Purchase Description.pdf

Purchase Description

New tactical radios in the SOF, MOC, AM Truck & Command Post

1. All requirement descriptions below state desired functionality. The dealer will be responsible to determine what additional components, hardware, etc. will be necessary to deliver a fully functional system. This includes mounting hardware, racks, cables, and any other item that may be necessary but is not specifically mentioned. Offers will be evaluated for completeness and quality.

2. Request: Require seven tactical radios. Two required for the SOF desk, one required for Airfield Management (AM) truck, one required for MOC area & three required for the Command Post.

The two fixed radios will replace the legacy radios in the SOF, three fixed radios will replace legacy radios in the Command Post, one fixed radio will replace the legacy radio in the MOC area and one new mobile radio for the Airfield Management (AM) truck. All necessary equipment is required to make radios fully functional however, the antenna systems for the fixed radios is already installed and is not required for replacement. We will need a certified technician to install the mobile radio in the (AM) truck. A site survey may need to be required based on customer needs.

3. Justification: The vendor no longer supports current legacy radios installed in the SOF, MOC and Command Post that are over 15 years old and the AM truck requires the ability to monitor and respond to in flight emergencies and relay information to the SOF on tactical radio networks. The SOF, MOC and Command Post require having reliable air to ground communications at all times with the aircraft and AM truck to support mission needs.

4. Minimum requirements are listed below:

All radios shall have

i. Frequency range of 115 to 174 MHz VHF AM and 225 to 400 MHz UHF AM.

ii. Noise canceling handset microphones

iii. External speaker with cable connections, and the capability of connecting a microphone to it.

iv. ruggedized

v. The radios shall be JF12 compliant

vi. Capability to do Cipher text

vii. Have AC/DC power supplies

Radio requirements broken down

i. (2) fixed tactical radios for the Operation Desk shall have

1. 50 watts power out

2. Capability to be stacked and mountable underneath a desk.

ii. (1) fixed tactical radio for the MOC shall have

iii. (3) fixed tactical radios for the Command Post shall have

iv. (1) Mobile radio in the AM truck (GFE Ford F-350)

1. There is a 6 circuit Blue Sea Systems fuse block and will need to be replaced with a 12 Circuit Blue Sea fuse block or equivalent needed for additional circuits to provide power to the new radio.

2. 10 watts power out

3. Speaker microphone shall be mounted to the front of the console next to other speaker mic.

4. Vehicle antenna mount

5. Omni-directional antenna

6. Shall be installed by a certified technician

a. Mounted and grounded securely

b. cable management

c. VSWR tested

d. Power out tested

e. Technician will provide test results to the government

5. AT/OPSEC Requirements

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within Government controlled installation, facility, or area. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the local installation’s Security Forces, Director of Emergency Services or local Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HAF and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

For Contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD Facility and/or Installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (AFI 10- 245, AFI 31-101 and AFMAN 31-113), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures

(provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

Critical Items:

a. None