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This is a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) for the K4-B-VAA project, documenting all hardware, software, training, and support deliverables required for the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) Ultra High Frequency Tactical Satellite (TACSAT) radio system procurement. The RTM specifies delivery of three batches of AM3T TACSAT terminals (totaling 517 units across batches) along with three ancillary kit configurations: Man Portable Kits (249 units), Mobile Kits (216 units), and Deployable Headquarters Kits (18 units). Each batch includes complete equipment, accessories, batteries, charging systems, antennas, and power supplies organized in protective transit cases meeting STANAG 4280 and MIL-STD-810G/H standards.
The deliverables include comprehensive training (CONUS and OCONUS operator and maintenance training), extensive documentation (System Design Specification, System Test and Acceptance Plan, Test Reports, Configuration Management Plans), and Integrated Product Support (IPS) elements including Product Support Data Packages, Obsolescence Reports, Operators and Maintenance Manuals, and warranty support for two years post-acceptance. The AM3T system must operate across multiple waveform modes (SATCOM Dedicated, DAMA, Integrated Waveform, and VHF/UHF Line-of-Sight) with embedded cryptographic security up to NATO SECRET level, support simultaneous 20-watt transmission on two channels, and meet strict reliability requirements (99.5% operational readiness, 10,000-hour MTBCF for man-portable, 15,000-hour MTBCF for mobile configurations). Seven Project Review Meetings are scheduled throughout the contract lifecycle, with First Article System Test (FAST) at six months post-award, Batch Delivery Acceptance at NCIA facilities, and Final System Acceptance targeted at 39 months post-award. The contractor must provide NATO SECRET facility clearance and ensure all personnel maintain active NATO SECRET security clearances for at least three months beyond contract start.
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| REQUIREMENTS TRACEABILITY MATRIX FOR K4-B-VAA | |||
| # | Description | Confirmed (Yes/No) | Delivery Schedule |
| 3.1.1 | Batch 1: AM3T Kits (Upgrade to M-Code (if required) and Waveform Licenses (if required)) Qty: 150 | ||
| 3.1.2 | Batch 1: Man Portable Kit (Ancillary Set for OTP Operations) Qty: 75 | ||
| 3.1.3 | Batch 1: Mobile Kit (Ancillary Set for OTM Operations) Qty: 60 | ||
| 3.1.4 | Batch 1: Deployable HQ Kit (Ancillary Set) Qty: 6 | ||
| 3.1.5 | Batch 2: AM3T Kits (Upgrade to M-Code (if required) and Waveform Licenses (if required)) Qty: 184 | ||
| 3.1.6 | Batch 2: Man Portable Kit (Ancillary Set for OTP Operations) Qty: 86 | ||
| 3.1.7 | Batch 2: Mobile Kit (Ancillary Set for OTM Operations) Qty: 78 | ||
| 3.1.8 | Batch 2: Deployable HQ Kit (Ancillary Set) Qty: 6 | ||
| 3.1.9 | Batch 3: AM3T Kits (Upgrade to M-Code (if required) and Waveform Licenses (if required)) Qty: 183 | ||
| 3.1.10 | Batch 3: Man Portable Kit (Ancillary Set for OTP Operations) Qty: 87 | ||
| 3.1.11 | Batch 3: Mobile Kit (Ancillary Set for OTM Operations) Qty: 78 | ||
| 3.1.12 | Batch 3: Deployable HQ Kit (Ancillary Set) Qty: 6 | ||
| 3.2.1 | CONUS Radio Operator Training Qty: 1 | ||
| 3.2.2 | CONUS Radio Maintenance Training Qty: 1 | ||
| 3.2.3 | OCONUS Radio Operator Training Qty: 1 | ||
| 3.2.4 | OCONUS Radio Level I and II Maintenance Training Qty: 1 | ||
| 3.3.1 | Project Implementation Plan (PIP) (Draft and Final) (CDRL B001) Qty: 2 [Draft (1) + Final(1)] | ||
| 3.3.2 | Project Review Meetings (PRMs) (CDRLs B002, B003) Qty: 7 | ||
| 3.3.3 | System Design Specification (SDS) (Draft and Final) (CDRL B004) Qty: 2 [Draft (1) + Final(1)] | ||
| 3.3.4 | System Test and Acceptance | ||
| 3.3.4.1 | System Test and Acceptance Plan (STAP) (Draft and Final) (CDRL B005) Qty: 2 [Draft (1) + Final(1)] | ||
| 3.3.4.2 | Test Readiness Review (TRR) Qty: 1 | ||
| 3.3.4.3 | First Article System Test (FAST) and |
FAST procedure (CDRL B006) and FAST report Qty: 3 [Test Execution (1) + Procedure (1) + Report (1)] (CDRL B007, including Test Results Sheets)
| 3.3.4.4 | BATCH Delivery Acceptance (BDA) (CDRL B002) |
| 3.3.4.4.1 | Batch 1: BATCH Delivery Acceptance (BDA) Qty: 1 |
| 3.3.4.4.2 | Batch 2: BATCH Delivery Acceptance (BDA) Qty:1 |
| 3.3.4.4.3 | Batch 3: BATCH Delivery Acceptance (BDA) Qty:1 |
| 3.3.4.5 | Final System Acceptance (FSA) (CDRL B006) + Report (CDRL B007) Qty: 2 [Test Execution(1) +Report(1)] |
| 3.3.5 | Integrated Product Support (IPS) Deliveries (Documents, Data and Activities) |
| 3.3.5.1 | Integrated Product Support Plan (IPSP) (Draft and Final+ Revisions) (CDRL C001) Qty: As many as required |
| 3.3.4.2 | Product Support Data Package (Draft and Final + Revisions) (CDRLs C002 and C003) Qty: As many as required |
| 3.3.5.3 | Obsolescence Report (Draft and Final + Revisions) (CDRL C004) Qty: As many as required |
| 3.3.5.4 | Operators Manuals (Draft and Final+ Revisions) (CDRL C005) Qty: As many as required |
| 3.3.5.5 | Maintenance Manuals (Draft and Final+ Revisions) (CDRL C005) Qty: As many as required |
| 3.3.5.6 | Training Material (Draft and Final) (CDRL C006) Qty: As many as required |
| 3.3.5.7 | In Service Support and Warranty (Each batch two Qty: 1 |
(2) years after U.S. Government Accpetance)
| 3.3.5.8 | Warranty Report (CDRL C012) Qty: As many as required | ||
| 3.3.5.9 | Configurations Management Plan (CDRL C007) Qty: 1 | ||
| 3.3.5.10 | Configuration Baseline (CDRL C008) Qty: As many as required | ||
| 3.4 | Requirements for Item Unique Identification (IUID) | ||
| 3.4.1 | IUID Marking | ||
| 3.4.2 | IUID Coding | ||
| 3.4.3 | Correction of Noncompliant Equipment and Technical Data | ||
| 3.4.4 | Government Purchase of Product/Technical Data | ||
| 3.4.5 | Pricing of IUID Requirements | ||
| 3.5 | Security Requirements | ||
| 3.5.1 | Anti-Terrorism (AT)/ Operations Security | ||
| 3.5.1.1 | AT Level 1 Training (CDRL A001) | ||
| 3.5.1.2 | AT Awareness Training for Personnel Traveling Overseas | ||
| 3.5.2 | iWATCH Training (CDRL A001) | ||
| 3.5.3 | Operations Security (OPSEC) | ||
| 3.5.3.1 | OPSEC Plan (CDRL A002) | ||
| 3.5.3.2 | OPSEC Training (CDRL A001) | ||
| 3.5.4 | Cybersecurity | ||
| 3.5.4.1 | Cybersecurity/Information Technology (IT) Training (CDRL A001) | ||
| 3.5.4.2 | Cybersecurity/Information Technology (IT) Certification | ||
| 3.5.5 | Information Security | ||
