VERY HIGH FREQUENCY-FREQUENCY MODULATION (VHF-FM), CHANNEL 13 (156.65 MHZ) AND CHANNEL 16 (156.80 MHZ) GUARD RECEIVER(S)

Request for Information (RFI)United States Coast GuardCommand, Control and Communications Engineering Center (C3CEN)VERY HIGH FREQUENCY-FREQUENCY MODULATION (VHF-FM), CHANNEL 13 (156.65 MHZ) AND CHANNEL 16 (156.80 MHZ) GUARD RECEIVER(S)70Z04418RFI000006Market ResearchCONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESSThe United States Coast Guard (USCG), Command, Control and Communications Engineering Center (C3CEN), 4000 Coast Guard Blvd., Portsmouth, Virginia.GENERAL INFORMATIONThe USCG, as a member of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), invites industry to respond to this Request for Information (RFI). This RFI is not a request for competitive proposals. This RFI does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that the USCG will take procurement action in this matter. Further, neither the USCG nor the Government will be responsible for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a

binding contract. This posting is a Request For Information (RFI) from interested vendors and is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. This posting is not a Request For Proposals (RFP) or a Request For Quotations (RFQ), and it is not a commitment by the Government to award a contract nor is the Government responsible for any costs incurred in furnishing information provided under this RFI. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this RFI or Government use of any information provided. Further, the Coast Guard is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response to this RFI. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant solicitation. Responses will assist the Government in determining the availability of potential solutions and commercial products in the market. At this time no solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.The purpose of this RFI is for the purchase of a dedicated VHF-FM Channel 13 and 16 guard receiver(s), providing continuous, uninterrupted monitoring of VHF-FM Channel 13 and 16, for use throughout the Coast Guard. The ideal solution would include two receivers in one chassis to provide the continuous monitoring on both channel 13 and 16.Information obtained shall be used to make decisions regarding the availability of VHF-FM Channel 13 and 16 guard receiver(s)s and their interfacing abilities with existing systems meeting commercial and military standards. The USCG will use the results received from this RFI to determine interest that may lead to vendors capable of meeting stated capabilities and supportability requirements.It is requested that submission responses to this RFI contain pertinent information regarding VHF-FM Channel 13 and 16 guard receiver(s) capabilities, specifications, design names/descriptions, applications and other remarks pertaining to remote communications capabilities, warranty, technical support, expected life-cycle i.e. projected end-of-sale, end-of-life and end-of-support and other pertinent information.DESCRIPTION:The provision of information in response to this RFI shall assist the USCG in determining the availability of a VHF-FM Channel 13 and 16 guard receiver(s) capable of receiving analog voice signals in the marine band (156 - 162 MHz, specifically 156.65 MHz and 156.8 MHz), and that will operate in a high level radio frequency environment present on USCG cutters and boats and that meet the following requirements:1. Very High Frequency-Frequency Modulation (VHF-FM) Marine Band (156 - 162 MHz) Receivers Marine receivers providing VHF-FM receive services in the following frequency range: 156 - 162 MHz (specifically on the frequencies of 156.65 MHz and 158.5 MHz).2. Availability The Channel 13 and 16 guard receiver(s) shall be a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) product, available for immediate purchase in the United States of America.3. Voice Communications Interoperability The Channel 13 and 16 guard receiver(s) shall be capable of receiving voice communications from shore-side and ship board Coast Guard assets and detachments, public and private mariners, and other federal, state, local, and tribal agencies operating on marine channel 13/16.4. Standards • 47 C.F.R. PART 80 - Stations in the Maritime Services• 47 C.F.R. PART 90 - Private Land Mobile Radio Services• IEC 60529, Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP code)• TIA-102.CAAA and TIA-102.CAAB• Military Standard 810 C/D/E/F/G5. Record Audio The Channel 13 and 16 guard receiver(s) shall provide a constant level audio output to connect to a recording system i.e. Digital Voice Logger (DVL). One output for each of the two receivers.6. Mounting The Channel 13 and 16 guard receiver(s) shall be capable of being flush or bracket mounted and may have a front mounted or remote mounted control head.7. Operational Temperature Range The Channel 13 and 16 guard receiver(s) shall be capable of operating in a temperature range of -5o to +55o C.8. Operating Humidity The Channel 13 and 16 guard receiver(s) shall be capable of operating in a humidity range of 0% to 95% non-condensing.9. Operational Environment The Channel 13 and 16 guard receiver(s) shall provide continuous operation under the conditions of sea states, vibration, humidity and change of temperature and shall be rated a minimum of IPx4 for protection against ingress of liquids in accordance with IEC Publication 60529.The Channel 13 and 16 guard receiver(s) shall meet the requirements for shock and vibration per TIA-102.CAAA and TIA-102.CAAB and/or Military Standard 810 C/D/E/F/G. Vendor shall provide documentation of shock and vibration testing.10. Operating Voltage The Channel 13 and 16 guard receiver(s) shall operate on either 12 vDC or 24 vDC primary power.11. Warranty The Channel 13 and 16 guard receiver(s) shall be provided with a minimum one year warranty, two or three years is preferred.12. Parts Availability The Channel 13 and 16 guard receiver(s) vendor shall certify that the radio shall be supportable (e.g. parts availability, manufacturer repair support, etc.) for a minimum of five (7) years after initial delivery.Vendors responding to this RFI should provide documentation showing that their VHF-FM Channel 13/16 guard receiver(s) meets as many requirements as possible as stated above. This shall include as a minimum:• Documentation showing which (if any) of the desired features the radio includes. This may be in the form of technical or operating manuals/documentation.