Attachment 1: FALCONS Government Performance Specification - Amendment 1

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27 May 2026

MIL-PRF-A3315473

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This document is based on the FALCONS performance specification (P-Spec). The Government has determined there is potential for deviation from the performance specification to more easily and more cost effectively acquire a FALCONS system. As part of the Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), vendors are invited to modify the specification and propose build product against their version of the modified specification.
This document provides the base specification and, in select areas, commentary on the Government’s thoughts on the requirement. Vendors should use this information as part of the modification process to ensure they are aligned with the Government’s needs and increase the likelihood of selection. All REQUIRED specifications are annotated in red and may have amplifying comments in blue. The Government developed P-Spec assumes integration of the Third Generation Forward-Looking Infrared (3GEN FLIR) into solutions; however, vendors may propose an alternative Electro-Optical /Infrared (EO/IR) sensor approach. Accordingly, special attention should be exercised when addressing 3GEN FLIR, DRI and boresight requirements if an alternative EO/IR senor solution is proposed. Offers that propose alternative EO/IR sensors, shall address risks associated with, and potential trades to, requirements and performance for this solution.
Commentary is highlighted in BLUE text starting with “// CSO” at the beginning of each commentary paragraph. These comments are provided solely as guidance for assessing the technical viability of the proposed solution.
The Government intends to receive proposals that meet, at a minimum, the criteria established in this guidance. Proposed solutions will be evaluated based on performance, demonstrated capabilities against the full specifications, and operation effectiveness. The Government provides this guidance to assist vendors; however, vendors are expected to meet the minimum criteria and will be assessed as to how well they satisfy, partially satisfy or do not satisfy all specifications.

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27 May 2026

MIL-PRF-A3315473

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Performance Specification
For
Future Advanced Long-range Common Optical / Netted-fires Sensor (FALCONS) Rapid Prototyping Initiative

27 May 2026

Prepared by:
Product Manager Ground Sensors

Controlled by: PM Ground Sensors
CUI Categories: CTI, PROCURE
Distribution Statement: D
POC: Christopher Byers, 520-673-4805

RONNIE L. BUSH

LTC, LG