MODIFICATION
59 -- Wireless Crew Communications Systems
- Notice Date
- 5/9/2006
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 334220
— Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commandant (G-ACS), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second St., SW, Washington, DC, 20593-0001
- ZIP Code
- 20593-0001
- Solicitation Number
- HSCG23-06-R-DNQ140B
- Response Due
- 6/6/2006
- Point of Contact
- Nina Douglas, Contract Specialist, Phone 202-475-3237, Fax 202-475-3905,
- E-Mail Address
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ndouglas@comdt.uscg.mil
- Description
- This amendment provides for more detail to the original posting of the requirements on 28 April 2006. Operation of the 47-foot Motor Lifeboat (MLB) creates noise environments that impede normal conversational voice. Crewmembers must alter normal routine, move close to each other and shout or yell in each other's ears to communicate. This altered routine in conjunction with yelling to communicate causes a fatiguing and potentially hazardous environment to work in. The boat’s coxswain, using installed communications equipment, can not, in all instances, communicate to land based stations; operational commanders; other boats; ships or aircraft while operating the boat throughout its designed operational parameters because of engine and weather induced noise. All 47 foot MLB crewmembers must have the capability to communicate to one another during all aspects of missions assigned to this platform. The boat’s coxswain must have the additional capability to communicate to land based stations; operational commanders; other boats; ships and aircraft that may be encountered in the performance of assigned missions. The capability for all crewmembers shall be clear unimpeded normal conversational voice. The crew communication system (CCS) must be able to be used throughout the entire vessel. The 47 foot MLB CCS boat set consists of a base unit and equipment to support a minimum of 5 portable/remote wireless operator positions, a portable/remote unit charger, and the ability to interface with the installed VHF-FM radios at two steering stations. Variations of this system may also be used for other aluminum boats within the United States Coast Guard inventory. A boat set for other aluminum boats would consist of 2 portable/remote units and not require a base unit. Constraints: Extreme Weather Conditions: The CCS must be functional when exposed to temperatures between (0 - 120 degrees F) and high humidity (up to 99% non-condensing) Interfaces to External Systems: The CCS must interface with the already installed radio equipment to allow the boat coxswain the ability to use a single headset and microphone for both systems. The CCS must be able to be integrated with at least 2 separate radios. Only one radio shall be connected to the system at any time. The system shall be capable of being connected to any of the following models of radios: Motorola Spectra Motorola Astro Spectra Motorola Astro Spectra Plus Motorola XTL5000 Motorola Astro Saber R1, Motorola Astro XTS-3000R Motorola Astro XTS-5000R Document References: ANSI/NFA-70 National Electrical Code http://www.nfpa.org/ MIL-STD-167-1 Mechanical Vibration of Shipboard Equipment. http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ MIL-STD-801F Test Method Standard for Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ 47 CFR 15 Code of Federal Regulation, Title 47 part 15, Radio Frequency Devices. http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html 49 CFR 173 Code of Federal Regulation, Title 49 part 173, Shippers – General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html Concept of Operations: The CCS will allow the crew of the 47 foot MLB to communicate with each other over the noise of the engine and the weather (wind, sea, rain, etc). The CCS will be able to be used on both the open bridge and the enclosed bridge of the 47 foot MLB and will also allow the crew to communicate with each other during various routine boat evolutions (i.e., moorings, boat rounds, helo ops, gunnery exercises). The coxswain shall also be able to use the CCS to communicate with other mariners and shore units via the MLB’s installed VHF-FM radios. The CCS may be used aboard the 47 foot MLB in almost all Coast Guard operational missions, including, but not limited to the following Continuity of Operations, Ports Waterways Coastal Security (PWCS), Search and Rescue (SAR), Law Enforcement (LE), M NOTE: THIS NOTICE MAY HAVE POSTED ON FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (09-MAY-2006). IT ACTUALLY APPEARED OR REAPPEARED ON THE FEDBIZOPPS SYSTEM ON 03-OCT-2006, BUT REAPPEARED IN THE FTP FEED FOR THIS POSTING DATE. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
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- Record
- SN01160916-F 20061005/061003222247 (fbodaily.com)
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