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Statement of Work USCG ACADEMY – Leamy Hall Performing Arts Center Loudspeaker Installation Acquisition of new equipment and Installation of existing USCG ACADEMY owned equipment

Ranked among the nation’s most prestigious and selective institutions of higher learning, the United States Coast Guard Academy is an academic and military community educating leaders for America. As the smallest of the US Service Academies, our graduates go directly to positions of leadership, embarking on meaningful careers as Coast Guard officers serving their country and humanity.

Today the Academy is committed to strengthening the nation’s future by educating, training, and developing leaders of character who are ethically, intellectually, professionally, and physically prepared to serve their country and humanity, and who are strong in their resolve to build on the long military and maritime heritage and proud accomplishments of the United States Coast Guard.

This is a combined solicitation/synopsis for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

70Z03921PHM12600 is issued as a Request for Quotations. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition circular 2005-90. This is an unrestricted procurement with applicable NAICS is 334310 - Professional Audio/Video Products and or other applicable NAICS.

This is a solicitation for an Audio Systems Contractor (ASC) to install new government-owned/ furnished audio system equipment. The Contractor shall include all labor, materials, tools, transportation services, and supervision necessary to complete the installation of the Audio System and other items as herein listed. All work shall be IAW industry standards as described in these specifications, and as illustrated on the drawings, and as directed by the ASC. Work consists of, but not limited to, the installation of the following government owned items:

1. Loudspeakers and associated rigging hardware,

2. Processing and control devices,

4. Infrastructure, signal jacks, relays, connections, and low-voltage wiring,

5. Custom panels and equipment,

6. Furnish and install a complete Audio System with all necessary apparatus and equipment, wiring, etc. required to ensure that on completion there is a complete system in excellent working order as specified herein and in the construction diagrams.

Work shall be consistent with the detailed information contained in this specification. It is the responsibility of the ASC to supply complete and functional overall systems. The ASC is cautioned to verify that all parts lists are complete and the accuracy of the type, numbers and the overall suitability of the equipment to provide functional systems. Minor items of equipment needed in order to meet the requirements stated above, even if not specifically mentioned herein or on the drawings, shall be provided in quality equivalent to other conditions on the project with no claim for additional payment. ASC shall verify that all cable types in all conduits, raceways, racks, and equipment rooms are accurate and included.

Site Visit: If desired, bidders shall contact the COR to schedule a site visit. Available days 31 Aug, 1 – 2 September.

1.0.1 Scope of Work

The USCG Academy will furnish most of the equipment to be installed, including all loudspeakers, loudspeaker top grids and yokes, and processors, as noted directly below. The ASC must provide structural rigging components, speaker and processor interconnects, rigging motors, and networking equipment as specified below. If there are parts integral to the commissioning of the full system that are not specified below, the ASC must note those parts in their bid and quote them as separate line items in their bid. USCGA / Owner-Furnished Equipment (OFE) is as follows:

(2 for MAIN L&R, 3 for the THREE CENTER 900-LFCs)

(ONE FOR CATWALK RACK: FRONT-FILL UP4SLIMs, and

TWO FOR PROJECTOR ROOM RACK: OVER+UNDER BALCONY DELAY SPEAKERS)

(ONE IN CATWALK AND ONE IN PROJECTOR ROOM)

1.1.0 Details of Installation:

There are six zones of loudspeakers in this system.

1) Main Left Array (to be installed by ASC)

2) Main Right Array (to be installed by ASC)

3) Center Cluster (to be installed by ASC)

4) Front Fill speakers (to be installed by USCGA Public Works under ASC supervision)

5) Under-Balcony Delays (to be installed by USCGA Public Works under ASC supervision)

6) Over-Balcony Delays (to be installed by USCGA Public Works under ASC supervision)

Two Meyer Galaxy 816 processors provide processing for all speakers. Galaxy #1 will be located in the catwalk above the stage and provide signal to zones 1 through 4. Galaxy #2 will be located in the projector room behind the balcony, and provide signal to zones 5 & 6. Both processors will need to be networked together for full control at two different locations: Main floor FOH position, and Balcony Projector/Equipment Room. Each processor requires audio and control input from two different mixing sources: a console located at the main floor FOH position, and a console located in the Balcony Sound Booth.

1.1.1 ZONES 1 & 2: MAIN LEFT AND RIGHT SPEAKER HANG - 16 (8 per side) Meyer Leopards - Leopard Datasheet - Leopard Operating Instructions The 16 Meyer Leopard Boxes and 2 of the Meyer Leopard Top Grids are to be hung (eight boxes per side under one top grid each) under the far left and right edges of the Leamy Hall proscenium (see figure 1). ASC will acquire motors, structural rigging, and engineering stamp from a licensed structural engineering firm to hang the arrays from the roof of Leamy Hall. Each side will be rigged by two hang points and two chain motors attached to the roof superstructure of Leamy Hall. This will require cutting two holes in the far left and right of the proscenium, with appropriate top-hats constructed by the ASC for rigging and signal pass-through. Signal and power will be run to a central location in the catwalk. Power connections will come from a central catwalk power box with existing NL-3 terminations for each array -- one termination per two speakers. ASC will install a catwalk-mounted rack for the processor and associated rack power, and terminate signal for all loudspeakers to that rack.

