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STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES

For

GIANT VOICE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT

At

Joint-Base McGuire, Dix, Ranges, Lakehurst, NJ (JB-MDL)

7 July 2026

1.0 SCOPE

This statement of objectives (SOO) defines the requirements for the Contractor to Engineer, Design, Furnish, Install, and Test (EDFI&T) a turnkey Giant Voice (GV) System at Joint-Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey (JB-MDL NJ). The current GV system consists of forty-two (42) outdoor GV poles (i.e., towers) that span over three joint base areas: McGuire, Dix, Ranges, and Lakehurst. This project will require installation of Giant Voice equipment for interoperability and compatibility with the AtHoc alert system and achieve uniformity for the whole JB-MDL GV system. The new GV system shall provide emergency messages, intelligible voice, tones, and pre-recorded alert notifications for the specified critical locations on JB-MDL NJ. It shall be able to communicate over the existing Radio Frequency (RF) communications infrastructure. The new stand-alone GV system shall provide sufficient intelligible voice coverage with real-time emergency alerting messages and accurate system health activities. This project covers the following technical objectives:

1.1 The contractor shall utilize the existing Giant Voice communications infrastructure and use the current VHF radio frequency of the GV system. The audible siren speaker messages shall be optimized, tested, controlled, and adjusted to prevent bleed-over noise into the surrounding communities, i.e., have volume control capabilities.

1.2 The contractor shall furnish and install new PC-based Central Controller Stations, to include an alert graphics display, and Central Communication Units. Contractor shall also provide and install new two-way communications alert software that provides detailed graphics screen and customized range map for control, activation, monitoring, and display of siren status and GV system health status.

1.3 The contractor shall provide a solution using the existing RF communications to provide adequate and intelligible live voice and pre-recorded messages for the critical locations at JB-MDL, NJ.

1.4 The GV system shall provide terrorist attack announcements, weather warnings, Force Protection, active shooter, exercises, physical and procedural security, mass notification and alert warnings, and local accident information affecting base operations. Specific information on “canned tone announcements” will be defined at walk-through.

1.5 The Contractor may utilize pre-proposal walk through information to analyze the project requirements, conduct sound propagation analysis, perform engineering design tasks, and develop the data deliverables.

1.6 The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, installation, configuration management, labor, material, documentation, and services in support of this project. Services shall include: project management and systems engineering services in support of the design, system staging, site preparation/development, equipment installation and optimization, acceptance testing, training, and one year warranty. The contractor shall perform all necessary efforts in the completion of this project to receive system acceptance.

2.0 REQUIREMENTS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. The current Giant Voice System has a total of forty-two (42) GV poles, but this task order will provide for a total of twenty-nine (29) poles or towers across JB-MDL; most of these towers are a hybrid system consisting of equipment from Sircom and Federal Signal. The new, replacement GV system shall consist of twenty-nine

(29) poles total across McGuire, Dix, Ranges, and Lakehurst Bases for mission critical locations. See Table 1 and Figure B.

The contractor shall provide all equipment, software, speakers, wiring, electrical power, tools, materials, supplies, transportation, labor, supervision, management, and other incidentals necessary to EDFI&T the new, turnkey GV system as stated in this SOO. All equipment, supplies, and materials provided shall be new and not refurbished.

2.1.1 Safety Requirements

2.1.1.1 Site Coordination. The Contractor shall meet with the base safety officer immediately upon arrival on site for review of the specific safety requirements prior to installation.

2.1.1.2 Accident/Incident Reporting and Investigation. The Contractor shall record and report all available facts relating to each instance of injury to either Contractor or Government personnel to the Base Safety Office unless otherwise stated in the SOO. The Contractor shall secure the scene of any accident and wreckage until released by the accident investigative authority through the Base 87CS/SCXP. If the Government elects to conduct an investigation of the incident, the Contractor shall cooperate fully and assist the Government personnel until the investigation is completed.

2.1.1.3 Confined Space. N/A

2.1.2 Security Requirements

2.1.2.1 Security Clearances. There are security requirements in the performance of this Task Order. Some of this work may take place in secure areas where Contractor employees shall be escorted at all times. The Contractor shall coordinate access to secure areas at least fourteen (14) calendar days ahead of time. It is the Government's responsibility to provide escorts. The primary contractor shall provide adequately cleared personnel for the performance of this task order. Contract personnel required to perform work within the Command Post may require a Secret security clearance; Contractor shall confirm this with 87CS/SCXP.

2.1.2.2 Base Access. The Contractor shall process a SFS Contractor/Vendor/DV Pass Request Spreadsheet and provide to 87CS/SCXP, at least three calendar weeks after contract award. This spreadsheet shall identify the names (as shown on the driver’s license), driver’s license numbers and state of issue, SSN and birth date of the personnel who will be performing work under this SOO, company name, address, phone number and contract number, start date and end date. This information is required to grant access to the base. If required by the base, the Contractor shall provide identification badges for their employees. All Contractor personnel shall wear these badges while on duty on the Government site. The badges shall identify the individual, company name, and be clearly and distinctly marked as Contractor and be in accordance with base regulations. This request spreadsheet (i.e., “VAR” of Visitor Access Request) form can be requested from 87CS/SCXP and should be returned to 87CS/SCXP for submission to base security forces.

