Attachment 1 Product Description_Specifications_08July22.docx

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Naval Special Warfare Command Basic Communications Accessories Suite

1. BACKGROUND

1.1. Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) requires ancillary communications devices for use with certain handheld and manpack radios for the purpose of transmitting and receiving voice communications in deployed, training, and in-garrison administrative environments. These devices are intended to be simplified, non-hardened versions of more advanced material solutions developed and fielded by US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) under other acquisition programs of record for SOF operators. As such, the intended user base for these devices is expected to be non-technical personnel, administrative and support personnel, civilians or contractors, and other personnel who have limited training or familiarity with communications equipment.

2. OBJECTIVE

2.1. The objective of this requirement is to establish a Five (5) Year Firm-Fixed Priced Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract for the acquisition of supplies to purchase a Basic Communications Accessories Suite (BCAS) of devices. This effort also includes the requirement for obsolescence replacements, and spares.

2.2. The contractor shall provide any updated product versions meeting requirements at no additional cost if sold commercially or to a Federal, state or local Government before or at the time of any order issued. The Government may negotiate updated products outside this timeframe at its discretion.

3. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

3.1. Product Name: Basic Communications Accessories Suite

3.2. Description and Capabilities: BCAS is intended to be the user’s primary interface with multiband handheld and manpack radios. The expected method and form factor is four sub-components listed in 3.2.1-3.2.4 below, however items in sections 3.2.2-3.2.4 may be combined into a single item (i.e.., the radio cable may be fused to the control unit or separate from the control unit). In total, BCAS shall be capable of interfacing between the user and their primary tactical radio system for the purposes of voice communications in specific environments indicated in section 3.3. It is expected that headsets will be worn directly on the head or attached to ballistic helmets, while control units and cables will be integrated into body armor vests and require PALS-compatible mounting hardware. Control units may have radio cables fused or separate/swappable depending on radio used, and may utilize either a single control unit or a combination of control unit/processor with attached tactile function buttons. Headset downleads may be fused to the headset or separate/swappable depending on the control unit used. Across all specified environments, BCAS shall be capable of monitoring multiple voice communications channels on a multi-channel multiband radio, while transmitting on a single channel. No intercom system (ICS) compatibility is required for BCAS.

3.2.1. A circumaural headset (ELIN 001)

3.2.2. A dual-net control unit (ELIN 002)

3.2.3. 19-pin radio cabling (ELIN 003)

3.2.4. 6-pin radio cabling (ELIN 004)

3.3. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

a. Headset downlead that uses the TP-120/NATO standard (4-pin) to connect to the control unit.

b. 19-pin for 163 and 167 radio cables offered in various lengths.

c. AP-136 6-pin for 117G and 152A radios offered in various lengths.

d. PALS-compatible mounting hardware for the control unit.

3.4. Quantity: Approximately 2,500 headsets and control units are expected to be purchased over the life of this contract, not including sustainment and spares. The Government reserves the sole discretion to purchase below or above this amount. Procurements shall be executed via individual Delivery Orders with specific delivery instructions. The Contractor shall be responsible for delivery of the items (FOB Destination, see Paragraph 4 below).

4. DELIVERY INFORMATION

4.1. Required delivery date: Delivery date will be determined at the delivery order level.

4.2. Delivery Instruction shall be included in each executed Delivery order and include the following:

4.2.1. POC Name: TO BE DETERMINED FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL DELIVERY ORDER

4.2.2. Delivery address: CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES (CONUS) TO INCLUDE ALASKA AND HAWAII. SPECIFIC DELIVERY ADDRESS TO BE DETERMINED FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL DELIVERY ORDER.

4.2.3. Special instructions: Special instructions can include delivery, packaging, security, access or any requirement that the vendors must be made aware of to ensure proper delivery.

5. SECURITY

5.1. Contractor shall establish appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect any and all nonpublic Government data to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Government data.

6. MARKINGS AND LIMITED USE OF DATA

6.1. The Contractor shall refrain from using “Naval Special Warfare Command” (NSWC), reference to any NSWC personnel by title or position within NSWC, or this contract in any of its publications, websites, materials, media, or advertising media. The Contractor shall not use or reproduce the Department of the Navy’s trademarks or trade secrets with respect to Naval Special Warfare, Naval Special Warfare training, and the Navy SEALs/SWCCs (i.e., there are several U.S. trademark registrations in connection with the words NAVY SEALS, the Trident logo, and the SWCC logo).

7. QUALITY ASSURANCE

7.1. The Government reserves the right to perform inspections and surveillance to evaluate the Contractor’s compliance to the contract terms to include proper delivery of quantity and type of goods. The Government will make every effort to ensure that the surveillance methods used are conducted in an objective, fair, and consistent manner.