COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

An operational (turn-key) product that can integrate current and future communications system utilized by 180th FW Ohio Air National Guard Command Post and Civil Engineering (CE). To install a real-time IP CP system utilizing the latest technology that will enable command post to have immediate access to key resources during local and national emergencies. The system must enable seamless integration of voice and radio communication to deliver and effective, coordinated crisis response. The system must provide expanded functionality to instantly deliver virtual Crisis Action Team (CAT)/Battle Staff capability. The single, integrated platform must facilitate efficient and rapid deployment of emergency response resources and deliver seamless communications among disparate functional areas. The system must enable two CP controllers to operate concurrently with the option for additional stations. The system will provide the following capabilities: patching between communications systems, ability to send alerts via base Giant Voice system, ability to control all communication systems in command post, ability for controllers to access 180th FW Emergency Notification System and must provide a user friendly graphical user interface (GUI) for mass notification/conference patching. The system will be able to provide the 180th FW Command Center with enterprise-level monitoring and activation capabilities at each remote user location. Electronic data-logging of unit recall activations, and communications activity at a minimum should also be provided for access by 180th FW personnel. The system must also provide a source of electronic data backup (message/voice recorder) for record keeping of critical events/incidents. Responses: This announcement is to establish an expression of interest only and does not commit the Government to pay for proposal preparation costs. Interested parties should provide adequate technical information demonstrating that the offeror can provide the full scope of required products and services. Responses received after 12:00P.M. January 6, 2010 may not be considered in the Government's analyses. You may submit corporate expertise information if you would like to be considered as a possible interested source. We may contact RFI/sources sought notice respondents to get clarification on the information submitted. The Government may elect to conduct one-on-one discussions with industry to obtain clarification of the RFI/sources sought notice responses. If conducted, one-on-one discussions will only be with those that provided an RFI/sources sought notice response, and no more than 4 members of each respondent group will be permitted during those discussions. Please note: The Government is under no obligation to conduct these sessions. Once again, this RFI/sources sought notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This RFI/sources sought notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Questions and Responses should be directed to: 180th Contracting Officer SMSgt Kyle A. Lipper, at kyle.lipper@ang.af.mil , Contract Specialist MSgt Darrell T. Maxwell, at darrell.maxwell@us.af.mil , Contract Specialist TSgt Matthew Michael, at matthew.michael@ang.af.mil .