SOLICITATION NOTICE
63 -- Wide Area Detection (WAD) Systems
- Notice Date
- 12/18/2012
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 561621
— Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, 772 ESS/PKH, 139 Barnes Drive, Suite 1, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, 32403, United States
- ZIP Code
- 32403
- Solicitation Number
- RFIWideAreaDetectionSystems
- Archive Date
- 2/16/2013
- Point of Contact
- Michael Allen, , Scott Heise,
- E-Mail Address
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michael.allen@us.af.mil, scott.heise@us.af.mil
(michael.allen@us.af.mil, scott.heise@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This notice is for information and planning purposes only. In accordance with Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the Government is conducting market research to determine the availability and adequacy of potential business sources in providing a commercial item that meets the Government's requirements. This Request for Information (RFI) does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive contract. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on FedBizOps website. Proprietary information will be accepted and handled appropriately. Responders should indicate which portions of their responses are proprietary and should mark them accordingly. The Government is not obligated to and will not reimburse the contractor for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice and submittals will not be returned to the sender. The primary customer is the United States Air Force (USAF) Security Forces (SF) units. The purpose of this RFI is to identify, in industry, wide area detection capabilities (systems) that meet or exceed current Wide Area Detection (WAD) systems listed on the HQ AF/A7S approved equipment list. It is also expected that any products selected for further Government testing and qualification activities will satisfy the following criteria: Performance Requirements The vendor shall setup and tune the system prior to turning over the equipment to the government for testing. Upon equipment turnover, the system will be expected to meet all of the following requirements without any further action permitted on the part of the vendor. Detection The WADS will be used to monitor an approach zone to an established perimeter. The approach zone starts at the exterior side of a legal boundary (fence or building wall) and radiates outward a minimum of 300 meters. The WADS will be primarily used to monitor wide, relatively flat, open areas an intruder would have to traverse to reach an established perimeter and provide situational awareness to the Security Forces. The WADS shall provide, at a minimum, a probability of detection (PD) of 70 percent at the 90 percent confidence level for distances between 0m and 300m for a person as small as 5ft. (1.5 meters) in height and 100lbs (45kg) in weight, or larger, running, jumping, walking, through the detection zones at speeds from 0.5 feet per second to 13 feet per second (0.15 meters per second to 4 meters per second).. The WADS shall provide, at a minimum, a Pd of 70 percent at the 90 percent confidence level against crawlers less than 100 meters from the detection device. The WAD system shall provide, at a minimum, a PD of 50 percent at the 90 percent confidence level for distances greater than 300m. The WAD systems shall detect a vehicle as small as a small motorcycle moving through the detection zones at speeds up to 67 miles per hour (30 meters per second) at any distance. False Alarm Rate & Nuisance Alarm Rate Limit False Alarm Rate for PL 1 and PL 2 areas of detection to no greater than 3 false alarms per day. MAJCOMs determine the allowable nuisance and false alarm rates for PL 3 and PL 4 resources. False alarms, as applied to WADS, are defined as those alarms generated by the system, or components of the system, where the probable cause of the alarm cannot be determined but is not associated with environmental conditions or the presence of animals in the detection zone. Because an approach zone is not expected to be a manicured or otherwise controlled area or terrain, the term "Nuisance alarms" is not applicable to a WADS sensor. It is anticipated that wildlife, tall grass, trees, and other shrubs will exist in the approach zone and will be detected by the WADS. Reasonable efforts to minimize the effects of vegetation where possible within the approach zone will be made by the operating installation. Target Accuracy The WADS shall be able to report the location of the target within 2 meters of accuracy for targets 0-300 meters from the perimeter and within 10 meters of accuracy for targets greater than 300 meters from the perimeter. The WADS will make the target location information available for processing and presentation to an operator by a third party system. The WADS shall communicate to a third party system through the use of ICD 101b. Target Refresh Rate The WADS shall provide a target refresh rate of at least one per second (update location). The WADS will make the target tracking information available for processing and presentation to an operator by a third party system. The WADS shall communicate to a third party system