Attachment 0001 - CNR PRD_FINAL_v3 - 20 Jul 2021__.pdf

CNR PRD – Version 3 – 20 July 2021

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT (PRD) 1

FOR 2

PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE 3

COMMAND CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS – 4

TACTICAL (PEO C3T) 5

DEPUTY PRODUCT MANAGER FOR WAVEFORMS 6

(PDM WF) 7

SINGLE CHANNEL GROUND AND AIRBORNE RADIO 8

SYSTEM (SINCGARS) 9

COMBAT NET RADIO (CNR) 10

CNR PRD –V3 – 20 JULY 2021 16

PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE 18

COMMAND CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS – 19

TACTICAL (PEO C3T) 20

6560 SURVEILLANCE LOOP 21

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD 21005 22

Statement A – Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited26

CNR PRD - Version 3 – 20 July 2021

Table of Contents 27

1 Scope/Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 4 28

1.1 Scope .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 29

1.2 System Description .............................................................................................................................. 4 30

1.3 Cyber .......................................................................................................................................................... 5 31

1.4 Terms and Definitions ........................................................................................................................ 5 32

1.4.1 Threshold Requirements (T) .................................................................................................... 5 33

1.4.2 Delayed Threshold Requirements (Td) ............................................................................... 5 34

1.4.3 Mission-Ready ................................................................................................................................. 5 35

1.4.4 Mission-Ready Weight and Size .............................................................................................. 5 36

1.4.5 Evaluations, Tests, and the Compliance Matrix ................................................................ 6 37

2 Applicable Documents .................................................................................................................................... 6 38

2.1 Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 6 39

3 (T) CNR .................................................................................................................................................................. 6 40

3.1 (T) CNR Receiver-Transmitter (CNR-RT) .................................................................................. 7 41

3.1.1 (T) Characteristics ......................................................................................................................... 7 42

3.1.2 (T) Waveforms and Services .................................................................................................. 11 43

3.1.3 (T) Global Positioning System (GPS) .................................................................................. 12 44

3.1.4 (T) Communications Security (COMSEC) ......................................................................... 13 45

3.1.5 (T) CNR-RT Environmental Testing ................................................................................... 13 46

3.1.6 (T) Other Requirements and Capabilities ........................................................................ 15 47

3.2 (T) Dismounted CNR Set Capabilities ....................................................................................... 15 48

3.3 (T) Mounted CNR Set Capability ................................................................................................. 15 49

3.3.1 (T) Mounted CNR Functions (M-CNR) ............................................................................... 16 50

3.3.2 (T) Vehicle Intercom System Interface ............................................................................. 16 51

3.3.3 (T) Installation Kit Adapter .................................................................................................... 16 52

3.4 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform, meeting capabilities for 53 legacy and modernized SINCGARS. ......................................................................................... 16 54

3.4.1 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the following SINCGARS Voice Modes ................. 16 55

3.4.2 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the following SINCGARS Data Modes .................. 17 56

3.4.3 (T) The CNR-RT shall demonstrate the following SINCGARS capabilities ......... 19 57

3.5 (T) Capabilities and Configurations .......................................................................................... 20 58

3.5.1 (T) Route and Retransmission .............................................................................................. 20 59

3.5.2 (T) CNR Remote HMI ................................................................................................................ 20 60

3.5.3 (T) Mounted CNR HMI .............................................................................................................. 20 61

3.5.4 Reserved ......................................................................................................................................... 21 62

3.6 (Td) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Variant (Five-Eyes) .................................................... 21 63

3.7 (Td) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Variant (Non-Five-Eyes) .......................................... 21 64

3.8 Deviations from the RT-1523F Specification ........................................................................ 21 65

3.8.1 External Interface ....................................................................................................................... 21 66

3.8.2 Remote Control or Remote HMI ........................................................................................... 22 67

3.8.3 Paint .................................................................................................................................................. 22 68

3.8.4 2 Wire/6 Wire Interfaces ........................................................................................................ 22 69

4 Verification ........................................................................................................................................................ 23 70

4.1 Verification Methods ........................................................................................................................ 23 71

4.2 Verification by Similarity ............................................................................................................... 23 72

4.3 Verification by Analysis .................................................................................................................. 23 73

4.4 Verification by Inspection.............................................................................................................. 23 74

4.5 Verification by Testing .................................................................................................................... 23 75

4.6 Verification by Demonstration .................................................................................................... 23 76

4.7 Certifications and Approvals Verification .............................................................................. 23 77

4.8 Environmental Verification .......................................................................................................... 24 78

5 Reference Documents .................................................................................................................................. 24 79

5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................... 24 80

5.2 Government Documents................................................................................................................. 24 81

5.2.1 Specifications, Standards, and Handbooks ...................................................................... 24 82

5.2.2 Other Government Documents, Drawings, and Publications .................................. 26 83

5.3 Order of Precedence ......................................................................................................................... 28 84

Acronyms .................................................................................................................................................................. 28 85

1 Scope/Introduction 88

1.1 Scope 89

This Performance Requirement Document (PRD) defines the technical requirements for the 90 Combat Networking Radio (CNR) contract under the authority of the PEO C3T/PM TR/PdM 91 WF. The requirements within the PRD are based on the Single Channel Ground and 92 Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) specifications both extant in current Army doctrine 93 and with modernization efforts for vocoder, Communications Security (COMSEC), and 94 Transmissions Security (TRANSEC). 95

