Spectrum Monitoring, Direction-Finding and Geolocation Station (SMDGS) system for

City of XXXxxx, Afghanistan – August 2024

ATRA Spectrum Monitoring, Direction-Finding and

Geolocation Station (SMDGS) system for City xxxxxxxx,
Afghanistan

Term of Reference (ToR)

August 2024

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Table of Contents
Overview of the Spectrum Monitoring, Direction Finding and Geolocation System Design, Requirements and
Equipment.......................................................................................................................................................3
Spectrum Monitoring Network (SMN) site survey.............................................................................................3
Fixed Monitoring, Direction-Finding (DF) and Geolocation Stations (SMDGS).....................................................9
General Requirements for SMDGS..................................................................................................................10
Verification of Proper Technical and Operational Characteristics of Radiated Signals.......................................11
SMDGS Processor...............................................................................................................................................11
SMDGS Antennas................................................................................................................................................12
Control & Monitoring Software..........................................................................................................................12
Software Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................13
Monitoring Database & Server...........................................................................................................................13
Testing and Commissioning................................................................................................................................14
Hardware & Software Warranty.........................................................................................................................14
Self-Calibration and Self-Testing.........................................................................................................................14
Reports...............................................................................................................................................................14
SMDGS Towers, Foundation, Power and Lightning Protection...........................................................................15
Monitoring Control Centre (MCC)...................................................................................................................15
Local Control......................................................................................................................................................15
Control and Monitoring Workstations................................................................................................................15
MCC Video Wall Presentation Boards................................................................................................................16
Turnkey Solution................................................................................................................................................17
Existing System to be Integrated........................................................................................................................17
Connectivity........................................................................................................................................................17
Relevant ITU Regulations....................................................................................................................................18
Maintenance Department..................................................................................................................................19
Project Management..........................................................................................................................................19
Training..............................................................................................................................................................19

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About ATRA
Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA) is a governmental independent organization of Islamic
Republic of Afghanistan, which is looking for regulation of overall ICT and telecommunication sector of
Afghanistan. Hereafter referred to as (ATRA) .

Briefly, ATRA’s mission and vision are outlined at below:

Vision: Achievement of a fully competitive telecom marketplace throughout Afghanistan that ensures wide
availability of ICT services at reasonable prices, and which facilitates access to public services and resources,
enhanced educational and social development and links all Afghanistan citizens to the rest of the World after
decades of isolation.

Mission: To facilitate the rapid development of affordable, high quality telecom services to the entire population
of Afghanistan by providing a transparent, non-discriminatory and legal-regulatory framework that encourages
innovative private sector participation and accelerates the adoption of Information Society Services as soon as
possible.

Overview of the Spectrum Monitoring, Direction Finding and

Geolocation System Design, Requirements and Equipment
It is the intention of the Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA) to procure Spectrum Monitoring,
Direction Finding and Geolocation System (SMDGS) for the main city cities of Xxxxxx, Republic Islamic Emirates
of Afghanistan, geographic map presented in annex (3). ATRA requires contractor that should design, supply,
install and commission the SMDGS to provide total coverage around Xxxxxx city using fixed monitoring,
direction-finding and geolocation systems in accordance and confirmation with coverage study, which will be
surveyed by proponent/vendor.

The SMDGS system shall operate with ATRA’s existing Mobile Monitoring Station (MMS) and shall cover the
frequency range 10 kHz to 8.5 GHz for Monitoring and 20 MHz to 8.5 GHz fo r Direction-Finding. Further it shall
be capable of being interfaced with Spectrum Management System for Developing Countries (SMS4DC).

Bidders must design, supply, deliver at site, install, test and commission a fully integrated spectrum monitoring
system with high quality comprising of the following stations (as a minimum) as described by proponent/vendor
after survey:
a) Technical study and survey to specifies the upmost Spectrum Monitoring Network (SMN) for Xxxxxx city.
b) Spectrum Monitoring, Geolocation and Direction-Finding Stations (SMDGS)
c) Monitoring Control Center (MCC), which will be able to control, operate, monitor etc. all operation over the
network.
d) Connectivity, to provide enough connection and Remote Access from Monitoring Control Center (MCC) to
each fixed and hybrid sites and reverse turn.
[e)] Fully network maintenance is required after completing and running the project for at least one year.
[f)] Training, local training / inside the country training is the important part of the project which will be take
place inside the country/Xxxxxx.

