CEDAP Application Extended from May 29th to June
29th!!!
A recent change has occurred
in the CEDAP 2007 application - the application period closing date was
extended from May 29
th to June 29
th! Last month we provided a short article on
the CEDAP 2007 opportunity and for those readers that missed the article, we’re
repeating the article again. If a
reader has questions, don’t hesitate to contact us, (toll free) 877-912-2200 or
307-721-2126 or
support@aristatek.com.
PEAC-WMD software and DHS’s CEDAP 2007
I suspect most of our
readers are too busy to monitor changes made to our News and Events page on the
AristaTek web site. So to bring our
readers up to date, AristaTek’s PEAC‑WMD product will again be offered as
a selection in the next round on DHS’s CEDAP (Commercial Equipment Direct
Assistance Program) catalog. This next
opportunity is referred to as the CEDAP 2007, and the PEAC package offered is a
substantially different configuration than the CEDAP 2006 offering. This time around the PEAC‑WMD software
is bundled with both hardware for the Windows version and for the Pocket PC
version into a
PEAC Incident Command Kit.
CEDAP Discussion
The CEDAP is not a grant program; rather the key
features of the program include delivering equipment and training to CEDAP recipients.
The equipment will be provided mainly to small
agencies, departments and jurisdictions. These jurisdictions will have to show
they have not been able to purchase this equipment through other sources such
as the SLGCP’s (now the Office of Grants and Training) SHSP or UASI
program. Receipt of equipment under the
CEDAP 2007 is contingent upon the submission and approval of the on-line CEDAP
application through the Responder Knowledge Base (RKB). Applicants submitted their equipment
requests using the RKB at
www.rkb.mipt.org.
The CEDAP is a competitive process and applications
will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Applications will be scored, ranked and
rated by subject matter experts.
Jurisdictions may request only one device in their application. The CEDAP application period is from April
25
th to May 29, 2007, i.e.,
the application process is open
right now! The May 3
rd
status information posted on the RKB stated that
380
applications have been submitted, of which 297 have been confirmed.
The PEAC Incident Command Kit
During
the last 5-6 years, AristaTek has seen an increase in the number of units
purchased by individual response organizations. The increase has been exhibited both in the number of units
acquired in initial purchases and in agencies coming back to acquire additional
units to support their response capabilities.
The
PEAC Incident Command Kit provides a turn-key solution by
supporting the command post operation while concurrently supporting a survey
team, an operations team, and a safety officer during an incident
response. The Command Kit combines the
software with hardware in the following configuration: one (1) copy of the PEAC WMD for Windows on
a ruggedized laptop (included) combined with three (3) copies of the PEAC WMD
for the Pocket PC, each loaded on a ruggedized PDA (included). Also included is a train-the-trainer course
and technical support and upgrades for 3 years.
Table 1 provides a listing
of the RECON-X Series specifications.
Table 1 – RECON-X Series
Specifications
Product Name:
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Tripod Data Systems RECON-X Series
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Product Description:
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RECON 400X: 64 MB RAM
with 256 MB Flash memory, Intel PXA255 Processor @ 400 MHz with two Compact
Flash card slots.
Screen: Sunlight-readable color TFT display; ¼ VGA - 240 x 320 pixel
color TFT with LED front light
Size: (LxWxH) 6.50" x 3.75" x 1.75"
Weight: 17 ounces (490 g) including rechargeable PowerBoot
Connectivity: Standard
9-pin male D-shell RS-232 serial and USB ports (no cradle) for
synchronization with your PC of e-mail, files, internet channels, contacts,
calendar, and notes.
Optional: Bluetooth and 802.11g wireless
Power: 3800 mAh NiMH rechargeable pack (standard)
Optional AA PowerBoot Module
Warranty: TDS Handheld Computer products
are warranted for a period of 12 months from date of shipment.
Operating temperature: -22 to 140°F (-30 to 60°C)
Ruggedized: MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.5, Procedure IV
26 drops from 4 ft (1.22 m) onto
plywood over concrete
6 additional drops at -4°F (-20°C)
6 additional drops at 140°F (60°C)
Sand & Dust: IP67, MIL-STD-810F,
Method 510.4, Procedures I and II
Humidity: MIL-STD-810F, Method
507.4
Water: IP67, sealed against accidental immersion (1m for 30 minutes),
MIL-STD-810F, Method 512.4, Procedure I
Vibration: MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5, Procedure I, Figures 17 and 18
Altitude: MIL-STD-810F, Method 500.4, Procedures I, II and III 15,000 ft
at 73°F (23°C)
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Product Image:
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TDS RECON-X Series Pocket PC
Ruggedized - Dust & Waterproof
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In addition to the three
ruggedized PDAs with software, the
PEAC Incident Command Kit also
includes a ruggedized laptop with the PEAC-WMD for Windows software. The ruggedized laptop provides the Command
Post with a platform running the PEAC system and which can accommodate other
software applications the jurisdiction may decide to install and that meet
their requirements. There are obviously
different configurations available for the Itronix XR-1, but a basic package
was specified to meet the basic needs for most agencies. The decision was to provide a basic platform
to meet most users’ needs rather than include special options that may or may
not be suitable for all recipients. The
CEDAP platform was upgraded to an 80 GB hard drive from the standard 40 GB hard
drive and a 12-VDC power adapter was added to allow charging off a standard
vehicle cigarette lighter.
The specifications for the
XR-1 are provided in Table 2.
Table 2 – Itronix XR-1 Description
Product Name:
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Itronix XR-1 laptop
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Product Description:
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Itronix XR-1 laptop (ruggedized Die Cast Magnesium) – Meets MIL STD 810F; IP 54 Rating; Optional Intrinsically Safe
and non-incendive systems rating: Class 1, Division 2, Group A, B, C and D
Processor: Intel® Core Duo; FSB 667 MHz, 1.83 GHz, 1GB RAM
Display: 12.1” TFT XGA Enhanced Outdoor Transmissive ColorVue™, ATI Mobility Radeon Graphics Engine with
64 MB dedicated memory
Touchscreen: Passive 1000 x 1000 Resolution
Backlit Display: Hi Bright Transmissive display
Hard Disk Drive: Shock
Mounted 2.5” 80 GB
Operating System: Microsoft
Windows XP – Service Pack 2
I/O Ports: RJ-11,
USB, PS/2 for keyboard/mouse, 9-pin serial, 68‑pin multi-I/O docking,
audio, RJ-45 for 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN, Mini 1394a Firewire®
400 connector
Power supply: 6600
mAH LI-ion (main), 12 VDC vehicle adapter (included), AC adapter (included)
Modem: 56
kbps V.92
Warranty: 3
yr Limited Lifetime
Operating Temperature: -23
to 60°C (-10 to 140°F) with optional hard drive heater
Weight: 8.2
lbs (3.7 kg)
Size: 12”
(L) x 2.36” (D) x 9.8” (W)
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Product Image:
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Itronix XR-1 Ruggedized
Laptop
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The
bottom line is that for those agencies that qualify under DHS’s CEDAP 2007
application process and are seeking to improve their ability to respond to a
CBRNE and HAZMAT incidents, this may be an ideal opportunity to support that
mission.
If
applicants require assistance or support in filling out the CEDAP 2007
application form, please give AristaTek a call at 877-912-2200.