SCOPE
The Contractor supplies pre-configured hardware and software for each site. Equipment and services provided by the Contractor shall
enable programming and maintenance of new and existing monitoring equipment. All equipment and services shall be configured by
the contractor to leverage the existing DOSAir platform and infrastructure to securely program and store, analyze, and transport sensor
and monitor data. To the extent practicable, maintenance, analysis, and program management software should be able to connect to
the DoS Single Sign On capability as a Software-as-a-Service.
The Contractor shall be responsible to respond to task orders for products and services during the contract period of one year, and if
exercised, for the one-year options as outlined in Section f of the Schedule.
Work Requirements: The Contractor shall provide the following products and services for use at domestic and overseas locations.
More information is available in Section IV, Component Specifications:
- Provide remote operations and maintenance support for more than 65 existing FEM air quality monitoring sites at U.S.
embassies, consulates, and affiliates worldwide measuring particulate matter and gaseous pollutants using EPA standards
and guidelines. This support includes daily checks on the system to ensure all sites are “up” and reporting; tracking
calibration dates; major troubleshooting requirements; and monthly maintenance;
- Provide pre-configured, customizable, turnkey packages for FEM monitor and low cost sensor installations, including all
needed hardware, such as shelters, power conditioners as necessary, data loggers, A/C units as necessary, and software
as needed for remote maintenance and data transfers. Packages should include options for both in-person installation and
training and remote support for self-installation.
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- Provide hardware, software, engineering, training and programming to integrate new monitors and sensors into the
Department’s existing DOSAir platform via a dedicated internet line or other approved data transfer methods. These
packages will include strategically sourced equipment, to be determined with the program office.
- Program, store, and transport monitoring and sensor data, including monitor and sensor equipment health data, into existing
DOSAir platform. Maintain consistent data pipeline to AirNow and other cloud services for data publishing.
- Pre-engineered, pre-configured controller/server enclosures, security devices, monitor and sensor enclosures, power supply
enclosures, and accessories for onsite installation and maintenance of air quality monitoring instrument(s).
- Technical and process documentation for installation of components, including pre-wired and pre-labeled packages for
ease of installation and maintenance.
- Online user video and training for maintenance and installation, with live video chat capability on approved Department
channels as needed.
- Provide project and logistics management to ensure timely delivery and effective maintenance of global network to ensure
online status for all sites. Contractor is expected to update central program management software each week with status of
orders, service agreements, assets, upcoming deadlines for calibration, and more. The program office and the posts should
be able to see project and program status at a glance on a central platform.
- Install and maintain a back-end, remote service platform that performs data queries, sets monitoring conditions, provides
automated troubleshooting assistance and alerts, and that sets controls for a public website.
- Ability for posts to configure and send automated email notifications based on post-specific requirements.
- Scalable platform to include installation, maintenance, and integration of low cost sensors as needed for indoor and outdoor
deployments.
- AQI Sensor Controller: Data logger with digital data acquisition software, internet connectivity with ability to transmit data
through a secured ftp to regional hub data management systems, and can readily transmit both concentration and diagnostic
analyzer data, able to receive DOS security patches.
