SOURCES SOUGHT
59 -- PacStar 4100
- Notice Date
- 3/23/2009
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334220
— Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, USAF Academy - 10 MSG/LGC, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, Colorado, 80840-2315
- ZIP Code
- 80840-2315
- Solicitation Number
- PacStarUSAFAcademy
- Archive Date
- 4/14/2009
- Point of Contact
- Jon Wilczynski,, Phone: 7193332933, Diana South,, Phone: 719-333-8650
- E-Mail Address
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jon.wilczynski@usafa.af.mil, Diana.Myles-South@usafa.af.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This notice is not a solicitation. This announcement serves as a sources sought notice for the upcoming acquisition for United States Air Force Academy, PacStar 4100 or equivalent. Interested firms must reference their 8(a), HUBZone, Woman Owned or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned status that must be signed by a company official with authority to bind the company. All potential offerors are reminded, in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration, lack of registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) will make an offeror ineligible for contract award. This Sources Sought Notice is also issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. All businesses capable of providing this equipment are invited to respond. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this sources sought synopsis. The 10LGR/ LGCB is seeking potential sources who can manufacture the PacStar 4100 or equivalent. The following salient characteristics are: Description - PacStar 4100 Initial Entry Package The PacStar TM 4100 is a portable communications package that can be used to support Commanders or small teams during the initial entry period of an operation until mission complete. The package provides critical connectivity prior to installation of more permanent communications capabilities. The PacStar 4100 delivers Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) voice and data services for 20 users. To enhance portability, the complete package is contained in a small case that meets airline carry-on requirements. The PacStar 4100 can connect via LAN or satellite, and utilizes Voice over IP (VoIP) or analog phones, all integrated into an easy-to-use package. All components are pre-connected, pre-configured, and managed by customized PacStar IQ-Core TM Software. It also provides access to two data networks (NIPRNet and SIPRNet) that are configurable based on user requirements. These data networks and Voice over Secure Internet Protocol (VoSIP) phones are separated from the system by High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) devices. Requirements to include: 4100 Initial Entry Communications Package (Includes 8 VOIP Phones), Part # PS-4100 One Year Support for 4100, Part #SSP-4100-1 Voice and data termination bundle. Includes one year service, installation and onsite 4100 training or six people, Part #PS-BUNDL-200 1000VA/700W Briefcase Style UPS SYSTEM. (4) 5-15R UPS receptacles: (2) 5-15R AUX receptacles; 6 MIN (FULL LOAD) Battery Run Time. Input power cord included. DRC model includes rolling case with retractable handle, Part # DRC-1000BRX 1600 Black Pelican Case with 2.2# Black PE (Holds three VOIP phones with accessories per case). Part # VOIP Phone Mobile Case 1Mbps/512 Kbps, CIR 64 Kbps, includes activation fee. Part # PS-1MB-512 _______________________________________________________________ Delivery 16 May 2009 to USAFA, CO 80840-2315 _______________________________________________________________ PacStar 4100 Features: Three Cisco 1861 routers for • convergence, NIPRnet and SIPRnet access Cisco Unified Communications • Manager Express for IP call processing Ultra-lightweight laptop with • automated system management through PacStar IQ-Core Software Analog and VoIP phone capable • Shock-resistant case that meets airline • carry-on requirements AC/DC power-conditioning power • supply for worldwide power support LAN or satellite backhaul • Laptop: Panasonic Toughbook W7 Ultra-lightweight, 3.0 lbs. • Windows® XP® Professional operating • system Intel® Core TM 2 Duo Processor ULV • U7500 1.06GHz processor • 80GB hard drive (shock-mounted and • removable) 2048MB 12.1 in 1024x768 XGA TFT active matrix • color LCD Lithium ion battery pack, 6.7-hour • battery life PacStar IQ-Core Software Manages system configuration, • including management of phones, IP addresses, passwords Provides monitoring. alerting and • remote management Easy to use wizard-driven user interface • Reduces training requirements • Automates routine and complex tasks • Protects the system from mis- • configuration Provides integrated system logging • and reporting Routers: Cisco® 1861 Integrated Services Router (3 units) All-in-one unified communications • solution that integrates voice, data, video, and security into one platform Integrated, managed Ethernet switch • provides eight ports of 10/100 Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Four built-in FXS ports on core router • for analog voice