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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF JANUARY 20, 2022 SAM #7355
SOURCES SOUGHT

42 -- Emergency Radio Trunking Core Replacement (VAPAHCS)

Notice Date

1/18/2022 5:18:21 PM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

334220 — Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261) MATHER CA 95655 USA
 

ZIP Code

95655
 

Solicitation Number

36C26122Q0214
 

Response Due

1/25/2022 11:59:00 PM
 

Archive Date

02/25/2022
 

Point of Contact

Mohammed F Hussain, Contract Specialist, Phone: 916-923-4534, Fax: NA
 

E-Mail Address

Mohammed.Hussain2@va.gov
(Mohammed.Hussain2@va.gov)
 

Awardee

null
 

Description

This is an FBO Request for Information for a tentative requirement to provide the brand name or Equal item, Motorola Radio system and related accessories for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in Palo Alto, California. As part of Market Research, NCO 21 is issuing this RFI to determine if there exists an adequate number of qualified interested contractors/vendors capable of providing the brand name or Equal Item, Motorola Radio System, and related accessories. The Government may use the responses to this RFI for information and planning purposes only. The draft salient characteristics described herein are only the currently contemplated products and specifications and may vary from the products and specifications in any final Request for Quote (RFQ). A Request for Quote using the following NAICS is contemplated: 334220, SIN: 33411 Brand Name or Equal Item: Motorola Essential/significant physical, functional, or performance characteristics. General Characteristics for Motorola Radio Requirements Connect to Local County Police, Fire, EMS Two-way Radio communication AES encryption - AES encryption is FIPS 140-2 Level 3 security certified. Automatic Gain Control Technology that normalizes audio levels in radio. Adaptive Dual Mic Noise Suppression Technology SmartConnect feature Smart Messaging feature Smart Locate feature Smart Programming feature ViOi Voice Control feature Other Standard features: All-Band Capability (UHF, VHF, 7/800) Adaptive Audio Engine AES FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Encryption ADP Privacy - Single Key Astro 25 Integrated Voice and Data Up to 3000 Channels Up to 125 Zones Enhanced Zone Bank GPS Software; Hardware Wireless Bluetooth® 5.0 (LE) LTE (FirstNet Certified) Front Display: 3.6 TFT Transflective, 24-bit Full Color User Interface: Capacitive Touch, immune to false actuation from water, snow, dirt, or grease Top Color Display: 1 line of icons, 2 lines of text, 14 characters per line 16 Position Mode Rotary Select Switch Angled On/Off Volume Knob 4 Programmable Side Buttons Orange Programmable Button Top Mounted Programmable 3 Position Toggle Switch Dual Digital Wideband Audio Microphones 3 Watt Rated Audio IP68 (2 m, 2 hr.) MIL-STD 810 Tested and Certified Standard Radio configuration includes the following: Plastic Carry Holster with 2.5 Inch Belt Clip Side Connector Dust Cover Trunked Master Site/Trunking System Features: Servers with software to provide an adaptable, full featured platform for mission critical standards-based communication systems flexible enough conventional, trunked, Integrated Data, Enhanced Data, SmartX sites and HPD in one configuration Immediate and Assured Voice: Provides rapid response upon activation of the radio push-to-talk. Superior call processing ensures a user s words are clearly captured and delivered to the intended recipients. IP flexibility and dependability: Allows both voice and data over a common IP-based network and provides optimal mission critical message delivery. System flexibility: Customize requirements, separately configure channels or users, and protect the sensitive data of multiple agencies that share a communications system. Standards Based: Project 25 compliant technology platform is designed to facilitate upgrades and expansions by leveraging standards-based hardware, consistent processes, and existing end user training. Inoperability: Communicate seamlessly with other users including state and local public safety agencies that operate P25 compliant systems, even those supplied by other P25 vendors. End-to-end encryption: Protect critical information with voice and data encryption; leverage more efficient methods to store, generate, and transmit your encryption material as needed. Repeaters Characteristics: Each repeater should consist transceiver module, power amplifier module, fan module, and power supply. The transceiver module should include the functionality for the exciter, receiver, and station control. Dispatch Consoles Features: provide state-of-the-art secure communications, seamless IP-based connectivity, flexible system architecture with scalable components, and centralized console management. The console can access both trunked talkgroups and conventional radio channels over the same network. The console should provide dispatchers with a graphical user interface (GUI) that can be customized by agency or by individual users to optimize user efficiency. the proposed GUI can be customized to show details of trunked and conventional RF channels on a per-channel basis. The dispatch position supports commercially available accessories, including a USB microphone, USB headset, and USB footswitch. Key Variable Loader Features: AES FIPS 140-2 Level 2 keyloader Automatic key load AES included Store and forward included Hardened out of the box Key load on low radio battery This RFI is only for identifying potential sources as part of NCO 21's Market Research. No RFQ exists. Responses to this RFI are not quotes on which the agency can issue any contracts. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Do not submit pricing information in response to this RFI. There is no commitment by the Government to issue an RFQ, make award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by industry responses to this RFI.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/27108a0b1c53452f880d2717b8dbd70c/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) VA PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 3801 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA

Zip Code: 94304

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06219554-F 20220120/220118230108 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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