Primary Crash Alarm System

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command has issued a sources sought notice for a Primary Crash Alarm System (PCAS), which serves as a critical component of airfield emergency response operations at Bradshaw Army Airfield. The procurement involves a comprehensive emergency communication system that includes a ConsortAlert DOD VoIP Emergency Notification System with 20 SIP sessions, networking equipment, emergency phone bridge, user interface console, and Cisco VoIP components designed to facilitate instant secure teleconferencing between the Air Traffic Control Tower and various emergency response departments during crash scenarios. The system must be DOD/JITC certified, operate on Oracle Linux 8.9 with dual 1 TB SATA drives, and integrate with existing ATC recording equipment while utilizing BAAF's fiber infrastructure. This sources sought notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for quotations, with responses due by August 29, 2025, just three days after the posting date of August 26, 2025. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334290 for Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing and PSC code 5810 for Communications Security Equipment and Components.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designation and is open to full and open competition. The system will be deployed across two primary locations: the Air Traffic Control Tower and Airfield Operations buildings, with equipment shipped directly to the Island of Hawaii. The emergency notification system must connect multiple critical departments including BAAF Flight Operation, Pohakuloa Training Area Police and Fire, BAAF MEDEVAC, and other essential emergency response units. The procurement includes comprehensive documentation, installation support, and a substantial 60-month warranty period. The technical specifications indicate a sophisticated system built around a Dell R350 server platform with high-definition voice quality capabilities and the ability to establish instant emergency communications during critical airfield incidents.