1.2 System Description 96

The SINCGARS modernization of the Personal Radio Communications (PRC) PRC-119 and 97 Vehicle Radio Communications (VRC) VRC-88 through VRC-92 family by replacement of the 98 Receiver-Transmitter (RT) RT-1523 is hereinafter referred to as “CNR” or “radio” for the 99 purpose of this PRD. The CNR allows users to operate in tactical voice networks with other 100 team members and team leaders utilizing the SINCGARS waveform and to function as a 101 digital data radio. Future versions of the radio will enable users to exchange Position 102 Location Information (PLI) within a network via Radio Based Situational Awareness 103 (RBSA), but PLI modes are not Threshold at this time. This solicitation is for a complete 104 solution that fits into the VRC mount replacing the RT and as replacement for the RT in the 105 PRC system. As such, removal of any components required to replicate the functions or 106 environmental tolerances of the legacy RT must be re-introduced to the RT solution. 107 This PRD defines a common set of requirements for a replacement of the RT-1523E/F used 109 for the PRC-119, and fitting within the AM-7239E Vehicle Amplifier Adapter (VAA), which 110 includes the Power Amplifier (PA), antenna, and the Internet Controller (INC). The VAA is 111 capable of mounting one or two CNRs and one PA. Examples of the platform are the VRC-112 88F, VRC-89F, VRC-90F, VRC-91F, and VRC-92F. The replacement receiver transmitter 113 (RT) shall achieve the required performance with a software-defined radio (SDR) capable 114 of legacy and modern SINCGARS features detailed herein. The modernized replacement 115 shall interface and meet requirements with all existing ancillary items (e.g., VAA, PA, INC, 116 antennas, etc.) that provide flexibility and adaptability to support the varied Warfighter 117 mission requirements. The installed CNR shall match all existing mating connectors, cable 118 bends, mounting provisions, and cooling provisions while also providing full performance. 119 The rationale for compatible interfaces with the original SINCGARS RT-1523E/F is based 120 on cost avoidance and undue delay for platform integration, replacement of existing 121 mounts, amplifiers, integration kits; this does not preclude slide-in replacements or 122 alternative dismounted antennas. 123 The CNR requirement is for a 1-channel manpackable and mounted radio to be used within 125 Platoons and higher to provide the capability for soldiers to have interoperable voice 126 communications with tactical enablers such as aviation, fires, coalition, host nation, or 127 other adjacent units that use legacy or modernized SINCGARS. The SINCGARS CNR enables 128 the user to choose use of either the SINCGARS with Saville crypto operated at Controlled 129 Unclassified Information (CUI) level or modern SINCGARS with COMSEC at Secret. 130

1.3 Cyber 131

The system specific threats to the CNR is addressed in the Handheld, Manpack, Small Form 132 Fit (HMS) Validated OnLine Threat (VOLT), 14 SEP 2020 (SECRET//NOFORN) and the 133 associated threat modules detailed in the HMS VOLT, which are located in the Defense 134 Intelligence Threat Library (DITL) on the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network 135 (SIPRNET) and the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS). These 136 threat modules include (U) NGIC-1163-0409-19, Counter Sensors Threat Module (U) 137 Communications Jammers (Ground Based) - dated 25 March 2019, (U) NGIC-1163-0169-138 17, Sensors Threat Module (U) Signals Intelligence Detection Systems (Ground Based) - 139 dated 02 October 2018, and (U) NASIC 84267, Cyberspace Threat Module (U) Threats From 140 Malware - dated 27 June 2019. The threats to the CNR include classic electronic warfare 141 measures, such as electronic attack (jamming) and electronic warfare support (detection, 142 intercept, and direction finding). These threats will become more sophisticated over time. 143 Additional threats include Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) to the information 144 systems components of the CNR (to include insiders, distributed denial of service, 145 malicious code and unauthorized users), which exist throughout the entire system lifecycle. 146 Threats to the cryptography are a concern, as well as threats from quantum computing in 147 the far term. The threat to the Global Positioning System (GPS) is acknowledged. 148

1.4 Terms and Definitions 149

The CNR’s capabilities are defined as a combination of the actual performance, function, 150 and physical attributes of the system. The performance, function, and physical attributes of 151 the system are defined by requirements in this document and includes the referenced 152 Statement of Work (SOW). Items not marked with (T) or (Td), are considered Threshold 153 Requirements (T) by default. 154

1.4.1 Threshold Requirements (T) 155

Threshold requirements, indicated by “(T)” prior to the requirement text, shall be met or 156 exceeded for the PRD item(s). 157

1.4.2 Delayed Threshold Requirements (Td) 158

Delayed Threshold requirements, indicated by “(Td)” prior to the requirement text, are not 159 required to be met at time of proposal submission, but shall be met or exceeded during the 160 Designated Delivery Order period. For example: FMS Variants are Delayed Threshold 161 Requirements. 162

1.4.3 Mission-Ready 163

A Mission-Ready CNR provides a fieldable capability that is operationally suitable and 164 reliable for the intended mission (i.e., manpackable, mounted, or foreign military sales 165

(FMS)). 166

1.4.4 Mission-Ready Weight and Size 167

The Mission-Ready weight and size includes: CNR RT, Global Positioning System (GPS) 168 antenna (if applicable), SINCGARS antenna (when dismounted), and battery power for a 24 169 hour mission. Weight is measured in pounds and size is measured in cubic inches. For 170 dismounted operations, the 24 hour battery power requirement and related weight 171 constraint applies; dismounted weight and size constraints are not inclusive of mounted 172 ancillaries. For mounted operations, vehicle power is expected. NOTE: The RT must be 173 capable of being installed in the existing VAA. 174

