58 -- DIGITAL TEST INTERCOM SYSTEM

Notice Date

January 2, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AAC -- Air Armament Center, AAC/PK, 205 West D Avenue, Suite 433, Eglin AFB, FL, 32542-6864

ZIP Code

32542-6864

Solicitation Number

F08651-01-T-0005

Response Due

February 6, 2001

Point of Contact

Carmelita Klimaszewski, Contract Specialist, Phone (850)882-3416 ext. 3020, Fax (850)882-4916, Email carmelita.klimaszewski@eglin.af.mil

E-Mail Address

Carmelita Klimaszewski (carmelita.klimaszewski@eglin.af.mil)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. The Air Armament Center, 46th Test Wing has a requirement to solicit, negotiate, and award a Firm-Fixed Price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13.5-Test Program for Certain Commercial Items, for a new Digital Test Intercom System to be used at the McKinley Climatic Laboratory, Eglin AFB Florida, the world's largest environmental test complex. The Laboratory supports military tests of weapon and weapon support systems during exposure to climatic extremes. Temperatures produced inside the climatic chambers can range from -65F up to +170F, and a variety of environmental conditions can be created ranging from snow to solar radiation. Although, McKinley Climatic Laboratory is primarily a military test facility, commercial companies can also test their products at the Lab on a non-interference basis. With its large test chambers, the Lab has supported thousands of climatic tests ranging from gloves to B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers. The Climatic Laboratory supports a diversity of climatic tests, the desired test intercom system must be easily adaptable to different set-up configurations, and be capable of interfacing with a variety of unique intercom systems. The new Digital Test Intercom System must be extremely reliable and capable of clear communication among test personnel, especially during aircraft engine runs when high noise levels are generated and precise test coordination is critical to test safety. Since the McKinley Climatic Laboratory often conducts concurrent testing in different test chambers, the Digital Test Intercom System must be multi-channel. The Digital Test Intercom System shall consist of an overall digital system controller, an I/O panel, five portable intercom system modules, ten two-channel portable deskstations, two rack-mountable display stations, and an interface to support wireless, radio, and telephone communications. The system will be programmable so that different user-defined intercom configuration can be quickly implemented without having to physically re-route intercom hardware and connections. Overall System Requirements. The system shall be compatible with Category 5 cable and use RJ45 connectors. The system power shall be 120V. The system shall be programmable so that different user-defined intercom configuration can be used. The system shall interface with a user-supplied PC, running Windows 95/98/NT operating system software. The system shall be compatible with military headsets (MIL-H-83511/2 and MIL-H-87819). The supplier shall furnish the interconnection hardware required to connect twenty (20) military headsets. The system shall have the capability of interfacing with telephone, radio (FM/VHF/UHF), and wireless headsets. The system shall have the capability of expanding up to 200 intercom channels. The system shall use digital signal processing. System Controller. The system shall support up to 200 full-duplex stations. The system shall be powered by 120V AC. The system shall have redundant power supplies with alarm. Replacement boards shall be capable of being replaced during system operation. I/O Panel. The system supplier shall furnish an I/O interconnect panel. The panel shall use RJ45 connectors. Multi-channel Base Station. The system supplier shall furnish two (2) base stations that will be permanently mounted. Each station will be equipped with a gooseneck microphone, each no less than 18 inches long. The stations shall be rack-mountable. The station shall have at least nine programmable talk/listen keys. Above each key, there shall be a user-defined display that indicates each key's respective channel. The station shall indicate which particular key is active. The station shall have an "answer-back" key. Connections to the station shall be RJ45. Channel Portable Desktop Station. The system supplier shall furnish ten (10) portable desktop stations; each equipped an internal speaker and a gooseneck microphone, no more than 9 inches long. The system shall support two-channel operation. The system controller configuration software will assign the channel allocations. The system shall be useable with a headset. The system shall use 120V power. The system shall have the following controls and indicators as a minimum: speaker on/off/channel selector, volume, sidetone, panel/headset microphone switch, audible and visual call signaling, and push-to-talk button. The unit shall be mounted in a desktop enclosure. Portable Rack-mounted Multi-channel System. The system supplier shall furnish five (5) portable systems, mounted in four-space portable racks, each capable of supporting a minimum of 50 intercom stations. The intent of these systems is to give the user flexibility in providing an intercom system in a particular test chamber and/or area that is being used at a particular time. The system shall support a minimum of 4 channels. The system shall be capable of combining 2-channel intercom into one two wire shielded cable. The system shall use 120V external power. Each system shall be capable of interfacing with each other through the system controller. All intercom connections will be RJ45. Intercom Stations. The system supplier shall furnish fifty (50) intercom stations. The system supplier shall furnish the necessary hardware to use the system as a desk-mount or as a portable "belt-mounted" unit. The supplier shall furnish twenty (20) push-to-talk switches, which will be put in line between the station and the user's headset. The station shall have a programmable 2-channel capability. The user shall be able to hear two channels simultaneously and transmit on either channel, or both channels at the same time. The station shall have individual volume control and sidetone adjustment. The station shall have the capability for the user to select the headset microphone on or off for each channel. The station shall have a variable microphone gain for use in high noise environments. The station shall have a call signal button and have a visual call-signaling light. The weight of the station should not exceed one pound. Wireless System. The system supplier shall furnish four (4) wireless stations and the interface to the intercom system. The system shall operate on the UHF radio band. The specific frequency will be coordinated with the system supplier prior to delivery of the units. The range of the system shall be no less than one-quarter mile. Each station shall be powered by NiCad batteries. The supplier will furnish enough batteries to support four stations with one spare battery for each station. Four battery recharging units shall be supplied with the system. The wireless system shall support at least two-channel operation. The user shall be able to talk on either channel or both channels simultaneously. The weight of the wireless unit shall not exceed one pound. The wireless system should be selectable from a "push-to-talk" function to a "hot mike" function. The units shall have a headset volume control and sidetone adjustment. Headsets. The system supplier shall furnish thirty-five (35) double-ear headsets, and fifteen (15) single-ear headsets that will be used with the system. Warranty. The system supplier shall provide a warranty period of one year against manufacturer's defects. Training. The system supplier shall provide 40 hours of system training at the Climatic Lab. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the Agency. The new Digital Test Intercom System will be delivered at Bldg 33, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6864, on an FOB Destination basis. This requirement is for full and open competition. The following FAR and DFARS Clauses apply to the Synopsis/Solicitation and any subsequent award: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Evaluation will be based on price or price-related factors); 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Offerors must submit a completed copy of the Representation & Certifications with their offer) [E-mail carmelita.klimaszewski@eglin.af.mil to request an electronic "fill-in" copy of 52.212-3]; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. (2/00); 52.212-5 (DEV), Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination; 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR); 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer payment; and 252.212-7001, Contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense acquisitions of commercial items. To view the clauses in full text, visit http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Quotations must be submitted NLT 4 PM, 6 February 2001. The required format for submission of quotations is at the discretion of the offeror. Vendors must be approved and registered in Central Contractor Registration (www.ccr2000.com) before award can be made. Send all quotations to Carmelita C. Klimaszewski, 205 West D Avenue, Suite 541, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6864, or by facsimile,850-882-1680/4916, or E-mail to carmelita.klimaszewski@eglin.af.mil. Any additional technical inquiries may be obtained from Mr. Ben Brooks, 850-882-4610.

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010104/58SOL002.HTM (D-002 SN509958)