| 3.5.5.1 | For contracts that require handling or access to classified information | ||
| 3.5.5.2 | Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) | ||
| 3.5.5.3 | Security Training (CDRL A001) | ||
| 3.5.5.4 | For Contract Requiring Performance or Delivery in a Foreign Country | ||
| 3.6 | Procurement New Production | ||
| 3.7 | Requirements for Packaging | ||
| 3.8 | Requirements for Quality, Final Inspection and Test | ||
| 3.9 | Requirements for Safety Engineering | ||
| 3.1 | Requirements for Warranty | ||
| 3.11 | Requirements for Meetings and Reports | ||
| 3.11.1 | Program Management | ||
| 3.11.2 | Status Report – Certificate of Completion | ||
| 4.0 | Data and Data Rights | ||
| 5.0 | Procurement Contracting Officer | ||
| Req. | |||
| ID | Description | Confirmed (Yes/No) | |
| REQ-1 | The overal system solution shall be based on COTS hardware and software, and Purchaser provided software and encryption equipment. NCIA seeks a Commercial/Non Developmental Item (NDI) that can meet NATO's operational requirements. | ||
| REQ-2 | The equipment for this Contract shall meet or exceed the specifications provided in this document for |
each of the requirements categories.
| SECTION 1 - SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS | |
| A - A1.1 | AM3T KIT. Each AM3T Kit consists of a Hard Side Transit and Storage Case and below-listed hardware and ancillary items. All items shall be delivered in Standard Packaging. |
AM3T KIT DELIVERABLES:
HARD SIDE TRANSIT AND STORAGE CASE AND CONTENTS. The AM3T Hard Side Transit and Storage Case shall be a Pelican-style case or equivalent style briefcase with rigid foam cutouts and pouches designed to accommodate the following kit equipment:
Description QTY UHF TACSAT Terminal – Multiband Multichannel Man-pack Radio 1 Push-to-Talk (PTT) handset (see REQ-56 for specifications) 2 PTT headset (see REQ-57 for specifications) 2 AC/DC - DC/DC Power Supply Attachment (i.e. “battery eliminator”) 1 (see REQ-126 for specifications) Cable assembly – Terminal Management (programming cable) 1 Cable assembly – Data Cable (data conductor) 1 Rechargeable Battery 2 Battery Adapter/Case 1 Battery Charging System (Single Bay) 1 Technical Manual - Pocket/Quick-Setup Guide 1 A1.2 AM3T SOFTWARE AND MANUALS. The following items shall be delivered separately in standard packaging:
Description QTY Software licenses shall be perpetual and include all waveform options – 1 Terminal Management and Programming Software licenses shall be perpetual and include all waveform options – 1 Communications Planning Technical Manual - Detailed Operator Guide (CDRL C005) 1 Technical Manual – Supplemental Modes of Operation (as applicable) 1 REQ-3 The future UHF TACSAT terminal shall operate by means of AM3T to provide reliable tactical communications through enhanced secure voice and data capabilities.
REQ-4 The terminal design shall be based on a fully programmable software module which allows for easy upgrades of the used waveforms and frame formats.
REQ-5 The AM3T shall have a minimum of two channels, fully symmetrical and capable of operating simultaneously in the required frequency ranges in compliance with the associated STANAG defined mode of operations in REQ-11, including, but not limited to:
(1) UHF Dedicated Satellite Communications (SATCOM)
(2) UHF Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) (SATCOM)
(3) UHF Integrated Waveform (IW) (SATCOM)
(4) Very High Frequency (VHF)-UHF Line of Site (VULOS) (AM/FM) Although the primary purpose of the manpack is to provide UHF SATCOM services some LOS features have been identified which would allow NATO to maximize the utility of the unit and its investment.
REQ-6 The AM3T shall be able to relay VHF and UHF communications (i.e. UHF/UHF, UHF/VHF, VHF/VHF) either internally or via external cable.
REQ-7 The AM3T UHF TACSAT Terminal – Multiband Multichannel Man-pack Radio (base unit) shall consist of a single sealed chassis containing but not limited to 2 transceivers each containing a built in 20-watt amplifier and crypto device. The display, control interface, fill and antenna connectors must be located on a single face so that the unit can be flush mounted with the other 5 sides being enclosed.
| REQ-8 | The AM3T shall support the tactical voice and data networks for man-portable, deployable and mobile users with an all-informed network connectivity, where any of the connected users can transmit and all other connected users can listen. |
| REQ-9 | The AM3T shall be capable of receiving input from an internal Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module |
(SAASM) Global Positioning System (GPS) to support position and timing requirements for all waveforms that require it. Additionally, the AM3T shall be upgradeable to M-Code once the technology reaches maturity. The price of the upgrade whether software/firmware/hardware based must be either included in the initial purchase or be identified as a future cost and included in the price proposal.
| REQ-10 | The AM3T must be able to operate simultaneously at 20 watts on two channels, with a minimum of one channel operating in either of the SATCOM modes of operation. |
| REQ-11 | The AM3T must be capable of operating within the below modes of operation. If additional licenses are required for any of these modes of operation, any license fees must be included in the price proposal. |
(1) The AM3T shall be fully compliant with MIL-STD-188-181B for Dedicated Single channel per carrier (SCPC) SATCOM. SCPC refers to exclusive use of a single signal at a given frequency and bandwidth.
(2) The AM3T shall be fully compliant with MIL-STD-188-183A (25 kHz) for Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) SATCOM. DAMA is a technology used to assign a non-dedicated channel to clients that require intermittent access while making bandwidth available to others. DAMA systems assign communication channels based on requests issued from user terminal to a network control system.
(3) The AM3T shall be fully compliant with MIL-STD-188-181C, MIL-STD-188-182B and MIL-STD-188-183B for Integrated Waveform (IW) Phase II (FOC) delivery of the First Article.
(4) The AM3T shall be fully compliant with MIL-STD-188-242 (STANAG 4204) and MIL-STD-188-243 (STANAG 4205) for Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) operation.
(5) The AM3T shall be fully compliant with MIL-STD-188-241-1 for SINCGARS and be capable of performing HOPSET, ERF, Cold Start and Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR) functions.
