SC - LAWO Studio Console Upgrade.pdf

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This is a Salient Characteristics document for a goods contract with the United States Air Force Band, Washington, D.C., dated 31 August 2026. The contract requires the provision of one (1) LAWO A_UHD Core Phase 2 digital mixing console upgrade to replace existing LAWO MC2 56 consoles that are over six years old and reaching lifecycle limitations. The equipment must be new (not used or refurbished) and include a cross-grade license, minimum 512 input channels, IP-based architecture, 48/96kHz operation capability, integrated redundant power supplies, compatibility with existing LAWO stage racks and infrastructure, manufacturer's warranty, all required power supplies, and standard accessories. Delivery is required to Hangar 2, 201 McChord Street SW, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, DC 20032.

The vendor must provide installation and commissioning services through a certified technician for three days, with all associated expenses including hotel, flights, per diem, and transportation covered by the vendor. The Air Force Band's mission-critical operations, which include recording and broadcasting protocol missions and high-visibility events to domestic and worldwide audiences, require reliable audio quality and processing capability from this equipment. The replacement is necessary to maintain mission capability, reliability, and compatibility with modern production standards.

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Salient Characteristics

United States Air Force Band, Washington DC

Recording Studio Console Update 31 August 2026

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a goods contract to provide one (1) digital mixing console core and license to the United States Air Force Band, Washington, D.C. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

The United States Air Force Band records and broadcasts to the United States and worldwide, protocol missions and other high-visibility events. The reliability, audio quality, and processing capability of the Band’s digital mixing system core are mission-critical to ensure flawless execution of these performances.

The current digital mixing consoles (LAWO MC2 56) are over six (6) years old and are reaching lifecycle limitations. Replacement of the A_UHD Core is required to maintain mission capability, reliability, and compatibility with modern production standards.

Vendor shall provide the following equipment at cost to the United States Air Force Band to be delivered to Hangar 2, 201 McChord Street SW, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, DC 20032

• LAWO A_UHD Core Phase 2 upgrade o The vendor shall provide:

o One (1) new A_UHD Core o Cross-grade License o Minimum 512 input channels o IP-Based Architecture o 48/96kHz operation o Integrated redundant power supplies o Compatible with existing LAWO stage racks and infrastructure o The manufacturer’s warranty included o New (not used or refurbished) o All required power supplies and standard accessories o Delivery to Hangar 2, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

Installation and Commissioning

Vendor should be able to provide a certified technician for installation and commission for 3 days. All expenses including hotel, flights, per-diem and transportation should be covered by the vendor.

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