through the use of ICD 101b. Tamper Protection The WAD system shall provide tamper protection to detect and report attempts by unauthorized personnel to access, bypass, spoof, jam or otherwise circumvent the system regardless of system status or mode of operation. All tamper switches shall activate (send an alarm) before the opening is large enough to allow an intruder an opportunity to manipulate the internal components of a protected device or afford the opportunity to bypass the tamper switch. The probability of tamper detection (Pd) shall be 100%. The WAD system shall provide notification of compromised sensors or protected components to the annunciator/CCDE within two (2) seconds of occurrence. The tamper notification shall report as a unique alarm. The WAD system shall have locking mechanisms installed, lock hasps installed and tamper switches installed on any enclosures provided by the vendor. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) The WAD system shall be capable of operating in an electromagnetic environment without causing or suffering degradation in its performance requirements. Reliability The WAD system shall have an Operational Availability (AO) of 0.994. AO is defined as Mean Time Between Downing Events (MTBDE) divided by the sum of MTBDE and Mean Down Time (MDT). MTBDE is the average time between events that bring the system down, including critical or non-critical failures, preventive maintenance and training. MDT is the total elapsed time to fully restore the system to an operational state as a result of a downing event. The WAD system's Mean Time Between Critical Failure (MTBCF) shall be no less than 8,760 hours (1 year). MTBCF is calculated as the total equipment operating time in hours, divided by the number of Critical Failures. A Critical Failure is system degradation, indication of failure or actual failure that prevents the system from performing a specified mission. The WAD system shall have a Mean Time Between Maintenance (MTBM) of no less than 800 hours, with 1500 hours desired. MTBM is calculated by dividing the operating time by the number of demands for maintenance, scheduled and unscheduled. The WAD system shall have a Mean Repair Time of no more than 30 minutes for on-equipment repair. Nuclear, Biological, & Chemical Survivability The WAD system shall be operable and maintainable in an NBC-contaminated environment and allow operators and maintainers to perform all required system tasks while in Mission Oriented Protective Posture 4 (MOPP- 4) gear. *Note: While members are in MOPP 4 they will be wearing.025" thick gloves. The WAD system shall survive required decontamination following exposure to biological or chemical agents. The WAD system shall be resistant to the effects of chemicals and vapors present in the environment of air base operations. System Requirements Certificate of Compliance A Certificate of Compliance shall be provided with the WAD system detailing power output and safety ratings. Interface Capability The WAD system shall interface with Advantor, Predator Elite and Vindicator Annunciators with SEIWG ICD-0101(b). This interface will enable the operator to use the annunciator to arm/disarm the detection device, shall report AC Power loss/restore, shall report all communications failure/restore conditions between any components, and shall report low battery conditions before failure occurs. Detect/Non-Detect Masking The WAD system shall have the ability for the user to set multiple specific areas as "non-detect" or "detect." The "non-detect" areas shall not track or alarm on targets. The "detect" areas shall track and alarm on targets and shall not track or alarm on targets outside the selected area. Power &Battery Back-up The WAD system shall operate on on-site commercially available power (typically 120/240 VAC) and backup battery power. If a separate battery backup is provided as part of the vendor's product it shall meet the following requirements: The WAD system shall operate continuously for a minimum of four (4) hours. The WAD system shall have a built in battery recharging system that fully recharges the batteries within twelve (12) hours. The WAD system shall report AC loss as a unique alarm when the system is operating solely off of battery. The AC Loss alarm shall not report as an intrusion. Once AC power is restored, the system shall report the changes as a unique alarm and shall not report as an intrusion. The WAD system shall transmit a "low battery" message before the battery is no longer operational. The WAD system shall indicate the amount of battery power that is available while operating on battery backup. Encryption The WAD shall be capable of encrypting data with a National Institute of Standards and Testing (NIST) certified Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Malfunction Notification The WAD system shall register system malfunctions and shall alert the operator at the annunciator/CCDE panel of the system malfunction. The WAD system shall allow the operator at the annunciator/CCDE panel to poll (or self-test) the system for malfunctions and this shall not affect the operating performance of the system. Construction The WAD system shall be constructed with ruggedized components