Emergency Management Mass Notification System

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from potential vendors for the procurement, installation, configuration, commissioning, testing, and support of a Mass Notification System (MNS) for the Fayetteville VA Medical Center. The system must integrate seamlessly with the existing emergency communication environment and meet specific requirements, including high-power outdoor speaker arrays, a centralized communication control unit, and DC backup battery systems. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, and expertise needed for installation and commissioning, as well as documentation, training, warranty, and support services. Key features of the required system include: • High-power outdoor speaker arrays • A centralized communication control unit • DC backup battery systems • Seismic-rated roof-mount hardware • IP-based communication interfaces • Radio interfaces compatible with existing UHF/VHF Motorola analog systems • UHF antenna solution • Coaxial cabling and connectors • Licensing required for radio frequency operation • Operator console with live-voice paging capability • Implementation services, including system programming and integration with the VA network and VoIP environment • Start-up, acceptance testing, and quality control verification • Travel, lodging, and per-diem required to complete installation, commissioning, and training • Installation services adequate for HP speaker array configurations • Licensing and support services • Preventive maintenance program • Spare parts kit • Integration services compatible with Cisco-based VoIP infrastructure • Desktop alerting licensing