1.4.5 Evaluations, Tests, and the Compliance Matrix 175

1.4.5.1 Reserved. 176

1.4.5.2 First Article Test (FAT) verifies that production items can meet requirements. 177 The SOW details expectations for FAT, including timeline and location. Portions of the FAT 178 will be conducted by the Contractor with government witness at the contractor facility or 179 at a 3rd-party facility and portions of the FAT will be conducted by the Government at a 180 Government facility. Verification is in accordance with Section 4 "Verification" of this PRD. 181 Contractor-led portion of FAT includes inspection as detailed in the SINCGARS 1523F 182 specification paragraph 4.4. 183

1.4.5.3 The Compliance Matrix (Attachment 0003) maps the PRD requirements to the 184 verification methods and test cases. The Compliance Matrix is identified as Controlled 185 Unclassified Information (CUI) when filled in and must be treated as sensitive, proprietary, 186 and in accordance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). 187

2 Applicable Documents 188

2.1 Specifications 189

As a replacement for the RT-1523E/F, all offered solutions shall comply with the Line 190 Replaceable Unit (LRU) Product Specification for RT-1523F (A3307042, dated 2012) with 191 exceptions and clarifications noted in PRD paragraph 3.8. Compliance with standards or 192 specifications newer or updated since the 2012 release date of A3307042 is allowable. 193 A3307042 is a controlled document that can be requested from the Contracting Officer. A 194 partial list of specifications and standards (CNR References) integral to this procurement is 195 included at the end of this document. Other specifications and standards in effect at 196 contract award not explicitly referenced to A3307042 shall be the revision listed in the 197 Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DODISS) at the time of 198 contract award. 199 In the event of a conflict between the text of this PRD and the RT-1523F specification 201 (A3307042), including the references cited therein, the text of the RT-1523F specification 202 shall take precedence for all matters other than the SINCGARS waveform modernization, 203 the interface for an auxiliary module, and as noted in PRD paragraph 3.8 and all sub-204 paragraphs. Specifically, the SINCGARS modernization includes Ciphertext 2 (CT2) and the 205 features of the SINCGARS 3.0 and 3.1 waveform software. Regarding the interface for an 206 auxiliary module, the primary distinction between the RT-1523F and its predecessor RT-207 1523E is the addition of the auxiliary module specification that would be attached 208 externally to the radio chassis on the left side when facing the front panel interface; this 209 auxiliary module interface is not required. 210

3 (T) CNR 211

3.1 (T) CNR Receiver-Transmitter (CNR-RT) 212 The CNR-RT shall demonstrate: 213

• NSA Certification 214

• Spectrum Standards Compliance 215

3.1.1 (T) Characteristics 216

3.1.1.1 (T) Frequency Range 217

3.1.1.1.1 (T) Shall cover the frequency range from 30-87.975 MHz for narrow band 218 channels. 219

3.1.1.1.2 (T) Shall operate in 25kHz bandwidths supporting all modes of the legacy 220 SINCGARS waveform and all modes of the upgraded SINCGARS 3.1 waveform. 221

3.1.1.2 (T) Transmit and Receive Characteristics 222

3.1.1.2.1 (T) Voice shall have a 90% or greater Call Completion Rate (CCR) while 223 meeting distance range requirements. 224

3.1.1.2.2 (T) Data shall have an 85% or greater Message Completion Rate (MCR) while 225 meeting distance range requirements. 226

3.1.1.2.3 (T) The CNR Set shall provide a voice call completion rate of at least 80% in 227 F1/F1 or F1/F2 retransmission scenario with another CNR when measured at the 228 receiving radio, not the retrans radio. 229

3.1.1.2.4 (T) CNR dismounted service shall have a single hop (point-to-point without 230 relaying) range in open terrain no less than 5km. 231

3.1.1.2.5 (T) Mounted CNR amplified service shall have a single hop (point-to-point 232 without relaying) range in open terrain no less than 30km for SINCGARS. 233

3.1.1.2.6 (T) The RT shall be capable of continuous one hour transmit at an elevated 234 (ambient) temperature of 71oC. The RT shall supply a minimum of 30 dBm output power 235 during this test. Rationale: This is a capability that exists in the legacy radio and lower 236 performance is undesirable. Reference: A3307042 (dated 2012) LRU Product Specification 237 For Receiver-Transmitter RT- 1523F(C)/U, paragraph 3.10.2.13, Continuous transmit. 238

3.1.1.2.7 (T) The CNR RT shall sustain no damage when a Radio Frequency (RF) 239 output port is open or shorted. 240

3.1.1.3 (T) Physical Characteristics 241

3.1.1.3.1 (T) The size of the CNR shall be equal to or less than the cubic measurement 242 of a legacy RT-1523F in each dimension. This is inclusive of batteries necessary for 24 243 hours for dismounted operations. Note: The SINCGARS RT shall be capable of being 244 installed in the existing SINCGARS mounting adapter (i.e., AM-7239). 245

Table 3-1: CNR-RT Maximum Dimensions 246 Dimension Size Width 13.4 cm (5.3 in) Height 8.7 cm (3.4 in) Depth 25.8 cm (10.15 in)

3.1.1.3.2 (T) The weight of the CNR shall be equal to or less than the weight of a legacy 247 RT-1523F: 5.5 lbs empty or 8.7 lbs with a battery. This is inclusive of additional batteries if 248 they are necessary for 24 hour operations while dismounted. 249

3.1.1.4 (T) Built-in-Tests 250

3.1.1.4.1 (T) The CNR shall perform Power On Self-Test (POST) to determine 251 operational status. 252

3.1.1.4.2 (T) For field and organizational level maintenance, the CNR shall provide 253 Built In Test (BIT) functionality to troubleshoot down to Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) 254 level. The BIT diagnostics shall be capable of fault detection of at least 95% of all faults and 255 must be capable of fault isolation of at least 90% of detected faults. 256

