RFI - Handheld Video Data Link (HH-VDL) Remote Antenna Solution

Request for Information (RFI) - HH-VDL Remote Antenna Solution DUE: 13 November 2023 The Naval Warfare Information Center (NIWC) Atlantic, Code 52620, in support of Marine Corps Systems Command, is seeking information about a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) or Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) Remote Antenna Solution. The purpose of this RFI is to identify Remote Antenna Solutions that can interface with the RT-2095 via a Threaded Neill'Concelman (TNC) connector and be remoted away from the radio. The solution provided should include an identified antenna(s) as well as the remoted product details. NIWC Atlantic is interested in information on existing antennas that meet the below requirements but will consider those under development with the necessary documentation. Solutions may also utilize existing Stock List - Level 3 (SL-3) antennas (see below details). Vendors must be able to demonstrate that the system's operational capability includes as many of the listed requirements as possible. Test location, environment, and conditions are at the discretion of NIWC Atlantic. Partial satisfaction of requirements will be considered if a solution to meet the entire requirement is proposed (proposal to include roadmap and schedule). SL-3 Antennas -UHF - L3Harris P/N 12240-2730-01 -L/S/C - L3Harris P/N 12240-2710-01 -KU - L3Harris P/N 12240-2700-01 The Remote Antenna must be capable of the following: 1.The Remote Antenna shall receive on the UHF band between 225 MHz to 470 MHz. 2.The Remote Antenna shall receive on the L/S/C band between 1350 MHz to 6000 MHz. 3.The Remote Antenna shall receive on the Ku band between 14400 MHz to 15535 MHz. a.If receiving on Ku band, the Remote Antenna shall down convert to an L/S/C band frequency noted in 2 above. 4.The Remote Antenna shall be capable of being remoted from the RT-2095 up to 150 feet without data loss. 5.The Remote Antenna shall connect to the RT-2095 via TNC connector for receive functionality. 6.The Remote Antenna shall include a transit case that meets the environmental requirements outlined in 11 below. 7.System Environmental: The following environmental requirements are for a final system, not meeting some or all of these environmental requirements should not preclude a company from submitting information about a solution if they believe that future design and modifications would result in the final system meeting these requirements. a.Operating Temperature: -10 and +120 degrees Fahrenheit (F) in accordance with MIL-STD-810H, Method 501.7, Procedure II (high temperature) and Method 502.7, Procedure II (low temperature) following an initial 60 minute soak. b.Storage Temperature: -50 and +160'F in accordance with MIL-STD-810H, Method 501.7, Procedure I (high temperature) and Method 502.7, Procedure I (low temperature). c.Thermal Shock: Shall withstand sudden changes in ambient air temperature during operations in accordance with MIL-STD-810H, Method 503.7, Procedure I-B, between temperatures -14 and 122'F with a period of two hours at each temperature. d.Humidity: Capable of operating during and after exposure to relative humidity of 95% - 5% at +60 degrees Celsius (C) in accordance with MIL-STD-810H, Method 507.6, Procedure II. e.Altitude: In its transit configuration, shall withstand atmospheric pressures ranging from 572 millibar (mbar) to 1063 mbar in accordance with MIL-STD-810H, Method 500.6, Procedures I and II. f.Non-Operational Precipitation: In its transit configuration, shall prevent water penetration in driving rains up to 65 kilometers per hour (kph) (40 miles per hour (mph)) in accordance with MIL-STD-810H, Method 506.6, Procedures I and III. g.Operational Precipitation: Meet all functional requirements during exposure to freezing rain or sleet accumulating to a 6mm glaze of ice per MIL-STD-810H, Method 521.4 with all connector covers properly installed. h.Immersion: Shall withstand, while not operating, occasional immersion in water or seawater to a depth of not less than 1 meter for 1 minute without preparation or subsequent performance degradation in accordance with MIL-STD-810H, Method 512.6, Procedure I. i.Salt Fog: Meet all operational requirements during exposure to salt fog while in its operational configuration and after exposure in its transit configuration in accordance with MIL-STD-810H, Method 509.7. j.Common Carrier Vibration: In its transit configuration, shall withstand vibration induced during transit by common carrier vehicles in accordance with MIL-STD-810H, Method 514.8, Procedure II. k.USMC Truck and Trailer Vibration: In its transit configuration, shall withstand vibration induced during transit by USMC trucks and trailers in accordance with MIL-STD-810H Method 514.8, Procedure II. l.Functional Shock: Withstand functional shock during routine handling in accordance with MIL-STD-810H, Method 516.8, Procedure I. m.Operational Shock: Meet all functional requirements while being exposed to operational shock up to +/- 20 gravitational force (g), 11 milliseconds (ms) sawtooth pulse in accordance with MIL-STD-810H, Method 516.8, Procedure I. n.Jet Cargo Vibration: In