2.1.3 Environmental Management. The Contractor shall comply with the most stringent environmental, local laws and regulations, and Air Force policies, instructions, plans, and directives. The Contractor shall maintain an awareness of changing environmental regulatory requirements to avoid environmental deficiencies for activities on JB-MDL NJ. The Prime Contractor shall ensure their sub-contractors comply with these specifications.

2.1.4 Permits. Some digging, construction, or alteration of real property may be anticipated as part of this project. If the pre-proposal site visit or a submitted proposal reveals the need for construction work, the contractor shall meet any applicable certification requirements to be considered for award.

The Contractor shall be responsible for coordination with Base Civil Engineers (BCE) on completion of AF Form 103 Digging Permit before any digging is accomplished. The form(s) shall be submitted at the minimum of 14 calendar days after award. The contractor shall complete and process all permits, the AF 332, and AF813 Environmental Study forms to 87CS/SCXP, approximately six (6) weeks prior to work commencement.

2.1.5 Integrated Product Team (IPT). The contractor shall chair a weekly IPT meeting that includes Contractor representatives, the Contracting Officer (CO), representatives of 87CS/SCXP, the Contracting Office Representative (COR), and all required base personnel from JB-MDL NJ. The contractor shall provide a worldwide “Meet Me” Telecon capability for the duration of the project. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss project progress, problems being encountered, and other discussions necessary/beneficial to ensure success and timely completion of the Task Order. The contractor shall be responsible for the meeting minutes. A copy of the minutes shall be provided to each attendee and disseminated via e-mail addresses. CDRL A004

2.1.6 Quality Assurance. The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Program for the entire life of the project. The Contractor’s quality assurance evaluator shall assist the Government representative in performing random spot checks and system acceptance tests.

The Contractor shall be responsible for identifying system and outside plant deficiencies and/or discrepancies throughout the life of the project. A weekly report (soft copy) shall be submitted indicating progress/status and listing any deficiencies/discrepancies found and actions to correct them (CDRL A003).

2.1.7 Contractor Personnel

2.1.7.1 Project Management. The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager (PM) and alternate(s) responsible for contract performance and continuity. The Contractor shall identify the Project Manager’s or alternate's range of authority to act for the Contractor relating to daily contract operation. The contractor’s PM shall sign Section 11A.

(Installation Activity) on AFTO Form 747 Cyberspace Infrastructure System Acceptance Form which is used as a system commissioning document at the completion of the project.

The form will be provided by 87CS/SCXP.

2.1.7.2 Site Point of Contact (POC). The Contractor shall designate the Contractor's on-site team leader and alternate(s) as the Site POC for individual projects in their Site Visit Request Letter. The Site POC or alternate(s) shall be on site during duty hours until project completion. The Site POC shall be the interface for all work site communications with the Government, including quality, safety, and discrepancy matters.

2.1.7.3 Personnel Requirements. The Project Manager, Site POC, and respective alternate(s) shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English as well as experience in the design, implementation, configuration, construction, and/or installation of Giant Voice systems and components.

2.1.8 Warranty. The Contractor shall warranty the products of its manufacturer to be free from defective materials and workmanship. Break-fix support for hardware, software, speakers, wiring, and any other unspecified components of this system related to the new GV system (including any component of the system that does not operate as intended and/or expected) shall be provided for one year after the GV system acceptance date, to include all field trips, telephone support, and shipping costs.

2.1.8.1 The Contractor shall provide written procedures and required information for warranty services in the final acceptance form or as an attachment to the final acceptance form at or prior to site acceptance. This information shall include, but is not limited to, written confirmation of the warranty period and phone numbers and contact information & procedures for technical support, troubleshooting assistance, and replacement of faulty equipment.

2.1.8.2 The Contractor shall notify the base POC, COR, and CO ninety (90) days prior to warranty expiration. Contractor shall respond to the Base’s telephone calls for technical assistance and troubleshooting as soon as possible, but no later than 24-48 hrs.

2.1.9 Manuals and Practices. The Contractor shall provide the latest version of operation, installation, overview system schematics, maintenance manuals and practices, users guide for each system installed, as provided by the original manufacturer with all new equipment. The contractor shall provide training on use of the installed system and basic troubleshooting to necessary operating personnel. CDRL A001

2.1.10 In-brief/Out-brief. The Contractor shall conduct an in-brief with the site POC (87CS/SCXP) or designated representatives at the beginning and conclusion of the project. The in-brief shall inform the customer of implementation plan and necessary support issues. The out-brief shall inform the customer of implementation results and necessary maintenance issues (including warranties).

2.1.11 System for Award Management (SAM)

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for Installation via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address https://www.sam.gov. SAM replaces the previous ECMRA application that was hosted on https://www.ecmra.mil.

See https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/ecmra_splash/

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the SAM help desk.

3.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Outside Plant Requirements. The contractor shall EDFI&T the GVTs, CCS, CCUs, RTUs, ancillary equipment, and RF communications infrastructure for the turnkey Giant Voice system at JB-MDL.

3.1.1 The Contractor shall design an installation plan that minimizes outages and down time for the Giant Voice system as much as possible.

