Description
The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is seeking potential sources for a comprehensive network upgrade of their Fire Alarm Reporting System (FARS). The upgrade will involve replacing existing legacy fire alarm control panels, performing system-wide firmware updates, installing high-speed fiber-optic network communications modules, and integrating a wireless network solution for 10 designated buildings. The contractor will be required to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supervision, and materials to perform the upgrade. The project is expected to last 12 months from the date of contract award.
Key tasks include:
• Legacy Panel Upgrades: Replace existing fire alarm control panels that are incompatible with the new high-speed network
• Network Card & Firmware Upgrades: Perform system-wide firmware updates and install high-speed fiber-optic network communications modules
• Gateway Installation: Install, program, and test new intelligent gateway interfaces for the ONYXWORKS system
• Wireless Network Integration: Provide and install a complete wireless network solution for 10 designated buildings
• Legacy Radionics System Integration: Analyze and integrate (or replace) the legacy Radionics alarm system
• Testing and Network Cutover: Conduct comprehensive system testing and manage a phased network cutover