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The Bidder must clearly establish that the proposed system is the product of a long-term development and that
the current version, as well as any previous versions, must have a documented sound performance record
within a national regulatory working environment. A comprehensive plan for a long-term maintenance program
shall be submitted, including details of updates and upgrades that become available in the future. The Bidders
shall clearly explain their capability and processes to respond to future needs for customization of the system.

Spectrum Monitoring Network (SMN) site survey

Before providing the spectrum monitoring system solution , a comprehensive evaluation of the operational
tasks, the required geographical coverage, the radio conditions and other limitations shall be made. The priority
of all relevant items should be clear and written in a document.

Local operators have committed to providing space, power, Lightning Protection and connectivity to the SMN
system. A site survey must be undertaken using a checklist adapted to the requirements. Normally the site
evaluation will show that most of the surveyed sites will not meet all requirements and compromises cannot be
avoided.

The results of the evaluation shall be summarized in a comprehensive report. The report and the attached
checklist shall be kept as reference for the future.

The example of a site survey checklist and a comprehensive evaluation report form is contained in
Annexes 1 and 2.

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Fixed Monitoring, Direction-Finding (DF) and Geolocation Stations (SMDGS)

In response to this requirement, the contractor will provide several fixed monitoring, DF and Geolocation
stations as detailed in the following sections. The stations shall be equipped to cover the frequency range 20
MHz — 8.5 GHz for monitoring, TDOA geolocation and Angle of Arrival (AoA) DF, in accordance with ITU
requirements detailed below:
The new SMDGS stations shall offer fully integrated, ITU-compliant spectrum monitoring, Direction Finding (DF)
and Geolocation. The stations shall perform all ITU-recommended electromagnetic monitoring, technical
verification, Direction Finding, and Geolocation measurements.
The SMDGS stations shall offer an integrated antenna and spectrum processor unit. This will perform integrated
signal search, DF and monitoring functions into one single processor enables fast scanning of the spectrum with
simultaneous DF measurements on all detected signals. This shall be performed at rates of over 100,000
channels per second.
The system shall feature real-time digital calibration to guarantee accurate DF performance.
The SMDGS shall feature a Built-in Self-Test (BIST) function to isolate faults to the module level, including
antenna elements and a Client-Server architecture makes future stations easy to add and integrate.
Additionally, the following performance requirements shall apply to the SMDGS stations:
a) Dual instantaneous bandwidth: 10 MHz and 80 MHz;
b) At least thirty (30) IF bandwidths, nominally, from 0.1 kHz to 80 MHz
c) Demodulation of at least CW, AM, FM, LSB/USB/SSB with DSP.
d) Noise Figure at receiver input <12 dB;

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e) 3rd Order Intercept shall be 12 dBm or better.

f) Tuning Resolution 1 Hz
g) Channel filter resolutions down to 1 kHz shall be available.

ATRA requires that the bidder’s DF equipment shall:

a) Offer a wide aperture DF antenna array, integrated with the monitoring antenna, in a single radome
enclosure
b) Support multi-channel systems;
c) Intercept short-duration transmissions such as frequency hopping and burst emissions;
d) Perform simultaneous DF measurements on multiple frequencies.

The Bidder shall describe in detail the principles of the DF method used by the proposed equipment, for all
portions of the frequency bands covered by that equipment.

The Contractor shall provide the optimal siting for these stations to provide the best coverage over Xxxxxx City.
ATRA will be responsible for the leasing/procurement of all monitoring station sites/Towers.

General Requirements for SMDGS

The functions of spectrum monitoring and spectrum management are closely related. The system supplied shall
be able to link these functions through an integrated computer system in order to significantly increase the
effectiveness and cost-efficiency. In order to keep the database adequate and updated, the results of monitoring
and enforcement activities must be effectively handled to obtain critical information, and thereby help improve
the database and the overall spectrum management process.

The SMDGS shall produce data on the effectiveness of spectrum management policies by enabling the
identification and measurement of spectrum usage, radio interference sources, the verification of proper
technical and operational characteristics of radiated signals, and detection and identification of illegal
transmitters. The SMDGS must also obtain information on the operation of individual stations, for regulatory,
enforcement, and compliance purposes, and must be used to establish the location and identity of stations
causing interference.

The SMDGS must further support the overall spectrum management effort by providing general measurement
of channel and band usage, including channel availability statistics of a technical and operational nature, thereby
giving a measure of spectrum occupancy.

