Rifleman Radio (RR)

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 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 currently executing a May 2014 approved acquisition strategy to procure modified Non-Developmental Items (NDI) through full and open competition open to all potential industry partners. Two contracts will be awarded in support of this effort. The first contract will procure NDI Secret and Below Rifleman Radios (RR) for use in a classified environment. It was awarded on 29 April 2015. The RR ports the Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW)-Army 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 (29 Apr 2015 for RR) b. Award first delivery orders to all qualified vendors based on technical acceptability and demonstrations from Qualification Test (3 Sep 2015 for RR) c. Award LRIP delivery order based on Customer Test results (2QFY17 for RR) d. Award FRP delivery orders based on operational assessments and best value trade off construct (1QFY18 for RR) The FY 2017 budget will provide funding required for Performance Verification Testing (PVT) for the RR. The funding will also support program office support and other certifications necessary to prepare the products for fielding (e.g., NSA certifications).

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2017
• Source ID: FA2_0605042A_5_2040_PB_2017

Tags

Readers

• Aerospace Engineering
• Government Contracting/Procurement.
• Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

• Autonomy