transit configuration, shall withstand vibration induced by internal transport on Jet Cargo Aircraft in accordance with MIL-STD-810H, Method 514.8, Procedure I. o.C-130 Vibration: In its transit configuration, shall withstand vibration induced by internal transport on a C-130 in accordance with MIL-STD-810H, Method 514.8, Procedure I. p.Shipboard Vibration: In its transit configuration, shall withstand vibration induced by transport aboard a ship in accordance with MIL-STD-810H, Method 514.8, Procedure I. q.Sand: Meet all operational requirements during exposure to blowing sand while in its operational configuration and after exposure in its transit configuration in accordance with MIL-STD-810H, Method 510.7, Procedure II with connector covers properly installed. r.Dust: Meet all operational requirements during exposure to blowing dust while in its operational configuration and after exposure in its transit configuration in accordance with MIL-STD-810H, Method 510.7, Procedure I with connector covers properly installed. s.Fungal Growth: Shall be designed in accordance with MIL-STD-810H, Method 508.8 to not promote fungal growth. t.Explosive Atmosphere: Shall not ignite a fuel vapor environment in accordance with MIL-STD-810H, Method 511.7, Procedure I. u.Contact with Contaminants: Operate without degradation after contact with contaminants for an extended period in accordance with MIL-STD-810H, Method 504.3. 8.Electromagnetic Environmental: a.Electromagnetic Interference: All cables shall be shielded against electromagnetic interference. b.TEMPEST: Shall comply with the requirements of the National TEMPEST Standard, NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, Compromising Emanations Laboratory Test Standard, Electromagnetics, dated 15 Dec 1992. c.Conducted Emissions: Shall comply with Conducted Emissions guidelines as established in MIL-STD-461F requirement CE102. d.Conducted Susceptibility: Shall comply with Conducted Susceptibility guidelines as established in MIL-STD-461F requirements CS101, CS114, CS115, and CS116. e.Radiated Emissions: Shall comply with Radiated Emissions guidelines as established in MIL-STD-461F requirements RE102 and RS103. f.Spectrum Management: Shall be compliant with existing service, DoD, Joint, national and international spectrum management policies and regulations. g.Spectrum Compliance: Shall be able to obtain spectrum certification, a statutory requirement (DoDI 5000.02, dated 7 January 2015), including the submission of a Department of Defense Form (DD Form) 1494 - Application for Equipment Frequency Allocation for each spectrum dependent component, or confirmation shall be obtained from cognizant authorities that an approved frequency allocation already exists. Review of this information is being performed by NIWC Atlantic Code 52620, which aims to conduct objective comparative assessments and validations of COTS or GOTS Remote Antennas to determine if the solution meets the Government's requirements. All information received will be treated as public knowledge and may be used in NIWC Atlantic documentation; therefore, vendors should not submit proprietary information in response to this RFI. Specific information sought include: 1.Company information, including name, address, URL, revenue, and number of employees. 2.Current Technical Readiness Level (TRL) level, roadmap, and schedule. 3.Whether the company is a manufacturer or distributor. 4.A point of contact for follow-up information, and the point of contact's phone number and e-mail address. 5.Product name, proposed part number(s), and a description of features. 6.Cost information such as purchase price and lead time for varying quantities. 7.Compliance with above requirements. 8.Availability of demonstration unit to expedite the decision-making process. The submitted information will be evaluated for inclusion in NIWC Atlantic projects. If a NIWC Atlantic project requiring this type of equipment is executed, the equipment selection will be based upon a number of factors, including responder surveys and focus group inputs. Consequently, follow-up requests for feedback should not be made through Federal Business Opportunities posting agency. Vendors may be contacted following submission for more detailed product information or asked to participate in a Technical Exchange Meeting during the week of 27 November 2023. Submittals Respondents are required to submit complete product information that demonstrates the specifications identified above. This same announcement is located on NIWC Atlantic's e-commerce web site: https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil. If you encounter issues regarding access to the website, please contact the webmaster. Submit responses to the technical point of contact: Andrew Potts, contact@example.gov This RFI is for information gathering and planning purposes only, and should not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation of an offer. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for the information solicited. Submission of vendor information constitutes consent to publication of that information in NIWC Atlantic documentation. Submissions are due by noon (EDT) on 10 November 2023.