Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael Jewish National Fund KKL-JNF

Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael
Jewish National Fund
KKL-JNF
Forestry & Woodland Fire Detection & Management Systems
Request for Information (RFI)
Date: 5-07-2013
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Request for Information (RFI) Forestry & Woodland Fire
Detection & Management Systems
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1.1
Introduction
Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael - Jewish National Fund (“KKL-JNF”) is the responsible
governmental nominated agency to manage and control the forestry in the State of
Israel.
1.2
Large scale forest & woodland fire events over the last 10 years demonstrated the
need and necessity to explore advanced and modern technologies to assist in forest
fire early detection, management and dispatching of fire fighters (ground and
airborne) and emergency agencies and prevent as much as possible potential
damage to the precious environment not to mention potential loss of property and
human lives.
1.3
KKL-JNF hereby requests information from potential providers regarding the
following systems and technologies: (a) early detection and warning system (b)
central Command-Control and Communication (C³) system for data acquisition,
data fusion and event management, country wide and / or at high risk area's as may
be required (c) technologies for integrating the above systems
1.4
KKL-JNF may, as a result of this RFI, approach one or more of the respondents to
this RFI and/or any other party, in order to obtain additional information or to
demonstrate their systems at location.
1.5
For the avoidance of any doubt it is clarified herein that this RFI shall not, under
any circumstances, constitute any commitment on KKL-JNF’s part to negotiate
with any or all respondents, nor to enter into any agreement for provision of
system or technologies, nor to conduct tender procedure.
2. KKL-JNF Background & Overview
2.1
KKL-JNF work in Israel is concentrated into six action areas that include water,
forestry and environment, education, community development and security,
tourism and recreation, and research and development.
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2.2
KKL-JNF plants and maintains over 240 million saplings and manages more than
100 thousand acres of natural woodland. Israel is the only country that entered the
21st century with a net gain in its number of trees. KKL-JNF has helped build over
220 reservoirs and dams that together provide 40% of the water used in Israeli
agriculture, and contribute 300 million cubic meters to Israel’s water storage
capacity.
2.3
KKL-JNF has redeemed over 700,000 acres (280,000 ha) of land for developing
communities, and over 250,000 acres (100,000 ha) for farming in 1000 rural
communities. KKL-JNF uses the latest soil conservation methods to create rich,
fertile soil, perfect for producing the highest-quality crops.
2.4
KKL-JNF is responsible for over 375,000 acres (150,000 ha) of forests and
woodlands in regard to combat desertification, improve carbon balance in the
environment, mitigate climate change, create "Green Lungs" within and around
communities, enhance biodiversity and improve quality of life.
2.5
KKL-JNF staffs are on guard 24 hours a day, preventing wildfires in forests and
woodlands, using fire watchtowers and the latest firefighting equipment.
3. The Requested Information
3.1
The specific information for each system requested is detailed in the questionnaire
attached as Appendix A.
3.2
The proposed systems shall comply with all applicable Israeli communication
standards as defined and approved by the Ministry of Communication (MoC).
3.3
Databases and operating systems shall be non-proprietary COTS products (e.g.
SQL, Oracle).
3.4
The proposed systems shall guarantee performance and functionality 24/7 (day,
night, dawn, dusk), 365 days per year in all extreme weather conditions (e.g. solar
radiation and UV, temperature, rain, humidity, sleet, snow, winds, vibration,
seismic etc.).
3.5
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Language of response – English or Hebrew only.
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3.6
KKL-JNF attaches importance to the RFI process, and would appreciate
respondents that would do the same and that will provide full, comprehensive and
updated information within the framework of their response.
4. Additional Information
4.1
Respondents may raise question and require clarifications relating to this RFI.
4.2
Question and clarifications shall be submitted to KKL-JNF in writing to e-mail
address: [email protected] or via fax no. 972-2-9915517, not later than 8/8/2013.
4.3
Respondents are requested to verify receipt of the submitted request in phone
no.972-2-9905566, 972-2-9905760
4.4
KKL-JNF shall have the full and sole discretion to respond or not to respond to the
submitted request.
5. RFI Submissions
5.1
All submissions shall be provided not later than 1180/8101/.
5.2
KKL-JNF reserves the right to amend the submission date at its full and sole
discretion.
5.3
Submissions shall be to the POC listed below via register / courier (e.g. FedEx,
DHL etc.).
5.4
Submission shall be in the following format:
a. 3 Printed copies in sealed envelope / delivery box.
b. 1 CD with all RFI information.
5.5
For all matters pertain to this RFI and its coordination, the Point
of Contact (PoC) is: Dr. David Brand, Chief Forester, KKL
Telephone: 279 -2-9905566, 972-2-9905760
Fax: 972-9915517
E-Mail: [email protected]
6. General
6.1
This RFI shall not be deemed as a request for proposals, offer or any contractual
commitment of tendering. This RFI is merely for the purpose of obtaining any
relevant information for consideration purpose only, and it does not create any
obligation on KKL-JNF to commence, continue or complete any procedure.
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6.2
The Respondent shall bear solely and fully all costs incurred in responding to the
RFI and furnishing the requested information.
6.3
KKL-JNF shall be entitled to add, amend or change this RFI or any aspect thereof,
as well as to date of the submission of the response. In addition, KKL-JNF
reserves the right to cancel this RFI in its entirety and its sole discretion.
6.4
This RFI, its interpretation and any matter relating thereto shall be governed by
the laws of the state of Israel.
6.5
Respondent may identify information considered by them to be confidential or of
sensitive or secret nature. KKL-JNF will not publicly disclose information which
was determined by it to be confidential, proprietary or of secret or sensitive nature,
in accordance with the applicable law.
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Appendix A
Respondents Information Form
General
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Respondent General Information:
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Name of Company
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Prime Business location Country
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Web site
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Public/Privately Owned Company
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International Affiliates
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Number of employees
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Annual Turnover
Point of Contact Information:
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Name
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Role / Title
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Telephone number
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Mobile Number
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Fax number
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Email address
Early detection and warning system
Describe the system
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Have your company implemented your system for a government agency and/or
governmental nominated agency responsible nationally/ municipal/regional and /or
international for forestry and woodlands? If so, please provide detailed reference