(6) IAW AC/322-N(2016)0088-ADD2 (INV) the AM3T shall support HAVEQUICK (HQ) II (STANAG 4246) and SATURN (STANAG 4372 Ed.4) modes of operation. The terminal shall receive HQ TOD from an internal SAASM GPS selectable from an easy-to-use front panel interface.
(7) The AM3T shall be capable of receiving channel information from the NATO controller (NUCC) based on MIL-STD-188-185 and MIL-STD-188-185A Signaling for voice operations.
| REQ-12 | The AM3T shall enable the function of sending and receiving situation awareness data in all LOS and all SATCOM waveforms, supporting outputs in MIL-STD-2525 Format (Shall use JTIC certified SA Standards, for Example: Cursor on Target (CoT), JREAP-A, etc.). |
| REQ-13 | The AM3T capability shall provide secure voice and data communication between man-portable, deployable |
and mobile users utilizing non-proprietary applications.
REQ-14 The AM3T shall enable secure voice and data communication up to NATO SECRET level, using NATO approved cryptographic key material.
(1) Type-1 HAIPE (USKAD and AKAD)
(2) 256 AES Suite B
| REQ-15 | The AM3T provided under this contract shall be interoperable with the NATO UHF Controller in DAMA and Integrated Waveform (IW) modes of operation. |
| REQ-16 | The AM3T shall support operator firmware upgrades, to support security patches and fixes, waveform upgrades, license renewal (as needed), cryptographic reset, or future platform enhancements. |
| REQ-17 | The AM3T shall support Management and Control (M&C) over Serial (RS-232/422/485) or Ethernet/Internet Protocol (IP) or Universal Serial Bus (USB) based interfaces. Interfaces shall be DB-9, RJ45 or USB-A/USB-C respectively. If adapter cables are required, cables shall have minimum of 3 meters for vehicle installations, and 1 Meter for Man-portable configurations, with pre-terminated ends. |
| REQ-24 | The AM3T shall be interoperable with all UHF space segment assets acquired under the NATO - SATCOM Services 6 Generation (NSS6G) program and with other military UHF space assets operated by NATO Nations. The AM3T shall be able to tune to all UHF SATCOM frequencies from: |
(1) UHF SATCOM (Dedicated, DAMA, IW) Uplink – 291.000 to 318.300 MHz (STANAG 4681 TX 291.000 to 318.300 MHz.)
(2) UHF SATCOM (Dedicated, DAMA, IW) Downlink – 243.000 to 270.000 MHz (STANAG 4681 RX 243.000 to 270.000 MHz)
(3) LOS (VHF Low band) – 30 to 89.975 MHz
(4) LOS (VHF High band) – 90 to 225 MHz
(5) LOS (UHF) – 225 to 399.975 MHz REQ-25 The AM3T shall support the following Channel Spacing:
(1) Narrowband: 8.33kHz, 12.5 kHz, 25 kHz
(2) Wideband: 1.2 MHz, 5 MHz, 10 MHz
(3) SATCOM: 5 kHz, 25 kHz
(4) FM deviation: 5 kHz, 6.5 kHz, 8 kHz
| REQ-26 | The AM3T shall have a radio frequency (RF) power output of 20 watts per channel using an internal amplifier. |
| REQ-27 | The AM3T frequency stability and purity shall be plus or minus 0.5 parts per million (Hz) |
| REQ-28 | The AM3T shall be capable of at least 20 Watts of RF output power per channel using an internal amplifier in the SATCOM transmit frequency band (291-318 MHz). |
| REQ-29 | The AM3T shall have greater than 50 dBc harmonic isolation |
| REQ-30 | The AM3T shall have a minimum of -30 dB Adjacent Channel Rejection |
| REQ-31 | The AM3T Shall have the following SINAD Sensitivity: |
(1) LOS FM: 30-152 MHz; -100 dBm (Minimum)
(2) LOS AM: 90-512 MHz; -100 dBm with 60% modulation (Minimum)
(3) TACSAT: -110 dBm (Minimum)
REQ-32 The AM3T shall support the following user selectable Squelch settings and modes:
(1) Noise
(2) Tone
(3) Digital (CDCSS, CTCSS)
(4) None
| REQ-33 | The AM3T shall be fully interoperable with NATO’s current generation of UHF radios (AN/PRC-117F and AN/PRC-117G) or UHF controller terminals in legacy modes of operation via satellite RF communications. |
| REQ-52 | The AM3T Kit shall include Battery Adapter/Case, to hold a single BB- 2590/U Style battery and attach directly to the rear of the terminal chassis directly opposite the front panel controls. |
| REQ-53 | The AM3T Kit shall include two (2) each BB-2590/U rechargeable batteries per terminal, minimum 9.9 A/h in 24V mode; 112mm L x 61mm W x 127mm H. Batteries must meet MIL-PRF-32052/1 standards and be compliant to European Council EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Battery Directive 2006/66/EC standards. Also, batteries must have floating type connector in accordance with U.S. Army DWG # SC-C-179495. |
| REQ-55 | The AM3T Kit shall include one (1) each single bay BB-2590/U charger for every terminal. |
| REQ-77 | The AM3T shall be delivered in customized containers protecting the equipment against any damage during transportation and storage. |
| REQ-78 | The AM3T shall be fitted into a STANAG 4280 and MIL-STD-810G or MIL STD-810H compliant transit case which houses the terminal itself and the ancillaries, in an organized manner. The transit case affords protection for the TACSAT terminal during transport and storage and ensures that ancillary equipment is housed together to facilitate a complete system approach, minimizing the loss of critical components during times of deployment and shipment. An acceptable example would be a “Pelican” (brand) style durable case, with rigid foam cut-outs/shadowing and pouches to hold cabling. |
| REQ-79 | The AM3T shall be fully voice and data interoperable with the mobile, man portable and deployable HQ ancillary equipment. |
| REQ-80 | The AM3T shall be equipped with the following interfaces for data transmission: |
(1) Ethernet
(2) USB Version 2.0 (no substitutes). Later versions may be offered in addition to this version
(3) RS232/RS-422
| REQ-81 | All connecting and cabling interfaces, and mechanical latches, should support connectivity without the use of additional tools. |
| REQ-82 | The volume of the AM3T base unit shall not exceed the current fielded AN/PRC 117F terminals by more than 10%. |
| REQ-83 | The AM3T operational configuration (including battery, antenna, and handset) shall not exceed the weight of the current fielded AN/PRC 117F by more than 10%, resulting in the AM3T terminal itself not exceeding 13 lbs (8 kg) with battery. |
| REQ-89 | The Contractor shall have conducted/conduct an effective Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability (RMA) program that has been/will be planned, integrated and developed in conjunction with system and equipment design, fabrication, installation and test activities to ensure the achievement of the overall program objectives inherent in the Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), Mean Time to Replace/Repair (MTTR) and system availability criteria specified below: |
(1) The Operational Readiness of the UHF TACSAT terminal equipment is required to be better than 99.5%, whatever the configuration (deployable HQ, mobile, man portable).