• Certification that this is a Commercial off the shelf product. This may be in the form of catalog listing for the item.• Documentation showing which (if any) of the desired features the radio includes. This may be in the form of technical or operating manuals/documentation.• A statement of the number of radios the vendor can deliver monthly and the lead time required between receipt of order and the delivery of radios.• Documentation of receiver specifications. This may be in the form of a specification marketing brochure.• Vendors may respond with alternative solutions that might meet the requirements stated above. All documentation identified in this RFI should be provided if an alternative solution is suggested.REQUIRED RESPONSES:Limit RFI responses to 10, single-sided, single-spaced pages. Responses must be unclassified. Any proprietary information provided must be marked to protect such data.The Requirements Worksheet is not included in the page count and is requested to be completed and provided with your response.Note: See format and page limitations and submission criteria set forth below for additional instructions.FORMAT & PAGE LIMITATION:Your submittal should be provided on standard letter size 8-1/2 by 11 inch paper, limited to a maximum of 10, single-sided, single-spaced pages. The font for text should be Times New Roman 12-point or larger. The Responder may use oversized pages (including "foldouts") where appropriate to contain graphic presentations. Oversized pages do not count as extra pages within the page limitations. Submitted responses should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format. Existing commercial documentation and product literature can also be submitted and is not subject to a page limitation.REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION / POINTS OF CONTACT:A Responder may request clarification in writing from the Contracting Office for any requirement that is unclear by sending an e-mail to the Contracting Points of Contact below:Katherine.M.Kearney@uscg.milAny requests for clarification must be received no later than the close of business (4:00PM, EDT), seven (7) business days prior to the close of this RFI in order to receive a timely response. Interested Responders are encouraged to periodically check the website during the response period for clarifications.SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTATION:Responses to this RFI shall be submitted in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format, delivered as an attachment to an electronic mail (e-mail) submission. Address the e-mail to the following:Katherine.M.Kearney@uscg.milPLEASE INCLUDE PRODUCT LITERATURE, NARRATIVE, CATALOG, PUBLISHED PRICE LIST AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS DEEMED NECESSARY.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:All responsible sources may submit information in response to this RFI. Responses to this RFI are due no later than 27 November 2017. If late information is received, it may be considered by the Government reviewers, depending on agency time constraints.Please note: The Government is not required to provide feedback to RFI Responders.15. GOVERNMENT TERMS AND ACROMYMSAcronym Description Acronym DescriptionAES Advanced Encryption Standard EO/IR Electro-Optical/InfraredAIS Automatic Identification System ELMR Enhanced Land Portable RadioAM Amplitude Modulation ELT Electronic Locator TransmitterAMIO Alien Migration Interdiction Operation EMCON Emission ControlAo Operational Availability EMICP Enhanced Portable Incident CommandPostAOR Area of Responsibility EPIRB Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio BeaconAPCO Association of Public Safety Communications Officials FBB Fleet BroadbandATON Aids to Navigation FIPS Federal Information ProcessingStandardBCCS Boat Crew Communications System FM Frequency ModulationBFT Blue Force Tracking FMRC Factory Mutual Research Corp.C2 Command & Control FMSNU Flight Management System & Navigation UnitC4&IT Command, Control, Communications, Computers & Information Technology GHz GigahertzCAMS Communications Area Master Station GMDSS Global Maritime Distress & SafetySystemCBP Customs & Border Protection IEC International ElectroTechnical CommissionCFB Cipher Feedback IAW In Accordance WithCO Commanding Officer IFF Identify, Friend or FoeCOMSATCOM Commercial Satellite Communications IOC/C21 Interagency Operations Center/Command 21CONOPS Concept of Operations IMO International Maritime OrganizationCOOP Continuity of Operations Plan ITU International Telecommunications UnionDES Data Encryption Standard IWN Integrated Wireless NetworkDF Direction Finding JTRS Joint Tactical Radio SystemDGPS Differential Global Positioning System NSA National Security AgencyDHS Department of Homeland Security OFB Output FeedBackDoD Department of Defense OGA Other Government AgenciesDOG Deployable Operations Group ORD Operational Requirements DocumentDSC Digital Selective Calling OTAR Over-The-Air-RekeyAcronym Description Acronym DescriptionDSF Deployable Specialized Forces OTAP Over-The-Air-ProgrammingDVR Digital Voice Recorder OTAT Over-The-Air-TransferEAB Enterprise Architecture Board PC Portable ComputerE-AIS Encrypted Automatic Identification System PFPS Portable Flight Planning SystemECINS Electronic Charting & Integrated Navigation System PLB Personnel Locator BeaconECS Electronic Charting System PORD Preliminary Operational Requirements DocumentECDIS Electronic Chart Display Information System PSU Port Security UnitKMF Key Management Facility PTT Push-To-TalkKPP Key Performance Parameter R21 Rescue 21KVL Key Variable Loader RMS Root Mean SquareLOB Line of Bearing SAR Search & RescueLOS Line-Of-Sight SBU Sensitive But UnclassifiedMCV Portable Communications Vehicle SCC Sector Command CenterMHz Megahertz SSAS Ship Security Alerting SystemMKD Minimum Keyboard & Display STEDS Sensitive But Unclassified Tactical Exchange DisplayMMSI Maritime Portable Service Identifier TIA Telecommunications Industry AssociationMSST Maritime Safety & Security Team UHF Ultra High FrequencyMSRT Maritime Security Response Team UL Underwriter Laboratories, Inc.NAIS Nationwide Automatic Identification System VAC Voltage Alternating CurrentNLECC National Law Enforcement Command Center VDC Voltage Direct CurrentNM Nautical Mile VHF Very High FrequencyNMEA National Maritime Electronics Assoc.