JBLE Giant Voice System

This Sources Sought Notice from the 633d Contracting Squadron seeks information for upgrading the obsolete Giant Voice (GV) System at Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE) with a new Motorola OptiWarn GV System. The project involves designing, furnishing, installing, operationalizing, and testing the new system to enhance emergency communication capabilities, integrate with the existing Mass Notification System, and provide advanced control. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811210, with a $34M size standard. The anticipated contract period is a 12-month base with four one-year options, with an estimated award by September 22, 2025. This is not a formal Request for Quote, but interested parties registered in SAM under NAICS 811210 must submit a capabilities package by August 25, 2025, outlining relevant experience, technical and financial abilities, and subcontract management capabilities. The submission should also address the provided questionnaire regarding intent to submit a proposal as prime contractor and business size status. This notice is for market research purposes to determine the acquisition strategy.

Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE) requires an upgrade to its outdated and failing Giant Voice (GV) Mass Notification System (MNS) with a new Motorola OptiWarn GV System. The project's scope includes designing, furnishing, installing, operationalizing, and testing the new system to enhance emergency communication capabilities, reliability, and secure communications. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, including 30 new sirens, 30 solar panels, 60 backup batteries, and replace 18 failing wooden poles with steel or concrete monopoles. The system must integrate with the existing AT HOC system and include three activation points (two fixed, one transportable) with detailed hardware specifications. Key features include silent alert testing, targeted testing, customizable alerts, and a graphical user interface with siren mapping and logging capabilities. The system must broadcast various messages and tones, including emergency warnings, FPCON levels, and ceremonial sounds. The contractor is responsible for installation, acceptance testing, and providing comprehensive training and documentation. A one-year warranty on parts and equipment, followed by a four-year break-fix maintenance service, is required. The government will provide site access, secure storage, utility coordination, and essential network configurations.