Draft_PWS_AntennaRepeatersvcs.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

REPEATERS SERVICES FOR RADIO COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CSO TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER AND

GSA SCHOOL BUSES

1. General information and Scope of Work

DoDEA Mid Atlantic District Field office located in Puerto Rico has the mission to educate, engage and empower military-connected students to succeed in a dynamic world. We have 51 GSA Serviced FMVSS compliant school buses IAW Federal and Puerto Rico law. Buses are equipped with two way VHF radio using 2 Serviced repeater stations to link the buses to the dispatch offices. Main dispatch is located at Fort Buchanan, San Juan Area, PR and a satellite office operates at Ramey Coast Guard Station, Aguadilla, PR. One repeater is located in Monte del Estado-Maricao/Mayaguez and the other is located in Bayamon Peak Site. The Bayamon Peak repeater supports buses operating in the Fort Buchanan area of PR and the other repeater supports buses in the Ramey, Aguadilla, PR. Existing equipment (base stations), portable radios, antennas at the DDESS-PR Dispatching Office, Transportation Division and school buses were purchased on April 2007 under HEVAS6-07-F-0003 thru ICOM America, Inc. ICOM Puerto Rico representative is A & G Group Inc. Repeaters service have been contracted-out thru a local service provider that also provides services and sales for equal or similar equipment.

2. Requirement

This acquisition is designed, to contract for the services of two antenna repeaters that will connect a modern VHF communication system; that will provide comprehensive communication coverage, reduce overall operating cost and improve quality of radio transmissions between Transportation dispatcher and school buses. To provide island wide coverage, the government shall incorporate repeater service operation of 150.800MHz.

The Government intents to make available designated VHF frequency of 148.675MHz and repeater frequency of 150.800MHz. Power output of 40-60 watts, fixed or adjustable

Equipment in place:

Base Stations – Transceiver VHF IC-F121 with ICOM HM-152 Microphone – 148.675 MHz

Fort Buchanan: Contractor – Service Agreement-VHF Band – 150.800 MHz – Shared Channels

Ramey School: Contractor – Service Agreement – VHF Band – 150.800 MHz – Shared Channels

Contractor Tower Repeater X-100-Monte del Estado – Maricao/Mayaguez

The period of performance will be a base year and 4 option years.

Description:

SERVICES OF TWO (2) REPEATER’S STATIONS – FOR RADIO COMMUNICATION AT DODEA-PR (FORT BUCHANAN AND RAMEY SITE):

· Will provide airwaves access for radio communication – terrain-vehicles

· Will provide necessary frequency for communication all around PR

· Simultaneous and/or individual access thru portable radios from Dispatching to users-drivers

· Will provide evidence of FCC Licensing permits for Government Agencies as applicable.

· Will provide access 24/7 services.

· Will inform immediately the COR of any disruption in the services due to unforeseen circumstances.

· Communication services must operate using the commercially available frequency for the Puerto Rico area.

· Ensure a satisfactory level of proficiency to respond to emergencies.

· Include online email and live telephone technical support for the full period of performance. Telephonic support during the period of performance must be available during the bus operation hours of all DoDEA locations in Puerto Rico (Fort Buchanan and Ramey Aguadilla) 24/7 Puerto Rico local time. (Puerto Rico is in the Atlantic Time Zone and does not currently observe Day Light Standard Time).

· Replacement parts/equipment shall be available for purchase as needed for out of warranty repairs with any applicable handling, shipping fees, travel, etc.

· Repair/Services rate shall apply per hourly rate for Repair –Not to Exceed $2,500.00.

3. Constrains

The contractor will be responsible that all employees and vehicles used for this service will meet all security requirements to access Fort Buchanan military installation and Ramey School.