1.1.2 ZONE 3: TOP CENTER CLUSTER - 3 Meyer 900-LFC’s and 1 Meyer UPQ-D3 - 900-LFC Datasheet - 900-LFC Operating Instructions - UPQ Datasheet - UPQ Operating Instructions : Demolition: The ASC will remove two existing subwoofers and four small speakers from the catwalk proscenium opening. These are hung on the existing structure with aircraft cable. ASC will replace them with three horizontal subwoofers (900-LFC) in cardioid formation with corresponding top grids, and one underhung UPQ center speaker. ASC will provide new aircraft cable / rigging as appropriate. Power and signal will be run as described above.

1.1.3 ZONE 4: Front-fill Speakers and associated cabling will be installed and run by USCGA Public Works. The signal and low-voltage power cable will be run to the vicinity of the central catwalk rack and terminated by the ASC to the Meyer MPS-488HP in that location. ASC will supervise the installation of these speakers and cable runs, and must coordinate with GC to be available when USCGA Public Works decides to execute this work.

1.1.4 ZONES 5 & 6: The six under-balcony speakers and four over-balcony speakers and all associated cabling will be installed and run by USCGA Public Works. The signal and low-voltage power cable will be run to the equipment rack in the balcony projector room and terminated by the ASC to the two Meyer MPS-488HPs in that location. ASC will supervise the installation of these speakers and cable runs, and must coordinate with GC to be available when USCGA Public Works decides to execute this work.

1.1.5 Additional Equipment: Additionally, ASC will provide network switches and audio converters to allow for full system control from two locations: Main Floor FOH and Balcony Sound Booth. Structural steel and hang points will need to be certified by a licenced and bonded engineering firm.

1.1.6 List of Equipment and Labor to be provided by ASC. (“Equipment” list has a blue background in the following table. Estimated “Labor” has a yellow background):

Equipment List - Sectioned

L&R Arrays (8 Meyer Leopards per side) and Center Cluster (3 Meyer 900-LFC subs plus 1 UPQ-D3)

Catwalk Rack for Meyer Galaxy Processor

Balcony Equipment/Projector Room

Small Sound Booth Adjacent to Projector Room

CABLE - 48 Volt Speakers

1 Speaker per Run, each run under 150 ft. only

Motors

208/3/60, 16 fpm, 1.5' P14 Power/control w/ Chain Bag

Labor and Infrasturcture / Installation

Steel Work - Mains Left/Right Hangs

Load and Rigging Structural Engineering

Rigging Hardware

Design And engineering with engineer's stamp

Spanner Beams/Secondary Steel

Installation

Delivery

Hang L&R Main Arrays

Center Cluster: Demolition and Installation

Galaxy Rack - Catwalk

Balcony Equipment/Projector Room

Small Sound Booth Adjacent to Projector Room

UnderBalcony, Over Balcony, Front Fill - 48 Volt - Speakers

Motors - Catwalk

Programming

Shipping

Design

Drawings, As Builts, Consulting Services, Shop

Expenses

General Expenses, Hotels, Fuel, Tolls etc.

1.2.0 General notes

1. The project will be awarded based on firm fix price lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) that meets all performance specifications described herein.

2. The CG ACADEMY shall be furnished with FOUR sets of “as-built" drawings from the ASC no more than eight (8) weeks following the completion of the installation. These drawings shall be part of the operations and maintenance manual covering all major items installed as a system.

3. All equipment shall be built to the standards of the National Electric Code, and LISTED by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory. Approved equipment shall be so labeled prior to arrival at the job site.

4. The ASC shall provide a complete working system as specified herein. The ASC shall provide and adhere to the manufacturers specified for all components with the response package.

5. The ASC shall be responsible for coordinating equipment delivery times with manufacturers based on the project schedule, available storage, and product lead times. No equipment shall be ordered by the ASC without approval of any shop drawings pertaining to such equipment. Any changes to the installation required by the CG ACADEMY shall be coordinated with the ASC and approved by the contracting officer.

6. Substitution of equipment specified herein shall be allowed only by prior written approval from the CG ACADEMY COR on a per-item basis.

7. All equipment, unless otherwise specified, shall be new original equipment.

8. This booklet is packaged with drawings that are an integral part of this specifications package. Do not distribute one without the other.

9. All questions regarding the installation, specification, or any other aspect of this proposal may be directed in writing to the USCG ACADEMY COR by method outlined in Section 1.1.