(2) The Reliability for each UHF TACSAT terminal when expressed as Mean Time Between Critical Failures (MTBCF) must be at least 10,000 operational hours (Ground Mobile Environment IAW MIL-HDBK-217F), encompassing both Hardware (HW) and Software/Firmware (SW/FW) and including the terminal, antenna, power source, battery, keypad and cabling.
| REQ-90 | Warranty shall be a minimum of two (2) years for TACSAT terminals and for all ancillary items associated with this procurement, following System Acceptance of batches of provided equipment. |
| REQ-91 | No special protection against operation under jamming conditions is required for the AM3T. |
| REQ-92 | The AM3T shall be built in a ruggedized manner to facilitate their use in the field environment, complying with MIL-STD-810G or MIL-STD-810H Standards. |
| REQ-93 | There is no specific system integration requirement upon the delivery of the AM3T. |
| REQ-94 | The AM3T radio system and ancillary items shall be delivered as a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) product. |
| REQ-99 | The AM3T shall meet requirements for Magnetic Field Emissions and Immunity Testing, as described in MIL-STD-2036A and MIL-STD-1399 respectively. |
| REQ-100 | The AM3T shall conform to the Requirements for the control of electromagnetic interference characteristics of subsystems and equipment, as described in MIL-STD-461. |
| REQ-101 | The AM3T shall meet Shielding Effectiveness as described in MIL-STD-285. |
| REQ-102 | The AM3T system shall meet the environmental and durability requirements as detailed in MIL-STD-810G or MIL-STD-810H. |
| REQ-103 | The AM3T shall be Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) certified for capabilities as mentioned in this PWS. |
| REQ-104 | The AM3T shall be approved by NATO Military Committee Communications and Information System Security and Evaluation Agency (SECAN) as an approved cryptographic material handling system and/or device up to NATO Secret level. |
| REQ-105 | The AM3T shall enable the protection of classified information up to NATO Secret (NS) level. |
| REQ-106 | The AM3T shall use embedded CRYPTO for securing voice, data, transmit/receive. |
| REQ-107 | The AM3T shall be capable of operating in DAMA and IW modes of operation while simultaneously allowing the user to use an effective encoding algorithm for high quality voice communications with the entire circuit encrypted via the embedded COMSEC device. |
| REQ-108 | The AM3T shall use embedded TRANSEC to protect the control order- wire channel that controls DAMA and IW accesses. |
| REQ-109 | The AM3T shall have embedded Type-A encryption and use NATO approved CRYPTO for all voice and data circuits. The following CRYPTO is embedded into the UHF TACSAT terminals: |
(1) KY-57 (VINSON)
(2) KYV-5 (ANDVT)
(3) KG-84C
(4) MEDLEY
REQ-110 To support potential future narrow-band waveforms and cryptographic algorithms, the AM3T radios shall be capable of software/firmware upgrades without the need for hardware modification. If hardware, in addition to software, modifications are required, this shall be identified as a future cost and included in the price proposal at the time the requirement is identified. Such upgrades and modifications shall be aligned with approved crypto-core modernization, to include but not limited to:
(1) Suite A support
(2) Suite B Support
(3) NATO NINE
(4) Link Encryptor Family (LEF)
| REQ-111 | Embedded COMSEC devices will host legacy KEESEE cryptographic algorithms as well be software upgradeable to algorithms in accordance with (IAW) the Thornton TRANSEC Algorithm Modernization (TTAM) framework endorsed by the US National Security Agency (NSA). The upgrade will be compatible with the NSA Specification 90-2A (DS101 Thornton Smart Fill) for the filling device. |
| REQ-112 | The AM3T shall allow future upgrades to support Secure Communications Protocol – Tactical Secure Voice Cryptographic Interoperability Specification (SCIP-TSVCIS) Secure Tactical Communications Interoperability Specification (STaC-IS). This upgrade shall be included in the offer price of the terminal. |
| REQ-113 | The equipment shall meet or exceed the requirements below for operation, transport and storage. |
| REQ-114 | The environmental conditions that the AM3T will operate in may be extremely harsh with extreme temperature fluctuations, airborne dust particles and heavy winds. All delivered equipment must be able to continue to operate effectively within these conditions for an extended period. |
| REQ-115 | The equipment shall comply with the following environmental MIL-STD’s: |
(1) MIL-STD-810G or MIL-STD-810H – Shock and vibration for shipboard, tracked vehicles and wheeled based vehicles.
(2) MIL-STD-461F – Electromagnetic Interference and Radio Frequency Interference
(3) MIL-STD-810G or MIL-STD-810H – Environmental Conditions
| REQ-119 | The AM3T AC-DC/DC-DC power supplies shall accept AC 110-240 VAC / 50/60 Hz (nominal 230VAC 50Hz input) or DC (12-24 VDC) providing requisite terminal voltage as supplied. The power supply shall provide a DC power port for external speakers or other accessories as supplied. |
| REQ-120 | The AM3T shall also operate from either an external AC/DC power source or from attached rechargeable battery |
| REQ-121 | The AM3T shall have an internal battery to maintain terminal configurations and cryptographic fills when removed from all power sources or turned off. |
| B - B1.1 | MAN PORTABLE KIT - Each Man Portable Kit consists of a Man Portable Hard Side Wheeled Ancillary Case and the below listed ancillary items. All items shall be delivered in standard packaging. |
MAN PORTABLE KIT DELIVERABLES:
MAN PORTABLE HARD SIDE WHEELED ANCILLARY CASE. The Man Portable Hard Side Wheeled Ancillary Case shall have rigid foam cutouts to accommodate below listed equipment.
Description QTY Dismounted UHF Foldable SATCOM Antenna System (240 MHz – 400 MHz) 1 Dismounted VHF/UHF LOS Antenna Systems (30 MHz-225 MHz) includes:
Dismounted VHF-Low LOS Antenna 1 Dismounted VHF-High/UHF LOS Antenna 1 Dismounted GPS Antenna System 1 Antenna cables: three RF (each min 3 meters), one GPS (min 1 meter) 4 PTT Handset 1 PTT Headset 1 Dual PTT and Lowering Cord Interface 1 AC/DC - DC/DC Power Supply Attachment (i.e. “battery eliminator”) 1 Reference Satellite Chart 1 Backpack/Carry Bag 1 Speaker 1 B1.2 The 8 Bay Battery Charging System shall be a separate item from the Man Portable Kit and have its own carrying case. One (1) 8 Bay Battery Charging System shall be delivered for quantity eight (8) Man Portable Kits rounded to the nearest whole number (i.e. ten (10) in batch 1, eleven (11) in batch 2, and eleven (11) in batch 3.)