The SMDGS will be able to obtain detailed information on the technical and/or operational characteristics of
radio systems.
All routine monitoring measurements should be automated:
 Spectrum Occupancy measurements;
 Automatic Violation Detection;

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 Fine-resolution scanning of the frequency bands with computer-generated displays and storage capacity of
channel occupancy over several days;
 Proper resolution scanning of occupancy on a single channel with computer-generated displays and storage
capacity of the occupancy per channels over several days;
 Frequency measurements: These can be made automatically when the signal-to-noise ratio is sufficient and
for transmissions with carrier frequency.
 Level and, if applicable, field strength measurements.
 Bandwidth measurements.
 Modulation parameter measurements. Advancements in digital signal processing hardware and algorithms
have led to the development of modulation recognition systems which identify modulation types in real-
time. These systems should be included to recognize various modulation formats (both digital and analogue)
and measure common technical parameters.
 Signal analysis. It is recognized that not all aspects of signal analysis can be done fully automatically;
 Radio direction-finding.
 Station identification, through location, or automatic signal analysis (code recognition, number of elements,
transmission rate).

All these measurements should be made automatically, but some measurements, such as bandwidth and
modulation require signals with good signal to noise ratio to achieve enough accuracy. These measurement
tasks yield technical measurement data that should be compared to the technical parameters recorded in
spectrum management databases.

Verification of Proper Technical and Operational Characteristics of Radiated

Signals

The SMDGS should automate the following measurements, if applicable:

 Frequency Measurements.
 Voltage/Power Level Measurements.
 Field Strength Measurements.
 Modulation Measurements.
 Bandwidth Measurements.
 Occupancy Measurements.
 Occupancy on a single Channel.
It shall be possible to identify used frequencies in a specific area of a city (e.g. southwest region of Xxxxxx) to
combine occupancy measurements with DF results.
 Spectrum band Occupancy.
 Determination of Unlicensed Operation.
 Radio Direction Finding.

SMDGS Processor

The SMDGS processor system shall be IP67-rating and capable of direct outdoor deployment without the need
for an environmentally controlled shelter.

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The system shall offer instantly switchable, dual-instantaneous bandwidth for much faster scanning as follows:
a) 80 MHz instantaneous Bandwidth (IBW) allows rapid detection and location of spread spectrum, short
duration signals
b) 10 MHz instantaneous Bandwidth allows reliable detection of weak signals in a spectrum that may be
crowded with strong, close signals.

SMDGS Antennas

For all SMDGS station antennas the Bidder must propose the appropriate antenna system configuration.

The SMDGS antennas shall be capable of:

a) Monitoring and making measurements in the frequency range 10 KHz — 8.5 GHz.
b) Direction-Finding and DF in the frequency range 20 MHz — 8.5 GHz

Both the SMDGS omni-directional Monitoring Antenna and the SMDGS direction-finding DF Antenna shall be
housed in the same radome. The SMDGS Direction-Finding antenna shall offer both vertical and horizontal
polarization. This antenna system shall be a single integrated Monitoring/ Geolocation/ DF Antenna over the
range 20 MHz to 8.5 GHz with a dual-band antenna array.

The DF antenna shall be wide aperture and housed within the same radome enclosure. The antenna shall
feature correlative interferometer direction-finding system over the VHF/UHF/SHF range enabling broadband
operation from the whole range for DF, TDOA geolocation and signal monitoring. The system shall support
calibrated signal amplitude measurements over this full frequency range and shall also include a GPS antenna
and built-in test equipment (BITE) for automatic testing and verification of the operational status of the antenna.

The antennas shall be designed to withstand the environmental (humidity, temperature, dust etc.) conditions in
the Republic of Afghanistan.

The antennas shall meet the following requirements as a minimum:

a) The mounted antennas shall survive wind speeds for at least 120 km/h. for fixed mounted antennas.
b) The operating temperature shall be within the range -30 to +55°C, considering the environmental
conditions in Afghanistan.
c) The operating humidity shall be in the range 10 to 90%.

For the TDOA measurement system, I&Q output shall be time-stamped for accurate TDOA measurements.

The proper operation of all antennas and ancillary mounting equipment, including direction finding, must be
guaranteed for at least 10 years.

