Giant Voice Upgrade

The Department of the Air Force Reserve Command is seeking small businesses to upgrade the Giant Voice emergency communications system at the Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. The solicitation (RFQ FA671225Q0022) requires vendors to provide a technical capability narrative and demonstrate past performance on two similar contracts within the last 5 years. The project involves engineering, design, and installation of a new radio frequency communications infrastructure for an emergency alert system, including upgrading outdoor siren poles, implementing a two-way wireless communications system, and ensuring comprehensive base-wide emergency communication capabilities. The procurement will be evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, considering technical acceptability and price. Key dates include a question submission deadline of April 23, 2025, and quote submission due date of April 29, 2025.

The contract is a 100% small business set-aside for NAICS category 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), targeting businesses with 800 or fewer employees. The project has a firm-fixed price and a 180-calendar-day performance period, covering multiple buildings including 418, 125, and 221. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and are prohibited from being foreign-owned companies. The system upgrade will replace existing copper infrastructure with a new RF system capable of broadcasting emergency messages, supporting zone-selective activation, pre-recorded messages, and live voice announcements. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days after service acceptance, with the government reserving the right to award to one offeror or make no award. The place of performance is specifically located at Coraopolis, PA 15108, with extensive coordination required with base personnel throughout the project.