure and properly matched power connection without requiring improvised wiring or incompatible adapters.

9. Curtiss-Wright PSA-M-2MKN-100 200 Series HAIPE Device Mounting Bracket

The 141st Communications Squadron requires a Curtiss-Wright PSA-M-2MKN-100 200 Series HAIPE device mounting bracket, or equivalent, to support physical installation of compatible KG-series encryptor equipment with PacStar 200 Series communications modules. The mounting bracket shall allow a KG-175N, KG-250XS, or KG-250X encryptor to be mounted to the top of a 200 Series module equipped with a power-input adapter.

The mounting bracket is required to provide a stable and integrated equipment configuration for communications systems requiring the use of a compatible KG-series encryptor and PacStar 200 Series module. The bracket supports the physical equipment-mounting process and helps maintain an organized configuration for transport, installation, operation, and maintenance of communications equipment.

The mounting bracket interfaces mechanically with PacStar 200 Series modules, compatible power-input adapters, KG-175N, KG-250XS, or KG-250X encryptor equipment. The bracket does not perform electrical-power conversion, network routing, or data processing functions; it provides the required mounting capability for integrated communications-system equipment.