MODIFICATION
63 -- Base-Wide Annunciation and Visual Alert Systems
- Notice Date
- 5/6/2002
- Notice Type
- Modification
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Supply Systems Command, FISC NORFOLK HAMPTON ROADS, ACQUISITION DEPT, CODE 200 1968 GILBERT STREET, SUITE 600, NORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392
- ZIP Code
- 23511-3392
- Solicitation Number
- N00189-02-T-0342
- Response Due
- 5/17/2002
- Archive Date
- 6/1/2002
- Point of Contact
- Bonnie Parker, Contract Specialist, Phone 757-443-1410, Fax 757-443-1414,
- E-Mail Address
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bonnie_k_parker@nor.fisc.navy.mil
- Description
- Note to contractors: This Statement of Work is posted to solicit comments from interested contractors as to its viability and completeness. Contractors are invited to provide written comments, concerns, and questions about the specifications and/or the objective of the procurement. Written correspondence can be e-mailed to Bonnie Parker at Bonnie_K_Parker@nor.fisc.navy.mil or faxed to her at 757-443-1414. Please provide any comments/concerns/questions by 17 May 2002. All replies will be forwarded to the originator of the requirement and the Statement of Work will be revised as necessary. The actual solicitation will be posted once the Statement of Work is deemed viable. The site visits will be scheduled approximately two weeks after the posting of the solicitation. STATEMENT OF WORK BASE-WIDE ALERT SYSTEM GENERAL INFORMATION 1.0 Introduction The contractor shall provide and install a base-wide alert system at the following military sites in the Hampton Roads area: Commander in Chief U.S. Atlantic Fleet and Norfolk Support Area (CINCLANTFLT/NSA) including the inside of Building NH-95, Lafayette River Annex, Norfolk Naval Station complex (including the Naval Air Station, Norfolk but excluding the Joint Forces Staff College and the Navy Exchange/Commissary area), Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown (including Cheatham Annex), Security Detachment Northwest, and Naval Air Station Oceana. The systems shall function initially as stand-alone at each site but shall have the capability to be eventually networked together to integrate with the computer system at Centralized Dispatch at the Norfolk Naval Station. 2.0 Background The Anti Terrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) effort requires the installation of base wide alert systems for terrorist and other security incidents within the Mid-Atlantic Region. The systems shall serve as early warning for emergencies and help protect military and civilian personnel from any biochemical mishaps. 3.0 Scope The base-wide alert system shall meet the following specifications and shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and best commercial practices at the eight military sites listed above. Although a particular brand name is not required, the manufacturer of the system shall be ISO 9001 certified as far as Quality Systems and Quality Management Systems are concerned. (Information about ISO 9000/9001 can be found at www.isoeasy.org.) Each alarm system shall have the capability of standing alone and being networked to a centralized office at the Norfolk Naval Station. Each system shall also have the capability of being programmed from the eventual control point to eliminate the need to visit sites for reprogramming. Contractors shall describe in detail within their technical proposals how they will comply with the stipulation that the systems must be capable of being networked. All installation services performed by the contractor shall be compatible with the existing UHF Trunking and Motorola paging systems used by the fire departments at all of the military sites. A wireless system is preferred; however, if cabling is used, all cabling shall be shielded. Speakers and optical alerts shall be installed on existing rooftops or poles for best coverage of an area. Main computer workstations shall be installed at the dispatch centers at each of the eight military sites. Each system shall support a computer-generated sign at the main gates at each site. Siren/voice message alerts shall be audible at any location on the military site on which the speakers are installed. Contractors shall provide in their technical proposals a list of the actual equipment and quantities of each component they are proposing to provide and install. 4.0 Qualifications Contractor employees shall have PC experience, including configuring/installing software, and maintenance of both hardware and software. In addition, any contractor personnel working on this requirement must have a secret clearance. See Attachment (1), DD Form 254. . 5.0 Place of Performance. Work shall be performed at the CINCLANTFLT/NSA area including Building NH-95 (Norfolk), Lafayette River Annex (Norfolk), Naval Station Norfolk (including the Naval Air Station Norfolk but excluding the Joint Forces Staff College and the Navy Exchange/Commissary area), Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek (Norfolk), Norfolk Naval Shipyard (Portsmouth), Naval Weapons Station Yorktown including Cheatham Annex (Yorktown and Williamsburg), Northwest Security Activity (Chesapeake), and Naval Air Station Oceana (Virginia Beach) where deemed necessary by the Government and manufacturer recommendations. 6.0 Period of Performance. The period of performance for this requirement shall be the date of award through approximately 25 July 2003 for installation and testing at all areas. 7.0 Material Specifications 7.1 Speaker Arrays Version A The electronic omni-directional siren shall provide 112 dB (C)at 100 feet on axis. The siren signal strength shall be uniform throughout the entire 360-degree circle with plus or minus 1 dB variance in output. The frequency response shall be uniform from 200 to 2,000 Hz to ensure excellent voice reproduction. Version B The electronic omni-directional siren shall provide 120 dB (C)at 100 feet on axis. The siren signal strength shall be uniform throughout the entire 360-degree circle with plus or minus 1 dB variance in output. The frequency response shall be uniform from 200 to 2,000 Hz to ensure excellent voice reproduction. The speaker array shall be composed of modules, each of which contain four (4) 100-watt speaker drivers designed to cover the entire 360-degree area. The drivers shall be located to allow easy replacement through small external access doors without any disassembly of the siren unit. The speaker array shall be constructed of chromated aluminum and coated with polyester powder coat paint and shall be provided in a polyester reinforced housing for salt spray environment applications. 