3.1.1.5 (T) Connectors and Interfaces 257

3.1.1.5.1 (T) The CNR-RT or its adaptor shall interface with the legacy VRC mounts, 258 pin configuration, handsets, intercom interfaces, locking mechanism, amplifiers and the 259 INC (Internet Controller) for mounted operation and digital fires. 260

3.1.1.5.2 (T) Radio shall provide Type N Female RF interfaces for all dismounted 261 antennas. SINCGARS 1523F specifications in paragraph 3.9.1.3 states: “The RT shall 262 provide an effective match to a Manpack Antenna AS-3683/PRC.” The CNR solution shall 263 meet this requirement or the Offeror shall furnish the RT with an antenna of 264 equivalent/better performance. . 265

3.1.1.5.3 (T) Shall allow the RT to be installed/uninstalled without any special tools 266 and/or equipment. 267

3.1.1.5.4 (T) Shall provide an audio connector and support U-283/U key fill or 268 adapter. 269

3.1.1.5.5 (T) Shall provide electrical interface for headsets, speaker/microphone, and 270 handset in accordance with MIL-DTL-55116C. 271

3.1.1.5.6 Reserved 272

3.1.1.5.7 (T) Shall be able to connect an external military Precision GPS device for 273 support of the SINCGARS RBSA mode. 274

3.1.1.5.8 (T) Shall provide a push-button or other mechanical interface to allow the 275 radio operator and maintainer to access operational status, control functions and 276 parameters, and zeroize the RT from the front panel. 277

3.1.1.5.9 (T) Shall provide built-in display/Human Machine Interface (HMI) with the 278 following capabilities: 279

When mounted, the radio will either present the front panel of the RT toward the user or 280 have an HMI integrated into the mounting hardware that controls the RT and is presented 281 towards the user as the mounted system’s front panel. 282

3.1.1.5.9.1 (T) Front Panel 283

(T) Shall provide a front panel keypad interface similar in function to 284 the existing RT-1523E/F radio. The front panel keypad shall be capable of selecting the 285 following operational parameters: 286

(T) Preset channel (e.g., 8 Single Channel (SC), 6 Frequency Hopping 287

(FH)) 288

(T) RF Transmit Power (LO, MED, HI, PA) 289

(T) Mode (SC, FH, Frequency Hopping 2 (FH2), Frequency Hopping 3 290

(FH3), RBSA) 291

(T) COMSEC (Plaintext (PT), Ciphertext (CT), Ciphertext 2 (CT2)) 292

(T) Volume Control/Whisper Mode 293

(T) Display Backlight Control 294

(T) Data Rate and Selection (Standard Data Mode (SDM) Data Rate, 295 Enhanced Data Mode (EDM) Data Rate) 296

3.1.1.5.9.2 (T) The CNR-RT HMI shall provide operators and maintainers with the 297 ability to check the following functions with precise visual feedback at any given time: 298

(T) For the CNR-RT’s functions: 299

3.1.1.5.9.2.1.1 (T) Radio power (battery charge) status 300

3.1.1.5.9.2.1.2 (T) Most recent BIT Status 301

3.1.1.5.9.2.1.3 (T) Radio software version number 302

3.1.1.5.9.2.1.4 (T) Crypto status 303

3.1.1.5.9.2.1.5 (T) Frequency Hopping Mode (SC, FH, FH2, and FH3) 304

(T) Plain text vs. Cypher text (legacy) or Crypto Modernized CT2 305

(T) Transmitting power/signal strength 306

(T) Receive signal strength 307

(T) Alphanumeric Preset numbers with at least 5 digits 308

(T) Net ID (identification) 309

(T) Operating Frequency 310

(T) Volume level 311

(T) Shall display the results of the last BIT for review 312

3.1.1.5.9.3 (T) All presets must be accessible and the radio’s controls must be able to 313 perform all tasks without need for an ancillary device or detachable HMI. 314

3.1.1.5.9.4 (T) The HMI shall be readable with 10,000 foot-candle, direct NITS 315 sunlight. 316

3.1.1.5.9.5 (T) The HMI shall be readable with Generation III Night Vision Goggles. 317

3.1.1.5.9.6 (T) The CNR-RT shall allow control of the HMI display brightness from off 318 to maximum. 319

3.1.1.5.9.7 (T) The CNR-RT shall provide the user the capability to input numerical 320 and alpha numeric characters via a keypad device. 321

3.1.1.5.9.8 (T) The built-in display shall be readable when the RT is mounted. 322

3.1.1.5.9.9 (T) An Application Program Interface (API) or Simple Network 323 Management Protocol V3 (SNMP) interface to allow a remote HMI in the form of an 324 application for Mission Command systems to be capable of selecting presets and 325 controlling the radio’s volume for mounted operation. 326

3.1.1.6 (T) Data Interfaces. Shall permit connection to a platform or local computer via a 327 serial interface. 328

3.1.1.6.1 (T) Shall provide a serial RS-232 interface for operation at rates of 1200, 329 2400, 4800, and 9600 bps to allow transmission of data using computers and commercial 330 "Xmodem" software. 331

3.1.1.6.2 (T) Shall provide front panel control via the RS-232 interface. 332

3.1.1.6.3 (T) Shall provide a synchronous serial MIL-STD-188-114(A) interface for 333 Packet Data. The Packet transfer rate shall be 16 kbps. 334

3.1.1.6.4 (T) Shall support MIL-STD-188-220C with X.21 packet data interface. 335

