This solicitation is for a Brand Name Mobility Enhanced Spectrum Analyzer (MESA 2.0) and Dopescope is required by the Army Counterintelligence Service (CGCIS) and Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM).Research Electronics International (REI) is the manufacturer and supplier of the MESA available to the US Government, to meet performance standards set by the military services and the Department of Defense. The specification requirements of the MESA and Dopescope are as follows:
- displays a full range of frequency data to 6GHz (*12GHz with the Down Converter Antenna)
- Sweep modes:
- Spectrum Analyzer: zoom, screen lock, frequency span, start/stop frequencies, resolution bandwidth, center frequency
- I/Q Recording: captures raw I/Q data for external analysis
- SmartBars™: displays new or increased RF energy in a bar graph
- Mobile Bands: displays RF in specific bands (i.e. Wifi, GSM, etc.), includes new Jammer/Interference Detection feature with current production models
- WiFi: displays nearby access points, clients, RSSI, signal data, channel, and more
- Bluetooth®: displays nearby pairing activity
- Display Features: Persistence, Raster Waterfall, Spectral Power Histogram (RSSI), Peak Trace, Average Trace, Patent Pending Cached Peak
- MCP (Multi-Carrier Probe): Carrier Current, Visible Light/IR, Ultrasonic, Audio Transformer, and Acoustic Leakage
- Antenna Probe Recognition automatically detects REI antennas/probes and adjusts display
- Audio Demodulation: AM/FM
- Alerts: haptic, audible, and visible
- Remote Access: Ethernet port for VNC remote access
- Signal List Generation: Manual or automatic depending on the mode
- GPS: Removable USB, that captures and saves GPS data
Including These applications:
- Audio: Built-in speaker and external headphones with adjustable volume control.
- Microphone port for Acoustic Leakage Probe and Audio Transformer
- Data Ports: 2 USB 2.0 Type-A ports for software upgrades, file storage, file transfer
- Detect RF WiFi, Bluetooth®, cell phones, illicit transmissions
- Interference detection & troubleshooting
- RF research and development
- Wireless industry developers
- Intelligence protection
- Communications Site Surveys
- Eavesdropping detection
- RF emissions analysis
- Spectrum misuse investigation
Specifications:
RECEIVER
Sweep Speed: >200 GHz/second
Operating Freq. Range: 10 kHz - 6 GHz /*12 GHz
Resolution Bandwidth Variable depending on span: 0.0380 kHz to 312.5 kHz
Instantaneous Bandwidth: 25 MHz
DANL - Noise Floor: 312.5 kHz RBW with Pre-amp: -90 dBm, 9.765 kHz RBW with Pre-amp: -110dBm
Attenuation: 0 dB, 10 dB, 20 dB, Auto
Preamp: +15 dB
Detection Types: RF, Carrier Current, Acoustic Leakage, IR/Visible Light, Ultrasonic
Spurious Free Dynamic Range: 81.6 dB
Receiver Type: Swept-tuned Superheterodyne
Audio Demodulation AM/FM demodulation with filter options: Auto, 200 kHz, 20 kHz, 5 kHz
Input Port: QMA connector (RF input) for included and auxiliary RF antennas
POWER
Supply AC: 100-240V/50-60Hz; single rechargeable Li-ion battery (includes 1 spare)
Run Time: ~3 hours (typical) per battery
Charge time: ~3 hours per battery (typical)
MECHANICAL
Unit Dimensions: 5 x 8 x 2 in /13 x 20 x 5 cm
Unit Weight: 2.4lbs/1.1kg including battery
Case Dimensions: 6 x 15 x 18.5in / 16 x 38 x 47cm
Case/Contents Weight: 15lbs. / 6.8kg
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating temperature: -10° to 53° C
Battery charging temperature: 5° to 37° C
Storage temperature: -20° to 60° C
Please refer to Attachments/Links:
1) Contracting Officer's Approval Abensence of Competition Memorandrum (Brand Name Justification)
2) W50S85-25-Q-A010 Solicitation (Mesa & Dopescope)
3) W50S85-25-Q-A010 Solicitation's Associated Provisions and Clauses
This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and quotes will be technically evaluated for conformance in accordance with the specifications listed. The government intends to award a contract to the lowest priced technically acceptable quote without discussions. The government, however, reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in the best interest of the government.
Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Alt 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items with their offer. This can be completed electronically at https://sam.gov/.
The clause FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items in its latest edition applies to this solicitation.
The clause FAR 52.232-18 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (is applicable) Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
