Manpack Radio
Abstract
Handheld, Manpack, and Small Form Fit (HMS) is a materiel solution meeting the requirements for a Software Communications Architecture (SCA) compliant hardware system hosting SCA-compliant Government purpose rights software waveforms (applications). HMS is an Acquisition Category (ACAT) ID Program that encompasses specific requirements to support the US Army, US Air Force, US Navy, US Marine Corps and the Special Operations Command (SOCOM) communication needs. HMS provides voice and data communications to the tactical edge/most disadvantaged Warfighter with an on the move, at the halt, and stationary Line of Sight (LOS)/ Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) capability for both dismounted personnel and platforms. HMS radios are software re-programmable, networkable multi-mode system (of systems) capable of simultaneous voice, data and video communications. The embedded Small Form Fit (SFF) versions of HMS may be used for Unmanned Vehicles and other platform applications. HMS is structured as a single program of record. The program has completed the Engineering Manufacturing and Development Phase and received Milestone C approval on 17 June 2011 with Low Rate Initial Production configured radios. HMS is executing the Acquisition Strategy approved in May 2014 to procure modified Non-Developmental Items (NDI) through full and open competition and open to all potential industry partners. The contract for Manpack (MP) radios will be awarded in 3QFY16. These two channel radios can be used in a classified environment and will run SRW, Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS)-Army managed waveform, Satellite Communications (SATCOM)-Army managed waveform, and Mobile-User Objective System (MUOS)-Navy managed waveform. The Army will award Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contracts through a multiple step selection process: a. Award FFP Contracts (3QFY16 for MP) b. Award first delivery orders to all qualified vendors based on technical acceptability and demonstrations from Qualification Test (1QFY17 for MP) c. Award LRIP delivery order based on Customer Test results (4QFY17 for MP) d. Award FRP delivery orders based on operational assessments and best value trade off construct (4QFY18 for MP)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- FA1_0605042A_5_2040_PB_2017
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