3.1.2 The contractor shall furnish and install all new Giant Voice equipment and outdoor Giant Voice Towers (GVT) at JB-MDL, as indicated in this task order.

3.1.3 The contractor will remove any unused, old, or uninstalled equipment from the Giant Voice System and provide them to 87CS.

3.1.4 The Contractor shall ensure all speaker arrays provide sufficient audible and intelligible voice coverage for the critical joint base locations and their populace.

See Table 1 and Figures A and B.

3.1.5 The contractor shall ensure the appropriate voltage and current are provided to the GV siren speakers and Siren Controller Units’ electrical load. The contractor shall test the voltage, current, wire size, distance, transformer size, fuses, breakers, batteries, solar power regulator, current limiting devices, and other variables to ensure they are correctly utilized to drive the new load.

3.1.6 The contractor shall coordinate with 87CS/SCXP, COR, and Base Civil Engineering before energizing all new power loads.

3.1.7 The Contractor shall install appropriate weatherproof head and liquid tight devices and weatherproof sealants to prevent moisture, water, and insects from entering the dedicated electrical, communication systems and enclosures. The Contractor shall install 2-inch electrical PVC tubing conduits, weatherproof and waterproof sealants, connectors, couplings, straps, tape, and cable ties for securing power cables and siren speaker wires.

https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.ecmra.mil/ https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/ecmra_splash/

3.1.8 The Contractor shall provide new batteries to power the sirens and display battery voltage status. The Contractor shall ensure proper grounding for the GV poles and associated speaker assemblies, IAW NECs, NFPA 780 and UL96A standards.

3.1.9 The Contractor shall ensure and install proper lightning protection for the SCUs, radios, and radio antennas.

3.1.10 The contractor shall install the required ancillary equipment, e.g., omni-directional antennas, antenna cables, connectors, and brackets, which will be connected to the new radios (Motorola APX4500) in the siren control units. Antennas should reach above the tree line and shall be placed for optimal line of sight and signal propagation. Siren components and circuitry shall be housed in a weatherproof, NEMA-4X rated cabinet and also have lightning protection. Contractor shall install the battery cabinet at the same height from the ground for each GVT; the bottom of the batteries enclosure shall be placed at a minimum distance of 4 ft from the ground but no higher than 6 ft max from the ground. Contractor shall label all GVTs with its corresponding GV pole number, where it is visible on the Cabinet.

3.1.11 The siren control units shall be sized with the appropriate number of 12V batteries for the speaker arrays. The GVTs shall be powered by existing power source, and/or as defined in Table 1. The contractor shall coordinate and confirm with COR and Base Civil Engineering for power requirements, if necessary.

3.1.12 Upon project completion the contractor shall provide configuration management, as-built drawings, detailed system communications schematics, and documentation of the installed system, in PDF format, including the predicted and tested audible coverage areas. (CDRL A001)

3.2 Installation Requirements.

3.2.1 Restoration. Any wall penetrations shall be restored to meet NFPA 1, NFPA 70 and NFPA 72 and Local CE (civil engineering) standards.

3.2.2 Grounding. The contractor shall ensure adequate ground copper cable to the Telecommunication Main Ground Bus-Bar (TMGB), near the terminal in all communication rooms. Contractor shall properly ground the GV equipment, associated devices, wirings, siren speakers, SCUs, poles, all site facilities, structures, inside and outside, for personnel safety and equipment protection. Grounding and lightning strike protection shall meet requirements as set forth in MIL-STD 188-124C, Grounding, Bonding and Shielding, and Technical Order (TO) 31-10-24 Installation Practices – Communication Systems Grounding, Bonding, and Shielding.” Contractor shall adhere to electrical power requirements IAW NFPA 780, UL 96A, and the most recent edition of National Electric Code, along with base, local, state, & federal laws and standards, including those in paragraph 5.1.

3.2.3 Bonding. Shield bonding connectors, bond bars, braids, ribbons, clamps, etc., shall be provided to maintain cable shield continuity at splices and at ground connections.

Bonding connectors shall be provided IAW the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Bulletin 1753F-803 (PE- 33), building electrical system Articles 230, 250, 280, 800, 810 of the NEC, and MIL-HDBK 419A Vol. I and II, Grounding, Bonding & Shield for Electronic Equipment & Facilities. Shields shall be grounded and continuous throughout the cable distribution system.

3.2.4 Power Source. The Contractor shall ensure adequate electrical power for the SCUs, Central Control Units, and mobile Control Units. The SCU on each GV pole shall operate on primary electrical (120VAC) power and/or Solar panels, as indicated in the Table.

Contractor shall provide the correct size and number of batteries for powering each siren pole. The Contractor shall ensure AC circuit extension to each GV pole from the power source circuit, including an electrical safety disconnect box, circuit breaker, and conduit/PVC. All exterior power cable runs shall be completely enclosed in conduits/PVCs and installed underground where required, and all power cable feed-through holes shall be completely sealed.

