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Instructions:

This document is based on the FALCONS performance specification (P-Spec). The Government has determined there is potential for deviation from the performance specification to more easily and more cost effectively acquire a FALCONS system. As part of the Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), vendors are invited to modify the specification and propose build product against their version of the modified specification.

This document provides the base specification and, in select areas, commentary on the Government’s thoughts on the requirement. Vendors should use this information as part of the modification process to ensure they are aligned with the Government’s needs and increase the likelihood of selection.

All REQUIRED specifications are annotated in red and may have amplifying comments in blue.

The Government developed P-Spec assumes integration of the Third Generation Forward-Looking Infrared (3GEN FLIR) into solutions; however, vendors may propose an alternative Electro-Optical /Infrared (EO/IR) sensor approach. Accordingly, special attention should be exercised when addressing 3GEN FLIR, DRI and boresight requirements if an alternative EO/IR senor solution is proposed. Offers that propose alternative EO/IR sensors, shall address risks associated with, and potential trades to, requirements and performance for this solution.

Commentary is highlighted in BLUE text starting with “// CSO” at the beginning of each commentary paragraph. These comments are provided solely as guidance for assessing the technical viability of the proposed solution.

The Government intends to receive proposals that meet, at a minimum, the criteria established in this guidance. Proposed solutions will be evaluated based on performance, demonstrated capabilities against the full specifications, and operation effectiveness.

The Government provides this guidance to assist vendors; however, vendors are expected to meet the minimum criteria and will be assessed as to how well they satisfy, partially satisfy or do not satisfy all specifications.

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Performance Specification

For

Future Advanced Long-range Common Optical / Netted-fires Sensor (FALCONS)

Rapid Prototyping Initiative

Prepared by:

Product Manager Ground Sensors

Controlled by: PM Ground Sensors CUI Categories: CTI, PROCURE Distribution Statement: D POC: Christopher Byers, 520-673-4805

RONNIE L. BUSH

LTC, LG

Product Manager Ground Sensors

Warning – This document contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979 (Title 50, U.S.C., App.

2401 et seq.) as amended. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties.

Dissemination in Accordance with provisions of the DoD Directive 5230.25

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1. SCOPE

This Performance Specification (P-SPEC) describes the specifications for the Future Advanced Long-range Common Optical / Netted-fires Sensor (FALCONS) program. This specification supports the rapid prototyping phase of the FALCONS program.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Government Specifications, Standards, and Handbooks

2.1.1 Specifications and Interface Control Documents

MIL-PRF-A3264477G Performance Specification for the Surveillance System, Scout, Long Range, AN/TAS-8 (LRAS3)

A3247000E Interface Control Document (ICD) For The Block 1 Long Range Advanced Scout Surveillance System (LRAS3)

MIL-PRF-A3381791 Performance Specification for the 3GEN FLIR B-Kit

A3381792 Interface Control Document (ICD) for the 3GEN FLIR B-Kit

A3381797 Interoperability Interface Control Document (ICD) For Cross Platform Pointing Laser/Receiver (CPPLR)

MIL-HDBK-454B General Guidelines for Electronic Equipment

SED-JBCP-ICD-044A Joint Battle Command – Platform (JBC-P) Network Lethality Interface Control Document (ICD)

SED-JBCP-ICD-056 Joint Battle Command – Platform (JBCP) Interface Control Document

SED-JBCP-ICD-058 Joint Battle Command – Platform (JBC-P) Streaming Video Interface Control Document (ICD)

SED-JBCP-ICD-046C Joint Battle Command – Platform (JBC-P) Interface Control Document – Appendix A: Platform System Interface

S3I-PFDMB2-001 System/Subsystem Specification (SSS) Interface Control Document (ICD)

Precision Fires – Dismounted/Mounted (PF-D/M)

VICTORY Standard Specifications Document V1.9

CI-MGUE-GE-850G Technical Requirements Document Military Global Positioning System User Equipment Ground-Embedded Receiver Requirements

IS-GPS-153 GPS User Equipment Interface Specification for the GPS Standard Serial Interface Protocol (GSSIP) OF DoD Standard GPS UE Radio Receivers

IS-PNT-153 Supplement to IS-GPS-153

CI-MGUE/GE-850 Technical Requirements Document Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE) Ground Embedded Form Factor Requirements

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DODI 4650.08 Positioning, Navigation, and Timing and Navigation Warfare

12542258 Interface Requirements Specification (IRS) For The Mission Equipment Package and Netted FS3 Ethernet Interface Fire Control Software For The Armored Knight Vehicle

MIL-STD-1275F Characteristics Of 28 Volt DC Input Power To Utilization Equipment In Military Vehicle

MIL-PRF-A3315474 FALCONS Classified Performance Specification

ATLAS Integration Guide

MIL-STD-461G Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment

MIL-STD-464D Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Requirements for Systems

MIL-HDBK-235-1D Military Operational Electromagnetic Environment Profiles – General Guidance

MIL-STD-6090A Cursor-On-Target (CoT) Messaging Standards

Interface Control Document for Cursor on Target (CoT) version 1.17 or latest

MMC-S Mounted Mission Command Software (ICD) version v3.1

MIL-PRF-13830B Optical Components for Fire Control Instruments; General Specification Governing The Manufacture, Assembly, And Inspection of

DoDI 8510.01 Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Systems

MIL-STD-1474E Department of Defense Design Criteria Standard for Noise Limits

MIL-STD-810H Department Of Defense Test Method Standard

MIL-STD-130N Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property

MIL-STD-1472 Human Engineering

2.1.2 Standards

ARL-TR-8668 US Army Standards for hardening Optical/Electro-Optical Systems against lasers on the battlefield.

