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Request for Information - Giant Voice/Mass Notification/Public Warning Systems (MNS)

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The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Charleston is seeking information on Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Mass Notification Systems (MNS) capable of providing both interior and exterior audio alerts, including sirens and voice notifications, for Navy bases globally. Systems must comply with UFC 4-021-01 standards and additionally support remote control of multiple subsystems from a master control, interface with fire alarm panels, and communicate via wireless, telephone, or Ethernet networks, while meeting NFPA life safety requirements. Respondents are asked to describe system capabilities, indoor and outdoor audio functions, compliance with UFC standards, prior Department of Defense experience, and provide at least five DoD installation references. This Request for Information (RFI) is solely for gathering data on available technologies and is not a solicitation for proposals or an offer for contract award. Vendors must limit responses to five pages in MS Word format and submit by July 31, 2006, via email or fax. Additional information may be sent separately by mail. No costs incurred in responding will be reimbursed, and no feedback on evaluations will be provided. The RFI aims to assist the Navy in assessing current MNS technologies and capabilities without any commitment to purchase or contract resulting from this announcement.

General Info

Seeking COTS mass notification systems for Navy bases, complying with UFC and NFPA standards, with remote control.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Niwc Atlantic

NAICS

334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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PostedJul 17

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Niwc Atlantic

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeNORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29419-9022, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Niwc Atlantic

Office AddressNORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29419-9022, USA

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Full Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY - Due 31 July 2006 - The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWARSYSCEN) Charleston (Code 70 - Intelligence and Information Warfare Systems Engineering Department) is requesting information regarding Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Mass Notification Systems (MNS) technologies currently available in the marketplace that would allow Navy personnel to provide both interior and exterior audio (siren and voice) notification to personnel on various Navy Bases worldwide. Interested vendor's systems shall be fully compliant with UFC 4-021-01 "Design and O&M: Mass Notification Systems?, Release date 18 December 2002. Additionally, interested parties systems shall be capable of meeting the following additional requirements: Remote connection to multiple systems together such that one "master control system" can initiate sub-systems either individually or concurrently. Interfacing with fire alarm control panels. Achieving connectivity between system components via wireless, telephone, or Ethernet communications. Ability to meet NFPA life safety requirements. Interested parties should provide the following information: System capabilities and component description. Discussion of both indoor and outdoor audio notification capabilities. Verification of compliance with UFC 4-021-01 and discussion of abilities to meet additional requirements discussed above. Provide brief history of prior DoD experience. Provide at least 5 references of previous customers at DoD installations and a brief synopsis of the installations. Interested vendor's responses shall not exceed five (5) pages and shall be in MS Word format. Responses from manufacturers choosing to participate will be utilized to evaluate capabilities of various COTS MNS. Procurement of equipment and material IS NOT part of this request. This is a Request For Information (RFI) only. Responses may be e-mailed to Walt Lancaster at contact@example.gov or faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000 no later than 31 July 2006. Any additional information provided should be submitted as a separately bound document and mailed to the following address no later than 31 July 2006: SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston Attn: Code 742WL (Walt Lancaster) P. O. Box 190022 N. Charleston, SC 29419 THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROVISION OF THE INFORMATION REQUESTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, NOR ANY FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUESTS. RESPONDENTS WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS OF ANY EVALUATION. The closing date for responses to this announcement is 15:00 EST 31 July 2006.