Description QTY Battery Charging System (8 Bay – 1 for every 8 OTP systems) 1/8
| REQ-18 | Man Portable Kit equipment kits shall support the mode of operations required for AM3T as listed in paragraph A2. AM3T FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS, as applicable. |
| REQ-47 | Man Portable Kit shall include one (1) Foldable SATCOM antenna, with the following performance characteristics: |
(1) Frequency range of 240-380 MHz with STANAG receive 243-270 MHz and transmit 291-318.3 MHz
(2) Polarization: Right Hand Circular
(3) Nominal impedance of 50 ohms
(4) Gain: minimum of +9.5 dBi (+/- 1 dB)
(5) High Angle: minimum +8 dBi (Circular)
(6) Power handling of 50 watts Continuous Wave (CW) REQ-48 Man Portable Kit shall include two (2) (one VHF low, one VHF-High/UHF) LOS Antenna, with the following performance characteristics:
(1) The combination of these two antennas shall support Frequency Ranges of 30-225 MHz
(2) Vertical Polarization
(3) Omni-Directional Radiation Pattern
(4) Nominal impedance of 50 ohms
(5) Gain:
| • | Low Angle: minimum - 1 dBi (Linear) |
| • | High Angle: minimum + 3 dBi (Circular) |
(6) Power handling of 20 Watts CW
(7) Connectors: TNC Male REQ-49 Man Portable Kit shall include one (1) GPS Antenna, with the following performance characteristics:
(1) Supporting Frequency Ranges:
• L1: 1575.42 MHz ± 15 MHz
• L2: 1227.6 MHz ± 15 MHz
(2) Right Hand Circular Polarization
(3) Hemispheric, Isotropic Radiation Pattern
(4) Nominal Impedance of 50 Ohm
(5) Gain (@ 90 Degrees Elevation):
• L1 band: 4 dBi circular at 1575.42 MHz
• L2 band: 4 dBi circular at 1227.6 MHz
(6) VSWR less than 2.0:1; relative to 50 Ohms
(7) Operating in an active or passive configuration to match the AM3T terminal
(8) If required, a minimum of 1 meter cable length.
| REQ-50 | Man Portable Kit shall include two (2) RF cables, connecting antennas to terminal minimum 3 meters in length; additional crimp-style connectors shall be included to support re-termination or routed cables. |
| REQ-51 | Man Portable Kit shall include Terminal Power Supply(s), with the following performance characteristics: |
(1) Shall support power requirements of the terminal as supplied
(2) Shall attach directly to the rear of the terminal chassis directly opposite the front panel controls
(3) Able to accept power ranging from 110-240 50/60Hz (230 VAC 50 Hz nominal), and 12-24 VDC
(4) Supports additional DC output for Terminal Speakers and additional accessories as supplied
(5) Allows for operation of terminal when main power is disconnected from primary power for 15 minutes.
| REQ-54 | Man Portable Kit shall include one (1) each minimum 8 bay BB-2590/U charger per 8 Terminals (quantities rounded up). |
| REQ-56 | Man Portable Kit shall include push to talk (PTT) Handset, conforming to MIL-PRF-49078, using a standard NATO 6-Pin interface connector (U-229/U) with terminal interface adapter (as required). |
| REQ-57 | Man Portable Kit shall include Headset, with the following characteristics: |
(1) Dual Communication Supported
(2) Over Head Mount
(3) Adjustable to fit
(4) Compliant with MIL-STD-461E
(5) Compliant with MIL-STD-810G or MIL-STD-810H
(6) Integrates active Noise Cancellation
(7) Compatible with Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) or Modular Integrated Communication Helmet (MICH)
(8) Ambidextrous Boom Microphone, with MP-101/MJ-102 connector interfaces
(9) A Low-Impedance U94 interface plug(s) REQ-58 Man Portable Kit shall include Dual PTT and Lowering Cord Interface, with the following characteristics:
(1) Two button PTT, to enable keying of two separate channels.
(2) A Low-Impedance U94 interface receptacle(s).
(3) Cable(s) shall be average of 0.6 meters in length.
(4) A breakout of two or one connectors as needed, in order to interface the terminal, and support dual channel communication.
(5) Terminal side of PTT cable(s) shall conform with MIL-C-55116, NATO 6-Pin connector (with adapter as required).
| REQ-59 | Man Portable Kit shall include a Reference Satellite Chart, for estimating proper azimuth and elevation of a selected UHF/TACSAT antenna, based upon satellite orbital position and user location. |
| REQ-60 | Man Portable Kit shall include a backpack for terminal and critical operation ancillaries (that will allow to operate the radio with voice and/or data applications) and a hard side wheeled ancillary case with custom foam to carry non-essential items. |
| REQ-86 | The OTP Kit shall not exceed the dimensions of the current fielded OTP kit which are 40 cm (H) x 70 cm (W) x 65 cm (D) and weight 50 kg. |
| REQ-87 | The Man Portable Kit shall be comprised of: |
(1) The AM3T OTP configured kit shall be supplied with a durable military style (Multicam) backpack, capable of holding all the required equipment for short duration, dismounted missions. The backpack shall be specifically designed to support terminal operation while the terminal is protected inside.
(a) A Multi-Cam styled Terminal Pouch (backpack), with Molle Compatible mounting straps, to support vertical/”face-up” terminal operations.
(b) The backpack shall have an antenna port with cover.
(c) The backpack shall include an internal protective soft case specifically designed for the terminal with Molle Compatible integration straps.
(d) A pouch or mounting bracket for the amplifiers, with Molle Compatible mounting straps.
(e) The backpack shall have Molle Compatible external integration straps.
(2) A Multi-Cam ruggedized ancillary wheeled mounted case, to hold and organize the antennas, batteries, and other ancillaries.
| REQ-97 | The OTP equipment shall be built in a ruggedized manner to facilitate employment in harsh and austere field environments. |
| REQ-126 | Man portable kit shall operate from external AC/DC power sources as well as attached rechargeable batteries. The attachable AC-DC/DC-DC power supply shall provide organic uninterruptable DC power to the terminal for fifteen (15) minutes when disconnected from AC or DC input. |
| C - C1.1 | MOBILE KIT. Each Mobile Kit consists of a Mobile Kit Integrated Hard Side Mount Storage and Transit Case and the below listed ancillary items. All items shall be delivered in standard packaging. |
MOBILE KIT DELIVERABLES:
INTEGRATED HARD SIDE MOUNT STORAGE AND TRANSIT CASE. The Mobile Kit Integrated Hard Side Mount Storage and Transit Case shall have rigid foam cutouts and pockets to accommodate:
Description QTY Rugged Shock Absorbing Vehicular Terminal Mounting Assembly and associated cables (at least 3 meters) 1 (Note that rugged shock mounts are required for end item components within the transit case.) The Terminal Mounting Assembly shall include:
-RF amplifier 1 -Terminal AC/DC – DC/DC Power Supply 1 -Terminal Speaker 1 Handset 1 Toggle Switch 1 Reference Satellite Chart 1
C1.2 MOBILE KIT STANDARD PACKAGING. Other Mobile Kit deliverables which are not included in the Mobile Kit Integrated Hard Side Mount Storage and Transit Case, shall be delivered in this Standard Packaging:
Description QTY Vehicular Mounted SATCOM Antenna System (240MHz - 400MHz)* 1 Vehicular Mounted GPS Antenna System 1 Vehicular Mounted LOS Antenna System (30 - 512 MHz) 1 Man Portable LOS Antenna System (30 - 512MHz) 1 Terminal to Antenna RF cables, min. 5 meters 2 RF Cable for GPS Antenna (4 meters) 1 Coax Retermination Kit 1 *The SATCOM antenna must close the link for IW operations in the Northern hemisphere.