3.1.1.6.5 (T) Shall provide an analog data interface to support AD1 operation. 336

3.1.1.6.6 (T) Shall provide an analog data interface to support TACFIRE AD2 337 operation. 338

3.1.1.6.7 (T) Shall provide a serial connection to the INC device located in the Vehicle 339 adapter. 340

3.1.1.6.8 (T) Shall support serial interfaces with the RS-422 and RS-423 interfaces. 341

3.1.1.6.9 (T) SNAP Interface. Shall provide an interface to the Steerable Null Antenna 342 Processor (SNAP) for radio control of the Frequency Hopping Multiplexer (FHMUX) and 343 accept BIT information from the INC and the FHMUX. Overview is found in TM 11-5820-344 890-10-8. 345

3.1.1.6.10 (T) The radio shall be able to support Fires Missions by following the legacy 346 audio specifications for the SINCGARS RT-1523 radio and the following sub-systems that 347 use the standards of the TACLINK card: 348

3.1.1.6.10.1 (T) ULTRALINK 349

3.1.1.6.10.2 (T) Forward Observer System (FOS) 350

3.1.1.6.10.3 (T) Mortars Fire Control System (MFCS) 351

3.1.1.6.10.4 (T) Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) 352

3.1.1.6.10.5 (T) Pocket Sized Forward Entry Device (PFED Increment II) 353

3.1.1.6.10.6 (T) Precision Fires-Dismounted (PF-D) 354

3.1.1.7 (T) Power 355

3.1.1.7.1 (T) Shall provide capability to use battery power when dismounted with 356 common primary and rechargeable batteries. 357

3.1.1.7.2 (T) Shall allow the replacement of primary power source(s) without any 358 special tools and/or equipment. 359

3.1.1.7.3 (T) The CNR-RT shall be able to operate the legacy SINCGARS and SINCGARS 360 CT2 waveforms using all modes specified in the Compliance Matrix in a dismounted 361 network for voice or data operations at maximum transmit power in an operational 362 environment with 6:3:1 (Listen, Receive, Transmit) for no less than 24 hours while 363 meeting the size requirements specified in PRD paragraph 3.1.1.3.1. 364

3.1.2 (T) Waveforms and Services 365

3.1.2.1 (T) Shall store all provided waveforms and required operational parameters 366 simultaneously. 367

3.1.2.2 (T) Shall store all data encrypted while at rest in accordance with current 368 National Security Agency (NSA) guidelines for NSA-controlled data (e.g., keying material 369

(KEYMAT)). 370

3.1.2.3 (T) If using an NSA key for storage, it shall be a split key that is reloadable by 371 soldiers in the field. Examples of this are JOSEKI or WATARI split keys. A full key that is 372 not reloadable by soldiers in the field is not acceptable. 373

3.1.2.4 (T) Waveform and Mode Selection 374

3.1.2.4.1 (T) Waveform modes shall be user selectable. For example: Change mode of 375

SINCGARS. 376

3.1.2.4.2 (T) Shall be able to switch waveform modes in less than 60 seconds for 377 supported waveforms. (e.g., SINCGARS voice to SINCGARS data mode). 378

3.1.2.5 (T) Cold Start/Warm Start 379

3.1.2.5.1 (T) During cold start, the radio shall power on, instantiate waveform(s) and 380 assign mode(s) or configuration parameters, and be fully operational within 7 minutes. 381 Cold start is the process of configuring hardware (installing antennas, handmics, etc.), 382 powering up, loading cryptographic KEYMAT and mission plan, entering necessary 383 parameters, and configuring a radio’s software/applications to allow the radio to enter 384 into its operational state and join a network. Cold start time includes Power On Self Test 385

(POST). 386

Cold start is normally required after such software items as waveforms, waveform 387 operating parameters, crypto keys, and presets have been uninstalled from the radio and 388 powered down. Cold start does not include the reloading of the radio operating 389 environment (OE) or those radio services applications necessary to put the CNR-RT into a 390 state in order to receive the software required to operationally configure the radio. 391

3.1.2.5.2 (T) During warm start, the radio shall power on, instantiate waveform(s) and 392 assign mode(s) or configuration parameters to be fully operational within 50 seconds. 393 Warm start is conducted after a radio has been successfully loaded by the operator 394 (completion of cold start) or has previously been in an operational state and contains all 395 the necessary radio software/ applications and assembly of components to allow the set to 396 enter into a state of operation. Warm start time excludes BIT times. 397

Warm start process may consist of using a channel instantiated waveform and modifying 398 its waveform parameter sets, (e.g., keys, presets, frequencies) to allow the operator to enter 399 into a different network using the same waveform that is currently instantiated on the 400 channel. Warm start may also consist of tearing down a radio’s channel and instantiating a 401 new waveform and its parameter sets from memory unto the channel to allow the operator 402 to enter into a new required network. 403

3.1.3 (T) Global Positioning System (GPS) 404

3.1.3.1 (T) External GPS Interface Requirements 405 Shall provide interface for consumption of GPS data. The data will be used in a future 406 version of the radio that supports Situational Awareness (SA) data for Position Location 407 Information (PLI). The requirement for this interface is Threshold. 408

3.1.3.1.1 (T) Shall utilize Precise Position Service (PPS) GPS when both PPS and 409 commercial GPS signals are available. 410

3.1.3.1.2 (T) Shall be able to receive time and position data via GPS-153 formatted 411 message from external devices. For example: DAGR or M-Code module. 412

3.1.4 (T) Communications Security (COMSEC) 413 For the purposes of this section, the term “keys” includes system keys, certificates, and 414 Firefly vectors, as well as user traffic keys. 415

