This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared inaccordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additionalinformation included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the onlysolicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.This notice is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Automated Tool Room -Hardware and Software.ITEM #1: Automated tool room software with the following attributes: Smart purchasing capabilities that:1. Automate the replenishment of inventory2. Reduce the amount of purchase orders created3. Accurately monitor inventory usage4. Notify suppliers of needed items5. Reduce quantities of stocked inventory 6. Provide historical usage data 7. Store order information for each supplier8. Manage blanket purchase orders9. Automatically calculate based on actual usage - optimum economic orderquantities as defined by Gordon Graham formula Red flag budget monitoring Indirect material supply management through detailed reports that trackpersonnel, time, inventory, replenishment needs, and departmental processes Alerts to notify of critical stock levels Capable of tracking up to 100,000 inventory items Cost accounting by multiple user defined cost centers SQL, Oracle, and SQL Lite compatible Multiple canned reports Unlimited levels of kitting Serialized tracking Calibration monitoring and inspections Foreign object debris tracking and accountability Compatible with multiple point-of-use-vending machines Compatible with the following peripherals that utilize radio frequencyidentification technology :1. Automated tool room door2. Automated tool chest3. Hand-held scanner Compatible with the following computer specifications:1. Pentium 1.5 GHZ CPU2. 1GB memory3. Windows XP Professional: SP34. Windows Vista (Ultimate, Enterprise, or Business)5. Windows 7 (Ultimate, Enterprise, or Professional)6. Windows Server 2003 or 20087. Access8. Oracle 9, 10, 119. SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008 10. 500 MB hard drive11. 1024 x 768 screen resolution One administrative licenseITEM #2: Automated tool room door with the following attributes: Compatible with Item #1 automated tool room software Utilizes radio frequency identification to automatically:1. Scan employees in and out of tool room 2. Scan and record inventory leaving or returning to the tool room Touch screen control for non-radio frequency identification access to tool room Can be operated unmanned Electro-magnetically controlled with lock capable of withstanding 600lbs of force Ability to scan multiple items in one pass through the automated tool room door Dimensions not to exceed: 68 wide x 90 tall x 27 deep 16 gauge steel constructionITEM #3: Automated tool chest with the following attributes: Compatible with Item #1 automated tool room software 8 electro magnetically locking drawers 4 caster wheels User login via locally mounted touch screen monitor Configurable drawer sizes for various tool sizes Utilizes radio frequency tags and switches to automatically monitor and recordtool box inventory no worker interaction required Functions as a self-contained radio frequency identification device Lot number and expiration date tracking and notification Tooling tracked to work orders Dimensions not to exceed: 48 wide x 73 tall x 29 deep 16 gauge steel constructionITEM #4: Hand-held scanner with the following attributes: Compatible with Item #1 automated tool room software Bar code or key enter data Issue and receive items Return used items Cycle count inventory Quantity adjustments Assemble kits Transfer Relocate Log labor time against work orders Communicate real time item #1 automated tool room software Communicate in batch mode Expand coverage and range as needed Pistol gripITEM #5: Onsite software installation and training One product specialist for ten business days to provide installation and trainingof software and peripherals ITEM #6: Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags Assortment of RFID tags for use with tool room inventory. The assortment andquantities to be determined by vendor and government purchasing representative.The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC _2005_- 47__ This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The NAICS Code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 333311 and500 employees respectively. The offeror shall state in their offer their size status forthis procurement.All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.Delivery to NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135 isrequired by 9/1/11 Delivery shall be FOB Destination.Offers for the items(s) described above are due by close of business, July 22, 2011 toIngrid Pace (
[email protected]), 21000 Brookpark Road, Mail Stop 60-0, Cleveland, OH 44135, fax (216) 433-5489 and must include, solicitation number, FOB destination to thisCenter, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (ifapplicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any specialcommercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Offerors areencouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for CommercialItems form found at URL:http://server-mpo.arc.nasa.gov/Services/NEFS/NEFSHome.tml Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1 (JUNE 2008), Instructionsto Offerors-Commercial Items, which is incorporated by reference.If the end product(s) offered is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in theclause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the offeror shall so state and shall listthe country of origin.FAR 52.212-4 (JUNE 2010), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 (MAR 2011), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes orExecutive Orders-Commercial Items is applicable.The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html The NFS may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm All contractual and technical questions must be in writing (e-mail or fax) to Ingrid Pace(
[email protected]) fax (216) 433-5489 not later than July 15, 2011. Telephonequestions will NOT be accepted.Selection and award will be made to that offeror whose offer will be most advantageous tothe Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merit,price, and past performance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail toallow evaluation of their offer. (SEE FAR 52.212-1(b)).Offerors must include completed copies of the provision at 52.212-3 (MAR 2011), OfferorRepresentations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. These may beobtained via the internet at URL:http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/SAP/52-212-3plusadd.pdf . These representationsand certifications will be incorporated by reference in any resultant contract.An ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note "B".Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It isthe offeror's responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the release ofsolicitation amendments (if any):http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=22 . Potential offerorswill be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combinationsynopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any).Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.