Personal_Locator_Beacon_requirements_(2).pdf

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REQUIREMENTS

Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)

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) standard RTCM 11010.2 for a Category 1, 406 MHz satellite personal locator beacon detailed in RTCM Paper 114-2008-SC110-STD dated 09

Jun 2014 with amendments 1-4 or the RTCM standard in effect at the time of order.

NOTE: With respect to language in the RTCM paper 114-2008-SC110-STD 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 a Category 1 or 2, Class 2 PLB.

iii. Must be COSPAS SARSAT certified. When submitting quotes, please provide certificate.

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

v. Have integral internal Global Positioning System (GPS).

vi. Meet the leakage/immersion standard of five meters.

vii. Completely fit into an existing garment with the following pocket dimensions: 1 7/8 x 6 1/2 x 4 1/8 inches.

viii. Have a piece of Hook Pile Tape attached that will not interfere with the operation of the device. The piece of Hook Pile Tape must be strong enough to attach to a helmet without falling off.

ix. Have an attachment point that allows for the attachment of a

1/16" Diameter piece of nylon cord.

x. Have a warranty of at least two years.

b. The battery shall:

i. Have a warranty of at least five years.

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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 during the prior month, showing which USCG unit ordered devices. This report may be submitted via e-mail to the Contracting Officer and Contracting

Officer Representative 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 Card (Visa).

Prospective Offerors need to state on their proposal that they are capable of filling orders immediately at the time of contract award.

4. Shipping and Delivery: Shipping charges shall be FOB. Destination and shall NOT 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 in CONUS and 20 calendar days for OCONUS.

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