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The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Simulators Division (AFLCMC/WNS), requires Radio Frequency (RF) testing for a 100 square foot room. This testing is required to certify the room to operate without restricting the use of electronic devices within a three-meter perimeter outside of the room.

The contractor shall test and report if the current rFOIL shielding satisfies both below standards for shielding effectiveness:

1. The Air Force standard for shielding effectiveness (attenuation) for shielded enclosures and global shielding is 50 dB (plus an initial 10-dB allowance for life-time degradation); and


2. The standard for equipment performing an instrumented test in this environment shall be performed IAW National Security Telecommunications and Information System Security Advisory Memorandum (NSTISSAM/TEMPEST 1-93).

These standards are specified in Air Force Systems Security Instruction (AFSSI) 7702, paragraph 10.4.5.

In addition, the contractor shall:

• Hold a SECRET clearance or higher;


• Be capable of sending a visit request via Defense Information for Security System (DISS) web application;


• Acquire base access to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH;


• Possess mobile calibrated testing equipment capable of measuring emanations outside of a 100 square foot area shielded room;


• Transport testing equipment with set-up and break-down.


• Be certified by the NSA TEMPEST Certification Program (TCP) to perform the Certified Test Service Program;


• Author a test plan formatted IAW paragraph 2 of the Field Test Memorandum issued by the NSA;


• After Government approval of the test plan, conduct a test IAW the above outlined requirements; and;


• Provide final report of test results.