1.2.1 Qualifications of the Audio Systems Contractor (ASC)

1. The ASC shall be a certified dealer in good standing for the primary audio equipment specified herein.

2. The ASC shall have been doing business specifically in the audio industry and audio installation in Performing Arts Centers for no less than eight (8) years. The ASC shall furnish no less than ten (10) verifiable industry references for major sound system installations within the past (8) years with the response package. The ASC shall be financially solvent, and shall have been in business for no less than ten (10) years. The ASC must be bonded and maintain full liability insurance for all work performed.

3. The ASC shall have experience installing audio systems of similar scope and magnitude.

4. The ASC installation technicians should be factory trained and credentialed by the manufacturer(s) of the major audio system components and commissioning means, methods, and procedures. Credentials must be supplied at the time of response.

5. The ASC shall employ no fewer than one (1) installation technician with ESTA-ETCP (Certified Entertainment Electrician) certification. Credentials must be supplied at the time of response.

6. The ASC shall employ no fewer than three (3) installation technicians with OSHA-30 Construction Outreach certification. Credentials must be supplied at the time of response.

7. The ASC shall hold a valid business license and/or resale tax permit.

8. The ASC shall maintain a full-time authorized service center representing the Audio equipment specified herein. The ASC shall maintain a method for contacting the service center should an emergency situation arise during non-business hours. The ASC emergency contact information shall be provided in the returned response documents.

9. The ASC shall maintain an adequate service parts stock as recommended by each manufacturer to make any necessary field repairs should the necessity arise. Where equipment cannot be repaired in the field, the ASC shall provide replacement or loaner equipment capable of maintaining an operating system at no cost to the USCGA for the duration of the warranty period.

10. Companies wishing to quote on this project (to be the ASC) will need to provide references and documentation to support their qualifications as outlined in this section to the CG ACADEMY prior to submitting their quote to be considered a valid bidder. Companies failing to provide references and documentation to support their qualifications at the time of their submittal will be disqualified from quoting the project.

11. Companies that utilize the labor of any subcontractor(s) shall be required to submit the qualifications of such subcontractor(s) as outlined in this section to the CONSULTANT prior to submitting their quote to be considered a valid bidder. Companies failing to provide references and documentation to support the qualifications of their subcontractor(s) at the time of their submittal will be disqualified from quoting the project.

12. Companies not able to achieve the above criteria are permitted to bid the project only if approved by the USCG ACADEMY Contracting Officer in writing.

1.2.2 Period Of Performance (90 days from Contract Award date Sep2021 – Dec 2021)

1. The ASC shall coordinate delivery schedules with and at the direction of the USCG ACADEMY COR.

2. The USCG ACADEMY COR and the ASC must coordinate and confirm the project timeline no less than two weeks after award of the project. A written timeline of execution and installation of the project must be then submitted by the ASC to the CG ACADEMY. Any deviations from this timeline shall be submitted in writing.

3. The ASC shall bear the full responsibility of any costs relating to delays in construction or commissioning for errors created by ASC.

4. Promptly report any defects that will render the work unsuitable or would be detrimental to the proper installation of the work of this section.

1.2.3 Required drawings and documentation

1. The ASC shall provide, upon receipt of contract, a written schedule documenting the expected project timeline through final installation to the USCG ACADEMY COR.

2. The ASC shall provide shop drawings detailing the installation of equipment and coordination with other trades. These drawings shall be provided at a time requested by the USCG ACADEMY or no less than 4 weeks after the receipt of contract. These drawings shall be subject to a review and approval process by the USCG ACADEMY. The ASC shall provide an electronic copy of the shop drawings to the USCG ACADEMY in PDF format, unless another receiving party is identified. Shop drawings shall include no less than the following:

a. Itemized list of all major equipment and materials including lot materials not detailed by the MAJOR EQUIPMENT LIST included within this specification.

b. Signal flow diagrams and/or schematics for all systems, including wiring interconnections, alpha-numeric wire numbering, and all control circuits.

c. A complete listing of wire runs and run numbers

d. Drawings of any custom-fabricated devices, including but not limited to plates, panels, patch bays, and cable assemblies. Show all lettering and numbering as required for fabrication of the device. If a third party shall be used to fabricate the device, indicate the provider on the drawing.

e. Mechanical drawings showing the assembly of any required furniture, racks, cabinets, and enclosures.

f. Mechanical and structural drawings showing the proposed rigging details of any suspended or mounted devices. Any needed approval of device rigging and mounting conditions shall be provided by a licensed structural engineer hired by the ASC shall not provide a structural review of the mounting and rigging conditions of any system or device.

g. ASC will provide STAMPED STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS of any custom rigging devices as required by the ASC or local codes. It is the installer's responsibility to obtain any required structural engineering services, approvals, or permits for suspended or mounted devices.

3. Copies of all drawings shall be provided at the USCGA’s request.

4. The use of electronic files from other sources (CONSULTANT, ARCHITECT, USCGA, equipment provider, etc.) shall not absolve the responsibility of the ASC in providing a shop drawing package that details a complete, working system.

5. Review of the shop drawings by the ASC or other parties does not constitute an approval of the final system function. The ASC is not relieved of the responsibility of providing a working, complete system as required by this specification and the original design documents.

