PWS - MOC Radio System Replacement and Installation.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

VHF/UHF Radio System and Remote Control Replacement and Installation 124th MXG – Gowen Field, ID

1.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

The 124th Maintenance Group (MXG) at Gowen Field has a requirement to update their Maintenance Operations Control Center (MOCC) radio communication capabilities. This PWS defines the requirements for the provisioning, delivery, installation, and testing of a complete, commercially available (COTS), rack-mountable VHF/UHF radio communication solution. The system must be provided in a new, unused condition and include a standard commercial warranty. All equipment must be TAA and NDAA Section 889 compliant.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, transportation, and equipment necessary to deliver, install, configure, and test a complete, fully functional COTS VHF/UHF radio communication system. The scope of work includes the de-installation and disposal of the legacy radio system, the installation of the new transceiver and power amplification system in the designated equipment rack, the installation of a new base station antenna on the roof of Building 1530, and the configuration of the remote-control dispatch desktop console in the MOCC.

3.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Any proposed "or equal" system must meet or exceed the following physical, functional, and technical performance characteristics:

3.1 General Requirements

• Condition: All equipment must be delivered in new, unused condition. Refurbished or surplus equipment is strictly prohibited.

• Compliance: All IT, networking, and radio equipment must be fully compliant with NDAA Section 889 and the Trade Agreements Act (TAA).

• Warranty: The system must include the manufacturer’s standard commercial warranty.

• Note: Under FAR options, the government reserves the right to exercise an optional line item for an extended 5-year manufacturer's warranty.

3.2 Core Radio Specifications (General Dynamics URC-300 or Equal)

• Frequency Bands: Must be a rack-mountable transceiver capable of operating in both the VHF band (30.000-174.000 MHz) and the UHF band (225.000-512.000 MHz).

• Modulation Modes: Must support both Amplitude Modulation (AM) and Frequency Modulation (FM).

• Military Waveforms: Must be natively compatible with military frequency-hopping waveforms, specifically HAVE QUICK I/II and SINCGARS (required to communicate securely with military aircraft).

• Cryptographic Compatibility: Must be fully compatible with external military Type 1 cryptographic encryption devices (e.g., KY-58, KGV-72).

• Power Amplification: Must include an RF power amplifier capable of producing a minimum of 50 watts of RF power, including all necessary RF and control cables to integrate with the transceiver.

• Power Supply: Must include an AC/DC power supply unit compatible with the 50W base station configuration, capable of converting standard AC utility power to the required DC operating voltage.

• Base Station Antenna: Must include a high-performance VHF/UHF antenna suitable for base station operations, covering the 30.000-174.000 MHz VHF and 225.000-512.000 MHz UHF frequency bands.

• Equipment Rack: Must include a standard 19-inch, 4-post, 24U (half-height) server rack cabinet to safely house the radio, amplifier, power supply, and network switch.

3.3 Accessories & Remote Control System

• Cabling: Must include all necessary power, RF, and data interface cabling required to fully integrate the proposed transceiver, amplifier, and power supply. Must include an antenna cable kit with a minimum of 150 feet of low-loss LMR-600 (or equivalent) coaxial cable, complete with weatherproofing, grounding kits, and surge suppression.

• Remote-Control Dispatch System (Orion RIP-1 or Equal): Must include a complete Radio-over-IP (RoIP) remote dispatch system to allow desk operators in the MOCC to control the radio. The system must include:

• Remote Dispatch Console: A desktop dispatch console with a minimum 10-inch touchscreen interface and control software.

• Audio & Inputs: A desktop microphone, a dual-jack Push-to-Talk (PTT) jackbox, stereo speakers for audio output, and a PTT handset unit.

• Network Interface: All necessary server, interface, or RoIP gateway hardware to bridge the transceiver to the local IP network.

• Network Switch: Must include an 8-port gigabit Ethernet network switch (fanless, suitable for desktop or rack environments) to network the RoIP console and server hardware.

4.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS & EXECUTION

4.1 Contractor Responsibilities

• De-installation: The Contractor shall safely de-install the legacy radio system, antenna, and associated cabling. The Contractor is responsible for the legal disposal of all decommissioned equipment.

• Installation: The Contractor shall perform a turn-key installation, to include:

• Securing the 24U system rack in the designated area.

• Mounting the new base station antenna on the roof of Building 1530 and routing the 150 ft. LMR-600 cable to the rack.

• Integrating and mounting the transceiver, power amplifier, and power supply into the rack.

• Setting up the remote-control RoIP console, microphone, jackbox, and handset at the designated operator desk.

• Coordination: The Contractor shall coordinate all on-site work and schedules with the designated Government Point of Contact (POC).

4.2 Government Responsibilities

• The Government will provide access to the facilities during normal duty hours (0700 - 1600, Monday through Friday).

• The Government will designate a Technical POC to facilitate access, coordinate placement, and oversee final acceptance testing.

5.0 TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE

Upon completion of the installation, the Contractor shall conduct operational testing in the presence of the Government POC. To be accepted, the system must successfully demonstrate:

1. Clear, distortion-free voice transmission and reception on designated VHF and UHF frequencies.

2. Successful remote operation of the transceiver (channel switching, volume control, PTT) via the desktop touchscreen console.

3. Verification of antenna line sweep and voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) parameters to ensure optimal RF performance.

6.0 COMPARABLE OPTIONS

Any proposed solution that meets or exceeds all physical, functional, and technical performance characteristics outlined in this PWS will be considered. Alternative systems must provide an equivalent level of performance, frequency coverage, secure military waveform compatibility, and network integration to deliver a complete VHF/UHF radio communication solution.