FED-STD-595B or AMS-STD-595 Colors Used in Government Procurement

NIMA TR8350.2 Department of Defense World Geodetic System 1984, Its Definition and Relationships with Local Geodetic Systems, Third Edition, 4 July 1997

Targeting System Interface Standard (TSIS)

Operational Mode Summary & Mission Profile (OMS/MP) for the Joint Light Tactical Wheeled Vehicle (JLTV)

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GCS Common Infrastructure Architecture (GCIA) version 2.1

Integrated Sensor Architecture (ISA) 6.0 (or latest)

AR 70-38 Army Regulation 70-38, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation of Materiel for Worldwide Use

SOSA-SNAP2 Technical Standard for SOSA® Reference Architecture, Edition 2.0

A3309770A Intra-Soldier Wireless (ISW) embedded guide

A3309776/ A3309776-1 Soldier Network (solNET) Protocol

ATAK Integrated Sensor Architecture (ISA) Plugin Administration Guide

ATAK ISA Plugin Users Guide

FIPS PUB 180-4 Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 180-4

2.1.3 Drawings

3381783a 3GEN FLIR Dewar Cooler Bench Mechanical Drawing

2.2 Non-Government Documents

2.2.1 Standards

ISO/IEC 10918-1 JPEG Standard

ISO/IEC 14496 MPEG-4 Standard

MPEG 2 Part 1 Streaming Video Transport Standard (H.222)

MPEG 4 Part 10 Streaming Video Compression Standard (H.264)

MPEG-H Part 2 Streaming Video Compression Standard (H.265)

MPEG-I Part 3 Versatile Video Coding (H.266)

J-STD-001H Class 3 Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies

IPC-A-600H Class 3 Acceptability of Printed Boards

IPC-A-610H Class 3 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

IPC/WHMA-A-620E Class 3 Cable and Wire Harness

IPC-6012E Class 3 Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Boards

IPC-6013D Class 3 Qualification and Performance Specification for Flexible / Rigid- Flexible Printed Board

IPC-9252B Class 3 – Requirements for Electrical Testing of Unpopulated Printed Circuit Boards

GEIA STD 0005-2A Standard for Mitigating the Effects of Tin Whiskers in Aerospace and High-Performance Electronic Systems

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MISB ST 1608.1 Transport of Motion Imagery and Metadata over GigE Vision

JIIA CXP-001-2015 CoaXPress Standard Version 1.1.1

19207-12556395 Interface Control Document for the Forward Observer System (FOS) Mounted Family of Computer systems (MFoCS)

2.2.2 Drawings

Reserved for future revisions.

2.3 Order of Precedence

In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the following is the order of precedence:

1) Contract or contractual agreement

2) FALCONS specifications

3) Other Government documents referenced in this specification

4) Other Non-Governmental documents

Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 System Description

The FALCONS addresses the need for a long-range sensor capability for the Reconnaissance and Fires communities to replace the current Long-Range Advanced Scout Surveillance System (LRAS3) and Fire Support Sensor System (FS3). It will provide the Warfighter with an increased capability to rapidly detect, recognize, and identify (DRI) and precisely locate and designate targets at extended distances with greater image resolution. It will also support the delivery of long-range fires with greater accuracy in the Operational Environment (OE).

The FALCONS will be an Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensor system that can DRI and locate threat targets outside of the maximum effective ranges of conventional and unconventional threats through all battlefield conditions. It will integrate the US Army’s Third Generation Forward-Looking Infrared (3GEN FLIR) B-Kit, provide stationary category one (CAT 1) targeting, and conduct target designation while either vehicle-mounted or off-platform when tripod-mounted. The FALCONS will include a networked capability for cooperative engagements. The FALCONS will output digital video overlaid with a common Graphical User Interface (GUI) for scout and fires missions, including Aided Target Detection and Recognition (AiTDR) outputs with digital slew-to-cue capability to accelerate target handoff and decision-making with reduced operator cognitive burden. The FALCONS will interface with the same host vehicle platforms that integrate LRAS3/FS3. When operating On The Move (OTM), the movement characteristics are described in Appendix A. Classified performance requirements can be found in MIL-

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3.2 Categorization of requirements

Throughout the document, the following requirements are present with their interpretation listed below:

• In some instances, threshold (T) and objective (O) are listed in Shall statements where (T) is the minimum requirement and (O) is the desired requirement.

• In some instances, Preplanned Product Improvements (P3I) are listed where these requirements are desired to be upgraded during the production of FALCONS, but which are not required to be available in the initial deliveries unless the manufacturer wishes to pursue them, or they are otherwise contractually obligated. Any design must consider P3Is for future planning. Once a P3I is incorporated, it becomes a threshold requirement.

• In some instances, objectives (O) are listed without threshold requirements, these are to be considered desired but are not required. The contractor is not obligated to consider these types of objective requirements unless the contractor wishes to pursue them to enhance their system performance, or they are contractually obligated to include the requirement.

• Requirements without any listed categorization are automatically categorized as threshold requirements.

3.3 Operating Interface Configurations

3.3.1 Legacy LRAS3 Vehicle Mounting

3.3.1.1 The system shall be able to mount on the legacy LRAS3 Vehicle Mounted Yokes as defined in the LRAS3 ICD (A3247000E) and meet all requirements with vehicle engine off and during engine idle. It is acceptable to use adapter plates on the FALCONS, or as an intermediary between the FALCONS and the yoke, provided they do not inhibit any other requirement.

3.3.1.2 The system shall not be damaged while mounted on a host vehicle and when the host vehicle is stationary or on the move. Current vehicles are the M1151 Up Armored HMMWV, Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), Stryker Reconnaissance Vehicle (RV), Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV and ICVV), and Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. Other vehicles may be considered in the future.

3.3.1.3 The system shall be capable of utilizing the same power inputs and power cables as the legacy LRAS3, as defined in Sections 3.3.1.1 and 3.3.3 of the LRAS3 ICD (A3247000E). Adapters and/or interface cables are acceptable for this requirement.

