The Air National Guard awarded a $110,062.50 firm fixed-price purchase order to Howard Systems, LLC for the upgrade of the High-Power Speaker Array system at Pease Air Force Base in Newington, New Hampshire. This Total Small Business set-aside contract, designated under solicitation W50S8A-25-P-A006, calls for the replacement of the existing ATI HPSS16 siren system with a new Siren Mass Notification System integrated with Monaco's D-21 Emergency Management System. The award was made on September 22, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 21, 2026, allowing for a 180-day performance period. The base scope of work encompasses upgrades to three High-Power Speaker Array locations, with additional optional contract line items providing alternative configuration options for a fourth location.
Under the terms of this commercial item acquisition conducted under FAR Subpart 12.6, Howard Systems, LLC is responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control for the installation work. Contractor personnel will be required to maintain standard business hours (0730-1630, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays), conduct bi-weekly progress meetings, complete NIST SP 800-171 network security assessments, and maintain government identification for base access throughout the installation process. The upgrade project aims to enhance emergency communication capabilities and base safety at Pease Air Force Base while integrating seamlessly with existing infrastructure.