6. The ASC shall not purchase or begin fabrication of any devices until receiving proper approval of the shop drawings from the USCGA.

7. The USCGA shall be furnished with FOUR sets of \as-built" drawings from the ASC no more than eight (8) weeks following the completion of the installation. These drawings shall be part of the operations and maintenance manual covering all major items installed as a system.

1.2.4 Shipping and delivery

1. All quotes shall include any applicable shipping costs to the job site. The USCGA will confirm the shipping address no later than 7 days following award of contract. Shipping costs shall be estimated to properly accommodate the project timeline.

2. This job site is located in New London, CT: USCG Academy, 15 Mohegan AVE PKWY, Leamy Hall.

1.2.5 Materials handling and storage

1. The ASC shall assume full responsibility for protections and safe keeping of products stored on the premises. He shall move any stored products, which interfere with the operations of the USCGA, or any other Contractor.

2. The ASC shall obtain and pay for use of any additional storage or work areas needed for these operations.

1.2.6 Coordination and scheduling of work

1. The GC and ASC shall coordinate all work. The ASC shall check all locations and elevations and report any perceived conflicts or problems to the USCGA.

2. The ASC shall load the structure with weight that will endanger the structure. The ASC is responsible for any structural engineering required to construct any suspended equipment.

3. The ASC shall check all lines and levels given and be responsible for the accuracy of the work.

4. The E.C. and ASC shall locate all general reference points and take ordinary precautions to prevent their destruction. Each Subcontractor shall be responsible for all lines, elevations, measurements, grading and other layout as may be required by his work. He shall be held responsible for verifying all figures and details shown on the Drawings, which relate to his work, prior to laying out the work, and will be held responsible for any error resulting from his failure to take such precautions.

2.0.0 Tests and observations

1. The complete job shall be, during and/or after construction, subject to the following tests and observations:

a) Tests conducted by the GC or by the ASC for the USCGA. Upon notice, the ASC shall furnish tools and two (2) persons to assist in system testing and observations as required by the ASC.

b) By any Government or local authority.

c) By the USCGA COR.

2. After completion of installation and preliminary tests by the ASC, inspection of the work shall be performed by the USCGA. The cost of periodic trips to the job site for final observation by the USCGA has been provided for in the ASC’s contract. The cost of any additional trips by the ASC to the job site due to delays, omissions, or mistakes by the ASC shall be borne by the ASC.

2.0.1 Warranty and service / Warranty of equipment

1. The ASC, in conjunction with the respective equipment manufacturers, shall warrant the audio equipment for a minimum period of 12 months from time of sign over.

2. Warranty field service shall be provided either by the ASC or an employee of the respective equipment manufacturers. The ASC shall maintain a support service center easily reachable during normal business hours. The service center shall maintain a pager or other methods of contact available 24 hours per day and 7 days per week for emergency support. The ASC shall respond to an emergency call by telephone within one hour of contact by the USCGA. (An EMERGENCY condition shall be defined as that circumstance where the entire system does not function and thereby can cause unsafe conditions to audience or staff members. Situations arising from misuse, abuse, or operator errors shall not be considered emergencies and are subsequently not warranted).

3. Software or firmware updates released to fix bugs in any part of the system shall be made available to the USCGA at no cost for a period of no less than 1 year from system energization.

4. Feature enhancements available by software or firmware updates, where revisions can be made in the field by the USCGA, shall be made available to the USCGA at no cost other than shipping, for a period of no less than one (1) year from system energization.

2.1.0 Warranty of installation

1. The ASC shall warrant the electrical installation of the system for a period of ONE YEAR from certification.

2. Upon notification by the USCGA, the ASC shall dispatch a service electrician to the job site within 24 hours.

2.1.1 Acceptable manufacturers of major equipment

1. This specification is based on equipment listed. No other manufacturers are pre-approved as providing equipment that can meet the performance, and operational specifications shown herein.

2. The MANUFACTURER must be capable of providing all components to the job site for installation within the time frame determined by the USCGA. All components must be furnished complete and capable of full operation at time of delivery.

3. All Owner-Furnished Equipment (OFE) shall be provided to the ASC at the time of installation. ASC is not responsible for warranting the equipment, however, the ASC is responsible for proper termination to the device. OFE items are defined in the included listing of major equipment.

3.0.0 General installation guidelines

1. The ASC shall install the audio power system conduit described herein in conjunction with the Drawing Set and the manufacturer’s installation instructions where applicable.

2. All power and load wire terminations are to be completed by the ASC unless otherwise noted.

3. All power load wiring shall be at least 10AWG STRANDED copper wire. Aluminum wiring is not acceptable.

4. All power input feeder wire shall be rated at 90-degrees C

5. All 120 VAC load circuits shall be 2 conductor plus appropriate isolated grounding. The NEUTRAL conductor shall be identified by a continuous WHITE color. The LINE conductor shall be identified by either a BLACK, RED, or BLUE continuous color, corresponding to the appropriate source phase of the circuit breaker. There shall be no shared neutrals in the entire system. All neutrals must be labeled the same as their corresponding line conductor.