//CSO - It is necessary for the FALCONS to replace an LRAS3/FS3 with minimal changes to the vehicle installation kit or dismount kits. Future iterations can incorporate more robust changes to the VIK, however for the minimum product FALCONS needs to fit in the yoke and be powered via the LRAS3 power cable or a vendor provided adapter. Data can run via a non-previously installed cable, but it’s not

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preferred. There is an understanding that there is a knowledge gap for shock and vibe on the platform that will need to be worked out in future iterations.

3.3.1.4 The system shall be capable of utilizing legacy LRAS3 data cables, as defined in Section 3.3.3 of the LRAS3 ICD (A3247000E), for connectivity to computing systems internal to the vehicle, such as the Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS). An adapter, interface cable, and/or converter box is acceptable for this requirement. All functions of the FALCONS are not required to pass through legacy data cables.

3.3.2 Legacy FS3 Vehicle Mounting

3.3.2.1 The system shall be able to mount onto the legacy FS3 Vehicle Yokes, known as Sensor Mount Assemblies (SMAs), as defined in the LRAS3 ICD (A3247000E). Adapter plates, on the FALCONS, or as an intermediary between the FALCONS and the yoke, are acceptable provided they do not inhibit any other requirement (O).

3.3.2.1.1 When mounted, the FALCONS shall meet all requirements with vehicle engine off and during engine idles (O).

3.3.2.1.2 The system shall not be damaged while mounted on a host vehicle and when the host vehicle is stationary or on the move. Current vehicle is the Stryker Fire Support Vehicle. Other vehicles may be considered in the future. (O).

3.3.2.2 The system shall be able to interface with the host vehicle’s Mission Equipment Package (MEP) and provide full FS3 functionality, in accordance with Interface Requirements Specification (IRS) For The Mission Equipment Package and Netted FS3 Ethernet Interface Fire Control Software For The Armored Knight Vehicle (12542258). An adapter, interface cable, and/or converter box is acceptable for this requirement.

Not all functions of the FALCONS are required to pass through the legacy data cables (O).

3.3.3 Tripod Dismounted Yoke (TDY)

3.3.3.1 The system shall be able to mount, without modification, onto the legacy TDY, as defined in the LRAS3 ICD (A3247000E). Adapter plates, on the FALCONS, or as an intermediary between the FALCONS and the yoke, are acceptable provided they do not inhibit any other requirement.

// CSO - Like the VMY, FALCONS needs to fit into the TDY for the initial iteration and be capable of being powered via the LRAS3 battery boxes for the initial iteration.

3.3.3.2 The system shall provide newer battery technologies and/or improved battery boxes over the legacy LRAS3 batteries. This will provide additional Amp-hours and or lower weight compared to the current batteries.

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3.3.3.2.1 The system shall operate for a minimum of 6 hours (T), 12 hours (O) at room temperature (20oC-25oC) when using the improved battery boxes and/or improved batteries. Low power Aided Target Detection and Recognition, as defined in 3.12.1.1.6 may be utilized to meet minimum battery operation times, however all other functions remain available.

3.3.3.2.2 The system shall have a power management capability that allows the user to reduce functions to extend battery time (power-saving mode).

3.3.3.2.3 Batteries and/or battery boxes shall be small and light weight and/or provide a capability to break down into smaller components to maximize transportability and able to be “ganged” together to reach the appropriate voltage and amperage to run the system (O).

3.3.3.3 The system shall be capable of utilizing the same dismounted battery boxes and dismounted cables as the legacy LRAS3, per Section 2.2.2 of the LRAS3 ICD (A3247000E). Reduced performance and/or runtime and adaptor cables are acceptable when utilizing legacy batteries.

3.3.3.4 The system shall provide user feedback as to battery charge (% charged) and estimated remaining runtime.

3.3.3.5 The system shall provide a FALCONS specific TDY which is improved when compared to the legacy LRAS3 TDY in regard to size, weight, cost and/or durability. The FALCONS specific dismounted yoke is not required to be compatible with the LRAS3.

3.3.4 Powered Vehicle Mounted Yokes (PVMYs)

3.3.4.1 The system shall include a PVMY to provide additional capabilities over the legacy yokes and FALCONS manual yokes (P3I).

3.3.4.2 When mounted into a PVMY, all displays, user controls, and all other functions shall be remoted to an operator inside a vehicle so they can be used remotely “under armor” and provide an additional level of safety for the user. Unless otherwise specified, all requirements of the FALCONS must be met in this configuration (P3I).

3.3.4.3 When mounted into a PVMY, the system shall be capable of being remotely operated without deviation to the specification, unless otherwise noted, while the vehicle is moving (P3I).

3.3.4.3.1 The PVMY shall interact with the 3GEN FLIR B-Kit, per Section 3.5.4 of the 3GEN FLIR B-Kit ICD (A3381792), to interface with the 3GEN FLIR internal Fast Steering Mirror for On-the- Move (OTM) DRI range performance compliance (P3I).

3.3.4.4 The PVMY and/or PVMY installation kit shall provide for additional computing capacity for running additional Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML), AiTDR, and other computationally complex algorithms (P3I).

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3.3.4.5 The PVMY shall have a Time Sensitive Network (TSN) ethernet port for supporting GCIA (P3I).

3.3.4.6 The PVMY shall have a failsafe mechanism to operate the FALCONS system in a manual mode similar to a nonpowered yoke should the PVMY lose power or otherwise fail (O).

3.3.4.7 The PVMY shall be able to position the sensor Field of Regard (FOR) from - 10deg to +60deg in the elevation and rotate along the horizontal plane 360 degrees continuously (P3I).

3.3.4.8 The FALCONS sensor shall provide all necessary interfaces to operate in PVMY mode, regardless of the implementation of the PVMY. This includes, but is not limited to, all electrical connections (power and data), the ability to accept mechanical interfaces to the PVMY, and routing of internal components to external connectors.