and resist corrosion. The WAD system shall allow for quick assembly, within 48 hrs in an expeditionary environment and configuration without sophisticated tools i.e, tools that can only be used for that system or support equipment. The WAD System shall be a hardwired system. The WAD system shall be compatible with Class I and Class II line supervision. Electrical Grounding, Bonding and Shielding The equipment shall be designed to mitigate damage that can be caused by the effects of lightning, surges and stray electrical charges. The system shall use MIL-STD-188-124B as guidance for electrical grounding, bonding and shielding requirements. The WAD system shall be compliant with National Electric Code (NEC) standards and any other industry standards that are applicable to the system. Support Equipment The WAD system shall be maintained using common tools and test equipment. Technical Manuals and Drawings The WAD system technical data shall consist of operation and maintenance manuals, as well as product drawings. The operations manuals shall include specific instructions for uploading site specific maps and implementation of non-detect (masked) and detect-only areas. The WAD system operation and maintenance manuals shall identify hazard warnings to personnel, as well as provide procedures to prevent damage to the equipment. In addition, the maintenance manuals shall also contain fault isolation and troubleshooting procedures that facilitate the removal and replacement of failed components. System product drawings shall be in accordance with best commercial practices and shall support required integration and maintenance actions. Facilities The WAD system shall not require major facility/infrastructure upgrades or large construction projects for successful installation of the system. Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation for the WAD system shall conform with best commercial practices to ensure that the equipment will survive the shock of transportation (e.g. standard vehicle transportation and delivery methods etc.). Safety The WAD system shall be safe to operate and maintain. The system shall not present ergonomic hazards nor create hazards from special materials used in construction. The system design shall protect personnel against the effects of electrical shock. MIL-STD-882 shall be used as guidance in safety practices. Environmental Requirements Temperature The WAD system shall operate in temperatures between -40 to +70 degrees Celsius (-40 to +158 degrees Fahrenheit) without incurring damage or degradation in performance. Humidity The WAD system shall operate in non-condensing relative humidity ranges up to 95 percent and condensing relative humidity up to 100 percent. Winds The WAD system shall survive in sustained winds up to 103 mph. The WAD system shall exhibit no degradation in performance, probability of detection or NAR/FAR, in winds up to 30 mph. Rain The WAD system shall operate in sustained rainfall of up to 2 inches per hour without incurring degradation in performance, probability of detection or NAR/FAR. Dust and Sand The WAD system shall withstand exposure to blowing dust or sand without incurring damage that affects operation. Solar Radiation The WAD system shall withstand exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation without performance degradation for a period of 10 years. PLEASE NOTE: If your product meets the aforementioned performance criteria, we would like the opportunity to review information about your product as part of our market research, to include current copies of your manuals and product drawings. We also ask that you indicate and explain (please be specific) in your response how your product meets, or does not meet, each of the stated criteria. This will then help us to determine if we need to modify our performance criteria before proceeding with testing and qualification activities. In addition please provide the cost of a single unit for your propose WAD system. Finally, if your product employs innovative techniques and/or technologies that are outside the requirements of this RFI, please address them in your response. After receipt of industry responses to this RFI, AFSFC (Air Force Security Forces Center will convene a Review Panel to determine those products that appear suitable (based on the stated performance criteria) for undergoing testing and qualification activities at our dedicated test site. If you elect to respond to this RFI please provide a point of contact (POC) within your corporation, your corporation's cage code or DUNS number, your corporation's qualifications and your corporation's business size standard. Responses to this RFI shall be provided to Mr. Scott Heise (contact information listed below) by 01 Feb 2013. Responses shall be in electronic format (email preferred). All questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted to Mr. Dave De La Rue(contact information listed below) via e-mail. A courtesy copy shall be provided to the following: Jamie Brunner; email jamie.brunner@us.af.mil. Mr. Scott Heise; (210) 925-5023; Email, scott.heise@us.af.mil Mr. Dave DeLaRue; (210) 925-5009; Email; david.delarue@us.af.mil
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