6. All conduit routing and size shall be at the discretion of the ASC in coordination with a certified ELECTRICAL ENGINEER where applicable. Multiple circuits may home through common conduit, providing the conduit is properly sized for the number and size of conductors. POWER and CONTROL/SIGNAL wiring may NOT reside in the same conduit, or with designated for purposes other than this audio system.

7. All load wires, INCLUDING NEUTRALS, shall be appropriately and permanently labeled at both ends and identified by the circuit designation as outlined in the drawings. All load wire terminations to be completed AND verified by the ASC prior to system energization.

8. Any conduit run of more than 100 feet in length must have an accessible junction box installed in the conduit run.

9. It will be the responsibility of the ASC to seek any required permits and approvals for the installation of this system.

10. It is understood that, except as otherwise specifically stated in the Contract Documents, the ASC shall provide and pay for all materials, labor, tools, equipment, connections, tap and permit fees, service lines to meters by utilities, transportation, superintendent temporary construction, services, facilities, and all costs to execute and complete the entire work being done under the Contract Documents and deliver the electrical service for the audio system complete and ready for its intended use.

11. It will be the responsibility of the ASC to ensure all visible conduit, junction boxes, etc. are painted an appropriate color that matches the adjacent decor if required.

12. It will be the responsibility of the ASC to maintain a clean, safe working environment and ensure all refuse is disposed of properly.

13. The ASC shall provide adequate ventilation as required for proper operation of all equipment. Equipment rooms shall be cooled to between 50F and 85F 24 hours per day. Control rooms shall be cooled to between 65F and 70F 24 hours per day. If current systems do not meet these expectations, the ASC shall note it immediately to the GC.

3.1.0 Installation schedule

1. It is the responsibility of the ASC to adhere to the installation schedule put forth by the USCGA and/or GC. Any deviations from this schedule must be reported immediately to the appropriate party.

2. The ASC shall provide, upon receipt of contract, a written schedule documenting the expected project timeline through final installation to the USCGA and GC.

3. The ASC shall provide a written progress report bi-weekly to the GC using the method defined in Section 1.1. This report should include any open RFI's generated within the 2-week period as well as job status and tracking information relative to the expected installation timeline.

4. The ASC shall provide a minimum of 3 weeks of notice to the USCGA of the commissioning date of the system. Commissioning includes the items defined in Section 1.1.

3.1.1 Low-voltage wiring and terminations

1. The ASC shall provide and install all conduits, junction boxes, back boxes and any other item specifically designated by the GC in the drawing set.

2. The ASC shall use only type EMT conduit.

3. The ASC shall not add any flexible sleeves or conduit to the low-voltage conduit paths.

4. The ASC shall sleeve any conduit stubs not terminating within a box or device.

5. The ASC shall provide pull strings in all low-voltage conduits in preparation for signal wiring, and for future conduit use.

6. The ASC shall install all high- and low-voltage conduit in a manner consistent with local and national codes. Where any conduit exceeds three (3) bends, the ASC shall install an accessible pull box.

7. The ASC shall provide and install all low-voltage signal and control wiring.

8. The ASC shall provide and install any open-air cable runs, including the support mechanism for such runs (J-hooks, etc.).

9. The ASC shall verify that any open-air cable is appropriately rated for plenum spaces, where applicable.

10. All signal wiring shall be continuous except at junction and termination points designated on the USCGA's drawings. There shall be no splices allowed at any point. Any splices at junction points shall be made with air-tight connections on punchdown blocks or the appropriate impedance coupling connectors.

11. All signal wiring in risers and conduit wire ways shall use the cable type as indicated by the drawings. Substitution of cable types specified herein shall be allowed only by prior written approval from the GC on a per-item basis. It is the responsibility of the ASC to verify that sufficient cable fills exist to create a workable system as shown in the system riser and schematics.

12. All signal wiring in racks and equipment rooms is to be connected in accordance with the system schematics using a cable type compatible with the signal in question. Table 3.1.2 shows acceptable cable types. Substitution of cable types specified herein shall be allowed only by prior written approval from the GC on a per-item basis.

13. All connectorized audio terminations shall be made with connectors of the type required for the termination. Acceptable connector types are shown in Table 3.1.3. Substitution of connector types specified herein shall be allowed only by prior written approval from the USCGA on a per-item basis.

14. All signal wiring is to be labeled AT BOTH ENDS in accordance with the system riser using the wire designations where noted. All signal wiring terminations will be made by the ASC. In cases where the system schematic does not explicitly dictate a labeling scheme, standard numbering practice shall be employed.

Table 3.1.2 Acceptable audio cable types for general wiring of racks and equipment rooms.

Symbol Application Description Manufacturer Part # O.D. (in.)

