The U.S. Air Force seeks to enhance its crash response capabilities and upgrade its Secondary CrashNet System (SCN) at McConnell AFB, Kansas. This standalone mass notification platform is critical for flying missions and requires a reliable and proprietary solution, the ConsortAlert system manufactured by Forum Communications.
The scope of work involves procuring and installing this system, including delivering, configuring, and testing the equipment, as well as providing user training. Key tasks also include developing a comprehensive installation plan and cutover strategy within a strict 90-day timeline. Contractors must deliver specified communication hardware and software, conduct a pre-project survey, and ensure adherence to strict safety and environmental regulations. The project requires precise coordination with government representatives and certification of installation personnel.
The Air Force seeks women-owned small businesses for this effort, with a focus on timely delivery and firm-fixed pricing. The contract, valued between $220,000 and $350,000, is up for grabs among vendors who can meet the strict timelines and deliver a seamless upgrade. The Air Force will evaluate vendors based on their ability to meet the price, timeline, and performance requirements, with past performance and technical approach also considered.
Offers are due by July 8, 2024, and the winning vendor will be announced on July 14, 2024. Potential vendors should clarify the number and type of telephones and initiating consoles required in each building, as specified in the solicitation documents. For more details, contact 2d Lt Victoria Longava at victoria.longava.1@us.af.mil or TSgt Wesley Neaves at wesley.neaves@us.af.mil.