USDA Forest Service, Mt. Hood National Forest, 16400 Champion Way, Sandy, OR 97055

58 -- COMMUNICATION, DETECTION AND RADIO EQUIPMENT SOL SOL R6-6-97-068Q DUE 091297 POC Contracting Section, 503/668-1621 This is a combined synopsis/Request for Quotes for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this Notice. This announcement formation included formation included constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation with NOT be issued. This is a Request For Quotes R6-6-97-068Q for ONE EACH, of a 3-position distributed logic micro-processor based, button and light style dispatch console meeting the following specifications. (ZETRON 4000 Series or equal). To be delivered FOB DESTINATION to the Mt. Hood National Forest, 16400 Champion Way, Sandy, Oregon, 97055. The design of this console will incorporate a central electronics cabinet for common control features. The common control unit will provide plug-in card slots for all control modules and shall be capable of operating 800 feet from the independent dispatch positions and no fewer than 36 tone controlled radio channels. A minimum of 8 analog telephone circuits will also be controlled by this console. All equipment will be in 19-inch standard rack mount configurations. Technical Capability: 36 tone controlled radio channel capability. 8 Analog telephone circuit capability minimum, expandable to 12. A minimum of 3 independent control stations, one to be situated in an entirely separate part of the building from the other two. Central electronics and control stations primarily powered by 120 VAC or 12 VDC. Each control station shall work independently of all others. Each console shall indicate channel status. A call indication on each channel will operate when audio is present. Each position will be equipped with a 24-hour format clock and an audio level indicator. Capability to support a single select audio speaker and up to 3 unselect audio speakers with individual volume controls. Channel selection will be made with a single keystroke, i.e., the select button will be programmed with the proper function tone so that the operator does not have to select F1, F2, etc. Each position will be capable of simultaneous broadcast over several channels. The simultaneous channels can either be selected by the operator and/or be preprogrammed into the console. Each console position will be capable of "last call transmit" which will allow the operator to transmit on the channel that last received an audio transmission. Each console position will have an adjustable mute level for each receiver. Each console position will have an all mute function with a timed reset. Base station interfaces will be 2 or 4 wire audio circuits. Transmit levels will be adjustable from +2 to -10 dBm. System receive levels will be between 0 and -30 dBm. Equipment common to all consoles within the console room or in the radio equipment room shall be capable of functioning in an environment with microwave, UHF and VHF transmitters in the same room. Outputs from each console position will be provided with a 2-wire logging recorder which will be provided by the Government at a later date.Output wiring will be modular and consistent with the modular wiring scheme. Each console position will be equipped with an 18-inch goose neck microphone and have the capability of allowing the use of a foot switch for transmitting the selected base station. Each console position receiving on the selected channel using a headset. Headset will be switchable for use with selected telephone line. Each position shall be capable of generating 3 distinctive alert tones. Programmable function assignments shall be user definable for all channel control functions to facilitate customer changes and updates. Programming features include the capability of being programmed on site. If special software or hardware is required, it must be provided. The console shall facilitate diagnosis, testing, troubleshooting, and programming of the console electronics on site. The console shall continually check itself for proper operation and identify problems by displaying diagnostic messages on the supervisory console position or ona monitoring PC. Vendor shall provide all cabling required for connecting the system components together. The Government will provide cable connecting the base station radio equipment and telephones to the dispatch console. The vendor will provide training for 2 individuals in operation, programming, maintenance, and installation. Training to be scheduled in Seattle, WA, or Portland, OR, OR for Government personnel. Each channel will be capable of generating 10 standard EIA function tones form 1050 Hz to 2050 Hz. The system will support an auxiliary I/O card to provide 10 relay and/or opto-isolated outputs and will accept 10 relay and/or logic level inputs. The system integrated circuit chips will be socketed to simplify troubleshooting and repair. The vendor will furnish desk top housings for all operator positions. Equipment to be delivered within 90 days after receipt of a Government Purchase Order. Technical contact is Mark Ahern, Telecommunications Specialist (503) 668-1685, or Bill Joy, Electronics Technician (503) 668-1684. See Note Number #1. (0231)

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