| REQ-19 | Mobile kit equipment kits shall support the mode of operations required for AM3T as listed in PWS, paragraph A2. AM3T FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS, as applicable. |
| REQ-34 | Each mobile Kit shall be supplied with a rugged hard side suitcase style (ex. Pelican type) enclosure to protect the Vehicle Mounting kit, amplifies and power supplies as supplied. |
| REQ-35 | Each Mobile Kit (vehicular) shall include one (1) SATCOM antenna, with the following performance characteristics: |
(1) Frequency range of 240-380 MHz with STANAG receive 243-270 MHz and transmit 291-318.3 MHz
(2) Polarization:
• Vertical, linear, at low angles; if equipped
• Right hand circular, at high angles (above 45 degrees)
(3) Nominal impedance of 50 ohms
(4) Gain:
• Low Angle: minimum - 1 dBi (Linear); if equipped
• High Angle: minimum + 3 dBi (Circular)
(5) Power handling of maximum 200 watts continuous wave (CW)
(6) Connectors:
• Low Angle, TNC Female; if equipped
• High Angle, N-type Female
(7) The antenna must support fixed mobile integration, and function at sustained speeds of up to 120km/h.
(8) X-Wing type antennas are not acceptable.
| REQ-36 | The SATCOM antenna shall have a magnetic mounting base (option), and mounting riser (option), using an installation kit including bolts. |
| REQ-37 | Each Mobile Kit (vehicular) shall include one (1) vehicle (mobile) LOS Antenna, one (1) man portable LOS Antenna, with the following performance characteristics: |
(1) Supporting Frequency ranges of 30-512 MHz
(2) Vertical Polarization
(3) Omni-Directional Radiation Pattern
(4) Nominal impedance of 50 ohms
(5) Gain:
| • | Low Angle: minimum - 1 dBi (Linear) |
| • | High Angle: minimum + 3 dBi (Circular) |
(6) Power Handling of minimum 50 Watts CW
(7) Connectors: Low loss, waterproof
(8) Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) less than 3.5:1; relative to 50 Ohms
| REQ-38 | The LOS Antenna must support fixed vehicle integration with the Mobile Kit, and function at sustained speeds of more than 120 km/h. |
| REQ-39 | Each Mobile Kit (vehicular) shall include one (1) GPS Antenna, with the following performance characteristics: |
(1) Supporting Frequency ranges:
| • | L1: 1575.42 MHz ± 15 MHz |
| • | L2: 1227.6 MHz ± 15 MHz |
(2) Right Hand Circular Polarization
(3) Hemispheric, Isotropic Radiation Pattern
(4) Nominal Impedance of 50 Ohms
(5) Gain (@ 90 degrees Elevation):
| • | L1 Band: 4 dBi Circular at 1575.42 MHz |
| • | L2 Band: 4 dBi Circular at 1227.6 MHz |
(6) VSWR less than 2.0:1; relatives to 50 Ohms
(7) Operating in an active or passive configuration to match the AM3T.
(8) A minimum of 4-meter cable length; an additional crimp-style connector shall be included to support re-termination or routed cables.
| REQ-40 | Each Mobile Kit (vehicular) shall include RF cables, connecting Antennas to Terminal (supporting LOS antenna relocation and extension), five (5) meters in length; additional crimp-style connectors shall be included to support re-termination or routed cables. |
| REQ-41 | Each Mobile Kit (vehicular) shall include one (1) RF amplifier, fitted within a vehicle mounting tray, with the following performance characteristics: |
(1) Each capable of at least 50W output power in the SATCOM frequency band (244-318 MHz) UHF TACSAT and (280-380 MHz)
(2) Less than 1.5db insertion loss.
(3) 50 Ohm Nominal Impedance
(4) Less than 1.5:1 VSWR
(5) Less than or equal to 35dB out of band rejection/isolation
(6) Support AM, FM, and Tactical Waveforms
(7) Shall include cables to connect to terminal(s).
REQ-42 Each Mobile Kit (vehicular) shall include Terminal Power Supply(s) fixed to the mounting assembly, with the following performance characteristics:
(1) Shall support power requirements of the terminal and amplifiers as supplies
(2) Connects directly to the back of the terminal
(3) Able to accept power ranging from 110-240 50/60Hz (230 VAC 50 Hz nominal), and 12-24 VDC
(4) Supports additional DC output for Terminal Speakers as supplied
| REQ-43 | Each Mobile kit (vehicular) shall include one (1) Rugged Shock Absorbing Vehicular Terminal Mounting Assembly, integrating the Amplifier(s), Power Supply, Speakers, and Terminals; integrated power/ground isolation. Vehicular Mounting Tray shall include a rugged shock absorbing mechanism to ensure shock and vibration characteristics of MIL-STD-810G or MIL-STG-810H are met. Vendor Supplied cables for vehicle integration, shall have minimum 3-meter length(s) fused cable, and associated termination ends. |
| REQ-44 | Each Mobile Kit (vehicular) shall include Terminal Speaker(s), with the following performance characteristics: |
(1) Powered by supplied terminal power supply, conforms to MIL-STD-1275 power protection requirements.
(2) Audio input 1.6 VRMS nominal.
(3) Audio band pass: 300 Hz to 3,000 Hz minimum.
(4) Able to support H-250/u or similar Push to Talk (PTT) handset.
(5) Adjustable volume control(s).
(6) Audio pass-through capable, when power is not applied.