3.2.5 Solar Power. The Contractor shall provide and install new solar power kits (as indicated in Appendix Table 1), including solar panels and charge regulators, for the GV poles. The solar panel installation on the poles shall be positioned and oriented in the optimal direction and angle for maximizing solar energy generation or output. All solar electrical cable runs to the solar panels from the SCUs shall be installed inside the existing galvanized steel poles with all exposed cables properly installed with drip loops and/or in conduits and all cable entry holes completely sealed. All conduit runs and inside-enclosure electrical cable runs shall be neatly secured.

3.2.6 Override Capability. The JB-MDL Primary Command Post central control equipment shall be configured to provide an override capability of broadcasting emergency mass notification alerting messages over McGuire, Dix, Ranges, and Lakehurst in the event of Real-life emergency situations.

3.3 Giant Voice (GV) System Installation. The contractor shall install a turnkey GV system to provide prerecorded and intelligible voice alert messages, informational messages, action to be taken, playing of taps, retreat, reveille, weather alerts, and active shooter messages, etc., to all personnel in the event of an emergency, terrorist threats, Force Protection contingencies, and exercises. The contractor shall use the most stringent of the directives and standards, including (but not limited to) those in para 5.1. Contractor shall replace the Giant Voice System at McGuire, Dix, Ranges, & Lakehurst locations (JB-MDL), as specified in this SOO. The GVTs are defined for each joint base location in the Table.

The speakers shall provide adequate GV coverage and avoid bleed-over into the local, surrounding communities.

The replacement GV system shall also provide an interactive map with geographical unit selection to send and receive emergency alerts and contain a color-coded display with detailed status and communication diagnostics information of each node in the GV system and its end devices, e.g., remote terminal units (RTUs), AC power, amplifiers, batteries, siren(s) activated, sequence ID, time and date stamp, unacknowledged alarms and reports, log alarms and events, and overall system activity and health status.

3.3.1 The Contractor shall provide and install the required outdoor siren GVTs, to include the controller units and enclosures, IAW this SOO. The enclosures shall be weatherproof, waterproof, and NEMA 4X rated. The contractor shall install lightning arrestors for protecting the radio transceivers.

3.3.2 The GV system shall provide (at a minimum): pre-recorded voice alert messages, informational messages, action to be taken, playing of taps, retreat, reveille, active shooter announcement, and other messages, to all personnel in the event of an emergency, terrorist threats, Force Protection contingencies, and exercises. The pre-recorded messages will be provided after contract award.

3.3.3 Siren/GV Poles: The Contractor shall reuse the existing galvanized steel poles and wood poles.

3.3.4 Wind Load Capacity. All poles, concrete foundations, and other mounted equipment shall be designed and installed with capabilities of supporting full weight of the equipment attachments for the GV system and shall withstand strong sustained wind loads up to 100mph and 3sec wind gusts up to 130mph, and other conditions associated with the local environment, IAW the latest International Building Codes (IBC). Data on weather conditions can be obtained through the base POC or Base CE at JB-MDL.

3.3.5 Features and Capabilities. The new turnkey GV system shall provide the following features and capabilities:

3.3.5.1 The siren speakers shall deliver alerts, threats, exercises, warnings, and informational messages of what to do before, during and after an emergency and be capable of activation from the central control station operators at the Primary CCS Bldg 1758 (Command Post), Alternate CCS Bldg 3390 (BDOC), and Tertiary/3rd CCS (Fire Station #5).

3.3.5.2 The Primary CP, Bldg 1758 and Alt CP, Bldg 3390 and Tertiary/3rd (Fire Station #5) Central Control Stations shall be able to transmit emergency announcements as live intelligible voice messages to alert and warn base personnel through remote siren speakers via microphone to any individual zone, group of zones, or all zones’ speakers.

3.3.5.3 The Contractor shall ensure the GV speakers provide sufficient intelligible voice and tone coverage and the sound shall be controllable (adjustable) and not bleed over into the surrounding communities. The GV system shall have volume control capability that can be remotely controlled from the GVT(s). The software shall have the ability of providing dB adjustments for all poles, groups, or individual poles without having to physically visit each location. Contractor is responsible for determining the correct quantity of GVTs and speaker array configurations to guarantee clear and intelligible voice.

3.3.5.4 A detailed sound propagation analysis shall be performed to determine the exact siren speaker’s size and to optimize its intelligible voice coverage. CDRLA006.

The approximate sound propagation and coverage map for JB-MDL is generally depicted in Figure A. Contractor shall derive and provide their own sound coverage maps in the performance of this requirement.

3.3.5.5 Activation and Control Subsystems: The contractor shall provide and install new VHF Motorola APX4500 radios and the latest software for the GV system. The contractor shall provide the central control activation and communication system with FSK format and 256-bit encryption, to ensure there is no malicious or accidental operation of the system. The GV system shall be a stand-alone network/system and not connect to the base network. The new GV system shall provide an intuitive graphical interface with the following features:

a. Operator can enable polygon activation to select and activate sirens

b. Individual site and zone activation

c. Schedule automated activations sent from the control stations

d. Operator can click on any siren color coded icon to view detailed individual status

e. Operator can utilize the alarm logger to retrieve specific event information based on siren site number and/or date & time. All accurate and real time siren system alarms and events are logged for the operator to view as they occur or after they have already occurred

f. Operator has the ability to monitor communication statistics for each site and reconfigure, add, and remove sites as necessary

g. Accurate detailed siren system reports can be retrieved for analysis, troubleshooting, appropriate corrective actions to take, and maintenance information.

