Statement_of_Need_WE-133W-15-RQ-1119.pdf

STATEMENT OF NEED

PURPOSE:

The National Weather Service (NWS) Western Region has determined the need to replace seven Communications Service Monitors (IFR COM120B) also known as Radio Test Sets. This piece of test equipment is used to measure multiple aspects of RF communications currently in use in the NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) Program and the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) programs.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Quantity of seven (7): full featured Analog and Digital Radio Test Set, same or similar to the Aeroflex 8800S, with the following features and measurement capabilities:

• Touch screen color display

• Capability to operate via internal battery

• RF Power (Forward and Reflected) up to 500W (average) with an accuracy of +/- 4%

• Capability to measure at least 120W of direct input power

• FM Deviation, RF Frequency Error

• Receive Signal Strength Indicator

• Audio Frequency Generator & Counter

• Distortion Meter

• Tracking generator for use in tuning filters, cavities, and antennas

• Capacity to perform frequency and time domain measurements

• Digital Multi-meter

• Distance to Fail & SWR measurement capacity

• Antenna and Calibration kits

• Soft Carrying Case

Trade-in of Aeroflex COM-120B Communications Service Monitors must be considered. The following are the units we intend to trade-in:

Location Condition Acquisition Date Serial Number

Department of Commerce Barcode Number

San Diego, CA Good August 20, 1996 500007992 CD0000535828 Sacramento, CA Good November 1, 1996 8128 CD0000535863 Medford, OR Average November 1, 1996 8122 CD0000535861 Flagstaff, AZ Cosmetically Poor August 1, 1996 500007994 CD0000535827 Seattle, WA Average August 1, 1996 7991 CD0000535860 Phoenix, AZ Average August 1, 1996 7993 CD0000535859 Salt Lake City, UT Poor August 20, 1996 500007990 CD0000535829

Selection criteria will be based on best value. Best value is determined by the following factors: Trade-in value offered for existing Service Monitors, overall cost, calibration and maintenance costs, ease of use, OEM industry experience and support after sale.

DELIVERABLE SCHEDULE:

Delivery within 6-8 weeks of contract award to the following address:

National Weather Service Western Region Headquarters 125 South State Street, Rm 1311

Salt Lake City, UT 84138

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT:

Tom Hall, 801-524-5120 x282 thomas.e.hall@noaa.gov

INVOICING:

The invoice shall be mailed to the following address upon delivery and acceptance of all equipment:

National Weather Service Western Region Headquarters Attn: Adam Mathis 125 South State Street, Rm 1311 Salt Lake City, UT 84138 mailto:thomas.e.hall@noaa.gov