RFI_SSP245_WRS261086_GE_Radio__Exhibit_B__Orbit_152_Radio_Specification8192026.pdf

This is a Radio Specification exhibit (Exhibit B) for a Request for Information issued by the City of Ocala, Florida, concerning the procurement of GE Radio equipment under RFI# SSP-245 WRS/261086. The specification details the GE MDS Orbit ECR (Edge-Connect Router) LN4, an industrial wireless router designed for SCADA and critical infrastructure communications. The radio operates in the 450 to 520 MHz licensed narrowband frequency band with a carrier power output of up to 5 watts and supports data rates up to 120 Kbps. The device features point-to-multipoint and peer-to-peer configuration capabilities with an operational range exceeding 30 miles per hop depending on terrain and antenna configuration. The equipment includes one RJ-45 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port, one RS-232/RS-485 serial port, and one TNC female antenna connector, with AES-128 and AES-256 encryption for secure wireless transmission.

The City of Ocala has posted this item as a potential sole source procurement, indicating that the GE Radio product is believed to be of a unique or proprietary nature available from only one source. The sole source posting will remain active for a minimum of fifteen business days. Interested vendors claiming capability to supply an equivalent, equal, or identical product are directed to submit supporting documentation to Eileen Marquez, Senior Buyer, at emarquez@ocalafl.gov. The specification indicates industrial safety certifications including UL, CSA, FCC, and IC standards compliance, with an operating temperature range of -40°C to +70°C and input voltage specifications of 10-60 VDC for industrial applications. The radio is available in compact Edge-Connect Router packaging with DIN-rail or standard flat/surface mounting options.