3.3.5 Remote Operation Mode

3.3.5.1 The system shall be capable of operating remotely when integrated with a separately procured Pan and Tilt Unit (PTU), or when integrated into a functional positioning system where the FALCONS is not responsible for movement or stabilization. Unless otherwise stated all requirements of the FALCONS must be met in this configuration, provided that the PTU is not actively moving. The PTU will be responsible for any dampening for on the move performance.

3.3.5.1.1 When mounted on the PTU, all displays, user controls, and all other functions shall be capable of being remoted via the system Ethernet connection to a computer system such as a laptop or other custom designed system.

3.3.5.1.2 Remote operation of any non-eyesafe laser shall require a two-step procedure for firing the laser with a time-out of the first step for increased safety and a keep alive function for increased time to fire the laser as defined in the TBD FALCONS ICD.

3.3.5.2 The system shall maintain legacy LRAS3/FS3 remote connections. These include protocols such as RS-170 for video and 1553 for data. Full performance is not required when using legacy connections. A converter box outside of the sensor is acceptable (O).

3.3.6 FALCONS Vehicle Mounted Yoke

3.3.6.1 The system shall provide a modernized manual Vehicle Mounted Yoke which is improved when compared to the legacy LRAS3 VMY in regard to size, weight, cost and/or durability. The FALCONS specific yoke is not required to be compatible with the LRAS3.

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3.3.6.2 The system shall provide updated cables and other vehicle installation kit components to operate with a host vehicle such that FALCONS meets all applicable requirements with vehicle engine off and during engine idle.

3.3.6.2.1 The system shall be able to communicate with host platform computing systems, such as Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS), Mounted Mission Command (MMC), Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK), Forward Observer System (FOS) Mounted Family of Computer systems (MFoCS), PF-D and PF-M.

//CSO Some minimal level of connectivity is required to prove utility at the initial product. We will work to develop the minimum functions. Additional functionality will be required later. Once the target C2 system(s) are identified, that will be prioritized. Hardware and software hooks must be in place for future development.

3.3.6.2.1.1 System shall utilize Cursor-On-Target standards (MIL-STD-6090A) and Cursor-on-Target ICD for communications with MMC and ATAK.

3.3.6.2.2 A FALCONS vehicle installation shall not interfere with any other system mounted on the vehicle.

3.3.6.3 The FALCONS yoke shall be able to position the sensor FOR from -10deg to +60deg in elevation and rotate along the horizontal plane by +/- 90 degrees while connected to the vehicle cabling and 360 deg continuous when unconnected.

3.3.6.4 The FALCONS yoke shall have the ability to lock horizontal and vertical positioning mechanisms.

3.4 Imaging Sensors

3.4.1 Thermal

3.4.1.1 The FALCONS shall incorporate the US Army’s 3GEN FLIR B-Kit as the thermal and primary sensor for the system, in accordance with the 3GEN FLIR B-Kit specification (MIL-PRF-A3381791) and ICD (A3381792). With the exception of the 3GEN FLIR DCB (3381783a), FALCONS may omit portions or utilize redesigned, modified, or substituted portions of the 3GEN FLIR B- Kit only with approval from the Government and provided that the system still meets or exceeds all FALCONS and 3GEN FLIR B-Kit specifications.

//CSO - System must accept the 3GEN. We would consider not using the B-Kit power supply CCA and having a system power supply, but further redesigns of the 3GEN FLIR B-Kit would be considered too risky.

3.4.1.1.1 Any redesigned or modified 3GEN FLIR B-Kit components shall be backwards compatible with the base 3GEN FLIR B-Kit (O).

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3.4.1.2 The FALCONS shall maintain all functionality of the 3GEN FLIR B-Kit, as described in the 3GEN FLIR B-Kit specification (MIL-PRF-A3381791) and

ICD(A3381792).

3.4.1.2.1 The system shall augment the FLIR display capability with 2X, 4X, 8X, and 16X digital zoom (T) and continuous digital zoom (O) over the optical zoom capability.

3.4.1.3 Windows in the FALCONS housing that protect the 3GEN FLIR B-Kit shall have a transmissivity of not less than 80% in both the Mid-Wave and Long- Wave spectral bands (T), not less than 90% transmission in both the Mid- Wave and Long-Wave spectral bands (O). Transmissivity measured includes all elements (optical elements, coatings, EMI protection, etc.)

between the exterior of the FALCONS sensor housing and the objective lens of the 3GEN FLIR B-Kit. Spectrum bands are defined in the B-Kit specification (MIL-PRF-A3381791).

3.4.1.4 The FALCONS shall not require a matched set of 3GEN FLIR B-Kit (or redesigned) components to meet its requirements.

3.4.1.4.1 All components of the 3GEN FLIR B-Kit or components otherwise modified shall be interchangeable independently.

3.4.1.5 The FALCONS shall be able to accept sensors other than the 3GEN FLIR B- Kit with reduced cost and capability for a potential future Foreign Military Sales case. This configuration may result in a lower DRI capability than the 3GEN FLIR B-Kit configuration. Other changes may be required or desired for additional cost savings and exportability. At the time of implementation, a separate specification would be developed for this configuration (O).

3.4.1.6 The FALCONS sensor shall provide the user the ability to Detect, Recognize and Identify (DRI) targets at long ranges as specified in the FALCONS classified specification (MIL-PRF-A3315474).

// CSO - 3GEN FLIR Specification 3.4.1.6 must be met. 3GEN FLIR, if implemented properly should meet this criterion with a properly designed front window and display.

3.4.2 Visible

3.4.2.1 The FALCONS shall incorporate color camera(s) that are capable of matching the 3GEN FLIR thermal Fields Of Views (FOVs) within +/-6%. If a continuous zoom system is used for the FALCONS color camera solution, all requirements are verified when the continuous zoom is in position to match the corresponding FOV of the 3GEN FLIR B-Kit as per the 3GEN FLIR B-Kit specification (MIL-PRF-A3381791).

