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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF AUGUST 17, 2016 FBO #5381
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J -- VA258-16-AP-4782 Pager Service Support (TUC) - Attachment

Notice Date

8/15/2016
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

517210 — Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Contracting Section;3601 S. 6th Avenue;Tucson AZ 85723
 

ZIP Code

85723
 

Solicitation Number

VA25816N0775
 

Response Due

8/19/2016
 

Archive Date

10/18/2016
 

Point of Contact

Arcelia Medina
 

E-Mail Address

VA
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Sources Sought Announcement This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this sources sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential sources capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of business, e.g. small or other, as appropriate and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organization's qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below in italics. Statement of Work Southern Arizona Veteran Affairs Health Care System, (SAVAHCS) is located at 3601 S. 6th Ave, Tucson AZ, 85723 and is seeking contractors who can fulfill a continuous requirement to provide services to the owned terminal, transmitters, and receivers, which shall include all replacement parts, maintenance, service, labor and technology. 24 hour per day, 7 days per week coverage for base equipment and deport repair for receivers. TUCSON BASE EQUIPMENTQTY 1.Model 2100 Paging Terminal 1 2.Millinium Radio Transmitters1 3.Model 66 Transmitter Controller1 4.24hr x 7 days a week coverage 5.Unlimited phone support and Four Hour Response Time RECEIVERSQTY 1.TLA852816 2.TTI OVATION43 3.RPR752175 4.Unlimited depot repair service on all receivers with return shipping included. 5.Eaton Model 9355-30 30kVA S/N BG466JBA03 System General Requirements The system shall provide for complete narrow-band voice digital two way and radio paging communications throughout the facility's building, associated structures/buildings and grounds. It is understood that 100% coverage may not be obtainable. However, it is expected that at least 98% coverage will be provided. At minimum, the successful local facility areas of operation shall include, but not be limited to: each ICU, on-call room, emergency room, engineering office and shop, supply warehouse, loading dock, security office, parking area and/or deck, basement, and all above ground floors in each facility. The vendor shall fully qualify the outside coverage requirement by a geographic map with the facility in its center and outline all coverage locations, radiating in a 360 degree pattern to the confines of each facility property line. The map shall indicate areas of primary, secondary, marginal, and out of range operation. The system shall be capable of providing routine two way and radio paging operation on a first come first served basis from any or all areas selected by an initial page originator. The system shall be able to be accessed individually and at the same time from the designated telephone(s) and microphone(s). System Performance Requirements (Reference) The system shall meet the following minimum performance standards: Radio Standards: oEmission Designator: 11K00F2D (or as designated by VA's Frequency Manager) oPower Output: 100 Watts (W) maximum or as specified by the station operating license(s) oOperating Frequency: Designated Government Protected Frequencies as specified on the station operating license(s) oFrequency Stability: NTIA specified/approved for narrowband operation oSignal to Noise (S/N) Ratio: 50.0 dBm at the control unit oNoise Figure: 6.0 dB maximum measured pager/receiver threshold oAutomatic Gain/Level Control (AGC/ALC): 40.0 dB Gain Variation Compensation oMean Time Between Failure (MTBF): 50,000 hours minimum (at least 5 years) based on a 24 hour day Voice and Audio Standards: oInput and Output Signal Level: 0.0 dBm at 1 kilohertz (kHz) test tone modulation level. Each level shall be variable over a 6.0 dB range oInput and Output Impedance: 600 Ohms Balanced (BAL) oInput and Output Signals: Terminated on each audio control unit oFrequency Range: 50 Hertz (Hz) to 3.0 kHz + 1.0 %, at minimum oS/N Ratio: 60 decibel per millivolt (dBmV) + 1.0 dBmV oCross Modulation: -46 dB oHum Modulation: -55 dB oIsolation (control unit to unit): 24 dB, minimum Control Signal Standards: oInput and Output Signal: 0.0 dBmV + 1.0 dBmV level oInput and Output Signals: Terminated on each radio control unit oInput and Output Impedance: 600 Ohms Balanced (BAL) Channel Bandwidth: oData: 300 Hz to 3.5 kHz (9.6 kilo bits per second rate) oVoice: 50 