UPDATED Draft RFI PD.pdf

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION (PD)

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Office of Information & Technology

OIT-OEM

ECO-OEM Satellite Telephone Hardware Package 3

Date: 05/23/2024

VA-24-00092879

PD Version Number: 2.0

TAC Number: VA-24-00092879

1.0 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information and Technology Office of Emergency Management requires a brand name or equal Beam PotsDOCK Extreme.

The VA also requires a brand name or equal Iridium AD511-2 Active Antenna. The VA also requires a brand name or equal 24 V AC/DC Universal Power Supply for Active Antenna. The VA also requires a brand name or equal Iridium AD511-2 Active Antenna cable measuring 286 Linear Feet of LMR 500 Coax Cable w/ N male ends. The VA also requires a brand name or equal Uninterruptable Battery Power Supply.

The deliverables must be delivered in full no later than 60 days after contract award.

The five (5) different products must be overpacked together into kits that consist of one

(1) of each of the following:

Beam PotsDOCK Extreme Iridium AD511-2 Active Antenna 24 V AC/DC Universal Power Supply for Active Antenna Iridium AD511-2 Active Antenna cable - 286 Linear Feet of LMR-500 Uninterruptable Battery Power Supply

1.1 BEAM POTSDOCK EXTREME SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Integrated Bluetooth connectivity. RJ11/POTS interface, cable runs up to 600m/2000ft.

Voice, SMS, SBD and Circuit Switched Data capable. Tracking and SOS (Via the 9575 handset). USB data interface. Accessory / Ignition sense. 9-32V DC power input. AC 3-prong plug pack included 110/240 input. Wall to AC-to-DC converter power cable. TNC and SMA for GPS.

1.2 IRIDIUM AD511-2 ACTIVE ANTENNA SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Dimensions: 240x85x70mm. Weight (excluding mounting bracket): 0.8kg. Operating Temperature: -40 to +85 degrees C. Antenna Head Connection: N Type. Frequency:

1610 – 1630MHz. Polarization: Right Hand Circular. Antenna Type: RHCP Dipole.

Ceramic Filter Bandwidth: 25MHz (Rx). Operating Voltage: +18 to 36Vdc (nominal 24Vdc).

Description Part no. Quantity Beam PotsDOCK Extreme IRID-EXTREMEPD 100 Iridium AD511-2 Active Antenna AD511-2 100 24 V AC/DC Universal Power Supply for Active Antenna

PS071-AD511-3 100

Iridium AD511-2 Active Antenna cable - 286 Linear Feet of LMR-500

CC-286 100

Uninterruptable Battery Power Supply APC_BX1000M 100

1.3 24 V AC/DC UNIVERSAL POWER SUPPLY FOR ACTIVE ANTENNA SALIENT

CHARACTERISTICS

Input 110 Volt to 220 Volt Alternating Current with standard two-prong US plug. Output +18 Volts to +36 Volts Direct Current at 500 milliamps.

1.4 IRIDIUM AD511-2 ACTIVE ANTENNA CABLE - 286 LINEAR FEET OF LMR-

500 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

LMR 500 1/2” Coax Cable with N-male connectors at both ends. Measuring 286 ± 1 linear feet. 50 Ohm resistance. UV resistant jacket. Operating Temp. -40 to 85°C. Solid center conductor.

1.5 UNINTERRUPTABLE BATTERY POWER SUPPLY SALIENT

CHARACTERISTICS

Electrical Main Input Voltage 120 V Main Output Voltage 120 V Kw Rating 600 W Rated Power in VA 1000 VA Input Connection Type NEMA Output Connection Type 4 NEMA 5-15R

4 NEMA 5-15R surge Cable Length 6 ft (1.83 m) Number of Cables 1 Battery Type Lead-Acid battery Input Frequency 60 Hz +/- 3 Hz Efficiency at Full Load 88...139 V Maximum Input Current per Phase 12 A Switching Current Capacity 15 A Dimensions Height 7.48 in (19 cm) Width 3.58 in (9.1 cm) Depth 12.20 in (31 cm) Net Weight 15.87 lb(US) (7.2 kg)

2.0 NOTICE OF THE FEDERAL ACCESSIBILITY LAW AFFECTING ALL

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

PROCUREMENTS (SECTION 508)

On January 18, 2017, the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) revised and updated, in a single rulemaking, standards for electronic and information technology developed, procured, maintained, or used by Federal agencies covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as our guidelines for telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment covered by Section 255 of the Communications Act of 1934. The revisions and updates to the Section 508-based standards and Section 255-based guidelines are intended to ensure that information and communication technology (ICT) covered by the respective statutes is accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.

2.1 SECTION 508 – INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

STANDARDS

The Section 508 standards established by the Access Board are incorporated into, and made part of all VA orders, solicitations and purchase orders developed to procure ICT.

These standards are found in their entirety at: https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule/text-of-the-standards-and-guidelines. A printed copy of the standards will be supplied upon request.

Federal agencies must comply with the updated Section 508 Standards beginning on January 18, 2018. The Final Rule as published in the Federal Register is available from the Access Board: https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule.

