What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking a contractor to provide upfit and installation services for new onboard intercom systems on eleven fire apparatuses at Eglin Air Force Base, FL. This opportunity is suitable for small businesses under NAICS code 811121, as it involves procurement, installation, and integration of advanced communication systems. As a Sources Sought notice, interested firms should track this opportunity for potential bidding, as it indicates the government is gathering information to assess market capabilities.
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Description
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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
Project Title: Fire Apparatus Intercom System Upfit and Installation
Location: Eglin Air Force Base, FL
Date: June 11, 2026
1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES / SCOPE OF WORK
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation,
tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to
procure and install new onboard intercom systems for the Eglin AFB Fire and Emergency
Services flight.
The scope of this project includes the removal of old intercom systems (where applicable)
and the complete installation, integration, and testing of new 4-position intercom systems
across eleven (11) total fire apparatuses.
2.0 VEHICLE BREAKDOWN
The contractor shall perform the upfit on the following eleven (11) vehicles:
• Nine (9) Fire Engines
• One (1) Ladder Truck
• One (1) Rescue Vehicle
3.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS / TASKS
The contractor shall execute the following tasks:
3.1 System Removal:
The contractor shall safely remove all legacy intercom components, wiring, and headsets
from the designated vehicles (if applicable). Old equipment will be turned over to the
designated Government Point of Contact (POC) for proper disposal or DRMO process,
unless otherwise directed.
3.2 New System Procurement and Installation:
The contractor shall procure and install a four (4) position onboard intercom system on
each of the eleven (11) designated vehicles. Installation must be cleanly routed, secured,
and weather-sealed where appropriate, meeting standard automotive and emergency
vehicle wiring standards (e.g., NFPA 1901 compliance).
3.3 Communication & Noise Reduction:
The new intercom systems must allow all four crew members to communicate clearly with
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each other. The headsets must provide effective outside noise reduction/attenuation to
protect firefighter hearing from siren and engine noise while ensuring clear, intelligible
communication.
3.4 Wireless Driver Position (Critical Requirement):
At a minimum, the driver’s position for all upgraded vehicles must be equipped with a fully
wireless headset system. This system must allow the driver unrestricted mobility around
and away from the apparatus up to a minimum distance of 500 feet without interruption,
static, or loss of communication with the vehicle's radio and crew.
3.5 Radio Integration & Crew Chief Capabilities (Critical Requirement):
The intercom system must successfully integrate with the existing mobile two-way radios
installed in the apparatus. At a minimum, the Crew Chief (Captain) position must be fully
integrated to interface and communicate over the vehicle's existing Motorola APX 6500
mobile radio system. The system must allow designated positions to seamlessly transmit
and receive over the radio network without interference.
4.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
All removal and installation work shall be performed on-site at the following location:
Bldg. 1462 (Fire Station #1)
Eglin AFB, Florida 32542
5.0 HOURS OF OPERATION
Work shall be performed during standard government business hours (typically 0700 to
1600, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays). Because the apparatuses are
critical emergency response assets, the contractor must coordinate the installation
schedule with the Fire Chief or designated POC to ensure adequate emergency response
coverage is maintained at all times.
6.0 TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE
Upon completion of the installation for each vehicle, the contractor shall conduct a joint
functionality test with the Government POC. This test must successfully demonstrate:
1. Clear internal communication between all four headset positions.
2. Verification of the Crew Chief (Captain) position's ability to transmit and receive
clearly over the Motorola APX 6500 mobile radio.
3. Verification of the wireless driver headset range, confirming uninterrupted
connectivity up to 500 feet from the vehicle.
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Final acceptance of the work will be granted by the Government POC upon successful
completion of these tests for all eleven (11) vehicles.
7.0 SITE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANUP
The contractor shall maintain a safe and clean work environment. At the end of each
workday and upon project completion, the contractor shall remove all trash, debris, and
tools from the installation bays and return the area to its original condition.
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