//CSO - We would be willing to consider matching outside of the 6% requirement.

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3.4.2.1.1 The visible sensor shall include a color camera with a minimum resolution of 1080p in the FOVs defined in the 3 GEN FLIR B-Kit (T), 4K (2160p) or higher in the FOVs defined in the 3 GEN FLIR B-Kit (O).

3.4.2.2 The FALCONS visible sensor system shall provide the user the ability to Detect, Recognize and Identify (DRI) targets at ranges and associated environmental conditions contained in the classified specification (MIL-

PRF-A3315474).

//CSO - While we do not anticipate any issues meeting the requirements, a near spec visible camera would be considered.

3.4.2.2.1 The visible sensor shall normally operate at a frame rate of 60Hz or greater. Selective operation at 30Hz is permissible for lower power modes. Other refresh rates are permissible.

3.4.2.2.2 The visible sensor shall provide a minimum of three colors that span at least 486-656nm of spectral sensitivity.

3.4.2.2.3 The visible sensor Ultra Narrow Field of View (UNFOV) shall provide a focus range from 400m to infinity.

3.4.2.2.4 The visible sensor Narrow Field of View (NFOV) shall provide a focus range from 200m to infinity.

3.4.2.2.5 The visible sensor Medium Field of View (MFOV) shall provide a focus range from 100m to infinity.

3.4.2.2.6 The visible sensor Wide Field of View (WFOV) shall provide a focus range from 50m to infinity.

3.4.2.2.7 The visible sensor system shall be capable of switching between any FOV in less than one second.

3.4.2.2.8 Automatic focus return shall be incorporated such that, after power on, once the operator has set focus for any adjustable imaging component FOV, subsequent toggling between visible sensor FOVs return to the previously set focus position for the respective FOV within the FOV switch time.

3.4.2.2.9 The visible sensor system shall include 2X, 4X, 8X, and 16X digital zoom (T) and continuous digital zoom (O).

3.4.2.3 The camera system shall provide an image stabilization capability to minimize image jitter.

3.4.2.3.1 Stabilization shall be selectable on or off by the user.

3.4.2.3.2 When in use, the visible sensor stabilization shall have a latency of not more than one frame.

3.4.2.4 The visible sensor shall provide Level 1 and 2 protections for electro-optical countermeasures, as per ARL-TR-8668.

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//CSO - Level 1 is required for the 1st iteration. Level 2 is desired, but can be deferred to a future iteration, however the space claim should be in the initial design if deferred.

3.4.2.4.1 Reserved.

3.4.2.4.2 Any filter wheel, if used, shall have a minimum of one additional blank slot for future growth (O).

3.4.2.4.3 The visible sensor shall have a shutter for protection when needed and/or when the sensor is not in use.

3.4.2.5 The visible sensor shall provide automatic focus that takes no more than two seconds from command to reach focus position.

3.4.2.6 If an active focus mechanism is needed, a manual focus actuator control shall also be provided.

3.4.3 Short Wave Infrared (SWIR)

3.4.3.1 The system shall incorporate a SWIR camera with the primary purpose of Cross Platform Pointing Laser Receiver (CPPLR).

//CSO - Still require a CPPLR at some point. There must be space available for a SWIR, however it can be omitted for the first iteration. If included, the system should have the option of not using a SWIR to save cost.

3.4.3.1.1 The SWIR camera shall also be available for use to supplement the 3GEN FLIR and color camera for targeting and DRI (O).

3.4.3.2 The SWIR camera shall be capable of detecting 1.51-1.59µm and 1.06µm lasers.

3.4.3.3 The SWIR camera shall have a shutter that is automatically closed within 2 seconds when the SWIR is not being used and can open within 1 second when operation of the SWIR is required.

3.4.3.4 The SWIR camera shall be capable of CPPLR detections within the 3GEN FLIR MFOV (T), all 3GEN FLIR FOVs (O).

3.4.3.4.1 Reserved

3.4.3.5 The SWIR camera shall have Level 1 laser protection when in use and not shuttered (P3I).

3.5 Far Target Location and Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT)

3.5.1 Far-Target Location (FTL)

3.5.1.1 At a range of 5km, the system shall be capable of achieving FTL accuracy of:

2-D Horizontal FTL Error: 6.0 m CE90 (90th Percentile Target Circular Location Error)

Vertical FTL Error: 6.0 m VE90 (90th Percentile Target Vertical Location Error)

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// CSO - CE90 and VE90 of 6.0m at 5km is strongly desired, however up to 10m CE90 and 10m VE90 at 5km would be considered acceptable if the full requirement cannot be reached.

The following conditions may be assumed:

• The system operational latitude is within 45 degrees of the Equator.

• Targets for testing FTL are North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) standard targets and are unobstructed from the view of the FALCONS during testing.

• The FALCONS global positioning system (GPS) receiver/antenna has unobscured clear-sky access to a minimum zenith angle of 80 degrees.

• The FALCONS GPS receiver is keyed for M-Code and uses WGS-84 datum (defined in NIMA

TR8350.2).

• System is stationary on a vehicle with engine vibration or tripod mounted.

• Operator can fire the laser rangefinder while viewing the target through MWIR or LWIR using the 3GEN FLIR sensor or using the visible sensor.

3.5.1.1.1 When mounted in a PVMY FTL shall operate OTM, as per appendix A, with no more than a 10% decrease in accuracy for Circular Error and 10% decrease in accuracy for Vertical Error (P3I).

3.5.1.2 The FALCONS shall provide the user with a Figure Of Merit (FOM) as to how well the FTL system is performing. This calculation should be based on the data quality and keying status of the self-location system, laser rangefinder return quality, north-finding data quality estimation, boresighting accuracy estimation, and quality or status of other sensors and systems used to compute FTL calculations.