calls Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express 7.0 Call processing resident on the core • Cisco 1861 ISR IP and Analog phone support • Support for up to 15 phone users • Integrated voicemail and auto- • attendant solution with Cisco Unity Express Extensive trunking support including • H.323 and SIP trunking Satellite modem: Thrane & Thrane EXPLORER® 500 High-speed satellite IP communications • Broadband mobile terminal with integrated antenna • Global coverage through Broadband Global Area Network • (BGAN) satellite service, which offers Internet and public phone system access Simultaneous voice and data to access applications and • phone calls at the same time Streaming IP at speeds up to 128 kbps for guaranteed • quality of service Cisco® Unified IP Phone 7911G (2 units) 10/100BASE-T Ethernet connection through two RJ-45 • ports, one for the LAN connection, and the other for connecting a downstream Ethernet device, such as a PC. Signaling protocol support: Supported in Cisco Unified • Communications Manager Versions 3.3(5)SR2, 4.1(3)SR3a, 4.2(1)SR1, and higher using Skinny Client Control Protocol (SCCP); supports both SCCP and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) with Cisco Unified Communications Manager Version 5.0(2) and higher. Codec support: G.711a, G.711, G.729a, G.729b, and G.729ab • audio-compression codecs Configuration options: Provisioning of network parameters • through Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Voice quality: Comfort-noise generation and voice-activity- • detection (VAD) programming on a system basis. Works with Cisco PoE from any Cisco Inline Power-capable • switch. Can receive power from IEEE 802.3af-compliant blades. Custom power-conditioning power supply 400W • Supports power input of 90-264V AC 47-63hz, and • 10-36V DC Accepts AC and DC input with auto-sensing, auto- • switching support Absorbs power surges while maintaining correct • voltage output Hardigg Storm Case® iM2400 and iM2500 Briefcase style • No more than 35 lbs. gross weight per case • iM2400: 19.2 x 15.2 x 7.3 in, iM2500: 21.7 x 14.1 x 8.9 in • iM2500 has wheels and a pullout handle for easy • transportability Shock-resistant case meets airline carry-on requirements Harris SecNet 54 EMOD (Optional) High-performance NSA-certified Type-1 In-line Network Encryption (INE) - for red/black separation between convergence and enclave routers HAIPIS 1.3.5 PPK compliant PoE operation Wired and optical Red-side Ethernet connectivity Dual Black-side Ethernet connectivity DHCP, NAT and VPN tunneling support 4100-W Option Includes: DTech WHISPER TM 400 Mobile VoIP Interface Bundle Mobile Voice over IP (VoIP) network device • Designed to extend analog voice, VoIP (SIP/H.323) and • Secure Calling (STU/STE/SCIP) across IP-based networks (i.e., IP LAN, IP WAN, IP/ISDN, VSAT, BGAN) in a network configuration using a unique VoIP optimization technique (called BSP/VTP) that reduces the bandwidth per call required and reduces the number of packets required to transport VoIP calls between remote/local devices. The applicable NAICS Code is 334220. The size standard is 750 employees. The award will be a firm fixed price purchase order. The required delivery date is no later than 16 May 2009. All items and components must be made and manufactured in accordance with DFARS 252-225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. All Contractors interested in supplying this requirement may indicate their interest in this proposed acquisition by sending an email to include your name, contact information, company name, business size, your level of interest in this proposed acquisition, CAGE code, and answers to the following questions: •1. How long have you been in business? •2. What size business is your company? How many employees do you have? •3. How big is your facility? •4. Have you manufactured the PacStar 4100 or similar? •5. What is your payment terms? •6. What is your business arrangement in the commercial industry? •7. Are you a manufacturer, or do you subcontract the work? •8. Have you ever performed government contracts? •9. What is your lead-time for manufacturing? •10. Are you in compliance with the Berry Amendment? •11. What are your commercial terms and conditions? Only responsible suppliers need respond. NOTE: ** No telephone responses, please** This sources sought is for planning purposes only and does not commit the government to pay for the information requested. If you are not interested in supplying this item, no response is necessary. This notice is designed to locate responsible sources who have an interest, and have the ability to supply the items described herein. Responsible vendors who are interested may contact Jon Wilczynski, USAFA Contracting Specialist, via email jon.wilczynski@usafa.af.mil or Diana South, Contracting Officer, diana.myles-south@usafa.af.mil by 2:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, 30 Mar 09.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, Colorado, 80840-2315, United States
- Zip Code: 80840-2315
- Zip Code: 80840-2315
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