3.3.5.6 The Contractor shall provide the latest software versions for the new turnkey GV system.

3.3.5.7 Blackberry At-Hoc Interface and Interoperability. The Contractor shall provide latest software that must be fully compatible and functional with the existing At- Hoc IIM module at the Command Post, B-1758. The AF EMNS PMO has the current contract with Blackberry for support of the At-Hoc IIM64 interface and integration with the At-Hoc Net-centric Network Alerting System (NCAS). The system shall be capable of integrating, interfacing, and interoperating with the NCAS system from the Blackberry At-Hoc vendor to allow remote activation and broadcasting alert notifications or messages over the system from the At-Hoc web-based console.

3.3.5.8 The new GV system shall allow operators to activate remote siren controllers independently, in groups, or an entire system. The system shall be equipped with a silent test diagnostic that allows it to test all major system components without producing an audible signal.

3.3.5.9 Each GVT shall be equipped with a siren controller unit, new J/F12 VHF Motorola APX4500 radio and 256-bit encrypted, control and status monitoring. The Siren Controller Unit shall utilize a separate vented cabinet that isolates the electronic circuitry and is separate from the batteries and its cabinet.

3.3.5.10 The Siren Controller Unit shall use extremely efficient hot swappable pulse-width modulated amplifiers or single board amplifiers to provide the highest reliability and efficiency in a small modular weatherproof enclosure. Controller units shall be powered from standard 12VDC batteries, and the sirens shall operate continuously for at least 30 minutes in tone and voice on battery backup.

3.3.5.11 The Contractor shall provide amplifiers that are modular, which can be hot swappable or single board amplifier, allowing easier maintenance and increased redundancy.

3.3.5.12 The remote siren controllers shall allow for multiple activation sequences to be programmed from the Primary, Alternate, or Tertiary control stations or locally at the siren site.

3.3.5.13 The new GV system shall be programmed to perform automatic testing of all speakers in the system, weekly and/or monthly routine reports, quiet testing, growl testing, or a full system test.

3.4 System Interface. The new GV System shall provide the following features:

a) Application Programming Interface (API) or a way to remotely activate audible alerts.

b) Standard TCP/IP network protocols, RS 232, RS-485 and audio-in input.

c) The API shall conduct all interactions using XML messages conforming to the OASIS (Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standard) and CAP (Common Alerting Protocols) Standards.

d) Target activation of specific sirens or speakers.

e) The API shall allow an external system to initiate specified pre-recorded audio alerts in the Giant Voice/PA system

f) Request reports on the status of delivery and activation of an alert already in progress; specifically, if the alert was delivered to all targeted speakers and these speakers are sounding the alert.

g) Terminate an alert already in progress.

h) Request reports on system health status, replying with a detailed response.

i) The Giant Voice system shall allow the activation of target siren or speaker via RF or dry-contacts or audio-in input.

3.5 Pre-programming. The new GV system shall be pre-programmed with the following messages. The pre-recorded messages will be determined at the Walk-through.

3.5.1 Broadcasting Messages:

• Westminster Chime

• Attack Warning

• Disaster Warning

• FPCON Alpha

• FPCON Bravo

• FPCON Charlie

• FPCON Delta

• Lightning Warning

• Lightning Terminated

• Tornado Warning

• Tornado Exercise

• All Clear

• All Clear Exercise

• Hazardous Material

• Severe Weather

• Recall Message

• Active Shooter Announcement

• Heat Advisory Start/End

• Weather Warnings

• To The Colors

• Retreat, Bugle

• Reveille

• Bugle Taps/Call to Arms

• The National Anthem

• Retreat/Anthem

• Lock down

• End Message Indicator

3.5.2 Broadcasting Tones:

• Alt Steady

• Alt Wail

• Pulse Steady

• Pulse Wail

3.5.3 Broadcasting Voice:

• Live Voice Public Address

• Audio level (line-level) input

3.5.4 Control System will perform the following functions:

• Reset - used to reset all poles

• Cancel - used to cancel a message in mid-stream

• Test Message

• Silent Test

3.6 Zone Selectable. The new GV system shall provide speaker zone selection functions and configurations. All zones are linked to provide simultaneous activations and selective zone ability to activate each individual zone. The GV system shall allow for the pre-configuration of four (4) zones, which can be selected by the operator to promptly issue an announcement to the selected area. [Proposed zone configuration is as follows: McGuire: #5-12 poles; Dix: #15 and 17; Ranges: #19 – 26 and 34; Lakehurst: #30, 31, 35 - 42]. The zone configuration can be determined at the walk-through. Contractor shall confirm number of zones with Command Post and

87CS/SCXP.

3.7 Central Control Stations (CCS). The GV system shall be capable of being activated, monitored and controlled, and send & receive real-time accurate siren status, and all system alarms and activities from the Primary CCS (Bldg 1758), Alt CCS (Bldg 3390), and Tertiary CCS (Bldg 687, Fire Station #5 at Lakehurst). The Contractor shall ensure adequate and sufficient line of sight to all siren poles for activation, control, and status monitoring; Contractor shall install the latest Firmware which shall provide an easy to use, customizable graphical user interface (GUI) that allows operators to make live voice announcements or selectively activate sirens on the map to launch the messages. The interactive map shall display an accurate color-coded status of each node in the network and its end devices, such as siren speaker arrays. The actual trouble signals and/or corresponding color-coded status shall notify the operator of equipment degradation or failure.

