SOURCES SOUGHT
58 -- Long Range Acoustic Device
- Notice Date
- 7/27/2011
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334310
— Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Justice, United States Marshals Service, Special Operations Group, TOD, Camp Beauregard, 1401 'F' Street, Pineville, Louisiana, 71360, United States
- ZIP Code
- 71360
- Solicitation Number
- DJMS-11-TSOG-0001
- Archive Date
- 8/16/2011
- Point of Contact
- Cherie C. McQuillin, Phone: 318/641-4320
- E-Mail Address
-
Cherie.McQuillin@usdoj.gov
(Cherie.McQuillin@usdoj.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The USMS Special Operations Group serves as the tactical enforcement arm of the United States Marshals Service. In this role, SOG is routinely presented with situations that necessitate delivering messages in a loud clear manner. LRAD (Long Range Acoustic Device) is a breakthrough hailing and warning, directed acoustic device designed to communicate with authority and exceptionally high intelligibility. What makes the LRAD product unique is its ability to transmit a message with exceptional voice intelligibility and tonal clarity in a highly directional beam, even with significant ambient noise. The directionality of the LRAD device reduces the risk of exposing nearby personnel or peripheral bystanders to harmful audio levels. Examples of situations requiring the use of a long range acoustic device would be: public notifications, crowd control, hostage/barricade situations, surround and call out, emergency response situations, and marine operations. It is necessary to be able to communicate over large areas, through buildings, and inside vehicles. This communication device needs to be rugged and easy to operate. SOG currently uses a LRAD-1000 for long range communication. SOG Deputies are trained in the safe and effective deployment of this particular system. The LRAD-1000 has proven effective in its performance and features. The large size of the LRAD-1000 does not make it easy to transport in tactical situations. The solution to this is the smaller and just as capable, LRAD-100X/300X. In order to be consistent with this system and its operation, SOG would like to procure the following LRAD devices: LRAD-100X (wireless) and the LRAD-300Xi (integrated marine deployment). SOG is requesting these particular devices based on their Mil-Spec ratings and performance in various environments. The United States Coast Guard, US Army, USMC, and numerous state and local law enforcement agencies are using the LRAD system. The acoustical hailing and area denial devices must meet the following specifications listed below: Handheld Acoustical hailing device requirements: • GENERAL SPECS: A molded composite single driver communication device weighing 15 lb or less, hand held, self powered, rechargeable, water proof acoustic hailing device capable of producing 137dB of continuous acoustic output at 1 Meter. The system is controlled by a rugged, waterproof MP3 player that incorporates a backlit display, 7 large buttons and a rotary on/off volume control that is wired to the unit via a 20 foot cable. A microphone attaches to the MP3 player control module for real time voice communication. Equipment must have a waterproof, hardened MP3 player. Real time voice communication is available through a noise cancelling microphone. Equipment is required to have a National Stock Number, for logistical support. System must have supplied over 150 units of the exact model to the US Military. • ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE: Maximum continuous output 137 dB SPL @ 1 meter, Beam width 30 degrees @ 2.5kHz, Range-Highly intelligible speech transmissions over 600 meters with a maximum range of 250 meters over 88 dB of noise. • ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS: Battery powered 10.8 to 16.8 VDC with rechargeable Li-ion battery for up to 2 hours of continuous operation • MECHANICAL: Weight of 15 pounds or less for wireless handheld, sealed, waterproof, composite enclosure. Capable of operating from 50 degrees Celsius to -20 degrees Celsius. • NSN: 5830015784373 Marine Mounted Acoustical Hailing Device requirements: • GENERAL SPECS: The larger marine mounted device must be a fiberglass composite, two driver, acoustic hailing and warning device capable of producing 143 dB of continuous acoustic output at 1 meter. The system plays prerecorded messages from a waterproof, 7 button MP3 player via a control cable and real time voice communication through a microphone. The system incorporates switches for proprietary voice boost technology and beam width control. The system shall contain three primary components, the emitter head, remote amplifier package and control box/MP3 player. The emitter head shall consist of only 2 drivers and one power connector. The amplifier package shall be cast aluminum with three connectors, one for 12-28 VDC power, a second for audio out and the third for the remote control. • ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE: Shall not lose more than 10dB from 560 Hz to 7.3kHz, 143 dB maximum continuous SPL @ 1 meter, Beam width +/-15 degrees @1 kHz/-3dB, Highly intelligible speech transmissions over 1000 meters with a maximum range of 350 meters over 88 dB of background noise • ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS: 12-28 VDC 100-150 watts • ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: MIL-STD 810G compliance for temp (-35C-60C), rain, salt fog, vibration, shock, humidity • MECHANICAL: Weight of 25 pounds or less, Fiberglass composite construction, 25"W x 14"H x 10"D • SAFETY: MIL-STD-1474D FCC Part 15 class A radiated and conducted emissions
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 1401 F. Street, Camp Beauregard, Pineville, Louisiana, 71360, United States
- Zip Code: 71360
- Zip Code: 71360
- Record
- SN02512516-W 20110729/110727235318-e1903a041a7720fd5bb17cb370bb1691 (fbodaily.com)
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