D Power Control 4 x 22 AWG Belden 88444 0.121 M Network CAT 5e Belden 1583A 0.195 N Intercom 2pr x 22 AWG IJ/IS Belden 1814R 0.330 P Future additions Min 1/8"-OD pull cord Q Fiber Data 62.5/125/900u x 6 Fiber Belden M9B039 0.220 R Fiber Data 62.5/125/900u x 12 Fiber Belden M9B042 0.255 T Video Sub miniature 75 ohm x 5 Belden 7789A 0.539 U Video RG-59/U Solid 20 AWG Belden 1505A 0.233 V Video RG-59/U x 3 Belden 7794A 0.631 W Video RG-59/U x 5 Belden 7796A 0.790 X Video over UTP Low-skew video UTP Belden 7987R 0.195 Y Video RG-6/U Belden 1694A 0.274 AA Mic/line 1pr x 22 AWG IJ/IS Belden 9451 0.135 BB Mic/line 4pr x 22 AWG IJ/IS Belden 1815R 0.384 CC Mic/line 6pr x 22 AWG IJ/IS Belden 1816R 0.462 DD Mic/line 8pr x 22 AWG IJ/IS Belden 1817R 0.503 EE Mic/line 12pr x 22 AWG IJ/IS Belden 1818R 0.638 FF Mic/line 16pr x 22 AWG IJ/IS Belden 1819R 0.776 GG Mic/line 24pr x 24 AWG IJ/IS Belden 1516C 0.807 HH Mic/line 32pr x 22 AWG IJ/IS Belden 1823R 1.072 JJ Mic/line 52pr x 24 AWG IJ/IS Belden 1519C 1.117 KK Loudspeaker 1pr x 16 AWG Belden 8471 0.274 LL Loudspeaker 1pr x 12 AWG Belden 8477 0.386 MM Loudspeaker 1pr x 10 AWG Belden 5T00UP 0.356 OO AES/EBU 1pr x 24 AWG IJ/IS Belden 1800B 0.177 PP AES/EBU 4pr x 24 AWG IJ/IS Belden 1803F 0.488 QQ AES/EBU 8pr x 24 AWG IJ/IS Belden 1805B 0.661 WW Antenna RG-8 Antenna Belden 9913F 0.405

Table 3.1.3 Acceptable audio connector types

Mounting Application Description Manufacturer Part # Cable XLR Male 3 pin Mic/line Neutrik NC3MX Cable XLR Female 3 pin Mic/line Neutrik NC3FX Cable inch 2 pole Mic/line Neutrik NP2X Cable inch 3 pole Mic/line Neutrik NP3X Cable RCA (only as req'd) Line Neutrik NF2C-B/2 Cable Speakon 4-pole Loudspeaker Neutrik NL4FC Cable Speakon 8-pole Loudspeaker Neutrik NL8FC Cable EtherCon RJ45 shell Neutrik NE8MC Cable Power Power input Neutrik NAC3FCA Cable Power Power output Neutrik NAC3FCB Cable BNC for RG-59 For Belden 1505A Amphenol 031-80104 Panel XLR Male 3 pin Mic/line Neutrik NC3MD-L-1 Panel XLR Female 3 pin Mic/line Neutrik NC3FD-L-1 Panel inch 3 pole Mic/line Neutrik NJ3FP6C Panel Speakon 4-pole Loudspeaker Neutrik NL4MP Panel Speakon 8-pole Loudspeaker Neutrik NL8MPR Panel EtherCon RJ45 shell Neutrik NE8FDV-Y110 Panel Power Power input Neutrik NAC3MPA Panel Power Power output Neutrik NAC3MPB

3.2.0 Power input

1. The ASC shall supervise the installation of all electrical panels unless otherwise noted in the design drawings.

2. The ASC shall provide and install all permanently-connected sequencer panels and relay panels unless otherwise noted in the design drawings.

3. The ASC shall provide and install all outlet strips and power distribution devices in the equipment racks. The ASC shall terminate the incoming power input to the provided terminal blocks and/or outlets. The ASC shall coordinate delivery and termination of these devices.

4. The ASC shall ensure that all audio load circuits are properly grounded with isolated technical grounds.

5. The ASC shall provide and install all wiring, conduits, back boxes, and devices as shown in the drawing set.

6. The ASC shall verify all load wires (including neutrals) prior to equipment installation.

3.2.1 Standard electrical Power Terminations (110V and 220V)

1. The ASC shall supervise the installation of all permanent power receptacles (installed by USCGA Public Works). Receptacles on isolated-ground systems shall be labeled with a signifying orange triangle.

2. Flexible conduit sleeves may be used where required in conduit paths containing high-voltage wiring.

3.2.2 Mixed-voltage floor and wall boxes

1. The ASC shall provide and install all wall and floor back boxes as indicated by the project drawings, including power and low-voltage conduit.

