SOURCES SOUGHT
B -- Form Automation Software
- Notice Date
- 1/3/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Mobility Command, 305th CONS, 2402 Vandenburg, McGuire AFB, NJ, 08641
- ZIP Code
- 08641
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-FAS010305
- Response Due
- 2/2/2005
- Archive Date
- 2/17/2005
- Description
- The US Air Force Air Mobility Battlelab plans to conduct a concept demonstration of a commercial/government off-the-shelf (COTS/GOTS) or emerging technology Form Automation Software capable of automating the current method of completing the Air Mobility Command (AMC) Form 1015, Haz-Mat Inspection and Acceptance Checklist and the Department of Defense (DD) Form 2133, Joint Airlift Inspection Record. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION: The AMC Form 1015 software must operate on a COTS Hand-held Personal Computer (PC) or Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) operating the most current Windows? Operating System (OS). The program must step users through completion of the form while referencing appropriate regulations. The DD 2133 software must operate on a COTS tablet PC operating the most current Windows? OS. The program must identify critical dimensions of equipment selected for cargo movement compared to a given aircraft configuration and incorporate existing regulations and Technical Orders. The system must provide required special loading instructions, including hazardous materials, for all types of equipment and cargo on all Mobility Air Forces aircraft (C 5, C-17, C-130, KC-10, and KC-135 aircraft). For ease of operation, both systems must use drop down menus or pop-up windows for data input. The software must be capable of transferring files to other devices via cable connections, infrared and/or other wireless methods and be compatible with a wide range of COTS/GOTS printers. Through this BAA, the Air Force is soliciting information concerning mature technologies, which meet the requirements previously stated, to be used in a Battlelab concept demonstration. The primary selection criteria for all submissions will be the most practical system available to support the requirements. All offerors are strongly encouraged to submit information supporting this request. Currently, there is only limited Battlelab funding identified for this program, however, if research indicates that the technology is available and transferable to the USAF, funding will be sought for prototype demonstration and recommended to Headquarters, Air Mobility Command. NOTICE TO FOREIGN OFFERORS: Foreign or foreign-owned offerors are advised that their participation is subject to foreign disclosure review procedures and restrictions that could preclude their participation in this announcement. SUBMISSIONS: Product Information may be submitted until COB EST 2 February 2005. Electronic responses shall be submitted in MS Word format or Adobe PDF file. Please use the following guidelines when submitting white papers: a) TECHNICAL APPROACH. Please provide a brief high-level technical description of the proposed software (no more than 1-2 pages). Ideally, the technical approach should include a scenario illustrating the use of the proposed system. If applicable, pictures of the system are encouraged (soft copies preferred). b) RISKS. Briefly address all potential risks. Does the system rely on the performance of subcontractors? c) TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. Describe the type of training that will be required to operate your system? How long will the training take? Briefly summarize how personnel would deploy and operate the system. d) COMPATIBILITY. Explain system compatibility. Describe the proposed system communication protocols. Are there limitations? e) ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING. State the type of environmental testing that has been performed on the system. What are the temperature and humidity limits within which the system will function properly? f) COST. What is the estimated cost or cost range of the proposed system, including low volume production numbers and high volume production numbers? g) AVAILABILITY. Provide system availability information. Is it available off-the-shelf right now? If not, how soon can it be made available? h) PREVIOUS WORK. Briefly explain any previous work you have done or are doing for military/civilian customers similar to what this BAA addresses (include demonstration information that supported that work). Refer technical questions and submit product information to: Mr. David Dougherty of Concurrent Technologies Corporation via email at dougherd@ctc.com or mail to 100 CTC Drive, Johnstown, PA 15904-1935. The single point of contact concerning this Sources Sought Notice is Mr. Dougherty. You may contact Mr. Dougherty with any questions you may have at (814) 262-6972. Electronic submittals are strongly encouraged. GENERAL BAA INFORMATION: This notice itself constitutes the BAA as per FAR 6.102(d) (2). There shall be no formal RFP. The Air Force reserves the right to select for award, any, part of, all, or none of the proposals received. The Air Force may or may not purchase any of the technology demonstrated. This BAA is an expression of interest only and does not obligate the Air Force to pay any proposal preparation and prototype costs or to award any contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transactions. Offerors are advised that only Air Force Contracting Officers are legally authorized to commit the Government to the obligation of funds. For copyright purposes, offerors are also advised that submitting a proposal implies express permission for Concurrent Technologies Corporation personnel to use the data, pictures, and other information contained in the received proposals for the report back to the client.
- Place of Performance
- Address: 100 CTC Drive, Johnstown PA
- Zip Code: 15904
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 15904
- Record
- SN00728710-W 20050105/050103211839 (fbodaily.com)
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