SPECIAL NOTICE
99 -- Request for Information (RFI): Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Software Communications Architecture (SCA) and/or non-secure (non-Type-I) non-tactical Software Defined Radios
- Notice Date
- 5/23/2003
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- Contracting Office
- ACA, ITEC4, Directorate of Contracting , 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331-0700
- ZIP Code
- 22331-0700
- Solicitation Number
- USA-SNOTE-030523-002
- Archive Date
- 7/22/2003
- Description
- NA The Government seeks information from contractors familiar with the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Software Communications Architecture (SCA) and/or non-secure (i.e., non-Type-I) non-tactical Software Defined Radios (SDRs). The JTRS is a DoD overarchin g program to develop a family of multi-mode, multi-band, programmable radios based on a common architecture. Currently, JTRS acquisition plans only address secure tactical systems, while requirements exist for non-secure (i.e., non-Type-I), non-tactical ra dios and systems operating in base support and other similar functions. Contractor??????s are requested to provide a strategy, potential schedule, and cost target for developing non-secure (i.e., non-Type-I) non-tactical Software Defined Radios (SDRs) whil e considering the following rough guidelines. Key issues to consider in the responses are the ability to develop SCA compliant SDRs (SDRs/SCA) which can be configured to load software independent of the radio manufacturer, certification of the SDR and asso ciated waveform applications in meeting SCA compliance, testing and NTIA/FCC certification of the final product. Strategies should account for subscriber radios, base stations, and repeaters. Guidelines: (1) Non-secure, non-tactical radios are commonly use d in base support operations throughout the continental United States by all DoD Services and contract support personnel. All new acquisitions must conform to the narrow-band mandate, (2) Most base support operations only require a single channel radio in either a handheld or mobile form factor; however, smaller quantities of two-channel radios would be required for mobile and base-station applications. Base stations and possible repeaters cover landmasses from 10 square miles to 200 square miles, (3) SDR s will use either analog VHF/UHF FM (compliant with TIA/EIA 603-A) or the new digital voice/data APCO 25 waveform applications (compliant with TIA/EIA 102 series of P25 standards) operating between 100 MHz and 900 MHz. There are requirements for a smaller quantity of SDRs that operate from 30 MHz to 900 MHz. These software waveform applications would be GFE/GFI from the JTRS JPO, (4) Certain base support operations personnel responding to national emergencies, terrorist incident, etc will require secure ( Type 3 ?????? DES/AES) SDRs; however, most will not, (5) The SCA does not mandate separate red and black side busses, software, and devices. These mandates come from the SCA annexes and the JTRS operational requirements. The requirements of JTRS in implem enting the SCA force the designer to develop a large and elaborate core framework to allow dynamic mapping of resources, services, and waveform applications. The SDR considered in this RFI would be best implemented in a static mode. Consider how the SCA core framework could be tailored to this market, (6) Phasing of SDRs may be accomplished by meeting near-term requirements with demilitarized JTRS radios while long-term requirements should address manufacturing processes that meet only the requirements fo r base support operations, (7) Potential spin-off productions from a non-secure (i.e., non-Type-I), non-tactical SDRs/SCA can be transferred to federal, state and local first responders, emergency response units, law enforcement agencies, public services a gencies, etc. The JTRS Program Purpose: The Government is procuring a family of affordable tactical radios to meet military communications requirements in a competitive environment by capitalizing on commercial technologies and processes. The Software Co mmunications Architecture (SCA) makes it possible to procure radio applications such as waveforms and hardware independently. A major goal of the JTRS program is to use these waveforms across the family of JTRS radios regardless of manufacturer. The JTRS P rogram Background: JTRS hardware and software products will conform to a single Software Communications Architecture (SCA) currently under version 2.2. The SCA version 2.2 was released Nov 17, 2001. The core software provided by the JTR Set will provide standard services to manage the radio system and the radio unique applications will be implemented using the services of the Operating Environment. The hardware manufacturer will use government provided software waveform applications developed by other contractors. The hardware manufacturer will be responsible for integration of the software. Subsequently, the government, the hardware manufacturer, or a third pa rty may install additional waveforms in the delivered hardware. JTRS will be used in the military environment to provide command, control, and communications with their forces via voice, video, and data media forms during all phases of military operations to include base support in non-military roles. The JTRS program will field supportable systems for the planned operational environments that will meet readiness requirements at an affordable Life Cycle Cost (LCC). The RFI Intent: The intent of this RFI i s to gather information in order to assess the current state of technology, identify technology trends, and learn of industry intentions, the JTRS JPO will use this information as a data point to evaluate, revise, or adjust its strategy for acquiring radio systems and application software. This RFI is not a request for proposals or solicitation of an offer. The Government will not award a contract on the basis of this announcement, or otherwise pay for information solicited by it. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges to the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this RFI or the government??????s use of submitted information. The requested information is for planning purposes, and does not consti tute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that any procurement will be issued. Information may be submitted either via mail or electronically (preferred), or both. Mailed information shall be sent to Mr. Craig Drew, Contracting Officer, JTRS JPO, 1777 N. Ke nt Street, Suite 2000, Arlington, VA, 22209-1901. Electronic information shall be sent to craig.drew@hqda.army.mil. It is requested that all information be provided within 45 days of the posting of this announcement. Any proprietary information should be c learly marked and, to the extent feasible, separated from any unrestricted information. It is anticipated that all responses will be UNCLASSIFIED; any classified responses should be handled appropriately. Please include the RFI number in your response and provide a FAX number, an e-mail address, and a by name point of contact. Questions in regard to this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail only to Mr. Craig Drew at craig.drew@hqda.army.mil. Additional information on the JTRS program can be found at http://jtrs.army.mil.
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