7.2 Siren Controls Siren controls shall be battery operated and shall use programmable tone generators and modular amplifiers capable of clear, undistorted voice and warning tone reproduction. The design must minimize wiring and simplify component removal and replacement. The control must allow for various power level configurations with common parts between each configuration. Sensors shall be used in the siren to enable remote monitoring of critical siren operating conditions. The sirens shall be able to operate in various outdoor weather conditions including rain, ice, snow, and blowing sand without detriment to the siren or acoustic output. Operating temperature range shall be from -30 to +60 C; operating humidity range shall be from 0 to 98%; and operating wind range shall be from 0 to 100 mph (minimum). 7.3 Tone Generators The tone generators shall be microprocessor controlled and capable of generating tones in the range of 300 to 1,500 Hz. They shall be stable in frequency and tone duration to within less than 1% over the rated temperature range. Warning tones shall be user programmable and the software required for programming shall be provided. At least 7 warning tones shall be available and tone duration shall be programmable from 1 second to 10 minutes. An option for digitally-stored voice messages shall be provided to support a minimum of four (4) one-minute or sixteen (16) 15-second messages. The bandwidth shall be at least 3 KHz and a volume control shall be available to enable separate levels for live, local public address and digitally recorded messages. To simplify activation in an emergency, it must be possible to program warning scenarios into predefined functions so that a combination of separate functions may be controlled sequentially by the activation of only one command. A minimum of 10 sequential functions shall be programmable for custom warning scenarios. Programming software shall be provided along with local microphone input with a separate volume control. Example: Function 1 = (1) 10 seconds steady?(2) digital message 1?(3) 10 seconds steady?(4) digital message 3?(5) 10 seconds steady?(6) digital message 5???..(10) cancel. 7.4 Amplifiers To ensure clear voice and tone reproduction, the amplifier output shall be uniform to within plus or minus 1 dB over the 300 to 3,000Hz range and the distortion shall be less than 3%. Each amplifier shall be able to run a siren tone continuously for 30 minutes without damage and shall be modular for easy replacement without removing power. Amplifiers shall incorporate circuitry to protect against short circuit and over temperature conditions and shall reset when the fault is removed. Indicators shall be provided for the detection of amplifier operation and amplifier faults. 7.5 Power Controls and Zoning Functions The siren shall have the capability to double the sound power in a predefined direction of a prevailing wind. The increase shall be a minimum of 3 dB and must be able to be maintained for the rated duration of all warning tones without damage to speakers or amplifiers. The power increase shall have the ability to be pointed in one of two directions, 180 degrees apart, or to be disabled. A zoning function shall be available to enable the control of individual amplifiers for future requirements to selectively activate indoor speakers in separate building areas. At least 6 zones shall be available. A low power mode shall be available for testing siren functions at low volume. Siren tones shall ramp up in volume at startup to allow people working in close proximity to take action to avoid hearing damage. The ramp shall start below 5 watts power output and not reach full power for at least 5 seconds. 7.6 Batteries and Charging Systems The batteries shall be sealed and maintenance free and readily available for purchase. The contractor shall specify the type of battery when providing the spare parts list. Batteries shall provide enough power for 30 minutes of continuous operation. Without charge, the batteries must be able to back up the siren for at least 10 days with enough reserve for a 5-minute activation at the end of 10 days. The chargers shall meet the following: Operating voltage: 120 or 240 VAC plus or minus 20%, 50-60 Hz AC current draw: 5 A AC maximum Current output: 8-10 A DC minimum Protection: Short circuit and over voltage. In addition, the chargers shall not cause radio interference, UL and CSA, and shall be certified by an independent agency that they meet commercial safety standards for fire and shock. 7.7 Local Diagnostics The following local diagnostic indications, at a minimum, shall be available: a. Controller power (LED should blink to show that microprocessor is working) b. Signal line(s) active c. P.A. active d. RS232 port is operational (if applicable) e. Radio carrier detect (if applicable) f. Amplifier active g. Amplifier fault(s) A low power mode shall be available to test each siren function using the amplifiers and speakers at a level below 5 watts. A quiet test function shall also be available to test the amplifiers and drivers at a frequency above the human hearing range. The status of the quiet test shall be easy to access within the siren controller. 7.8 Remote Diagnostics Critical siren operating conditions shall be monitored and displayed at the remote monitoring station(s). The minimum conditions to be monitored are cabinet intrusion, AC voltage, DC voltage, battery charger, tone generator, amplifiers, speakers, mode of operation (standby, function 1, etc.), siren site number, and type of siren including number of amplifiers and speakers. Changes in status shall be automatically reported to the monitoring station unless the siren is activated. When activated, the siren shall only respond when requested to report in order to minimize traffic in an emergency. Also, a means to check the status of the monitored items and all status conditions shall be available at the siren site for service personnel. 