| REQ-45 | Each Mobile Kit (vehicular) shall include one (1) Push To Talk (PTT) handset, conforming to MIL-PRF-49078, with an average two (2) meter length cable (extended), using a standard NATO 6-Pin interface connector (U-229/U) with terminal interface adapter (as required). |
| REQ-46 | Mobile Kit shall include a Reference Satellite Chart, for estimating proper azimuth and elevation of a selected UHF/TACSAT antenna, based upon satellite orbital position and user location. |
| REQ-84 | The OTM Kit shall not exceed the dimensions of the current fielded OTM kit which are 60cm (H) x 57cm (W) x 60 cm (D) and weigh 60 kg (excluding radio). |
| REQ-85 | The OTM Omni-directional SATCOM antenna dimensions shall not exceed 50cm H and 50cm maximum tip-to-tip, with a weight of 5 kg. |
| REQ-95 | The Reliability for each Mobile kit including Power Amplifier and antenna, when expressed as MTBCF must be at least 15,000 operational hours (Ground Fixed environment IAW MIL-HDBK-217F), encompassing both HW and SW/FW and including power source, antenna and cabling. |
| REQ-96 | The Mobile Kit equipment shall be built in a ruggedized manner to facilitate employment in harsh and austere field environments. |
| REQ-123 | The Mobile Kit shall be powered from vehicle per MIL-STD 1275E. |
| REQ-124 | The Mobile Kit shall be supplied with requisite DC power cabling to connect to vehicle power. |
| REQ-125 | The Mobile Kit shall be supplied with attachable rechargeable Batteries for dismounted operations. |
| D - D1.1 | DEPLOYABLE HQ KIT. Each Deployable HQ Kit consists of a Deployable HQ Kit Integrated Deployable Transit, Storage, and Operations Case and the below listed ancillary items. All items shall be delivered in standard packaging. |
DEPLOYABLE HQ KIT DELIVERABLES:
DEPLOYABLE HQ KIT INTEGRATED DEPLOYABLE TRANSIT, STORAGE, AND OPERATIONS CASE. The Deployable HQ Kit Integrated Deployable Transit, Storage, and Operations Case is identical to the Mobile Kit Integrated Hard Side Mount Storage and Transit Case, each consisting of:
Description QTY Rugged Shock Absorbing Vehicular Terminal Mounting Assembly 1 and associated cables (at least 3 meters) (Note that rugged shock mounts are required for end item components within the transit case.) The Terminal Mounting Assembly shall include:
-RF amplifier 1 -Integrated Terminal AC/DC - DC/DC Power Supply 1 -Terminal Speaker 1 PTT Handset 1 RF Toggle Switch 1 Reference Satellite Chart 1 D1.2 DEPLOYABLE HQ KIT STANDARD PACKAGING. The standard package is identical to the Man Portable Hard Side Wheeled Ancillary Case except for an additional dismounted UHF Foldable SATCOM antenna, PTT Handset and PTT Headset, each consisting of:
Description QTY Dismounted UHF Foldable SATCOM Antenna System (240 MHz – 400 MHz) 2 Dismounted VHF/UHF LOS Antenna Systems (30 MHz-225 MHz) includes:
Dismounted VHF-Low LOS Antenna 1 Dismounted VHF-High/UHF LOS Antenna 1 Dismounted GPS Antenna System 1 Antenna cables: three RF (each min 3 meters), one GPS (min 1 meter) 4 PTT Handset 1 PTT Headset 2 Dual PTT and Lowering Cord Interface 2 Backpack/Carry Bag 1 D1.3 8-BAY BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM. The 8 Bay Battery Charging System shall be a separate item from the Deployable HQ Kit and has its own carrying case. One (1) 8 Bay Battery Charging System shall be delivered for quantity eight (8) Deployable HQ Kits rounded to the highest number (i.e. one (1) in batch 1, one (1) in batch 2, and one (1) in batch 3.)
Description QTY Battery Charging System (8 Bay – 1 for every 8 HQ systems) 1/8
| REQ-20 | Deployable HQ Kit equipment shall support the mode of operations required for AM3T as listed in PWS, paragraph A2. AM3T FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS, as applicable. |
| REQ-61 | Deployable HQ Kit shall include two (2) foldable SATCOM antennas, with the following performance characteristics: |
(1) Frequency range of 240-380 MHz with STANAG receive 243-270 MHz and transmit 291-318.3 MHz
(2) Polarization: Right Hand Circular.
(3) Nominal impedance of 50 ohms.
(4) Gain: minimum of +9.5 dBi (+/- 1 dB).
(5) High Angle: minimum+8 dBi (Circular)
(6) Power Handling minimum of 50 Watts CW.
REQ-62 Deployable HQ Kit shall include two (2) (one VHF low, one VHF-High/UHF) LOS Antennas, with the following performance characteristics:
(1) The combination of these two antennas shall support frequency ranges of 30-225 MHZ be mountable on a masts and building.
(2) Vertical polarization.
(3) Omni-directional radiation pattern.
(4) Nominal impedance of 50 ohms
(5) Gain:
| • | Low Angle: minimum - 1 dBi (Linear) |
| • | High Angle: minimum + 3 dBi (Circular) |
(6) Power handling of minimum 20 watts CW.
(7) Connectors: TNC Male REQ-63 Deployable HQ Kit shall include one (1) GPS Antenna, with the following performance characteristics:
(1) Support frequency ranges:
| • | L1: 1575.42 MHz ± 15 MHz |
| • | L2: 1227.6 MHz ± 15 MHz |
(2) Right Hand Circular Polarization
(3) Hemispheric, Isotropic Radiation Pattern
(4) Nominal impedance of 50 Ohm.
(5) Gain (@90 Degrees Elevation)
| • | L1 Band: 4 dBi Circular at 1575.42 MHz |
| • | L2 Band: 4 dBi Circular at 1227.6 MHz |
(6) VSWR less than 2.0:1: relative to 50 Ohms.
(7) Operate in an active or passive configuration to match the AM3T terminal.
(8) A minimum of 1 meter cable length.
| REQ-64 | Deployable HQ Kit shall include RF cables, connecting Antennas to Terminal minimum five (5) meters in length; additional crimp-style connectors shall be included to support re-termination or routed cables. |
| REQ-65 | Deployable HQ Kit shall include one (1) RF amplifier(s), with the following characteristics: |
(1) Each capable of at least 50W output power in the SATCOM frequency band (244 - 318MHz) UHF TACSAT and (280 - 380MHz)
(2) Less than 1.5db insertion loss
(3) 50 Ohm Nominal Impedance
(4) Less than 1.5:1 VSWR
(5) Less than or equal to 35DB out of band rejection/isolation
(6) Support AM, FM, and Tactical Waveforms
(7) Shall include Cables to connect to Terminal(s), minimum of 1 meter in length; additional crimp-style connectors shall be included to support re-termination or routed cables.
| REQ-66 | Deployable HQ Kit shall include one (1) RF two-way toggle switch. |
| REQ-67 | Deployable HQ Kit shall include Terminal Power Supply(s), with the following performance characteristics: |
(1) Shall support power requirements of the terminal as supplied.
(2) Shall attach directly to the rear of the terminal chassis directly opposite the front panel controls.
(3) Able to accept power ranging from 110-240 50/60Hz (230 VAC 50 Hz nominal), and 12-24 VDC.
