DUE: 30 days from post date The Naval Warfare Information Center (NIWC) Atlantic, Code 01B51 is seeking information on commercially-available aircraft audio distribution units (ADU) to support Air Force Special Operations Command aircrews. The audio distribution unit must be capable of the following: 1. Minimum of four audio input channels (for connection to intercom and/or radios) a. Signal dynamic range: 40 dB with 2 Vpp-max b. Individual volume control for each channel (with amplification) c. Individually selectable receive enable with the ability to simultaneously receive all input channels as well as persistent local intercom (see 5.c) 2. Minimum of four audio output channels a. Configurable dynamic range (40 dB with 2 Vpp max) i. Microphone level control ii. Microphone amplifier b. Individually selectable transmit enable (single channel transmit only) 3. >80 dB of isolation between all receive and transmit channels 4. Master volume control 5. Three aviation headset/microphone inputs (standard low-impedance aviation headsets.) a. Compatible with active noise-cancelling headsets b. Individual microphone sensitivity/level control c. Local intercom between the three headsets (non-push-to-talk (PTT); ‘voice (VOX) enabled’) – persistent with no selectivity required 6. Ten foot cable with transmit channel selector and PTT button 7. Headsets one and two can transmit on any of the outside channels a. Via PTT button(s) b. Selectable which channel can transmit i. Selectable on panel ii. Selectable from remote cable (see 6) –[Only Operator One has a selector on their cord- see 6] 8. Two output control channels with pull-high (selectable voltage up to 28 V) or pull-to ground selectivity for external triggering of radio/intercom system (ICS) PTT circuits 9. Size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements include: a. Maximum size: 9.50” x 7.25” x 3.00” b. Maximum weight: 9 lbs c. Power i. 28 VDC input via four connector interconnect (two V+, two V- (ground)) ii. Maximum power draw: 50 W Review of this information is being performed by NIWC Atlantic Code 56220, which aims to conduct objective comparative assessments and validations of commercial ADUs to determine if the solution meets the Government’s requirements. All information received will be treated as public knowledge and may be used in NIWC Atlantic documentation; therefore, vendors should not submit proprietary information in response to this RFI. Specific information sought includes: 1. Company information, including name, address, URL, revenue, and number of employees. 2. Whether the company is a manufacturer or distributor. 3. A point of contact for follow-up information, and the point of contact’s phone number and e-mail address. 4. Product name and a description of features. 5. Cost information such as purchase price. 6. Compliance with above requirements 7. Audio quality: a. Total harmonic distortion, plus noise (THD+N) of system b. Signal to noise and distortion ratio (SINAD) of system 8. Any environmental testing/certifications completed a. Maximum operating altitude b. Compatible temperature ranges i. Storage ii. Operational c. Any shock-vibration testing that has been completed d. EMI-EMC testing The submitted information will be evaluated for inclusion in NIWC Atlantic projects. If a NIWC Atlantic project requiring this type of equipment is executed, the equipment selection will be based upon a number of factors, including responder surveys and focus group inputs. Consequently, follow-up requests for feedback should not be made through Federal Business Opportunities posting agency. Vendors may be contacted following submission for more detailed product information. Submittals Respondents are required to submit complete product information that demonstrates the specifications identified above. This same announcement is located on NIWC Atlantic's e-commerce web site: https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil. If you encounter issues regarding access to the website, please contact the webmaster. Submit responses to the technical point of contact: Mr. Carlos Elegado at
[email protected] This RFI is for information gathering and planning purposes only, and should not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation of an offer. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for the information solicited. Submission of vendor information constitutes consent to publication of that information in NIWC Atlantic documentation. Submissions are due by noon (EDT) on 13 August 20202.