7.9 Control Options At least 7 siren functions and CANCEL shall be controllable using both local push-button controls and remote contact closure inputs. All possible siren functions including the 7 functions, 16 possible stored voice messages, and broadcast public address functions shall be available via RS232 port, 600 wireline port, and radio port. This will allow the siren to be interfaced to existing and future types of control and status monitoring systems. 7.10 Relay Outputs 15-amp DC fused relay contact closure outputs shall be utilized. The relay shall close whenever a siren function is active and in turn, activate an LED indicator. 7.11 Cabinets The cabinets shall be constructed of heavy gauge metal. Stainless steel cabinets shall be grade 304 or better to withstand harsh environments. The electronic housings shall have a NEMA4 or IP65 rating. The batteries shall be in a separate vented enclosure with a NEMA3 or IP45 rating. Connections between cabinets shall be sealed against the flow of air or battery gases. Housings shall be mounted on poles or walls as required. A padlock hasp and an internal bracket for holding an operation and service manual shall be provided for each cabinet. 7.12 Omni-Directional Speaker Arrays The omni-directional speaker arrays shall project sound evenly over a 360-degree area within plus or minus 1dB over the entire frequency range for even coverage of tone and voice in all directions. The sirens shall be stationary and shall not rotate the speaker or the sound field to disperse the sound. The speakers shall be mechanically sound with the ability to withstand up to 100 mph winds and shall be mounted on poles or walls as required. The compression drivers shall not be exposed to the environment. Access panels shall be provided for driver replacement without disassembly of the speaker. At lease 60 feet of weather/solar resistant speaker cable shall be included with the sirens. 7.13 Central Control Stations The central control stations shall consist of a status encoder capable of activating the siren sites individually, in groups, or on an all-call basis. They shall have a 4-line backlit LCD display and 18 user-programmable function "hot" keys and shall utilize an FSK code format. The status encoder shall have a minimum of 4 LEDs to indicate the status of the printer, RF carrier defect, key press, and a spare function and shall have a key lock to secure the controller's keypad. They shall be capable of receiving status information from the remote sites after any test or emergency activation and performing automatic quiet test diagnostics at preset levels. The status encoder shall interface with a MS Windows 95/98-based computer equipped with a graphical software package to allow the operator to perform the following functions: a. Control the entire system by use of a graphic user interface from the central control b. Display a detailed site map with the siren sites represented by colored icons c. Allow user to add map views and siren sites d. Report siren status, poll sirens, and activate the system from the map screen e. Program all of the remote sites from the central control point(s) to eliminate the need to visit sites for reprogramming f. Provide FSK digital encryption g. Use a 32-bit operating system designed for Windows 95/98 h. Provide full status reports on remote-site parameters, system log entries, activation records and configuration, and RTU status i. Create automatic personnel call lists to alert select individuals via telephone of specific predefined events. A printer shall be provided and connected to each status encoder through a parallel data port. In addition, a redundant central control station including RF equipment shall be installed at a location chosen by the Government for use in the event the main control room is nonfunctioning or disabled. 7.14 Optical Notification For notification of hearing-impaired personnel, an optical alert shall be installed at all speaker locations and shall be synchronized with the audio alert system. The optical alert shall be a flashing light, preferably a red/amber color combination. 8. Installation The system shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and recommendations. Upon completion of the installation, the contractor, along with Government and manufacturer representatives, shall inspect the system for proper installation, check all system components, and perform both static and operational systems tests. The Government will be responsible for 120VAC power at the siren sites along with site permits and coordination where applicable. 9. Documentation Installation, operation, and maintenance manuals shall be provided for the sirens and shall contain replacement part numbers with drawings or pictures showing part locations. A manual shall be mounted inside the control cabinet for each siren. 10. Spare Parts Upon award, a manufacturer-recommended spare parts list shall be provided, also to include each main active component. 11. Training Upon completion of installation at each site, the contractor shall provide training at that site in the operation of the CPU, including the status screen, FEP status screen, alarm acknowledgement, and help screen, and any reconfiguration that may become necessary at the Government sites. Training shall be scheduled within one week of acceptance by the Government. Approximately 6 to 15 people at each site will require instruction, some during second and third shifts. 12. Intentions These specifications are not intended to include any proprietary items, components, circuits, or devices that would preclude any outdoor warning siren manufacturer for producing equipment to meet these specifications. All ratings, power outputs, and specific criteria are currently being met by commercially available equipment. The fact that a manufacturer chooses not to produce equipment to meet these specifications, providing the above criteria are meet, will not be sufficient cause to adjudge these specifications as restrictive
- Place of Performance
- Address: Eight military bases in the Southeastern Virginia area.
- Zip Code: 23511
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 23511
- Record
- SN00072318-W 20020508/020506213425 (fbodaily.com)
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