Control & Monitoring Software

The SMDGS shall include software to automate data collection, processing, evaluation, and interference analysis
tasks available to the staff with access to the system. Using software to save spectrum monitoring results in

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relational databases and correlating this information with the central database of authorized users will save
considerable research time while increasing accuracy.

The Monitoring and Control Software shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
a) Full authorization of the system usage and all features of the system; including read access, write access,
query access, formula definition access and all other relative features/facilities which the software have
them.
b) A digital map of Xxxxxx and Afghanistan, which can be magnified, so that it indicates all fixed and mobile
stations in detail;
c) The operational activity status and the activities currently performed at the displayed stations in real time;
d) Direction finding and results of geolocation/triangulation measurements;
e) Display a mechanism to assign monitoring/measurement tasks to any station in the network;
f) Any other operational functions that the bidder may specify.
g) To display the operational state of all stations.

The SMDGS application system and control software shall have been developed in accordance with the ITU-R
Recommendations, in particular Recommendation ITU-R SM.1537, the Handbook on Spectrum Monitoring
(edition 2011) and the National Spectrum Management Handbook (edition 2015) and the Handbook on
Computer-Aided Software (edition 2015).

The SMDGS application software shall utilize a proven set of basic monitoring system applications that are
modular, configurable, upgradeable, and easy to use. It shall operate in a network environment and provide for
remote and local control of equipment.

It shall be possible for the end user to configure the software modules, where necessary, to accommodate the
need for particular screens. Bidders should clearly indicate which software components can be upgraded and/or
customized by ATRA staff, by the bidder and by the original developer.

The application software and associated documentation shall be in English. A back-up version shall be
provided on DVD or on USB stick.

The software system shall perform both interactive and automated measurements. Interactive measurements
shall allow the operator to investigate signals rapidly. Interactive measurements include observation of multiple
bands in multiple formats, hand off signals to carrier measurements and control of the spectrum analyzer,
receiver and tape recorder, printer and/or plotter. Automated measurements shall optionally be selectable
manually or scheduled to occur without an operator present.

Software Maintenance

The Bidder shall provide ATRA with new software, and revisions to current software, software patches and other
changes, in order to respond to one or more of the mentioned events noted above.
The bidder have to provide all the front end and back end coding of the software both in soft and hard format
and also have to provide full documentation of testing/validation of the software.

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The Bidder shall set out their approach to software maintenance and their approach generally, ensuring that the
ATRA will be able to maintain its operation and enhance the quality and scope of its operation through software
changes.

Monitoring Database & Server

The SMDGS will also create its own databases of monitored transmission activity and measured characteristics.
This information will be used for event records and later correlated with the central database(s). The data server
will be used to store monitoring information; monitoring staff shall be given access to the monitoring database
using the communication network. Access within the monitoring center shall be controlled using the monitoring
network control workstation of the SMDGS and the defined security roles.

All monitoring measurements received from fixed monitoring stations by communication network shall be
recorded on the monitoring database in a suitable digital format and be easily retrievable by MTP number, date
of monitoring and name of monitoring station.

Access from the MCC to this data shall be controlled using the monitoring network control workstation of the
MCC and the defined security roles.

The documentation provided by bidder shall include all the details relevant to the data server, including the
description of tables, views and stored procedures in the database.

Testing and Commissioning

The Bidder shall undertake factory acceptance testing (FAT). Prior to Testing and Commissioning the FAT shall be
shared and trained to ATRA representatives. Only then, ATRA representatives shall oversee the testing and
commissioning and the results shall be subject to ATRA approval. The Bidder shall undertake on-site acceptance
testing (SAT), witnessed by ATRA, to establish satisfactorily to ATRA that the requirements set out in this RFP
have been met.
The test cases used during factory acceptance testing shall be specially developed to test the correct working of
the equipment, including spectrum analyzer equipment. These test procedures must be agreed in advance and
approved by ATRA.

Hardware & Software Warranty

The Bidder shall guarantee throughout the warranty period, that all materials and workmanship are free from
defect(s), except that which occurs through normal wear and tear of consumables. The warranty period shall be
specified by the bidder and is expected to be at least one (1) year.

