Maxwell Redundant Secondary Crash Notification System

The 42nd Operations Support Squadron at Maxwell AFB, AL, requires a redundant Secondary Crash Notification System to prevent service interruptions and ensure first responder readiness for airfield emergencies. This emergency system is mandated by the Air Force and Federal Aviation Administration and must meet DAFMAN 13-204 Vol 2, paras 4.2.2.3 – 4.2.2.9.3. Key components include ConsortAlet Servers, Rack Mount UPS, Fiber Switches, SCN Emergency Phones, and consoles, all with a three-year warranty and installation/training. The system must meet FAA requirements, provide multiline call recording, selective calling, fiber infrastructure support, siren/strobe/bay door activation, and an independent network from existing base systems. The contractor is responsible for a turnkey solution, including project management, design, installation, testing, and training. They must provide a Project Completion Test Plan and submittal sheets for all materials, hardware, and software. The contractor must also provide documentation, knowledge transfer, STIG hardening, manufacturer warranties, and ensure all equipment is new, TAA compliant, forward/upward compatible, and compatible with existing systems. Shipping is F.O.B. Destination to 42CS/SCXE. Security requirements for unclassified services include contractor notification, installation access, adherence to traffic laws, reporting requirements for security threats, and restrictions on wireless electronic devices, firearms, and illegal weapons.

The 42d Contracting Squadron at Maxwell AFB, AL, is issuing a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify interested and capable sources for a redundant secondary crash network. This is not a solicitation for proposals but an information-gathering effort to determine market availability and inform an acquisition strategy for a backup system for the Forum Alert III Secondary Crash Network. The government is seeking information on industry capabilities, including integration with ConsortAlert software, Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Certification, and DoDIN Approved Products List inclusion. Responses should include company information, business type, NAICS code, and capabilities demonstrating how proposed backup systems meet the requirements outlined in the Statement of Requirements (SOR) Draft. Responses are due by 1:00 P.M. CST on December 1, 2025.