2. The ASC shall provide any included technical power outlets in the boxes and make all necessary power terminations.

3. The ASC shall ascertain that all power terminations meet or exceed all national or local codes.

4. The ASC shall ascertain that a UL-listed barrier exists between the high- and low-voltage chambers in such devices.

5. The ASC shall be responsible for providing appropriate low-voltage cabling to floor and wall boxes, as well as any low-voltage terminations therein.

6. The ASC shall furnish and install all panels, plates, and lids as required by the project drawings. The ASC shall also laser-engrave any metalwork as required by the labeling specifications in the project drawings. Adhesive labels are not permitted.

7. Manufacturer and model of each floor box are defined in box schedules in the project drawings. Manufacturers may include, but may not be limited to:

Ace Backstage Co.

24846 Avenue Rockefeller Suite 200 Valencia, CA 91355 661-295-5760 Fax 661-295-1122 www.acebackstage.com

FSR, Inc.

244 Bergen Boulevard West Paterson, NJ 07424973-785-4347 - Fax 973-785-4207 www.fsrinc.com

Mystery Electronics, LLC 6438 Morton Rd Greenbrier, TN 37073 800-798-2256 - Fax 615-643-8464 www.mysteryelectronics.com

Redco Audio 515 Fan Hill Rd Monroe, CT 06468 203-502-7600 - Fax 203-502-7610

Wireworks Corporation 380 Hillside Avenue Hillside, NJ 07205 908-686-7400 Fax 908-686-0680 www.wireworks.com

3.2.1 Equipment rack and furniture installation

1. The ASC shall place and install all equipment racks.

2. The ASC shall provide and install all power circuits to the equipment racks.

3. The ASC shall provide all cable troughs and wire trays required by project drawings.

4. The ASC shall provide and install all outlet strips and power distribution devices in the equipment racks.

5. The ASC shall terminate the incoming power input to the provided terminal blocks and/or outlets.

6. The ASC shall coordinate delivery and termination of these devices.

7. The ASC shall fully test all load circuit terminations (including neutrals) for proper termination and functionality prior to system energization.6. The ASC shall provide and install all audio control room and booth furniture as required by project drawings.

8. The ASC shall provide all vent and blank rack panels as shown in project drawings.

9. If the ASC desires to place a customized rack panel with the contractor's logo in any equipment rack, such panels shall have at least a 5-inch by 1.75-inch empty space to accept the USCGA’s logo label.

10. Approved manufacturers of custom equipment room and booth furniture shall be:

Rack and Roll Woodworks 121 Carolina Avenue Concord, NC 28025 704-792-9723 - Fax 704-789-8945

3.2.2 Rigging and suspension of audio equipment

1. The ASC shall provide and install all AUDIO RIGGING as shown in drawing set.

2. Only overhead lifting rated domestic hardware is acceptable for rigging purposes.

3. The ASC shall provide for its own use all required scaffold and/or personnel lifts.

4. The ASC shall provide appropriate hardware to attach the audio rigging to the structural steel as required or specified.

5. All rigging hardware must be of domestic origin, branded, and stamped with the Working Load Limit (WLL) of the hardware.

6. All rigging must be designed with a minimum 5:1 safety ratio.

7. The ASC shall verify that all necessary permits and inspections are obtained for the rigging installation at the cost of the ASC, as required.

8. The ASC shall coordinate rigging access, installation, and timeline with other trades and the GC.

9. The ASC shall supply all loudspeakers and other devices in color to be determined by the GC unless otherwise shown in project drawings.

10. The ASC shall paint all rigging hardware, lines, and brackets to match device(s) and/or surrounding structure.

11. The ASC shall verify that loudspeaker angles and positions are accurate to the USCGA’s drawings within 0:5 or 1 foot, respectively. Any coordination issues or errors preventing rigging accuracy to these standards should be immediately reported to the GC.

4.0.0 Mounting and concealment of audio devices

1. The ASC shall provide appropriately-sized cavities in walls and/or under stages, etc., for concealed loud-speaker devices. The walls of these cavities shall be lined with either CMU masonry, 2-ply 5/8-inch gypsum board, or 2-ply 3/4-inch plywood.

2. The ASC shall provide junction boxes for these devices on the interior surface of these cavities.

3. The ASC shall provide a loudspeaker grille of the specified dimension for these devices. For devices in stair risers, perforated sheet metal of open area more than 50% shall be wrapped in USCGA-selected loudspeaker grille cloth to minimize damage. For devices not subject to foot traffic, grille cloth alone shall suffice.

4. For wall- and ceiling-mounted loudspeakers specified as behind grille cloth, the ASC shall provide the appropriate frame and fabric wrap to match the surrounding environment.

5. The ASC shall provide all trim and millwork required for integrating the audio devices into the architectural design of the room. The GC shall coordinate the installation of this millwork with the ASC.

6. No millwork, grilles, or cloth shall impede the propagation of sound from loudspeaker devices. Where the USCGA finds an item in violation, it shall be promptly remedied by the appropriate contractor.