Self-Calibration and Self-Testing

The fixed, and mobile monitoring stations shall include features for self-calibration and self-testing. The
mandatory features and equipment are listed below:

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a) Each station shall be provided with built-in test equipment (BITE) features to self-test overall systems and
sub-systems on start-up or on request, and results of the test shall be reported to MCC (i.e. success or
failure);
b) The measurement equipment at the SMDGS will be connected to a reference frequency., such as e.g. GPS;
c) Self-calibration features shall be provided in a form that calibrated signals can be generated to test the
calibration of the system;
d) It shall be possible to inject calibrated signals from electronic instruments to test or recalibrate the system;
e) It shall be possible to run system calibration tests and record the results in reference tables, to create
calibration curves for signal parameter measurements.

Reports
The software shall be capable of generating reports based on measurements, but it shall also be capable of
drawing on different data records available in the spectrum monitoring and spectrum management databases. A
large variety of reports should be available, including raw trace information, carrier analysis by date or band,
channel occupancy and availability statistics, message length statistics, channel power statistics, system and
alarm logs, and monitoring plan and schedule reports. The system should allow adaptation or customization of
reports according to requirements of the operator.

Reports should be produced automatically from any results screen. The operator specifies the report type of
interest and the measurement data to be used. The operator activates a "Report" function to generate text
reports automatically on his screen. Graphical reports are a preferred method of examining data, because they
provide a view of data which summarizes the information and makes it easy to identify trends and exceptions.
Through the use of color, even more information is conveyed in a single graph.

The SMDGS should offer the same automated report capability whether one is in a mobile unit, fixed station or
management system. The capability to remotely create a report based on data, which is located at a different
site, must also be part of the system software. The format of standard reports and statistics should ensure
uniform data compilation and data comparability. The data needs to be tailored to individual recipients' needs
and therefore report formats must be flexibly defined at the time of production.
The report generation capability of the software shall enable the ATRA technical team to extract the report in
different formats as Table, MS. Excel, MS Word, PDF, Bar chart, graph, picture, etc. with coloring features as
well.
The reporting feature should be able to facilitate the ATRA team for extracting the reports for different
granularities of time (time intervals) like 5min, 15min, 30min, 1hour, daily, weekly, monthly and annual with
storage capabilities of different lengths of performance history.

Time interval for report Performance history storage capability

5 Minutes 5 days
15 Minutes 15 days
30 Minutes 30 days
1 Hour 60 days
Daily 180 days
Weekly 2 years
Monthly 5 years

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Annual 25 years

Monitoring Control Centre (MCC)

The MCC will be installed in a proper location which will be proposed by ATRA inside the Xxxxxx city. Remote
control of all the stations throughout the nationwide monitoring network shall be possible via this MCC. All
stations in the SMDGS network shall be interconnected to this MCC. ATRA will make provision for the required
data links for the interconnection of the stations, according to the minimum required data link specifications,
which must be defined by the bidder.

Local Control
All SMDGS stations shall have the capability to be locally controlled by an authorized work team for the purpose
of operation, analysis, test and maintenance. The local control functions shall include:
 Creating, loading and running Monitoring Task Plans (MTPs) for all the monitoring stations
 Display and Storage of results/reports of the executed MTPs which shall be displayable and storable
locally and transferred to the MCC:
 On-line and measured value control for stations
 Spectrum displays and full functionality for stations
 Set-up and diagnostics utilities for the station and diagnosis of performance;
 Reset of the monitoring station’s computer system;

Control and Monitoring Workstations

This MCC will be equipped with all necessary equipment to remotely control the SMDGS stations and integrate
and control all the remote Spectrum Monitoring, DF and stations across ATRA’s Xxxxxx network. Further as the
network rolls out across the whole country with new stations, the MCC shall be able to bring on board these
new stations.

The MCC shall feature two complete (2) operator stations and a large 4 monitor (2 x 2) video wall. The
monitoring and DF software hosted on it shall provide the same station control functionality regardless of
whether the user is remote or local to the station. The internet/IP connection between the client and associated
monitoring station(s) shall be provided by ATRA.

It is ATRAs aim that this control functionality shall cover all fixed, mobile and transportable stations provided
now and in the future to ATRA. The system will enable control the system from alternative locations, remote
access and control all types of mobile monitoring stations from a single control interface, obtaining DF results
for the frequency ranges covered by these stations.

All positions will have access to a Role Based Access System (RBAC), with the following capabilities:
• Controlling the CSMS, for interference handling and measurement purposes
• For measurement purposes and analysis of data
• For offline analysis of data at the monitoring center / MCC

A complete backup server system capable to back up and store data for minimum of 3 years.