3.8 Mobile Central Communication Unit (MCCU). Building 2717, at McGuire. There are two (2) Mobile Central Control Units (MCCU) located at McGuire. The MCCU shall be a grab and go unit to support a mobile and flexible mass notification system in case of exercises, emergency disaster recovery, and maintenance of the remote GV components. It shall provide portable control and monitoring of remote units such as the remote terminal units and siren speakers.

The MCCU shall provide an intuitive touch screen interface that allows for the activation of tone alerts, recorded voice messages, or live PA, and displays the status of remote units. It shall be used in conjunction with the central control station software for complete control of complex multi-location MNS applications, but may also be used as a standalone controller. The Contractor shall provide the MCCUs to include the controller, APX4500 radio, antenna, battery, charger, software, handheld microphone, laptop computer and carrying case.

3.9 Existing Central Control Stations, Bldgs 1758, 3390, 687 (Pri CP, Alt CP, Fire Station #5, respectively): The contractor will furnish and install new monitor, printer, Desktop PC with Windows 11 OS at the locations/bldgs with the CCS. Contractor shall furnish and install new two-way central communications software package for the new GV system and shall make the necessary configurations for the new turnkey GV system.

Contractor shall provide and install a Smart UPS and noise canceling microphone at the Primary CP, Alt CP, and Fire Station #5. This central control station will communicate over the existing RF communications infrastructure to all remote GV siren poles at JB- MDL. Contractor shall confirm all CCS equipment placement (locations) with 87CS/SCXP and CP personnel (or other designated/responsible personnel).

3.10 Backup Power for Control Stations. The contractor shall ensure each central control station, not protected by a facility UPS, has its own backup power (UPS) to maintain operations during temporary losses of base utilities. Backup power capacity for Fire Alarm systems is defined in the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72 and section 5.1. As stated in Annex of NFPA 72, mass notification systems should have the same backup power capacity as fire alarms. NFPA 72 states that the secondary supply for the control station shall be capable of supporting alarm operation for a minimum of 4 hours.

3.11 Backup Power for Siren Speaker Locations. Each siren speaker location shall have new batteries backup power to maintain operations during emergencies that could result in temporary loss of normal base utilities IAW NFPA 72. The batteries shall be charged and capable of operating the system under quiescent (non-alarm) load for a period of 72 hours and also shall be capable of operating the system under an emergency condition for 60 minutes at maximum connected load.

3.12 Wiring and Infrastructure. The contractor shall provide and install new signaling wiring to include RF cables and devices to provide reliable, robust, and resilient control and communications of the new GV system.

3.13 Electrical Power. Contractor shall use the specified electrical power sources to provide power to the GV system. The base Civil Engineering (BCE) will identify the facility and power for supplying the electrical power. Coordinate with Civil Engineering

Electrical Shop on power removal, modification, and/or installation feeds at each site.

Installations must comply with NFPA 70 (National Electric Code) and UFC 3-520-01 low voltage requirements.

3.14 Coordinations. All support shall be coordinated with and approved by 87CS/SCXP, COR, and BCE.

3.15 Audible Signal. When broadcasting tone alerts for different warnings and when used as a vocal GV system for command-and-control instructions, the speaker system shall produce an audible signal and intelligible voice messages to any personnel located in the Base populated areas.

3.16 Music and Voice. The new GV system shall be capable of broadcasting standard military music selections and pre-recorded voice messages.

3.17 Onsite Training. Upon completion of the installation process, the Contractor shall provide User Training to the designated Site Staff in accordance with the customer requirements.

User training shall include step-by-step instructions on the utilization of all features of the new system as well as basic system troubleshooting. The Contractor shall provide operational training to the users and system training to the Operators/Maintainers as needed.

Instructional sessions shall be permitted to be videotaped for future training purposes. The Government shall retain the right to duplicate and distribute the training material for future training purposes. This training shall include setup, configuration, operations, and user diagnostic, repair and replacement. The contractor shall coordinate with the 87CS/SCXP to obtain a classroom for the instruction on the system, include the operational and maintenance requirements of the system for up to twenty (20) students utilizing a government approved training plan. CDRL A007

3.18 Debris Removal and Site Restoration. The Contractor shall remove equipment (electronics, cabling, and power) which is not used in the project. Coordinate with Civil Engineering Electrical Shop on power removal, modification, and/or installation feeds at each site. Installations shall comply with NFPA 70 (National Electric Code) and UFC 3- 510-01 low voltage requirements. All equipment and residuals from this project (amplifiers, wiring, conduits, radios, cabling, etc.) shall be handed over to 87CS to be dispositioned properly or given to the Defense Realization and Marketing Office (DRMO) at JB-MDL NJ or as directed by the contracting officer, IAW environmental laws and regulations at JB-MDL NJ. Prior to project completion, the contractor shall remove all debris and surplus materials from the work site. Equipment and materials required to complete the work effort may remain on site as long as they are organized/stored in a manner that does not cause a safety hazard. The contractor shall restore the soil, ground, and all disturbed areas to their original conditions upon completion of the installation.