3.5.1.3 Along with a FOM as to the quality of the FTL system performance, the FALCONS shall estimate the Target Location Error with 90% probability (TLE90) between the calculated target location and the actual target location based on combining the Circular Error (CE) and Vertical Error (VE) into a single Spherical Error (SE90) value.

3.5.1.3.1 The system shall be capable of transmitting the SE90 value, along FTL location, imagery, and other target information, to the next higher echelon and/or common operating picture (COP) for utilization by the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) or other fire support system.

//CSO - PF M/D requires SE90, therefore we must make it available. Vendors must meet the specification listed in 3.5.1.3 and sub paragraphs.

3.5.1.3.2 The user shall have the ability to display CE90 and VE90 value pair or SE90 value.

3.5.1.4 The system shall provide FTL calculations under degraded conditions such as elevated latitudes, sensor errors, and GPS/GNSS loss or jamming.

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//CSO - FALCONS must show a reasonable level of operation at higher latitudes and loss of GNSS.

Desired characteristics are shown later in 3.5.1.4.1, 3.5.1.8.1.1, and 3.5.1.8.1.2 through 3.5.1.8.1.6, higher degradation will be tolerated for the first iteration.

3.5.1.4.1 At latitudes above 45 degrees, but not more than 65 degrees the system shall have an FTL performance of 12m CE90 and 8m VE90 at 5km (T), 10m CE90 and 8m VE90 at 5km (O).

3.5.1.4.2 Reserved.

3.5.1.4.3 The system shall provide an alert when the estimated FTL system error exceeds user selectable thresholds. A minimum of 3 thresholds are required.

3.5.1.4.4 The system shall provide an FTL solution in all instances where an FTL calculation is possible.

3.5.1.5 The FALCONS shall incorporate an M-Code GPS receiver for self-location.

3.5.1.5.1 The M-Code receiver shall incorporate an approved (GPS Compatibility Evaluation and Security Approval letter IAW GPU-PRD-705) M-Code receiver for self-location.

//CSO - GFM GB-GRAM-M will be provided. Unless a vendor has experience with a different receiver, it is considered risky not to use the standard army GB-GRAM-M receiver.

3.5.1.5.1.1 The receiver shall conform to performance, electrical and physical specifications, as per CI- MGUE-GE-850G and CI-MGUE/GE-850. Use of a non-conforming receiver is acceptable with Government waiver and if a technical data package is provided to allow the Government to independently procure the receiver.

3.5.1.5.2 The FALCONS shall have M55116/10-0 data ports for keying M-Code GPS receivers. Other connector ports may be considered with justification for need and Government approval.

//CSO - The standard PLGR key port is required

3.5.1.5.3 The FALCONS shall have both a physical button and menu option for zeroizing GPS receiver keys. Re-use of the sensor zeroize button in section 3.10.4.15 to zeroize GPS receivers is acceptable for the physical button.

//CSO - A zeroize for GPS keys is required. The code zeroize function in section 3.10.4.15, while still desired, can be omitted during the 1st iteration.

3.5.1.5.4 The FALCONS shall be able to “hot start” initialize the GPS receiver, as per IS-GPS-153.

3.5.1.5.5 The FALCONS shall have a dedicated internal power source, such as a battery, for the “keep alive” function of the M-Code GPS receiver. If used, volatile chemicals or other hazards must be incorporated in such a way that it protects the operator from outgassing or other adverse events.

//CSO - Requires GPS Key keep alive function. Non-rechargeable is acceptable.

3.5.1.5.5.1 The source shall be capable of powering the “keep alive” function for at least seven days on a single charge and be rechargeable from fully depleted to the seven-day minimum within 1 hour of normal system operation.

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3.5.1.5.6 The FALCONS shall be able to use the Mounted Assured PNT Solution (MAPS), Dismounted Assured PNT Solution (DAPS) or Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR) to hot start the receiver (P3I).

3.5.1.5.7 The FALCONS shall have an M-Code compatible GPS antenna integrated into the top of the housing.

//CSO - an integrated antenna is required. System cannot rely on a MAPS/DAPS or like system. Care should be taken in placement of the antenna so it can be used while an LDM is mounted.

3.5.1.5.7.1 FALCONS shall have an M-Code GPS antenna with anti-jamming and anti-spoofing capabilities (O).

3.5.1.5.8 The FALCONS shall have a mechanism to utilize an external M-Code GPS antenna and shall have a method of inputting or calculating the real-time external antenna position offset.

3.5.1.5.9 The system shall interface with the DAPS to exchange Alternative Position Navigation and Timing (APNT), Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR), and NAVWAR Situational Awareness (NAVWAR SA) information and data IAW DODI 4650.08.

3.5.1.6 The FALCONS system shall have a commercial Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver that can receive GPS non-military Coarse Acquisition (C/A) code and GNSS constellations from allied controlled and commercial entities for additional self-position determination redundancy (O).

3.5.1.6.1 Commercial GNSS receivers, if present, shall not use the BeiDou, Glonass, or other non-friendly satellite constellations. The GNSS receiver may be capable of receiving BeiDou and Glonass, however they may not be processed in any self-position solution.

3.5.1.6.2 The system shall have an GNSS antenna integrated into the FALCONS and have a mechanism for an external commercial GNSS antenna and method of inputting or calculating the real time antenna position offset (O).

3.5.1.7 The FALCONS shall provide a mechanism for inputting its self-position from an external device.

3.5.1.8 The FALCONS shall have the capability of operating in GPS/GNSS-degraded or denied environments.

//CSO – The system must be able to keep the position and heading during GNSS denied periods. Vendors should provide their specifications for system performance as part of the contractor provided specification.

3.5.1.8.1 The FALCONS GPS receiver shall conform to Army and DoD PNT-related policy for APNT and NAVWAR/NAVWAR SA compliance IAW DODI 4650.08.

