GV Replacement Heads Statement of Objectives (SOO) 06 September 2024.pdf

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES

US Space Force

Giant Voice Replacement Heads Current as of 06 September 2024

1. SCOPE: The government requires the delivery and installation of Whelen replacement parts for the existing Giant Voice outdoor Emergency Mass Warning Notification System (EMNS) speakers at Buckley Space Force Base (BSFB). Contractors must provide a detailed document of part information and a completed Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) evaluation form at the time of their quote.

2. REQUIREMENT:

Product

Quantity

WS400H Whelen Hornet speaker head, directional per site requirements

4 ea

Custom pole mounting bracket, directional with 2 horns 90 degrees offset

1 ea

WPS-2904 Cabinet with 4 amplifiers, dual solar battery charger, ESC2030 controller and all other electronics

1 ea

PN; 46-0764010-00 OA speaker cable (58ft) usable with terminations

1 ea

Two way radio package 1 ea

XCELLKIT, Extra Cell Kit-2900 (speaker only) 3 ea

WPS Power Amplifier. 1-400w output, 01-0485548-00.

Includes #10-24 Machine screw and simplifier mounting clamp

3 ea

All other installation requirements/conduits/copper/fittings/heavy equipment

1 job

3. SPECIFICATIONS:

• All replacement parts must be WHELEN brand and interchangeable/ interoperable with existing WHELEN Giant Voice system.

• The replacement parts must ensure the Giant Voice system is capable of providing clear tones and articulated voice instructions that can be heard across the entire installation. Specifically, each pole must be capable of projecting 120 dB of sound (peak) (+/- 1 dB) at least 100 ft measured on axis.

• Must be Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) compliant (See attachment 1 – SBD2 HERO Evaluation form)

4. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS:

• The contractor must be certified to install Whelen products.

• The contractor shall deliver and install all speakers/components on the three (3) existing poles identified after award. Each pole stands approximately 60 ft in the air.

• A bucket truck, or other lift truck, will be required and is the responsibility of the contractor to procure/operate.

• All work will be conducted between 0800 -1600, Monday through Thursday excluding holidays and installation ‘down days’/Family Days.

• The contractor will be escorted by the OL MSG/LMR manager while performing the work.

• Once installation is complete, functionality tests will be performed to ensure operability before the government will accept the work.

• If the system is not operational following installation, the contractor will troubleshoot until the problem is resolved and the system is operational.

• The government will accept the work once all items are delivered, installed and fully operational.

5. DELIVERY: Base access is required, and vendor must pass a background check to access base. The contractor shall deliver and install the items listed in paragraph 2 no more than 60 days after receipt of the order unless delayed by verifiable supply chain shortages. Delivery address is Buckley Space Force Base and a more specific address will be provided upon award.