3.19 Final Acceptance. The Contractor shall schedule a final project walk-through and complete system test of all work completed prior to close out with the government representative from 87CS/SCXP. This should be scheduled at least 5 calendar days prior to the acceptance. The contractor shall perform testing and inspections of the GV systems IAW the approved test plan. When any system, subsystem, component or requirement test fails to meet the requirements of the test, Government acceptance will be withheld until such time as the cause of the failure is corrected to the Government’s satisfaction. After appropriate corrective action has been taken, all tests including those previously completed, related to the failed test and the corrective action shall be repeated and successfully completed prior to Government acceptance. CDRL A005

3.20 Service Outages. The Contractor shall be responsible for preventing any unscheduled (i.e., cutting or disabling any in-service cables or equipment), Contractor-caused interruptions of communications capabilities. The Contractor shall coordinate planned outages with 87CS/SCXP, seven (7) days in advance of the outage if the implementation necessitates disruption of services, (e.g., communications, electrical, or other utilities).

3.21 Identification/Marking. The Contractor shall clearly mark all Contractor-Furnished Property and Equipment (CFP/CFE) with their company's name. The Contractor shall place an easily read, very visible, sign (minimum 8.5" x 11") on large containers, construction equipment, or un- manned rental vehicles while on the Government installation indicating the company name and both the Contractor and Site POC's names and local telephone numbers. The contractor shall label all equipment and cables they install in accordance with ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-A-2002. The Contractor is responsible for coordinating and paying any repairs to base infrastructure caused by damage made by the Contractor through negligence or failure to adhere to installation Civil Engineering authority’s guidance on existing infrastructure (cables, power lines, equipment, etc.).

3.22 Installation Schedules. The Contractor shall provide a complete milestone schedule that denotes project activities to include time-phased start and completion dates for the project and sub-projects associated with the installation of the components and system. CDRL A002

3.23 Weekly Status Reports. The Contractor shall prepare a Weekly Status Report and distribute IAW CDRL A003. The purpose of the report is to inform IPT members of project progress, problems encountered, and other topics necessary/beneficial to ensure success and timely completion of the contract requirements.

3.24 Red-Line and As-Built Drawings. The contractor shall submit drawings showing the “as built” configuration in Visio format, along with PDF format. The As-Built Drawings shall include the locations of all existing and new tower locations; the GPS coordinates of each tower location, the logical diagram of the new integrated GV system, the facility location of the GV equipment, a floor plan of the room location, power source facilities and connections, a rack elevation plan of the integrated GV equipment, and tested coverage areas for JB-MDL NJ. The coverage area drawings shall be shown on a satellite image of the coverage areas with the street names, facility locations and other geo-references shown.

CDRL A001

3.25 Restricted Access Areas. JB-MDL NJ may have some restricted areas where access is limited and require Government escorts. The contractor shall coordinate with the 87CS/SCXP, 14 calendar days in advance for escorts and accessibility.

3.26 Test Plan. The contractor shall submit a written test plan that details how they will test the new GV system and ensure compliance with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 4-021-01. In addition, the contractor shall submit written step-by-step and troubleshooting instructions to system operator(s) for conducting periodic system tests. The test plan shall include the Cutover Plan. The new GV system shall be tested and demonstrated to the Government that the system is fully operational and meets or exceeds the specified requirements and that the system is fully ready to be placed into service. The Contractor shall also test and demonstrate the GV system to the Government Quality Assurance evaluator (e.g., clear intelligible live voice announcements). CDRL A005

3.27 Acceptance/Installation Test Report. The contractor shall provide an installation test report of the results of the testing accomplished under the installation test plan. CDRL A006

3.28 Cutover Plan. The Contractor shall provide a detailed cutover plan and schedule to delineate how the transition shall be implemented to minimize or avoid the GV system operations and down time. This plan shall outline how the system shall be placed into service and clearly specify how the newly installed system shall connect to the GV infrastructure and network alerting system, IAW CDRL A005. NOTE: Contractor shall ensure they mitigate and/or minimize disruptions to the Flight line area as much as possible.

3.29 Testing Requirements. The Contractor shall furnish all test equipment and personnel required to conduct all required testing. The Contractor shall perform the testing, optimize, and adjust the speaker volume level to prevent excessive distortion/echo of the voice message which will decrease intelligibility to unacceptably low levels. The Contractor shall conduct a live voice test and government personnel will listen and assess the intelligibility/clarity of the voice announcement at a distance of 2000 ft away from each siren pole. The Contractor shall document all test results in a “Test Report(s)” and submit to 87CS/SCXP within five (5) business days of completion of each test. During any testing phase, the Government reserves the right to perform any of the Contractor performed inspections and tests to ensure solutions conform to prescribed requirements. The Contractor shall bear the burden of any and all undisclosed costs. The Contractor shall provide on-site support during the acceptance testing IAW CDRL A006

3.30 RF Communications/Line of Sight Test. The contractor shall test digital two-way RF transmit and receive communications signals from the Central Control Stations and antennas to the remote Siren Controller Units and antennas. Tests shall be accomplished to ensure robust, end-to-end, digital two-way RF communication signals strength of the GV system.

