SPECS-FW Sound Masking System.pdf

SOUND SPEC SHEET

Mountain Home AFB, ID

Command Post Sound Mitigation 1 July 2020

1. GENERAL. Identify design and equipment solution, procure and install acoustic protection system within the 366 Fighter Wing Command Post, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. The primary purpose of this system is to enhance current security measures to provide for better protection of sensitive conversations during Wing and Emergency Operations Center sessions. This system is expected to counter both human and electronic eavesdropping techniques and surveillance.

1.1. The general outcome is to enhance the facility, concentrating on the exterior perimeter essentially energizing external features of the structure with sound vibrations. The intent is to establish a barrier projecting sound to neutralize the threat of long range surveillance equipment, such as laser and parabolic microphones. Conversations within the facility shall be unintelligible; masked to point that speech can be heard, but not understood. The masking to prevent unintelligible speech between rooms is not a concern.

1.2. The requirement for this type of sound mitigation/masking system is supplemental to the effective implementation of the base Information Security program and the safeguarding of classified and controlled unclassified information covered by DoDM 5200.1 and AFI 16-1404.

1.3. The primary potential sound spillage area of concern are the exterior walls above the concrete masonry unit (CMU) and roof, which is all metal exterior. Interior of walls are traditional drywall. Additional concern for assessment is the ducting from two external central air handlers. There is no cause for additional interior sound mitigation between work centers.

There are no known sound damping materials within the walls or ceiling/roof areas, other than code required insulation.

1.4. Agreed upon sound system requires turnkey installation. System interface components will be mounted in small rack cabinet adjacent to EOC administrator desk. Sound speakers and/or transducers will mounted to encompass the entire perimeter of the command add-on structure of building 1501. Emitter devices will be effectively spaced to prevent external surveillance.

2. FACILITY. The location of installation is within the west most portion of the 366 FW Command Post, building 1501, specifically rooms 7-10. This part of the facility is an add-on essentially having exterior walls on all four sides connected to the main facility via a single hallway. The exterior walls are constructed of CMU brick to a height of approximately 7’.

Above the CMU is regular steel stud/beam construction with metal siding to roof line. Interior of the walls is drywall surface, floor to 18’ false ceiling. The unimproved area above the false ceiling is to a height of approximately 10’. See illustrations below.

2.1. This portion of the building does have two independent central air handlers on the southeast corner, which lead into the area above the work centers. Mitigating the sound transmission in the external ducting is greater concern than internal ducting.

2.2. Facility has two exterior personnel type doors that will require treatment. These doors are hollow core and not STC rated.

3. PRODUCT AND WORK SPECIFICATIONS:

3.1. Sound-source generators. Audio amplifier with applicable interface equipment controlled by a standalone computer/device controller. System will not be connected to Air Force non-classified internet protocol router system (NIPRNET). Audio amplifier capable of integrated and/or digital input sound generation. System should be capable of multiple zones.

3.2. Speakers/transducers shall be placed close to, or mounted on, any paths that would allow audio to leave the area, including doors, common perimeter walls, vents/ducts, and any other means by which voice can leave the facility. Speakers/transducers shall be placed where sound is projected in a direction facing away from conversations. Independent volume control on emitter devices is preferred.

3.3. Sound-source generators shall be installed and not contain any ambient sound recording capability and shall be located in an area to be designated by the user upon coordination of a basic solution. Any exterior devices will be weatherproofed and cabling will be encased within rigid conduit.

3.4. Proposals will include complete installation of system and restoration of any modifications to the structure necessary to install devices, i.e. drywall patching and painting.

3.5. All work shall be done in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications by factory certified technicians to the satisfaction of the government representative.

3.6. Poor workmanship or unacceptable performance shall be grounds for withholding payment until the problem is equitably resolved.

3.7. Contractor shall notify the government representative of any delays or problems impacting task completion including nature of the delay and expected completion date.

3.8. Contractor shall provide employees possessing pertinent certifications and qualified to perform electrical and electronic troubleshooting, repair, testing, diagnostics, and proprietary programming.

3.9. Contractor shall provide technical support for their on-site personnel when necessary to assist in the resolution of maintenance issues, including interfacing with subcontractors.

3.10. Contractor to provide all tools and diagnostic equipment required for the performance of work. Major equipment, such as man lifts and bucket trucks including operators, will be provided by the contractor.

3.11. All personnel performing work on the installation must meet and adhere to all installation entry requirements. All personnel working for the contractor will submit required paperwork to be issued a contractors badge in accordance with established requirements. All vehicles and operators will comply with all vehicle and traffic requirements.

3.12. Some areas within the installation may require escorts, according to standard practices.

When expecting to do work in these areas, the contractor shall coordinate with the government representative who will coordinate with the appropriate site personnel for the given area. To include, but not be limited to, asking for escorts, available access times/windows and advanced notification of said personnel. If escorts are not available, the contractor will notify the appropriate site personnel of the impact to scheduled activities before impact occurs.

3.13. Contractor shall be responsible and accountable for the safety and actions of their employees while working within the properties of the site.

3.14. The government requests all documentation be in either Microsoft Excel (or an equivalent database electronic format) or Microsoft Word.

3.15. Contractor shall track and mark changes to initial set of as-built system drawings, modify, and maintain databases and inventories with changes as necessary.

3.16. The contractor shall properly dispose of all drawings and site-specific documentation. The government requires crosscut shredding.

3.17. The contractor will provide training to the government representatives on how to use all new systems that were installed, including but not limited to the vindicator badge manager.

3.18. The contractor will follow all OSHA requirements. If Contractor has any Safety concerns, they can contact the Base Safety Office.

4. PROJECT KICK OFF MEETING. After award of this Contract is awarded, the Contractor, a Contracting representative, and the government representative, will schedule and attend a Project Kick Off meeting to discuss Project requirements, Cost, Statement of Work, Schedule, Quality, Risks and Sustainment. The purpose of this Project Kick Off meeting is for the government representative to communicate expectations of Contractor performance and delivery of the Project requirements. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the project kick off meeting can be accomplished via teleconference. The government representative will coordinate this effort after the contract is awarded.

5. HOURS OF OPERATION: The contractor’s duty hours will vary according to mission requirements. As a result, the mission may require the contractor to work beyond the normal 40-hour work week, Monday-Friday, 0730-1630. The project POC and/or Command Post personnel must be contacted to arrange other hours/days of performance and can dictate when performance must be suspended for mission purposes.

6. WARRANTY.

6.1. Labor, equipment, cabling and maintenance: 1 year

6.2. All components: 3 years

7. QUOTATION/PROPOSAL. Contractor will provide detailed plan and explanation of system operation, integration and instruction. Plan will include facility drawings and wiring diagrams. Estimates will include parts, shipping, labor and technician travel.

7.1. Contractor will assure post installation handoff to include walk through, final wiring plans, instruction/operator manuals and train at least two user personnel.

7.2. Performance will begin within 60 days of contract award.

8. POINTS OF CONTACT:

8.1. Project POC is Mr. Randy McBride, 366 FW Information Protection, Comm: (208) 828- 3955, 366 Gunfighter Ave, Ste 2005, Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648

8.2. Project Location POC is TSgt Tyler Bush, 366 FW Command Post, Comm: (208) 828- 5800, 360 Gunfighter Ave, Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648