information, testimonials.
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Total number of installations of the technology being proposed, which have been
carried out by your organization? If so, please provide detailed reference information.
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Describe area's covers for each project
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Total advertized cost of each such installation
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Describe sensor technology type/types
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Describe energy sources used
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Describe central system functionalities including general architecture and HMI/MMI
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Provide brochures, awards, patents, user manuals
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Provide information regarding performance:
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False Alarm Rate
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Time to detect and alarm
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Detection Ratio
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Data fusion
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Triangulation Accuracy
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Size of fire detection capability
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Range of detection
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Redundancy
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Availability
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Backup, recording (Image, Voice, data, HMI)
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Database high availability (RAID, Mirroring, Replication etc.)
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Availability architecture
Describe interfaces to :
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Maps (e.g. Google Earth and Others) layers and GIS layers (ESRI, MapInfo and
Others)
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Weather forecast services
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Simulation and modeling
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Describe means of information dissemination to fire fighters and emergency services
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Describe type of site infrastructure used in your projects
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Describe third party alliances, relationships, or dependencies.
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Provide information regarding Intellectual Property ownership
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Provide information regarding licensing
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Provide general information regarding:
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Project Management
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Design approach
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Quality Assurance
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Testing & Commissioning
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Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Provide information on your implementation methodology regarding:
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Specification
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Design
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Procurement and logistics
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Life Cycle Cost (LCC) Considerations
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Installation
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Integration
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Testing and Commissioning
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Scalability & expandability (sensors, clients, workstations, centers)
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Documentation (As Built, User Manuals)
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Warranty
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Spare Parts
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Training
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Operation & Maintenance
Provide general description on system diagnostics, performance monitoring and
reporting capabilities
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Provide details on use and/or interfaces with the following organizations or equivalent
organizations:
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NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's
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WAFS –Wild land Assessment Fire System
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NIFC - National Interagency Fire Center
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NDFD - National Digital Forecast Database
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CSIRO - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization
central Command-Control and Communication (C³) system
Describe the system
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Have your company implemented your system for a government agency and/or
governmental nominated agency responsible nationally/ municipal/regional and /or
international for forestry and woodlands? If so, please provide detailed reference
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information, testimonials.
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Total number of installations of the technology being proposed, which have been
carried out by your organization? If so, please provide detailed reference information.
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Describe area's covers for each project
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Total advertized cost of each such installation
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Describe sensor technology type/types
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Describe energy sources used
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Describe central system functionalities including general architecture and HMI/MMI
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Provide brochures, awards, patents, user manuals
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Provide information regarding performance:

False Alarm Rate
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Time to detect and alarm

Detection Ratio

Data fusion
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Triangulation Accuracy

Size of fire detection capability
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Range of detection
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Redundancy
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Availability
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Backup, recording (Image, Voice, data, HMI)
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Database high availability (RAID, Mirroring, Replication etc.)
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Availability architecture
Provide general description on system diagnostics, performance monitoring and
reporting capabilities
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Provide details on use and/or interfaces with the following organizations or equivalent
organizations:
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NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's
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WAFS –Wild land Assessment Fire System
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NIFC - National Interagency Fire Center
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NDFD - National Digital Forecast Database
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CSIRO - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization
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Technologies for integrating the above systems
Describe technologies for integrating the Early detection and warning system and the
central Command-Control and Communication (C³) system
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