3.1.4.1 (T) Key Management 416

3.1.4.1.1 (T) Shall be capable of using the existing Simple Key Loader (SKL) to load 417 COMSEC and hopsets/presets for SINCGARS. 418

3.1.4.1.2 (T) Shall support Over The Air Management of cryptographic keying material 419 using both Saville Automatic Remote Keying (SARK) Tx/Rx and the methods detailed in 420 the SINCGARS CT2 specification, as appropriate to the waveform in use during the re-key 421 event. 422

3.1.4.1.3 (T) Shall support manual zeroization of keys individually or collectively. 423

3.1.4.2 (T) Key Retention 424

3.1.4.2.1 (T) Shall be capable of retaining mission variables for at least 144 hours after 425 loss of primary power. 426

3.1.4.2.2 (T) The Hold Up Battery (HUB) solution shall provide the capability to retain 427 core WATARI or JOSEKI variables with a 12 month or greater operational life. 428

3.1.4.2.3 (T) The HUB shall be field replaceable. 429

3.1.5 (T) CNR-RT Environmental Testing 430

The CNR shall comply with the LRU Product Specification for RT-1523F (A3307042, dated 431 2012) and meet the requirements of the Interface Standard Environmental Conditions for 432 the Armored Brigade Combat Team Tracked Vehicle Systems document, ATPD-2404. 433 Detailed information can be found in paragraph 3.9 of the SINCGARS 1523F specification. 434 Rationale: The CNR is a communications component in the Ground Combat System and should 435 not reduce the effectiveness or operational capabilities of the platform. 436

3.1.5.1 (T) Shall not degrade environmental compliance of extant AM-7239E Vehicle 437 Amplifier Adapter (VAA) and mount that the CNR-RT fits within. 438

3.1.5.2 Reserved 439

3.1.5.3 (T) Temperature 440

3.1.5.3.1 (T) Shall operate in temperatures ranging from -32° C to +71° C verified by 441 testing in accordance with MIL-STD-810H for compliance with ATPD-2404. Detailed 442 information can be found in paragraph 3.9.2 of the SINCGARS 1523F specification. 443 Rationale: The CNR is a component in weapons systems that are expected to remain fully 444 operational under extreme temperature requirements. The CNR is not allowed to degrade 445 performance due to heat (reduce power output) or to be dependent on other aspects of the 446 platform, such as environmental control, in order to remain operable. 447

3.1.5.3.2 (T) Shall withstand storage temperatures from -51° C to +71° C verified by 448 testing in accordance with MIL-STD-810H, Methods 501.5, Procedure I – High 449 Temperature Storage, and 502.5, Procedure I – Low Temperature Storage, for compliance 450 with ATPD-2404. Rationale: Wartime stocks and operational unit equipment can endure 451 extreme temperatures. 452

3.1.5.4 (T) Environmental Requirements. Shall meet environmental requirements as 453 stated in the LRU Product Specification for RT-1523F (A3307042, dated 2012) at a 454 minimum. These include, but are not limited to: shock, vibration, explosive atmosphere, 455 over-pressure, fungus, salt fog, rain, and immersion. Conformance shall be to the Military 456 Specifications that were in effect at that time. 457

3.1.5.5 (T) Nuclear Biological Chemical 458 The requirements of PRD paragraph 3.1.5.5 (including sub-paragraphs) contain updates 459 from the original 1523F specification; the PRD requirements are in addition to the 1523F 460 specification. 461

3.1.5.5.1 (T) Nuclear Survivability. Shall meet requirements of paragraph 4.8.3.6 of the 462 SINCGARS 1523F specification and as defined in the document: United States Army 463 Nuclear and Combating WMD Agency (USANCA) Memorandum for Project Manager ABCT; 464 Subject: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Survivability Criteria for the 465 Abrams; 25 July 2011 (SECRET). 466

3.1.5.5.2 (T) Vendor shall provide analysis which documents that personnel in full 467 Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) IV protective gear can successfully operate 468 and maintain the radio. 469

3.1.5.5.3 (T) Vendor shall provide analysis which documents that the radio can be 470 operated for 72 hours while contaminated. 471

3.1.5.5.4 (T) Vendor shall provide analysis which documents that the radio can be 472 decontaminated using existing solvents. 473

3.1.5.5.5 Operation While Contaminated 474

The CNR shall remain operable when contaminated. The CNR shall be finished with a 475 Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC), which shall not be subject to deterioration after 476 exposure to chemical agents, biological agents, or decontamination agents per MIL-DTL-477 53072. The radio shall resist the effects of biological and chemical warfare agents, so that 478 soldiers can use the radio while it is contaminated. 479

3.1.5.5.6 Decontamination 480

The CNR shall be finished with a Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC), which shall not 481 be subject to deterioration after exposure to chemical agents, biological agents, or 482 decontamination agents per MIL-DTL-53072. The radio shall be decontaminable so that 483 soldiers that are operating in a contaminated environment shall be able to decontaminate the 484 radio and their gear when they exit that area; this includes resisting the effects of hot, soapy 485 water, applied in accordance with standard decontamination procedures, for exposures of up 486 to 30 minutes in duration. INFORMATIONAL: See Army Field Manual 3-11.5 for further 487 information. The 30 minute limitation is consistent with standard decontamination 488 procedures and is also consistent with specification for electronic equipment in the M1A2 SEP. 489 Additional guidance can be found in MIL-HDBK-783. 490

3.1.6 (T) Other Requirements and Capabilities 491

3.1.6.1 (T) Audible Status: The radio shall provide audible status, alerts, and cues. 492

