Overall Objectives: STATEMENT OF WORK FOR LEGACY TRANSCEIVER REPLACEMENT; SHADOW CONTROL - 1 Scope The overall objective of the Legacy Transceiver Replacement is to replace Shadow Control's legacy GRT/GRR-23/24 and GRC-171's transceivers manufactured by General Dynamics. The maintenance is no longer attainable on these Legacy Transceivers due to the internal circuit cards are no longer available in the supply system. The PMI specifications can no longer be met without replacing these cards when radios are out of T.O. requirements. A Transceiver with the below needs, can quickly resolve the problem with minimum installation ailments. The requirements, listed below, state the capabilities that are required to meet the communication requirements at Shadow Control - 2 Requirements A flexible selection of AM/FM operating frequency bands anywhere from 30-512 MHz 100 W high power RF transmitter with selectable 20 dB RF output power turndown in 0.1 dB increments Transmit power 100 Watt FM and 30 Watt AM carrier Remote Control Unit (RCU) - installed in the radio front panel, or remotely connected via IEEE compliant 10/100 Ethernet link for radio control, status, voice audio, and transmitter keying of a radio or multiple radios. An RCU to manage multiple transceivers for monitor and control, voice audio, and transmitter PTT keying Noise reduction algorithms to increase talk power, link margin and range Networked remote controllers and radios for flexible control Software Defined Radio (SDR) implementation and Digital Signal Processors (DSPs) for simplified customization and future upgrades Comprehensive Built-in-Test (BIT) for quick, simplified equipment status indication and troubleshooting aid GRC-171/RT-1272 compatible mounting configuration, connectors, and pin-outs for easy system upgrades Embedded scanning 121.5 MHz or 243.0 MHz guard receiver mode Highly efficient primary power inputs - broad range AC voltage and/or 24/28 VDC with auto switchover Internal tracking filter options to operate efficiently in any co-site environment Have Quick I/II capable A full color display and software-definable touchscreen on the removable Remote Control Unit to provide an intuitive user interface for radio control and status along with voice audio and keying connections. Receiver Transmitter needs to fit in a standard 19" rack mount Audio - Narrowband voice and Wideband data; balanced 600 Ohm, -10 to +10 dBm output level adjustable in approx. 1 dB steps. - 3 General - 3.1 These Transceiver radios are essential to our communications suite (CS); a communications infrastructure that routes radio and telephone devices to and from equipment, whether local or remote, to operator positions. - 3.2 The CS is used by operators to maintain contact with military aircraft flying in local Military Operations Areas (MOAs) over land and in nearby coastal areas to ensure safety of flight. This is done using multiple remote and local radio sites connected to the communications suite. - 3.3 The incumbent Receiver-Transmitter radio must be able to connect to the existing Cornet Communications Suite without any hardware or software changes. Including cabling from the transceiver to the Cornet Communications IPGATE-AC. We currently use and will continue to use Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) Rome Touch-Radio Control System (RTCS) for remote control of the transceivers. - 4 General - 4.1 Vendor shall submit a proposed quote for 32 transceiver radios for one local site and three remote sites. (See 4.5 for remote sites) Note: Initial operation will not include any secure radio communication, but future implementation and operation of secure radio communication is a requirement with equipment/cabling/installation guide(s) installed where possible, and provided where not. - 4.2 Quotes shall include infrastructure and other necessary components to connect radios to the Cornet Technology CS. - 4.3 Shadow maintenance personal will visit the site of the supplier to verify equipment performance testing results prior of acceptance. - 4.4 Shadow Operations floor will have 10 secure/non-secure operator positions for testing of transceiver radios. - 4.5 Procurement will happen in projects if necessary. Each site is listed as a project in a priority level. Project #1 - o 10 transceiver radios will be installed at Hamaker Mountain, OR. Project #2 - o 8 transceiver radios will be installed at Round Mountain, OR Project #3 - o 8 transceiver radios will be installed at Adams Hill, OR. Project #4 - o 4 Transceiver radios will be installed locally at Kingsley Field, OR. Project #5 - o 2 transceiver radios will be used as a spare. Note: All Operation and Maintenance documentation will be kept in a secure location and not made available to the general public - 5 Training - 5.1 Training on equipment installation and operation in conjunction with install. The supplier shall provide Operation and Maintenance manuals for operators and maintainers that the Government can duplicate for on-site Government training purposes, along with digital PDF (Portable Document Format) versions with indefinite updates from the supplier included. - 5.2 Train at least two 173d OSS/C2 radio/network maintenance personnel in the operation, use, and maintenance of the replacement transceiver radios. - 5.3 Training on equipment installation and operation in conjunction with install. The supplier shall provide Operation and Maintenance manuals for operators and maintainers that the Government can duplicate for on-site Government training purposes, along with digital PDF (Portable Document Format) versions with indefinite updates from the supplier included. - 5.4 Individuals are normally awarded the "5" (journeyman) skill level after a period of OJT (On-the-job training) and correspondence courses. Journeymen technicians can accomplish basic troubleshooting for the system and contact technical support for additional troubleshooting. - 6 Warranty - 6.1 The vendor shall ensure all equipment is supported with a two-year vendor furnished warranty which shall come standard, and will cover shipping, freight, customs, return freight, as well as installation on major items. All warranty items are at the supplier's expense for the first two years after Government acceptance. - 6.2 Provide 24/7 telephone/email customer support service on all installed components and system applications, with a response time of no more than one (1) hour. Upon end of the included two year warranty telephone/email support will be provided during normal business hours, with a response time no greater than one (1) business
