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The National Weather Service (NWS) Radar Operations Center (ROC) has a requirement to replace its failing analog facility security video surveillance system and access card readers campus-wide to include the radar shelters, equipment maintenance, and off-site monitoring with option years. The ROC is located at 1200 Westheimer Drive in Norman, Oklahoma. Comprised of multiple buildings and weather-radar testbed shelters, work shall be conducted at Buildings (Bldg.) 375, 600, and 366 the Kansas City Research Institute (KCRI) radar testbed compound located approximately 200 feet north of Bldg. 375. Fiber optic cabling termination boxes and transreceivers are located in Bldg. 375, 600, 366, and the KCRI radar shelter. The location is a Level 2 Federal facility protected under the security guidance of the Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Services (DHS FPS).

The ROC supports the Next Generator Weather Radar (NEXRAD) program, which is a network of 160 high-resolution S-Band Doppler weather radars jointly operated by the NWS, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the United States Air Force known as the Tri-Agency. The NEXRAD program provides the NWS with the ability to accurately detect, analyze, and forecast weather events in support of local warning and forecast and safety of flight operations overseen by the Tri-Agency. The NEXRAD program provides essential data needed to achieve Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and NWS objectives and goals. NEXRAD data underpins NWS forecast/warning services-critical for meeting WeatherReady Nation goal to protect life and property, and reduce disruption from high-impact weather events. The continuous availability of a reliable security and video surveillance system is a critical element supporting the NWS mission. This procurement action supports DOC Office of OSY and DHS FPS security standards by controlling and monitoring the physical security of the ROC.

All video surveillance system and facility access card reader equipment need to be replaced with new technology. Replacement system must be National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) complaint, (FIPS) compliant,