7. The ASC shall be responsible for suspending flush-mount ceiling loudspeakers in wallboard ceilings or ceiling tile. Where applicable, care should be taken to ensure that the loudspeakers are aligned in a consistent visual fashion, in concert with USCGA’s drawings. Loudspeakers and other devices in ceiling tiles shall be centered between grid lines when possible.

4.0 Completion of work and commissioning

4.1.0 Pre-commissioning work by the ASC

1. The ASC shall notify the USCGA in writing least 3 weeks prior to completion of work.

2. Prior to commissioning, the system shall be fully constructed and energized by the ASC. All signal paths must be in working order and verified for integrity by the ASC. This includes, but is not limited to:

a. Electrical polarity testing of all loudspeaker lines. Acoustical polarity testing (e.g. ”clicking") is unacceptable.

b. Line checking of all loudspeaker lines to verify proper pairing of amplifier(s) and loudspeaker driver(s).

c. D.C. resistance testing to verify line integrity of all loudspeaker lines.

d. Line testing of all analog and digital signal lines to verify proper source and destination as well as signal integrity.

e. Line testing to verify the absence of any extraneous noise or hum.

f. Testing of all microphone lines and patch points to verify proper operation. A condenser-type microphone shall be used to verify the presence of phantom power, where applicable.

g. Testing of all digital circuits for proper synchronization and signal integrity.

h. Testing of all control systems and circuits for proper function.

i. Testing of all Ethernet- and data-based devices for proper operation.

3. Any violation found in system tests must be remedied prior to ASC’s arrival for project commissioning. Any remaining issues at time of commissioning shall be provided to USCGA in writing.

4. ASC shall be responsible for the cost of any additional travel, time, and expenses of the ASC for any remaining functional violations at time of commissioning that prevent ASC and USCGA from successfully completing final testing.

5. The ASC shall ensure that all digital devices are loaded with the latest firmware and software available prior to commissioning. ASC shall submit all firmware and software versions in the pre-commissioning report.

6. The ASC shall configure all digital devices to pass signal with manufacturer-default settings loaded. For digital loudspeaker controllers, the manufacturer-recommended settings shall be loaded. All user settings shall remain at default and/or at that defined by the GC.

7. The ASC shall verify that all areas where the ASC performed work are clean and clear of any loose hardware, equipment or other articles left behind after installation. The ASC shall verify that these areas are safe and suitable for occupancy by the USCGA.

8. The ASC shall hire a licensed structural engineer to perform an on-site visit following the installation of all suspended devices from the building structure. This structural engineer shall provide to the ASC and USCGA a written, stamped, certified letter stating that all rigging is safe and that the site is clear and clean for occupancy by the USCGA.

9. ASC shall provide to USCGA a written checklist indicating the test and integrity of all above items no later than 2 days prior to the date of commissioning.

4.2.2 Final commissioning

1. The ASC shall have the system fully operational at the time of commissioning.

2. The ASC shall provide a minimum of 2 personnel at the USCGA’s disposal at the time of commissioning. At least one of these personnel shall be familiar with the digital devices and software of the system. At least one of these personnel shall be capable of troubleshooting signal flow through the system. Note that the commissioning process may take place after business hours

3. The ASC shall provide the USCGA with a balanced microphone cable of sufficient length to stretch across the maximum dimension of the venue. The cable shall be terminated with a Neutrik NC3FX connector on one end, and a Neutrik NC3MX connector on the opposite end. The ASC shall also provide the USCGA with two single boom-type microphone stands for use during the commissioning process.

4. The ASC shall note any objections or violations discovered by the USCGA during the commissioning process. The ASC shall provide, in writing within 3 business days of the commissioning date, a punch list and schedule for remedying these violations.

5. The ASC shall be prepared to make any reasonable system repairs on-site at the time of commissioning should errors or defects be discovered by USCGA.

6. ASC shall be responsible for the cost of any additional travel, time, and expenses of the USCGA for any remaining functional violations at time of commissioning that prevent USCGA from successfully completing final testing.

5.0.0 Drawings -- See attached

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM)

Required to submit a bid package: The selected consultant must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) System registration. Registration is free of charge, with a valid Dun & Bradstreet DUNS number uniquely identifying their business in order for payment(s) to be made by the U.S. Coast Guard Finance Center (acquiring a DUNS number is also free, but may take up to 30 days). See https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ and https://www.dnb.com/duns-number.html for details. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency.

Ensure to reference the solicitation number when submitting your quote.

The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, in accordance with the FAR. Referenced FAR clauses are attached to this solicitation and may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ | Firm-fixed-price contract, FAR 16.202, the contract is obligated to complete specified work in order to be entitled to payment of the fixed-price IAW payment clause at FAR 52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984).

Preference 19.502-2 Total small business | If no acceptable offers from responsible small business concerns are received, the set-aside shall be withdrawn and all acceptable offers will be accepted.

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The solicitation number;

The name, address, and telephone number;

Company Tax Information and DUNS number;

A technical description of the items being offered in such detail to evaluate compliance with the all requirements in the solicitation (evaluation factors information and past academia performance).

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