3.1.6.2 (T) The CNR shall be capable of implementing CM2 changes from the NSA, 493 inclusive of new certificates required for validating NSA-signed software. Rationale: 494 Although upgrades, processor space, or memory space are not linear relationships, the intent 495 is to allow overhead for future growth. Growth includes proposed and not-yet-defined 496 elements of CM2. 497

3.2 (T) Dismounted CNR Set Capabilities 498 The CNR shall demonstrate: 499

• The capabilities required by PRD paragraph 3.1, including all sub-paragraphs except 500 3.1.1.6.7, 3.1.1.6.8, and 3.1.1.6.9, when the CNR is combined with the legacy 501 handsets and antenna(s) required for dismounted operations. 502

• Operational Availability (Ao) of 96% (Threshold). 503

• Material Availability (Am) of 75% (Threshold) for a population of 100,000 radios. 504

• Mean Time Between Essential Function Failure (MTBEFF) no less than 477 hours 505

(Threshold. 506

• 86% (Threshold) probability of operating over a 72 hour period without an 507 essential function failure. 508

3.3 (T) Mounted CNR Set Capability 509 The Mounted CNR Set shall demonstrate: 510

• The capabilities required by PRD paragraph 3.1, including all sub-paragraphs, when 511 the CNR is combined with the legacy hardware required for mounted operations. 512

• Operational Availability (Ao) of 94% (Threshold) per channel. 513

• Mean Time Between Essential Function Failure (MTBEFF) of no less than 386 hours 514

(Threshold). 515

• 83% (Threshold) probability of operating over a 72 hour period without an 516 essential function failure. 517

• Configuration power consumption draw of no more than 15 Amps when used with 518 extant VRC mount and amplifiers. Rationale: The circuit on most platforms with 519 circuit breakers is wired for 15 amps. A solution that does not require modifications to 520 the platforms, including the breakers, wires, and contacts, is required. 521

3.3.1 (T) Mounted CNR Functions (M-CNR) 522

3.3.1.1 (T) Shall allow the CNR-RT to be installed/uninstalled without any special tools 523 and/or equipment. 524

3.3.1.2 (T) Power Management 525

3.3.1.3 (T) Shall accept prime power to the RT from the legacy mount and run off the 526 vehicular power. 527

3.3.2 (T) Vehicle Intercom System Interface 528 The CNR solution shall integrate into the legacy VRC and into the vehicle’s intercom system 529 via VIC3 or VIC5. The platform integration to the legacy rack shall remain unchanged and 530 the solution is expected not to require modification of the connections from the previously 531 installed VRC VAA to that intercom system. Adaptations between the RT solution and the 532 VAA tray would take place in the hardware required to secure the RT into the legacy VAA. 533

3.3.3 (T) Installation Kit Adapter 534 The Installation Kit is an adapter, if required, and consists of items required to 535 fit/mount/secure the proposed RT solution into the space provided on the legacy VAA and 536 adapt connectors, etc. See also PRD paragraph 3.1.1.3.1. 537

3.4 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform, meeting capabilities 538 for legacy and modernized SINCGARS. 539

3.4.1 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the following SINCGARS Voice Modes 540

3.4.1.1 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 541 legacy RT-1523 voice in PT SC mode. 542

3.4.1.2 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 543 legacy RT-1523 voice in PT FH mode. 544

3.4.1.3 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 545 legacy RT-1523 voice in PT Frequency Hopping Master (FHM) mode. 546

3.4.1.4 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 547 legacy RT-1523 voice in PT FH2 mode. 548

3.4.1.5 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 549 legacy RT-1523 voice in PT Frequency Hopping 2 Master (FH2M) mode. 550

3.4.1.6 Reserved. 551

3.4.1.7 Reserved. 552

3.4.1.8 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable 553 with legacy RT-1523 voice in CT SC mode. 554

3.4.1.9 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 555 legacy RT-1523 voice in CT FH mode. 556

3.4.1.10 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 557 legacy RT-1523 voice in CT FH2 mode. 558

3.4.1.11 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 559 legacy RT-1523 voice in CT FH2M mode. 560

3.4.1.12 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 561 a legacy RT-1523 using a VACM (VINSON/ANDVT CRYPTOGRAPHIC MODERNIZATION) 562 for voice in CT2 SC mode. 563

3.4.1.13 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 564 a legacy RT-1523 using a VACM for voice in CT2 FH2 mode. 565

3.4.1.14 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 566 a legacy RT-1523 using a VACM for voice in CT2 FH2M mode. 567

3.4.1.15 Reserved. 568

3.4.1.16 Reserved. 569

3.4.2 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the following SINCGARS Data Modes 570

3.4.2.1 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 571 legacy RT-1523 using 1200 bps SDM in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, CT/FH, and 572 CT/FH2 modes. 573

3.4.2.2 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 574 Modernized SINCGARS using 1200 bps SDM in CT2/SC and CT2/FH2 modes. 575

3.4.2.3 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 576 legacy RT-1523 using 2400 bps SDM in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, CT/FH, and 577 CT/FH2 modes. 578

3.4.2.4 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 579 Modernized SINCGARS using 2400 bps SDM in CT2/SC and CT2/FH2 modes. 580

3.4.2.5 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 581 legacy RT-1523 using 4800 bps SDM in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, CT/FH, and 582 CT/FH2 modes. 583

3.4.2.6 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 584 Modernized SINCGARS using 4800 bps SDM in CT2/SC, and CT2/FH2 modes. 585

3.4.2.7 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 586 legacy RT-1523 using 16 kbps transparent data mode in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, 587

