11RMNQ147 Requirements Draft

HSCG23-11-R-MNQ147

REQUIREMENTS

Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)

REVISED 07/08/2011

This item is intended to be used as lifesaving equipment by United States Coast Guard (USCG) Personnel. The device may be operated by personnel who are injured, under duress or have been exposed to extreme environmental conditions.

1. The device shall meet the specifications indicated in the Radio Technical

Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM) recommended standards for a Category 1, 406 MHz satellite personal locator beacon detailed in RTCM Paper 76- 2002/SC110-STD as amended by RTCM Paper 23-2003/SC110-274 or standard in effect at the time of order. NOTE: With respect to language in the RTCM paper 76- 2002/SC110-STD (or later) that indicate “Recommended,” “Optional” or “Should,” unless otherwise indicated, products proposed shall meet the stated standards.

(Referenced document can be found at www.RTCM.org).

a. The device shall:

i. be approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for sale in the U.S. Market.

ii. be capable of the 406 MHz signal transmission as specified in the standard while the antenna is partially submerged in water.

iii. have Integral internal Global Positioning System (GPS).

iv. meet the leakage/immersion standard of five meters.

v. completely fit into an existing garment with the following pocket dimensions: 1 ⅞ x 6 ½ x 4 ⅛ inches.

vi. have an area that allows for the attachment of Hook Pile Tape to cover 60% of back not to exceed a 2 x 4 inch, that will not interfere with the operation of the device.

vii. have an area that allows for the attachment of Hook Pile Tape to cover 60% of back not to exceed 2 x 4 inches,

viii. an attachment point that allows for the attachment of a 1/16” Diameter piece of nylon cord.

ix. be capable of Operating/Stowage Classifications 1 and 2 found in the referenced standard (RTCM paper 76-2002/SC 110-STD.

x. have a user replaceable battery.

xi. be Category 1 with a Class 2 Battery.

xii. have a warranty of at least two years.

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HSCG23-11-R-MNQ147

REQUIREMENTS

b. The battery shall have a warranty of at least five years.

c. Packing and packaging shall be in accordance with the commercial practice to assure damage–free delivery.

2. Reporting: The USCG Office of Boat Forces requires monthly reporting of all items ordered from the prior month, showing which USCG unit ordered devices and batteries. This report may be submitted via e-mail to the Contracting Officer and COTR and is due by the 5th business day of the following month.

3. Ordering: Orders will be placed at the unit level from USCG units from all over the Continental United States (CONUS) and units deployed on missions outside CONUS (OCONUS). Orders are placed either by Purchase Order or on Purchase Cards (Visa®).

4. Shipping and Delivery: Shipping charges shall be F.O.B. Destination and shall be separately priced when Purchase Orders or Purchase Card Orders are placed by the respective units. Standard delivery timeframes shall be 10 calendar days from the day the order is placed.

5. Invoicing: Invoices shall be sent to the originating unit placing the order.