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Phase 1 - Needs Assessment Phase TUSA Consulting Services delivers a comprehensive approach during the Needs Assessment Phase for Land Mobile Radio and Broadband/LTE communications systems through our proprietary methodology known as the Three I's. During the Interview Stage, we engage with key stakeholders, including public safety officials and technical staff, to gain insights into their unique requirements and challenges. In the Investigation Stage, we meticulously gather and analyze all relevant data to understand the current communication infrastructure and identify any gaps or issues. Furthermore, this will allow our Professional Consultants to have a comprehensive understanding of the operation and vision of our customers. Finally, in the Inspection Stage, our experts conduct thorough on-site evaluations to assess the physical and operational conditions of the existing systems. This structured, in-depth approach ensures that we provide tailored, effective, and unbiased recommendations that meet the specific needs of our customers. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gry2juaR TUSA is an independent consultant providing professional services to Public Safety. TUSA does not sell, provide, or represent any equipment or managed services that could deter our professional opinion towards anything other than a vendor agnostic solution to support the customer identified needs.

SOCI Cybersecurity requirements for Water and wastewater utilities offer a list of quality frameworks to choose from. The challenge is that they don't translate that well into the operational side or the integration between business functions, IT, and OT.   There is a way forward. SOCI states "these frameworks or an equivalent". Enter the Water Services Association of Australia (WSA) 302 Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) guideline.   This well thought out guideline should be very familiar to Australian water utilities: many of them helped write it.   The guideline is impressive. It covers areas you want from all frameworks - systems and architecture, maturity models, O&M requirements, security - as well as areas you don't always see such as Business drivers, safety, coding standards, and project management.   Implementing the guidance would be a large undertaking for utilities but certainly manageable and written in language that will be readily understood by the target audience.   All in all an excellent resource and a bargain at $250 for non-members. https://lnkd.in/gu7wx3J3

The Department of State (DOS) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Worldwide Building Automation System (BAS) and Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling (HVAC) services. The solicitation is a multiple award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.  This acquisition is being solicited as 100% set-aside for small business, 8(a) entities only. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 561210 “Facilities Support Services”, and the small business size standard is $47.0 M.   The base IDIQ contract will require Top Secret Facility Clearance. Though this limits competition to U.S. offerors, regional non-U.S. or local companies can be included in their solution. Responses are due June 7, 2024, by 5:00 p.m. EDT. Click here to get more details: https://lnkd.in/e66EZtGZ #governmentcontracting #acquisition #procurement #doingbusinesswithdepartmentofstate 

CoST recommends disclosing data on contracts for the design, construction and supervision of a project and any other significant contract outsourced by the procuring entity. The top-level of the OC4IDS data model is used for project-level data, covering the identification, preparation and completion stages of a project. https://bit.ly/3bg4LUt

CoST recommends disclosing data on contracts for the design, construction and supervision of a project and any other significant contract outsourced by the procuring entity. The top-level of the OC4IDS data model is used for project-level data, covering the identification, preparation and completion stages of a project. https://bit.ly/3bg4LUt

WHAT IS AN “IP CODE?” The IP Code is a designation that indicates the level, or amount, of the protection. The IP Code designation consists of the letters IP (International Protection) followed by two numerals. Have a look at the comparison between IEC and NEMA. Share it to your Linkedin´s network. #ernc #energía #electricidad #testing

--#Switching_Functions: 1): Interconnection 2): Control 3): Alerting 4): Attending 5): Information receiving 6): Information transmitting 7): Busy testing 8): Supervisory

To ensure the effective operation of Building Management Systems (BMS), it is imperative to conduct regular maintenance and inspections. Essential tasks encompass monitoring system performance, sequence of operation , calibrating sensors, and ensuring that software remains updated. Furthermore, routine maintenance should include verifying wiring and control panels functionality along with addressing any malfunctions promptly. Comprehensive documentation of all maintenance activities is vital for tracking system efficiency and ensuring compliance.

For any system there must be a regular monitoring procedure. The procedure must be designed clearly and carefully which examines system thoroughly on predefined time intervals, based on the system's components life time. The person who is going to perform the monitoring tasks, must have required abilities and it must be clear, what to do and whom to report. It is very important to separate monitoring and maintenance phases. 😊