4.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1 Period of Performance. The period of performance shall be determined by the winning

Contractor bid but should not exceed 180 days after date of contract. All work including installation, training, testing, and acceptance shall be completed within this timeframe.

4.2 Place of Performance. The place of performance is at Joint Base-McGuire, Dix, Ranges, and Lakehurst, New Jersey.

4.3 Hours of Operation. The Contractor shall perform the services required under this contract during normal duty hours of the facility where work is being performed at JB-MDL NJ. Normal duty hours are: 0800 – 1600 local time. Any other work schedule outside of normal duty hours requires 87CS/SCXP and Contracting Officer (CO) approval. The Contractor shall not perform work under this contract on US or Federal/bank holidays or site-unique down-days unless expressly authorized by the CO and coordinated with the host base 87CS/SCXP.

Part or all of the facility may be occupied during this effort. Contractor shall accomplish the installation with minimum disruption of daily office activities. If performance of work outside the normal duty hours will be required to meet the scheduled dates stated above, Contractor should include desired working hours in the Proposal.

4.4 Base Support. The laydown and dry storage areas will be provided upon request. The contractor shall request the amount of storage in their proposal and secure this area if needed. If the base cannot provide the request area, the contractor will be required to find another area.

5.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT / STANDARDS / DELIVERABLES

GFE

• Forty-Two (42) existing GV poles/towers across JB-MDL

• Three (3) central control stations; one (1) AtHoc IIM at CP, B-1758

• Two (2) mobile central control stations

5.1 Government Applicable Documents and Standards. The contractor shall comply with these documents during the performance of this Task Order. The contractor shall obtain and comply with any other applicable manuals not identified above that would be required to meet industry and DoD standards. This list includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• UFC 4-021-01; 9 Apr 2008, change 1, Jan 2010 - Design and O &M: Mass Notification Systems

• UFC 4- 010-01/02 - Minimum Antiterrorism Standard for Buildings

• AFI 10-2501 - AF Emergency Management Program Planning and Operations

• Executive Order 13407, 28 Jun 2006 - National Public Alert and Warning System

• Secretary of Defense Memorandum: Final Recommendations of the Ft Hood Follow-On Review, 18 Aug 2010

• DoDI 6055-17, 13 Jan 2009 - DoD Installation Emergency Management (IEM) program incorporating change 1, Nov 19, 2010

• OSHA CFR 29 Part 1910-268 - Telecommunications

• REA TE&CM 701/PC-5A - Rural Electrification Administration (REA) REA TE&CM 643 Form 515C - Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

• Motorola Standards and Guideline for Communications Sites “R56” 68P81089E50 manual

• Technical Order (TO) 31-10-24 “Installation Practices – Communication Systems Grounding, Bonding, and Shielding”

• NEMA TC 2- Electrical Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Tubing and Conduit

• ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B - Commercial Building Telecommunications (568B-1, 568B-2, 568B-3) Cabling Standard

• ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A - Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

• ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-A - Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings

• ANSI/TIA/EIA-607 - Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications

• ANSI/EIA-310-D - Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment

• BICSI TDM Manual - Building Industries Consulting Services International Telecommunications Distribution Methods (TDM) Manual

• RUS Bulletin 1751F-640 - Design of Buried Plant-Physical Consideration RUS Bulletin 1751F-641 - Construction of Buried Plant

• RUS Bulletin 1751F-643 - Underground Plant Design

• RUS Bulletin 1751F-644 - Underground Plant Construction Telecommunications Engineering Shield Continuity and Construction Manual (TE&CM) 451.2

• RUS Bulletin 345-65 (PE-33) - RUS Specification for Shield Bonding Connectors

• RUS Bulletin 345-54 (PE-51) - RUS Specification for Telephone Cable Splicing Connectors

• RUS Bulletin 345-72 (PE-74) - RUS Specification for Filled Splice Closures

• RUS Bulletin 345-150 (515a) - Specifications and Drawings for Construction of Direct Buried Plant

• RUS Bulletin 345-151 (515d) - Specifications and Drawings for Underground Cable Installation Electronics Industry Alliance EIA-310-D - Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment

• ANSI/TIA/EIA-758 - Outside Plant Telecommunication Cabling Standard

• ANSI/TIA/EIA-606 - Administration Standard for Commercial Telecommunication Standard PVC) Tubing and Conduit

• NFPA 70 - National Electric Code

• NFPA 72 - National Fire Alarm Code

• AFI 91-203, Chapter 23 - Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction

• Unified Facilities Code (UFC) 3-520-01 (2012), Interior Electrical Systems

• UFC 3-560-01, Electrical Safety, O&M

• UFC 3-535-01, Visual Air Navigation Facilities.

• NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.

• JB-MDL, NJ Electrical Standards and Environmental Policies and Regulations

• UFC 3-510-01 Low Voltage Requirements

• NFPA 780 and UL 96A standards

• Instruction 32-2001 - Fire Emergency Services Program International Building Codes (IBC) of 2012

• JB-MDL, NJ Safety Rules and Procedures

5.2 List of Deliverables.