3.5.1.8.1.1 While operating in a GPS/GNSS denied environment, the FALCONS shall use internal systems to estimate self-location for use in FTL calculation and FTL figure of merit calculation.

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//CSO – The system must meet specification 3.5.1.8.1.. Vendors should provide values for 3.5.1.8.1.2-

3.5.1.8.1.6 in the contractor provided specification.

3.5.1.8.1.2 The system shall provide an alert when the estimated self-position exceeds user defined thresholds and at 300m when the system will inform the user that the self-location is no longer reliable. A minimum of 3 thresholds are required.

3.5.1.8.1.3 The system shall maintain its position, after all GNSS is denied, within 15m for a minimum of 12 hours while stationary. Stationary is defined as no movement of the host vehicle or tripod, while allowing for rotation of the sight within the yoke.

3.5.1.8.1.4 The system shall maintain its position, after all GNSS is denied, within 15m for a minimum of 25 km while on the move in accordance with the JLTV OMS/MP for both the standard terrain and Military Operations in Urban Terrain.

3.5.1.8.1.5 The system shall maintain its position, after all GNSS is denied, within 30m for a minimum of 24 hours while stationary. Stationary is defined as no movement of the host vehicle or tripod, while allowing for rotation of the sight within the yoke.

3.5.1.8.1.6 The system shall maintain its position, after all GNSS is denied, within 30m for a minimum of 50 km while on the move in accordance with the JLTV OMS/MP for both the standard terrain and Military Operations in Urban Terrain.

3.5.1.8.2 The system shall be able to utilize multiple PNT sensor inputs (external and/or embedded) and fuse these inputs to develop an integrity score (figure of merit) to provide APNT to its PNT solution. This score is provided as feedback to the user to assess the health of the GPS reception (O).

3.5.1.8.3 While operating in a GPS-denied/EW environment, the FALCONS shall also be able to use Alternate Navigation (ALTNAV) PNT signals. A plan to utilize the Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE) Increment (Inc.) 2 satisfies this requirement.

3.5.1.8.4 The FALCONS shall provide a mechanism for it to export self-position to a host platform to allow a host platform to utilize the self-position for navigation.

3.5.2 North Finding

3.5.2.1 The FALCONS shall have an internal north-finding capability with sufficient accuracy to support the FTL requirements of paragraph 3.5.1.1.

3.5.2.2 The north-finding system shall be initialized with minimal or no user input.

3.5.2.3 The north-finding system shall be capable of being initialized under all mounting configurations, including, when applicable, with vehicle engine vibration, while vehicle is stationary.

//CSO - While refinement is expected, the initial FALCONS iteration must be easy to initialize and calibrate. More interaction is tolerated, however needs to be an operator level task.

3.5.2.4 The system shall be initialized without respect to the motion of the system (e.g., on a vehicle in motion) (O).

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3.5.2.5 FALCONS shall have a mechanism for inputting an external pointing/north-finding value. When an external value is provided, the system shall be able to select whether an internal or external value is to be used for FTL solutions (O).

3.5.2.6 The north-finding system shall have redundancy in case of failure (O).

3.5.3 Laser Range Finder

3.5.3.1 The FALCONS shall incorporate a Laser Range Finder (LRF) that meets the following requirements:

//CSO - Would consider some deviations from the table, however they must have a clear purpose and bring extra value to the Government.

Parameter Target Type NATO Standard

Target Size 2.3 m x 2.3 m Target Reflectivity 10% Lambertian Target Orientation Normal to beam Weather 23 km visibility Requirement Maximum Range ≥ 10 km (T) ≥ 20 km (O) Minimum Range ≤ 200 m (T) ≤ 100 m (O) Range Accuracy 1.5 m RMS (T) 1.0 m RMS (O) Range Increment ≤ 1 m Ranging Logic First/Last Pulse w/ Range gate Target Discrimination ≤ 20 m Probability of Detection > 99% @ 2-RMS Boresight Error (> 95.4% Confidence) Probability of False Alarm ≤ 1% Wavelength 1500 nm to 1700 nm Beam Divergence ≤ 300 µrad (T), ≤ 250 µrad (O) (D86 measurement) Pulse Frequency 1 Hz (T) or Variable PRFs Up to 5 Hz (CPPLR usage) (O)

Eye Safety Class I (1.5X um Wavelength) (O) Class I (1 Hz – 1.5X um Wavelength) (T) Class 3R (Up to 5 Hz – 1.5X um Wavelength) (T)

Table 3.5-1. Eyesafe Laser requirements

3.5.3.2 Latency from the laser firing command (such as button release) to the laser pulse emission shall be less than 200ms (T), 100ms (O).

3.5.3.3 The system shall calculate a measurement of the laser firing delay from command to laser shot fired with an error of 20 ms RMS or less.

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3.6 Cross Platform Pointing Laser Receiver (CPPLR)

3.6.1 The FALCONS shall have a CPPLR system which conforms to the CPPLR ICD A3381797 standards at a minimum with the exception that minimum beam divergence (3.26) is deleted and there is now only a maximum divergence. If a single laser is used for both the CPPLR and LRF, then the effective maximum beam divergence is listed in Table 3.5-1. Additional deviations from the CPPLR ICD are permissible with Government approval and delivery of appropriate information documenting the deviation.

//CSO - As stated in the SWIR section a full CPPLR is no longer required for the 1st iteration, but the space claim and other provisions for a SWIR must be included. It is desired for the laser to still be CPPLR compliant and project a pointing laser CPPLR code, even if the SWIR is not in the system and the system cannot receive pointing lasers from other CPPLRs.

3.6.2 The FALCONS shall indicate the real-time position of tracked laser spots with an overlay on the system display for all camera system(s) and FOVs.