(4) Supports additional DC output for Terminal Speakers and additional accessories as supplied.
| REQ-69 | Deployable HQ shall include one (1) each minimum 8 bay BB-2590/U charger per 8 Terminals (quantities rounded up). |
| REQ-71 | Deployable HQ Kit shall include 2 Push to Talk (PTT) Handsets, conforming to MIL-PRF-49078, using a standard NATO 6-Pin interface connector (U-229/U) with terminal interface adapter (as required). |
| REQ-72 | Deployable HQ Kit shall include two (2) Headsets, with the following characteristics: |
(1) Dual communication supported
(2) Over Head Mount
(3) Adjustable to fit
(4) Complaint with MIL-STD-461E
(5) Complaint with MIL-STD-810G or MIL-STD-810H
(6) Integrates active noise cancellation
(7) Compatible with Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) or Modular Integrated Communication Helmet (MICH)
(8) Ambidextrous Boom Microphone, with MP-101/MJ-102 connector interfaces
(9) A Low-Impedance U94 interface plug(s) REQ-73 Deployable HQ Kit shall include two (2) Dual PTT and Lowering Cord Interface, with the following characteristics:
(1) Two button PTT, enabling keying of two separate channels or two (2) one button PTTs
(2) Cable(s) shall be average of 0.6 meters in length
(3) A breakout of two or one connectors as needed, in order to interface the terminal, and support dual channel communication
(4) Terminal side of PTT cable(s) shall conform with MIL-C-55116, NATO 6-Pin connector (with adapter as required)
(5) Shall allow the interface of hearing protection equipped with speakers and microphone, with a male U94 Nexus connector.
| REQ-74 | Deployable HQ Kit shall include a UHF/TACSAT Satellite Slide Chart, for estimating proper azimuth and elevation of a selected UHF/TACSAT antenna, based upon satellite orbital position and user location. |
| REQ-75 | Deployable HQ Kit shall be mounted in a modular and scalable, hard case with access to the front and rear of the terminal; and include a backpack and an ancillary case. |
| REQ-76 | The Deployable HQ kit shall be fully integrated and configured in such a way as to require rapid, minimal setup by the operator. The operator shall connect external antenna and data cables. The unit shall provide limited DC power. If required, the operator shall only need to connect the kit to AC or DC external power source. |
| REQ-88 | The weight of Deployed HQ Kit shall not exceed 45 kg including ancillaries, cases etc. |
| REQ-98 | The Deployed HQ equipment shall be built in a ruggedized manner to facilitate employment in harsh and austere field environments. |
| REQ-127 | Deployed HQ Kit shall operate from external AC/DC power sources. |
| REQ-128 | The attachable AC-DC/DC-DC power supply shall provide organic uninterruptable DC power to the terminal for fifteen (15) minutes when disconnected from AC or DC input with 10% TX, 10% RX and 80% STBY usage. |
| Section 2 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS | |
| PM-2 | Where requested, the contractor shall ensure that certified installation and professional services engineers with NATO security clearance are used from the equipment manufacturer/vendor support organization to install and commission equipment to comply with support/warranty requirements. |
| PM-3 | All NATO CLASSIFIED material entrusted to the Contractor shall be handled and safeguarded in accordance with the applicable security regulations. The Contractor shall be required to possess a Facility clearance of "NATO SECRET" for those sites in which he intends to handle and store NATO classified material in the conduct of work under this Contract. |
| PM-4 | The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor and Sub-Contractor personnel working at NATO facilities are in possession of, at a minimum, a NATO SECRET security clearance confirmed to the Purchaser by the relevant National Security Authority as required by NATO policy. Personnel security clearance shall be valid for at least three months from the Effective Date of Contract, providing evidence/proof prior to contract award. |
| PM-6 | The Purchaser’s PM will be supported by specialists in certain areas who may, from time to time, be delegated to work with the contractor on PM’s behalf in their area of expertise. |
| PM-7 | The Contractor shall provide all necessary suitably qualified manpower and resources to conduct and support the project and shall as a minimum include: |
(1) Project Manager who will direct and co-ordinate the activities of the Contractor's project team. The Contractor’s PM shall be the primary contact for the Purchaser’s PM and shall chair all project meetings. Purchaser appointed PM shall have an experience and knowledge in project management supplemented with a formal certificate in Project Management such as Prince2 Practitioner, PMP or equivalent.
(2) Technical Lead who leads the analysis, design, development, integration, testing and follow-on enhancement efforts of the contractor. The technical lead shall have document experience and knowledge in the field of TACSAT communication.
| PM-8 | The Contractor shall submit a Project Implementation Plan (PIP, CDRL B001) which clearly describes how he intends to implement the totality of the project in compliance with the contractual requirements and the following specific requirements. |
| PM-9 | The draft PIP shall be provided to the Purchaser for review and acceptance within two (2) weeks after EDC. The PIP will be reviewed by the Purchaser and comments submitted to the Contractor no later than ten (10) working days after receipt. |
| PM-10 | The approval of the PIP by the Purchaser signifies only that the Purchaser agrees to the Contractor’s approach in meeting the requirements. This approval in no way relieves the Contractor from its responsibilities to meet the requirements stated in this PWS. |
| PM-11 | The final PIP Document reflecting Purchaser’s comments shall be provided to the Purchaser within eight (8) weeks after EDC. |
| PM-12 | The PIP is a living document during the whole lifecycle of the project therefore shall be kept up to date throughout the project, and shall be subject of review at each Project Review Meeting (PRM), until and including Final System Acceptance (FSA). |
| PM-13 | The PIP (CDRL B001) shall include: |
(1) Project Overview, which shall provide an executive summary overview of the offered equipment and services.
(2) Project Management Plan which clearly describes the implementation of the project.
(3) Configuration Management Plan as described in Appendix A, Section 7 (CDRL C007)
(4) Quality Assurance Plan as described in Appendix A, Section 7 (CDRL C009)
(5) The Project Master Schedule (PMS, CDRL C010) that shall contain all contract events and milestones for the Project.
• The PMS shall show all contractual deliverables, their delivery dates, and the tasks associated with them.
• The PMS shall for each task identify the start and finish dates, duration, predecessors, constraints, and resources.
• The PMS shall provide network, milestone, and Gantt views, and identify the critical path for the overall project.
• The PMS shall be provided in Microsoft Project format.
(6) Project Personnel, which shall include the curriculum vitae and security clearance information for the personnel proposed in PM-3 and PM-4.
| PM-14 | Except where otherwise stated in the contract, the following provisions shall apply to all meetings to be held under the contract. |
| PM-15 | The Contractor shall take meeting minutes, submit them within three working days of the meeting in draft version to the Purchaser for approval. |
| PM-16 | The participants shall not regard these minutes as a mechanism to change the terms, conditions or specifications of the Contract, or as a vehicle to alter the design or configuration of equipment or systems. Any such changes shall only be made by agreement, amendment or by authorized mechanisms as set forth in the contract. |
| PM-17 | Any documentation, even in draft format, that may be useful to the Purchaser in preparing for meetings and ensuring efficient discussions during the meetings shall be provided to the Purchaser no later than 5 working days before the meeting. |
| PM-18 | The Contractor shall coordinate and hold the following Project Review Meetings (PRMs) with the Purchaser: |
(1) PRM 1 includes Project Kick-off meeting,
(2) PRM 2 includes System Design Review (SDR) Meeting,
(3) PRM 3 includes First Article System Test (FAST) Meeting,
(4) PRM 4 after 1st Batch Delivery Acceptance,
(5) PRM 5 after 2nd Batch Delivery Acceptance,
(6) PRM 6 after 3rd Batch Delivery Acceptance,
(7) PRM 7 includes Final Systems Acceptance (FSA) Meeting.
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