CT/FH, and CT/FH2 modes. 588

3.4.2.8 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 589 Modernized SINCGARS using 16 kbps transparent data mode in CT2/SC, CT2/FH2, and 590 CT2/FH3 modes. 591

3.4.2.9 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 592 legacy RT-1523 using 1200 bps EDM in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, CT/FH, and 593 CT/FH2 modes. 594

3.4.2.10 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 595 Modernized SINCGARS using 1200 bps EDM in PT/FH3, CT2/SC, CT2/FH2, and CT2/FH3 596 modes. 597

3.4.2.11 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 598 legacy RT-1523 using 2400 bps EDM in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, CT/FH, and 599 CT/FH2 modes. 600

3.4.2.12 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 601 Modernized SINCGARS using 2400 bps EDM in PT/FH3, CT2/SC, CT2/FH2, and CT2/FH3 602 modes. 603

3.4.2.13 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 604 legacy RT-1523 using 4800 bps EDM in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, CT/FH, and 605 CT/FH2 modes. 606

3.4.2.14 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 607 Modernized SINCGARS using 4800 bps EDM in PT/FH3, CT2/SC, CT2/FH2, and CT2/FH3 608 modes. 609

3.4.2.15 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 610 legacy RT-1523 using 9600 bps EDM in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, CT/FH, and 611 CT/FH2 modes. 612

3.4.2.16 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 613 Modernized SINCGARS using 9600 bps EDM in PT/FH3, CT2/SC, CT2/FH2, and CT2/FH3 614 modes. 615

3.4.2.17 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate Packet Mode (PT/CT) supporting Patriot. 616

3.4.2.18 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate Packet Mode (CT2) supporting Patriot. 617

3.4.2.19 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 618 legacy RT-1523 using 1200 bps RS-232 EDM in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, CT/FH, and 619 CT/FH2 modes. 620

3.4.2.20 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 621

Modernized SINCGARS using 1200 bps RS-232 EDM in PT/FH3, CT2/SC, CT2/FH2, and 622 CT2/FH3 modes. 623

3.4.2.21 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 624 legacy RT-1523 using 2400 bps RS-232 EDM in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, CT/FH, and 625 CT/FH2 modes. 626

3.4.2.22 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 627 Modernized SINCGARS using 2400 bps RS-232 EDM in PT/FH3, CT2/SC, CT2/FH2, and 628 CT2/FH3 modes. 629

3.4.2.23 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 630 legacy RT-1523 using 4800 bps RS-232 EDM in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, CT/FH, and 631 CT/FH2 modes. 632

3.4.2.24 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 633 Modernized SINCGARS using 4800 bps RS-232 EDM in PT/FH3, CT2/SC, CT2/FH2, and 634 CT2/FH3 modes. 635

3.4.2.25 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 636 legacy RT-1523 using 9600 bps RS-232 EDM in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, CT/FH, and 637 CT/FH2 modes. 638

3.4.2.26 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and be interoperable with 639 Modernized SINCGARS using 9600 bps RS-232 EDM in PT/FH3, CT2/SC, CT2/FH2, and 640 CT2/FH3 modes. 641

3.4.3 (T) The CNR-RT shall demonstrate the following SINCGARS capabilities 642

3.4.3.1 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 643 ability to perform Electronic Remote Fill (ERF) transmit and receive in PT/FH, PT/FH2, 644 CT/FH, and CT/FH2 modes. 645

3.4.3.2 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 646 ability to perform ERF transmit and receive in PT/FH3, CT2/FH2, and CT2/FH3 modes. 647

3.4.3.3 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 648 ability to perform SARK transmit and receive in CT/SC, CT/FH, and CT/FH2 modes. 649

3.4.3.4 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 650 ability to perform 5 kHz/10 kHz channel offset in PT/SC, CT/SC, and CT2/SC modes. 651

3.4.3.5 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 652 ability to perform Scan Mode in PT/SC, CT/SC, and CT2/SC modes. 653

3.4.3.6 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 654 ability to perform F1/F2 Retransmit in PT/SC, PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/SC, CT/FH, CT/FH2, 655

CT2/SC, CT2/FH2, and CT2/FH3 modes. 656

3.4.3.7 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 657 ability to perform F1/F1 Retransmit in PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/FH, and CT/FH2 modes. 658

3.4.3.8 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 659 ability to perform F1/F1 Retransmit in CT2/FH2 and CT2/FH3 modes. 660

3.4.3.9 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 661 ability to perform Cue Mode transmit and receive in PT/FH, PT/FH2, CT/FH, and CT/FH2 662 modes. 663

3.4.3.10 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 664 ability to perform Cue Mode transmit and receive in CT2/FH2 and CT2/FH3 modes. 665

3.4.3.11 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 666 ability to perform functions as Frequency Hop Master control station in FH mode. 667

3.4.3.12 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 668 ability to perform functions as Frequency Hop Master control station in FH2 mode. 669

3.4.3.13 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 670 ability to perform functions as Frequency Hop Master control station in FH3 mode. 671

3.4.3.14 (T) The CNR-RT shall operate the SINCGARS waveform and demonstrate the 672 ability to perform functions as Late Net Entry for both legacy and modernized version of 673 the waveform. 674

3.5 (T) Capabilities and Configurations 675

3.5.1 (T) Route and Retransmission 676 Shall provide Route and Retransmission Capabilities equivalent to the legacy SINCGARS 677 radio being upgraded, including F1/F1 and F1/F2. 678

3.5.2 (T) CNR Remote HMI 679 Shall provide a CNR remote physical HMI that is capable of selecting presets, controlling 680 the dismounted radio’s volume, and displaying the…