3.6.2.1 CPPLR overlays at center of the image shall be accurate to within 0.5 mrad of where they are projected on the user viewed video stream. Center is defined as the reticle which is normally used for lasing or other visual artifacts that the operator would recognize as the image center.

3.6.2.2 No matter the location in the FOV, CPPLR overlays for a remote system CPPLR spot shall be accurate to within 7 mrad of where they are projected on the user viewed video stream.

3.7 Laser Designation

3.7.1 Laser Designation Capability

3.7.1.1 The FALCONS shall have a laser designator capability.

//CSO – The system shall meet Specification 3.7.1.1 and 3.7.1.3. The Government prefers a laser designator that is currently provisioned within a Government supply system (i.e. has an NSN). The 5km effective distance is still desired; however, a lower value may be acceptable if the 5km is not achievable.

3.7.1.2 The FALCONS shall have a physical and discrete electrical mechanism for disabling the firing of the laser when use of the laser is prohibited.

//CSO – The system shall meet Specification 3.7.1.2 due to safety requirements

3.7.1.3 The system shall have a laser designator module that is able to designate out to 5km (T), 10km (O) on a NATO standard target (2.3m x 2.3m) using the Effective Designation Range (EDR)95 criteria.

//CSO – Specific ranges are not required, however the designator must meet the EDR95 criteria

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3.7.1.4 The FALCONS Laser Designator shall be capable of generating the selected Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) codes as per AEP-3733 for a minimum of 12 cycles of 2 minutes of operation followed by 30 seconds of idle recovery time before designating again provided that the laser had a cooldown or non-operational time of one hour prior to designation(T), continuous operation without time limitation (O).

3.7.1.5 The system shall have a selectable setting to disabling the designator laser when the system speed is over 5 mph. The default for this setting will be to disable when moving.

3.7.1.6 The system shall have the capability of projecting laser designator spots overlayed on the 3GEN FLIR video feed (T), any video feed (O). This projection is designed to assist the operator in knowing they are hitting the correct target.

3.7.1.7 The system shall be able to accept the Army standard Laser Designator Module (LDM) and Diode-pumped Laser Designator Module (DLDM) and other Army laser designators. Adapters are acceptable (O).

3.7.1.8 The system shall notify the operator when the Laser Designator is armed or active.

//CSO – The system shall meet the specification 3.7.1.8 due to safety requirements

3.7.1.9 The designator shall have a minimum energy output of 50mJ.

3.7.2 Laser Placement

3.7.2.1 The laser designator shall be externally mounted and removable from the

FALCONS.

3.7.2.2 If the laser is mounted, the laser placement shall not preclude other functions of the FALCONS. Adaptations, such as remoting the GPS antenna or moving functions to the laser module, are acceptable.

3.7.2.3 The FALCONS shall provide a calibrated surface for mounting the laser designator. The surface must be accurate enough to enable boresighting requirements. The laser mounting may use one of the calibrated surfaces as specified in 3.8.1.7 with an adaptor for a specific laser designator.

//CSO -The system shall meet 3.7.2 and subparagraphs.

3.8 Boresighting

3.8.1 Boresight Requirements

3.8.1.1 All camera systems shall be boresighted to the LRF.

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3.8.1.1.1 The optical FOV centers (reticles or other center indicator) for 3GEN FLIR, color camera, and SWIR camera (where applicable) in their corresponding FOVs, and when not stabilized, shall match within 5% as displayed to the user.

3.8.1.1.2 In all UNFOV and NFOV, the 3GEN FLIR and visible cameras shall be boresighted to the LRF with the accuracy necessary to meet the FTL requirements (T), all FOVs for Thermal, Visible and SWIR shall be boresighted to the LRF to meet the FTL requirements (O).

3.8.1.2 The north finding system shall be boresighted to the LRF such that the FTL requirements are met.

// CSO – The system shall meet Specifications 3.8.1.1.2 and 3.8.1.2.

3.8.1.3 The system alignment shall be sufficient to keep the laser designator “spot” in the central 20% of the displayed image.

3.8.1.4 Boresighting shall not require ancillary equipment or attachments for all sub-systems.

3.8.1.5 Boresighting shall be automated, with a manual backup and verification mechanism. Limited user interaction during automated boresighting is acceptable provided it can be accomplished by the operator without any additional equipment, and the system prompts the operator for all required steps.

3.8.1.5.1 Boresighting shall only require a single person and take 5 minutes or less to accomplish, with the exception of external peripherals such as the laser designator which may require a more complex boresight process (T), without exception to any external peripherals such as the laser designator module (O).

3.8.1.6 Boresight shall be maintained over a prolonged period (10hrs) of vehicle movements, engine vibrations, shocks from vehicle-mounted weapons fire, pressure changes, and temperature changes of less the 20oC, provided the conditions do not exceed those defined in this specification.

3.8.1.6.1 The FALCONS shall inform the user if/when it estimates that a new boresight is required.

3.8.1.6.2 Any estimated loss of boresight shall be used as one factor in determining the figure of merit for FTL error estimation.

3.8.1.7 The FALCONS shall have a minimum of 3 calibrated reference points (datums) on the top and bottom of the FALCONS to allow auxiliary systems to be boresighted to the FALCONS 3GEN FLIR optical center.

3.8.1.7.1 Datums shall provide reference to the nominal 3GEN FLIR camera center within 0.01” in all axes and the plane formed by the 3 datums within 17 mrad parallel to the optical line of sight for the system’s cameras with accuracy of 1 mrad of the plane to the line of sight.

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3.8.1.7.2 Datums shall be configured to allow auxiliary systems to mount to the FALCONS and align themselves to the FALCONS camera systems. The FALCONS sensor is not required to directly power any auxiliary system attached to these mounts, however vehicle installation kits and/or battery boxes may need to provide the appropriate power and cables connections.

3.8.1.7.2.1 The mounts on each surface shall be capable of supporting at least 75lbs of…