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The minimum requirements for the operator workstations are:

 Latest i7 8th generation Processor
 Microsoft® Windows 10 or later
 Including all Windows Updates
 Internet Explorer 8 or above
 100/1000 Mbps networking card
 8 GB of RAM
 1 TB hard-disk space (SSD preferred)
 Internet connection
 DVD ROM drive
 Computer mouse or compatible pointing device.
 Standard keyboard.
 Dedicated sound card (not on-board)
 Screen resolution of 1920 x 1080, or better.
 2 USB ports.

All necessary cables, equipment cabinets, recording equipment, power supplies, enclosures, racks, mounting
hardware, interface devices and terminal blocks - if/as necessary - will be provided to form a complete and
working system.

Spare Parts
The bidder will provide backup spare parts to ATRA to overcome on hand/necessary faults and failures of the
system elements, the spare part amount should be 10% of the total network elements; for example if the
network has totally 20 SMDGS sites, then spare part have to be the equipment of 2 complete SMDGS sites.

MCC Video Wall Presentation Boards

To control the SMDGS, the bidders' proposals shall include a video wall, consisting of four (4) three large video
screens, a minimum 64in diagonal size, with the necessary operational software, so that it can be used through
any workstations in the MCC located in the ATRA building.

The video wall is intended for the following purposes:

 To display the current system availability and activity status of all remotely controlled SMDGS stations.
 To present all operational information from any frequency monitoring activities that are active anywhere
within the network.

The video wall shall have the following features:

a) Rated for 24/7 operations for 50,000 hours;
b) Display computer signals (at least 1920x1080), plus Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition (HD) video
(at least 1080p);
c) Controlled from operator consoles and be controllable by other devices such as mobile devices, or remote
desktops on the network.
d) Scalable "windows" should be adjustable by mouse/keyboard entry;

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e) If one or more components are turned off (for troubleshooting or maintenance) the remaining displays of the
video wall should continue to operate;
f) Easy and timely access to any information (video, images or data), anywhere;
g) Any display, from any workstation to the video wall including alarms or any warnings about their operational
status of the SMDGS.

Turnkey Solution
The successful Bidder shall furnish a turnkey system, installed in the ATRA building in Xxxxxx, and in the other
locations as described, including the following elements and services:
 Design
 Supply of hardware and software
 Installation, integration, start-up and the acceptance tests
 Commissioning
 Operation and maintenance manuals
 As-built documentation including all device addresses and driver names
 Personnel training including software systems support personnel
 Technical support
Maintenance, repairs and operational supervision during the initial 12-month warranty period.

Existing System to be Integrated

ATRA possesses an existing mobile monitoring station (MMS) from a USA company with a Model 715 processor
and Model 747 antenna. It is the intention to use this system for monitoring, measurements and DF. The Bidder
shall integrate this existing mobile vehicle into the SMDGS monitoring solution.

Connectivity
Connectivity of the remote SMDGS stations in Xxxxxx than be made via either high-speed ethernet connection
where it exists or the public cellular network (3G/4G or other) for monitoring data transmission purposes shall
also be considered. The connectivity (spectrum and media capacity) shall be provided by ATRA.

Relevant ITU Regulations

The Bidder SMDGS equipment shall conform to the following ITU Recommendations. The bidder shall also
provide evidence of this in the bid, for example by supplying the relevant product datasheets. Links to external
documentation downloadable from the Internet shall not be considered as satisfactory evidence of compliance
and will not be considered by ATRA:

Selectivity of monitoring receivers Recommendation ITU-R SM.1836

IP3 of monitoring receivers Recommendation ITU-R SM.1837
Noise figure of monitoring receivers Recommendation ITU-R SM.1838
Scanning speed of monitoring Recommendation ITU-R SM.1839
Sensitivity of monitoring receivers Recommendation ITU-R SM.1840
Direction finding sensitivity in V/UHF range Recommendation ITU-R SM.2096
On-site accuracy measurements Recommendation ITU-R SM.2097

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For the monitoring and direction-finding equipment, the following measurements are required and the
proposed equipment shall be in accordance with the measuring protocols of the relevant ITU
Recommendations.
For information the relevant ITU Reports are listed below:

Direction finding measurement and location

Recommendation ITU-R SM.854
Recommendation ITU-R SM.1598
Spectrum & channel Occupancy measurement Recommendation ITU-R SM.1880
Report ITU-R SM.2256
Unwanted emissions Recommendation ITU-R SM.328
Recommendation ITU-R SM.329
Recommendation ITU-R SM.1792
Measurement of digital broadcasting Recommendation ITU-R SM.1682
Recommendation ITU-R SM.1792
Standard data exchange format Recommendation ITU-R SM.1809 monitoring stations

Signal Parameter Measurements:

Frequency Recommendation ITU-R SM.377
Field strength Recommendation ITU-R P.845
Recommendation ITU-R SM.378
Recommendation ITU-R SM.1447
Recommendation ITU-R SM.1708
Deviation of FM BC Recommendation ITU-R SM. 1268
Bandwidth Recommendation ITU-R SM.443
Identification Recommendation ITU-R SM.1600
Signal analysis Principles in ITU Spectrum Monitoring Handbook, 2011, Sect 4.8
Measurements related to inspection Report ITU-R SM.2130
Report ITU-R SM.2156

Maintenance Department
A Service and Maintenance Centre will be in Xxxxxx and it will be responsible for the testing (diagnosis),
maintenance and repair of the measurement, on-site inspections and monitoring equipment used by ATRA.

ATRA is open to considering an outsourced maintenance agreement with the successful Bidder, if most of the
maintenance work is completed in Xxxxxx and requires a minimum of equipment to leave the country for
routine maintenance and moderate repairs.

Alternatively, the Bidder shall design, supply, deliver at site, install, test and commission all the hardware and
software components necessary to facilitate this Maintenance Centre at ATRA's headquarters in Xxxxxx.
SLA, EOT/BOT:
A part of maintenance, it is required to have the first year of the project (after assuring the
establishment/operational status of the system) under the EOT/BOT (Establish, Operate, Transfer/

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Built, Operate, Transfer), means to take full responsibility of the system operation and maintenance
along with on job training for ATRA technical team during the first year of operating the system. In
second year, the system operation will be handed over to ATRA technical team, but the vendor will be
still continuing the overall system maintenance. After completion maintenance in second year of the
system operation, the vendor shall provide for the online support of the ATRA technical team for any
system-related issue. The bidder shall proposed their terms and conditions for online support after
completion of two year of the system operation.
Main requirements during the two years of the system handling (1 st year EOT/BOT and the 2nd year
maintenance only) will be carried out by defining the below SLAs, the countdown for SLA will be started
for each case once ATRA team initiates a request (Normally through E-mail) as a Trouble Ticket (TT), a
proper tracking of each and every TT will be recorded and it will be included/calculated in the monthly
payments of EOT/BOT and maintenance project during the first two years as mentioned above.
The table of defined SLA by ATRA technical team is as below for system inside the Xxxxxx city:

Type of issue (Severity) Response Time (Rectification)

Critical 2 Hours
Major 5 Hours
Minor 2 days (Calendar)
Information 1 week (Calendar)

Project Management
The Bidder must develop, propose a project plan for the implementation of the SMDGS in its various phases. The
project plan must receive written approval from ATRA. This project plan shall illustrate all project activities,
dependencies and responsibilities against time. This project plan shall illustrate where timings are critical.
Factory/Stock visit
The successful bidder (winner) of the project must arrange for a factory visit, stock visit and documents
visit for ATRA technical team consist of 3 to 5 people for a short-term visit of the vendor country.

Training
The Bidder shall take responsibility for developing the spectrum monitoring capabilities of ATRA, from their
current level, to a level commensurate with the application of the systems outlined in this RFP, including
portable monitoring equipment. The bidder must provide a detailed comprehensive training plan that must be
approved by ATRA. The bidder must commit to making any modifications, required by ATRA, to the
comprehensive training plan that it submits in its bid proposal.

ATRA expects a minimum of 15 days of training to take place in stages of which 10 days must be conducted in
country, appropriate to the various deployment phases of SMDGS. The training shall include theoretical
training sessions and practical knowledge transfer sessions whereby the trainer accompanies ATRA teams,
within their specified roles, (on-the-job training).

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The training shall also include First Line Support for the SMDGS software systems and Second Line Support
training for selected specialist IT staff. The training shall also include guidance on how ATRA staff should escalate
Third Line Support issues with the vendor, including clear escalation paths and processes.

The Bidder shall also perform adequate training for ATRA staff, and its representatives, on the maintenance
aspects of the monitoring system.

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