A.1.1 Spectrum Analyzer SOW.pdf

THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES

STATEMENT OF WORK

Spectrum Analyzers

1.1 Background

As part of its mission, the Technical Operations Branch (TOB) supports all Technical Operations Officers and Technical Surveillance Specialists (TOO/TSS) that install and maintain Radio Frequency (RF) transmitters and receivers in support of investigations and covert surveillance operations conducted by ATF Special Agents. Spectrum Analyzers are vital instruments used to identify RF interference that may degrade covert surveillance video evidence collection during surveillance operations. TOO/TSS’s continuously install RF surveillance equipment to support investigations, the equipment must be configured to avoid RF interference in various locations throughout the United States.

The TOB has a requirement for one (25) Spectrum Analyzers with Accessories. The Spectrum Analyzers must be handheld and portable, capable of operating from battery or USB power from laptop when required.

1.2 Scope

The contractor shall provide twenty-five (25) Spectrum Analyzers with Accessories with the following minimum technical specifications:

Frequency Range At least 9KHz to 6.2 GHz

Antenna Connectors N-Type connector or include adapters for N-type connector

Adjustable Resolution Band Width (RBW) Adjustable RBW from 100 Hz to 1 MHz

Video Bandwidth (VBW) Adjustable VBW from 3Hz to 1 MHz

Frequency Span Adjustable frequency span from

Power: 120/220 VAC.

Mobile Power Capable of operating from battery power for at least 2 hours or operating from common USB power from laptop (5VDC)

Basic Vector Analysis Functions Amplitude, frequency, phase vs. time

Demodulation types Able to perform demodulation of AM and FM signals

Audio Must have headphone output to allow user to listen to various signals

Antenna Basic Whip Antenna included

Software Markers Markers available to allow users to mark signal on the screen.

Training

Live introduction to Spectrum Analyzer usage included (Virtual training preferred) to be conducted within 6 months of delivery

- Two courses of 15 Students (Class time to be determined by vendor/instructor)

- Familiarize students on basic use of spectrum analyzer functions and capabilities.

Portable Units must be handheld and portable Warranty At least one year warranty from date of delivery.

Optional Five-year calibration service

The following shall be provided:

Quantity Description

1 Accessory Kit The Accessory Kits to include the following items:

1. Carrying case (hard or soft)

2. Power cables to power Spectrum Analyzer from 110VAC (US power)

3. Basic whip antenna

4. USB cable to connect handheld Spectrum Analyzer to computer

1.3 Required Delivery Date/Location

The required delivery date shall be no later than six (6) months from date of award.

Contractor shall provide all shipment as Freight on Board (FOB) Destination to the Technical Operations Branch (TOB), 45250 West Severn Way, Suite 104, Sterling, VA 20166.

Delivery shall be coordinated with the Government prior to arrival.

1.4 Inspection and Acceptance

Inspection/Acceptance. Supplies or services delivered under this contract shall be inspected and accepted by the COR. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance in accordance with the appropriate inspection and acceptance clause.

The basis for acceptance shall be compliance with the Requirements/objectives/constraints set forth in the contract, and other terms and conditions of the contract. Deliverable items rejected shall be corrected in accordance with the applicable clauses.

Acceptance Criteria. The COR will review all draft and final deliverables to ensure accuracy, functionality, completeness, professional quality, and overall compliance within the guidelines/requirements of the delivery order. The contractor shall ensure the accuracy and completeness of all deliverables. Errors, misleading or unclear statements, incomplete or irrelevant information, and or excessive rhetoric, repetition, and “padding”, shall be considered deficiencies and shall be subject to correction by the contractor, at no additional cost to the Government. The contractor shall make any noted corrections/revisions, within 5 business days, after government review and comment on deliverables. If the deliverable does not meet the noted criteria, the Government will return it.

Rejection Procedures. If the COR rejects any deliverable, that rejected document will be handled in the following manner:

After notification that the deliverable did not meet the acceptance criteria, the Contractor shall resubmit an updated/corrected version within five (5) business days after receipt of Government comments.

Upon re-submission by the Contractor, the Government will reapply the same acceptance criteria. If the deliverable does not meet the acceptance criteria a second time, the Government might consider the Contractor as having deficient performance with respect to the subject task/subtask.

Any rework of rejected deliverables will be completed at no additional cost to the government.

No payments will be issued against rejected deliverables, until they are corrected and accepted by the government.

1.5 ATF Polices, Procedures and Standards

The contractor shall conform to the following ATF guidelines, security requirements, and federal regulation and legislation throughout the life of the contract. ATF reserves the right to amend/upgrade these standards and internal guidelines, processes and procedures based on technological advances.

a. Minimum Database Security Requirements as prescribed by the ATF Information Systems Security Office (ATF ISSO)

b. NIST Special Publication 800-53

c. ATF Publication, 7500.1 Rules of Behavior and Customer Agreement for ATF Workstation Users

d. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d), Subpart B – Technical Standards, 1194.21, Software Applications and Operating Systems, and 1194.22, Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications, as it applies to this requirement.

1.6 Conformity to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act

The Contractor shall conform to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. As part of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, the U.S. Congress re-authorized Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, strengthening it by establishing accessibility standards. The reauthorization dictates that Federal agencies are required to ensure that all electronic and information technology purchased, maintained, or developed meet the new accessibility standards.

All information systems shall be compatible with existing technology and software. Section 508 Standards have been incorporated into the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), 29 U.S.C. & 794d.

1.7 Data Rights

All materials, databases, software modules, Source Code, graphics, etc. inclusively developed and used in support of this contract shall become the property of ATF.

THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES