What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking a contractor to upgrade existing radios at Air Operation NSA Souda Bay to dual-band UHF/VHF capabilities. This opportunity is suitable for small businesses in the NAICS code 334419, which covers other electronic component manufacturing. The notice type is a solicitation, indicating that interested parties should track the opportunity for updates rather than submit a bid at this time. The project requires a Motorola authorized technician to install and configure the radios.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Statement of Work (SOW)
Project: VHF radios connection
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.0 Scope of Work: An Air-To-Ground ELMR solution using Barrett
VHF radios is to be developed at Air Operation NSA Souda Bay. Connected through custom made
cables and the CCGW to inter-operate with the Navy ELMR system.
2.0 Background: NSA Souda Bay (NSASB) is a US Navy apron located on a Greek
civilian airfield, inside a Hellenic Air Force (HAF) base. The HAF and the civilian
airport have converted all of their radios over to VHF usage only. The requested
upgrade will take NSASB’s existing radios and configure them for dual band use of
UHF/VHF capabilities.
CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks: Contractor shall install all required equipment and
software upgrades to NSASB’s radios, ensure radios meet Greek/UN licensing and usage
requirements, conduct proper function test, provide adequate training sessions to members
of NSASB Air Department and N6, provide short- and long-term technical assistance for
troubleshooting and fixes to equipment. These tasks and training require a Motorola
authorized technician.
The vendor/Company will:
● Develop, produce and install three rack-mounted PRC 4080 mobile radios using the below items, on site
in Souda Bay to existing rack space:
Item Description Quantity Unit of
issue
4080-00-01: PRC-4080 TRANSCEIVER. 3 EACH
PRC-4080 VHF TRANSCEIVER DOCKING STATION W/ POWERED
SPEAKER.
3 EACH
4080-06-01: 4080 PRC-4022 AC POWER SUPPLY MODULE - 24 VDC. 3 EACH
4080-03-10: 4080 BASE STATION 4022 DC POWER CABLE. 3 EACH
4080-02-02: 4080 DOCKING STATION RF CABLE. 3 EACH
BARRETT PRC-4080 OPERATION MANUAL. 3 EACH
TRANSCEIVER OPTION - 4080 BAND - MILITARY, UNLOCKED. 3 EACH
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, INSTALL, TRAINING 1 LOT
● Configure Conventional Channel Gateway (CCGW).
● Test for proper operations.
● Provide training sessions to personnel
● Provide short- and long-term technical assistance for troubleshooting and fixes to equipment.
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The Customer will:
The Customer’s authorized Point of Contact (POC) will assume responsibility for the installation
and performance of all other equipment and work necessary for completion of this project:
1. Provide site access and escorts to the site where the equipment is located.
2. Provide primary Alternating Current (AC) power
3. Provide authorized frequencies and government POC to give information for programming and
configuring guidance
4. Provide all necessary grounding in accordance with R56 standards.
5. Provide permits or any required approvals for mounting antennas, lines etc., as required.
6. Program the Ground to Air VHF radio to meet the local requirements
4.0 Government Furnished: The government does not intend to provide
Government Furnished Material.
5.0 Deliverables / Schedule: The Contractor shall deliver the material within 90 days
of the date of order. Once on station at NSASB, estimated time of required work:
maximum four (4) working days.
● Work will be performed during normal business hours, excluding government holidays.
● Vendor will not be responsible for work delays caused by inclement weather,
third-party equipment delivery, third-party vendors, site deficiencies, or delays caused by
the Government. Any delay shall result in the Government having to issue a change
order to cover additional charges and/or a revised completion schedule.
6.0 Travel: Contractor shall expect to be flown into and out of Chania International
airport. Additionally, the requirement of a rental car and hotel reservation for the
duration of equipment/software install, training of local personnel, and quality assurance
of work done.
7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel: Contract personnel are required to submit base
access information to NSASB VCC, as soon as assigned, to arrange base access. Once
car rental vehicles are obtain upon arrive, vehicle registration with NSASB VCC is also
required for base entry. POC for base access is N6 Department head- Mr. Phil Rhodes
8.0 Security Requirements: All vehicles, used to deliver items to the base, will be
subject to inspection at gate entry, including but not limited to military dog searches. All
delivery vehicle drivers must possess a valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration
and insurance for base entry.
9.0 Points of Contact (POC)
-N6 Department Head: Mr. Phil Rhodes
-Work Cell: 694-043-1136
-Work Email: Philip.l.rhodes6.civ@us.navy.mil
-Operations Officer: LT Kristopher Appel
-Work Cell: 694-166-4457
-Work Email: Kristopher.m.appel.mil@us.navy.mil
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.