The Contractor shall comply with “508 Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements” for all electronic ICT and content delivered under this contract. Specifically, as appropriate for the technology and its functionality, the Contractor shall comply with the technical standards marked here:

E205 Electronic Content – (Accessibility Standard -WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA Guidelines)

E204 Functional Performance Criteria E206 Hardware Requirements E207 Software Requirements E208 Support Documentation and Services Requirements

2.2 COMPATABILITY WITH ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

The standards do not require installation of specific accessibility-related software or attachment of an assistive technology device. Section 508 requires that ICT be compatible with such software and devices so that ICT can be accessible to and usable by individuals using assistive technology, including but not limited to screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software.

2.3 ACCEPTANCE AND ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Deliverables resulting from this solicitation will be accepted based in part on satisfaction of the Section 508 Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements standards identified above.

The Government reserves the right to test for Section 508 Compliance before delivery.

The Contractor shall be able to demonstrate Section 508 Compliance upon delivery.

3.0 SHIPMENT OF HARDWARE OR EQUIPMENT

Inspection: Destination Acceptance: Destination Free on Board (FOB): Destination

Ship To and Mark For:

Equipment kit destination zip codes (sites) and quantities for shipping estimate listed below:

ZIP Quantity 60141 1 49801 1 53705 1 53295 2 60175 2 99205 1 89502 3 25840 1 26301-4199 2 25704 4 25405 2 21201 3 30904 2 31021 1 33513 1 35404 2 30033 1 40206 1 40205 2 38105 1 37684 2 37129 3 37212 2 78741 59

3.1 SPECIAL SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS

Prior to shipping, Contractor shall notify Site POCs, by email, of all incoming deliveries including line-by-line details for review of requirements. The Contractor shall not make any changes to the delivery schedule at the request of Site POC.

Contractors shall coordinate deliveries with Site POCs before shipment of Satellite Phone hardware to ensure sites have adequate storage space.

All shipments, either single or multiple container deliveries, shall bear the Purchase Order (PO) number on external shipping labels and associated manifests or packing lists. In the case of multiple container deliveries, a statement readable near the PO number shall indicate total number of containers for the complete shipment (e.g.

“Package 1 of 2”), clearly readable on manifests and external shipping labels.

Packing Slips/Labels and Lists shall also include the following:

PO #: ____________

Project Description: ECO-OEM Satellite Telephone Hardware Package 3 Total number of Containers: Package ___ of ___. (e.g., Package 1 of 3)

4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 VA TECHNICAL REFERENCE MODEL

The Contractor shall support the VA enterprise management framework. In association with the framework, the Contractor shall comply with OIT Technical Reference Model (VA TRM). The VA TRM is one component within the overall Enterprise Architecture (EA) that establishes a common vocabulary and structure for describing the information technology used to develop, operate, and maintain enterprise applications. Moreover, the VA TRM, which includes the Standards Profile and Product List, serves as a technology roadmap and tool for supporting OIT. Architecture & Engineering Services (AES) has overall responsibility for the VA TRM.

4.2 SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (SSN) REDUCTION

The Contractor solution shall support the Social Security Number (SSN) Fraud Prevention Act (FPA) of 2017 which prohibits the inclusion of SSNs on any document sent by mail. The Contractor support shall also be performed in accordance with Section 240 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) 2018, enacted March 23, 2018, which mandates VA to discontinue using SSNs to identify individuals in all VA information systems as the Primary Identifier. The Contractor shall ensure that any new IT solution discontinues the use of SSN as the Primary Identifier to replace the SSN with the Integrated Control Number (ICN) in all VA information systems for all individuals. The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor delivered applications and systems integrate with the VA Master Person Index (MPI) for identity traits to include the use of the ICN as the Primary Identifier. The Contractor solution may only use a Social Security Number to identify an individual in an information system if and only if the use of such number is required to obtain information VA requires from an information system that is not under the jurisdiction of VA.

4.3 INTERNET PROTOCOL VERSION 6 (IPV6)

The Contractor solution shall support Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) based upon the memo issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on November 19, 2020 (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/M-21-07.pdf). IPv6 technology, in accordance with the USGv6 Program (https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/usgv6-program/usgv6-revision-1), NIST Special Publication (SP) 500-267B Revision 1 “USGv6 Profile” (https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.500-267Br1), and NIST SP 800-119 “Guidelines for the Secure Deployment of IPv6” (https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-119), compliance shall be included in all IT infrastructures, application designs, application development, operational systems and sub-systems, and their integration. In addition to the above requirements, all devices shall support native IPv6 and dual stack (IPv6 / IPv4) connectivity without additional memory or other resources being provided by the Government, so that they can function in a mixed environment. All public/external facing servers and services (e.g.

web, email, DNS, ISP services, etc.) shall support native IPv6 and dual stack (IPv6 / IPv4) users and all internal infrastructure and applications shall communicate using native IPv6 and dual stack (IPv6 / IPv4) operations.

5.0 INFORMATION SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS

The Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.