Hz to 3.0 kHz, + 5.0%, minimum oS/N Ratio: 60 dBmV + 1.0 dBmV Vendor/Contractor Quality Assurance Requirements The vendor's Telecommunications Technicians assigned to the system shall be fully trained, qualified, and certified by the OEM on the operation and testing of the system. System Applicable Publication (Standards) Requirement The following publications form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in text by basic designation only. Except for a specific date given, the issue in effect (including amendments, addenda, revisions, supplements, and errata) on the date the system's submittal is technically approved by VA shall be enforced. o National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1.No. 70National Electrical Code (NEC) 2.No. 72 SeriesAuxiliary, Proprietary, and Protective Signal Systems 3.No. 76 SeriesEssential Electrical and Electricity Systems for Patient and Health Care Facilities 4.No. 77Static Electricity 5.No. 99Standards for Health Care Facilities 6.No. 101Life Safety Code oNational Recognized Testing Laboratories (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.) 1.No. 65Wired Cabinets 2.No. 96AInstallation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems 3.No. 467Grounding and Bonding Equipment oElectronic Industries/Telecommunications Industries Associations (EIA/TIA) 1.568 Commercial Building Telecommunications Wiring Standard 2.569 Commercial Building Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces Standard 3.606 Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings 4.607 Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications Systems in Commercial Buildings 5.RS-222-DStructural Standards for Steel Antenna Towers and Antenna Supporting Structures 6.RS-270Tools, Crimping, Solderless Wiring Devices Recommended Procedures for User Certification oJoint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organization (JCAHCO) Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals oNational and local life safety code(s): The more stringent of each listed code oNational Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) 1.Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management, Chapter 5, Paragraph 5.6.2 Standards for Narrow Band Operation in the 138-150.8, 162-174, and 406.1 - 420 mHz Frequency Bands oFederal Communication Commission (FCC) 1.Rules and RegulationsPart 90, Appendix C 2.Radio Broadcast ServicesPart 73 oFederal Aviation Administration (FAA) 1.AC 110/460-ID & AC 707/460-2E FAA Advisory Circular for Construction of Antenna Towers. At a minimum the system shall conform to the installation and construction practices identified in Motorola, Inc. (or equal) if local requirements are not available: oManual R56 Quality Standards for Fixed Network Equipment Installation System Requirements All pager numbers are to carry the same prefix (i.e. 720, 350, 779, 877, 888) based on availability. oLocal paging accessibility shall be throughout Fresno, CA. Contractor shall provide coverage maps. Industry-standard nationwide coverage to be provided when requested. Contractor shall provide off-net services, where applicable/necessary. oContractor shall be reimbursed for lost, stolen, or pagers damaged through negligent use at the contract rate. Important information The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No subcontracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 517210 ($27.5M). Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and complete Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail, mail, or ground carrier to: Southern Arizona VA Health Care System 3601 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85743 or by e-mail to: Arcelia.medina@va.gov All information submissions to be marked Attn: Arcelia Medina, Contract Specialist and should be received no later than 4:00 pm Mountain Time on August 19, 2016. After review of the responses to this announcement, the Government intends to proceed with the acquisition and a subsequent solicitation will be published.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/TuVAMC/VASAHCS/VA25816N0775/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA258-16-N-0775 VA258-16-N-0775.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2943889&FileName=VA258-16-N-0775-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2943889&FileName=VA258-16-N-0775-000.docx

 

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Place of Performance

Address: Southern Arizona VA Health Care System;3601 S. 6th Ave;Tucson, AZ

Zip Code: 85723
 

Record

SN04223867-W 20160817/160815235046-c8fe9fc8ddaa179fd1210151292c8973 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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