REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: FINSAS SINGLE BAND AND DUAL BAND HANDHELD RADIO SETS (HHRS)

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1 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: FINSAS SINGLE BAND AND DUAL BAND HANDHELD RADIO SETS (HHRS) 1. The Indian Army is desirous of procuring single band and dual band handheld radio sets. The desired single band and dual band handheld radio sets should have the following basic parameters:- General Characteristics 2. Communications. The radio set should be light weight and capable of transmitting and receiving secure analogue and digital information and be user programmable. It should transmit and receive complex voice and data signals (both SMS and video streaming) including swift processing and advanced handheld computing functions. 3. Features. Single/ Dual band IP based/ software defined radio, capable of transmitting voice, data, images/ graphics and videos. Capable of being integrated to Computer Terminal, Global Positioning System (if not inbuilt) and Hand Held Target Acquisition Device. (b) Ability to communicate to standard TCP/IP network. IP based radio data transmission supporting point-to-point and point-tomultipoint links. (d) Self-organising radio network (base station free). (e) It should have suitable Interfacing devices for standard PC/Laptop/TCP IP network. (f) Low Probability of Interception (LPI). 4. Specifications (Single Band). Frequency Band. Frequency band should be UHF ( MHz). (b) Channels. Minimum 36 preset channels with a minimum of 16 users per channel. Data Rate. Minimum 1 Mbps air data rate. (d) Secrecy. To be specified by the vendor. (e) Range. Minimum 2 Km in open area (extendable with automatic relaying) (f) Networking. IP mobile adhoc network (MANET based), multi-hop and base station free. Vendor to specify all available features of MANET in the radio sets offered including the routing protocols. (g) Communication. Should be point to point and point to multipoint. C:\Documents and Settings\web\Desktop\updates\RFI\RFI for FINSAS Single Band and Dual Band Handheld Radio Sets.doc

2 2 (h) Spectrum utilization. As less as possible (j) Simultaneous Services. Voice, data and video. (k) (l) (m) Audio Interface. Headset enabled. Data Interface. USB / Ethernet, Bluetooth. Weight. Upto 1 kg including battery. 5. Additional Specifications (Dual Band) (All features of Single Band are incl). (b) Frequency Range MHz contiguous. Transmit Output Power. To be specified by Vendor. Range. Minimum:- (ii) UHF - 2 Km. VHF - 5 Km. (d) Vendor to specify the following:- (ii) (iii) Number of Programmable Channels. Number of memory preset channels. Number of Modes. MISCELLANEOUS Operation and Maintenance 6. Operational Conditions. The Radio set should be rugged for military use capable of functioning under all operational conditions especially mountains, glaciers, jungle and desert terrain capable of operating under extreme temperatures from -30 deg C to 55 deg C. The radio set to meet the following standards:- EMI/ EMC standards - MIL STD 461 E. (b) Environmental standards - JSS:55555 (L3 Table). 7. The vendors while fielding response in consideration with the aspects mentioned above should specify other relevant details in terms of Routing interface for connecting with other networks and the secrecy offered, adaptability to the environment and the flexibility offered for different applications and distance requirements.a questionnaire regarding certain additional issues is enclosed at Appendix. Vendors are requested to offer comments on the same. You may plan a presentation to DG Infantry in case the product is readily available.

3 3 8. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)/ Copyright Holders are requested to confirm availability of equipment and that if Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by Ministry of Defence, Government of India vide Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP)-2008 (DDP 2008 available on it will be responded to. Directorate General of Weapons and Equipment (WE-8/9) General Staff Branch Room No 208G, South Block Integrated HQ MOD (Army) DHQ PO, New Delhi (b) Fax No E mail ID. we_dte@yahoo.com.

4 4 Appendix (Refer to Para 7 of RFI on HHRS) 1. Following additional parameters/ specifications of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM s) equipment are requested in the responses to our Request for Information: - What are the maximum and minimum ranges achieved in the Tactical Battle Area for both Single and Dual Band Radio sets offered? (b) What throughput and gross data rates are expected along with comparative physical ranges? What throughput can be acrued for say 20 radio sets in an area of 2x2 km? Can the Dual Band radio access two freq bands by means of two PTT (press to talk switch) simultaneously? If so what are the features/ limitations? (d) Is the Control station pre-designated or any station may assume control of the network? (e) What are the Power requirements and power packs available in terms of durability, sustainability, charging and modes available? Vendors to state the specifications of the battery being used in the radio set. (f) What are the Variable Power Output capabilities of the Radio set? (g) How would the radio set be interfaced with Personal Digital Assistant / Laptop/ Computer, Hand Held Target Acquisition Device and GPS (if not built in)? Will there be an LCD Display/ keyboard for user interface? (h) Can the Radio set be interfered with standard Laptop/PC and structured Network at the same time? (j) What are the Security and Encryption Tools offered? Are the key gun loading feature for downloading and feeding of crypto and Electronic Counter Counter Measures (ECCM) keys provided? How are the Frequency Hopping (if provided) and programming keys management been done? (k) How are the adaptability features in terms of antennae tuning and data rates being managed? Does the radio set has a Smart Antennae? (l) What are the mechanisms for connecting two or more MANETs? The scalability of a single MANET as also number of MANETs that could be connected through such gateways to be specified. (m) Is the GPS support being provided in terms of Internal GPS (Global Positioning System)? (n) What is the indicator mechanism in terms of LCD, backlit and intuitive menu driven user interface?

5 5 (o) Is any R&D work being carried out with respect to IP Radio and Software Defined Radio? If yes then the details of advanced features along with timelines to be specified. (p) How would choking and congestion be handled by the network? What are the features with respect to exercising of priority as regards voice calls and data transfer in terms of user based priority besides application based priority? (q) What all form factors are available along with dimensions and capabilities? The Physical Parameters (with Battery) to be specified by vendor in terms of length, width, weight, depth and volume while fielding response. (r) How is the modulation of the waveforms being carried out? (s) Is the radio set being offered, is in use by any country/ world army? If Yes, kindly specify the duration since when the radio set is in use. (t) What is the approximate cost of the radio set and the accessories? (u) Vendors to clearly state the Patent /IPR issues as also the Transfer of Technology Clauses while fielding responses.