SOLICITATION NOTICE
D -- Kiosk Upgrade at Ft. Leavenworth Combined Arms Center
- Notice Date
- 8/25/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541511
— Custom Computer Programming Services
- Contracting Office
- MICC - Fort Leavenworth, 600 Thomas Avenue, Unit 3, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027-1417
- ZIP Code
- 66027-1417
- Solicitation Number
- W91QF411T0004
- Response Due
- 9/9/2011
- Archive Date
- 11/8/2011
- Point of Contact
- Shelton L Watson, 913-684-1623
- E-Mail Address
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MICC - Fort Leavenworth
(shelton.watson@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This solicitation document incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53 dated 4 August 2011. The solicitation number for this requirement is W91QF411-T-0004. This solicitation is issued as a request for proposals (RFP). This acquisition is unrestricted. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541511. The Small Business size standard for this requirement is $25.0 million dollars. Fort Leavenworth, KS has a requirement to upgrade the current kiosk systems at Combined Arms Center (CAC). The quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR Part 13. An award will be made to the offeror that provides the best value to the government. The requirements consist of the following: CLIN 0001: Upgrade Kiosks CLIN 0002: Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR) Quotes should include detailed pricing for all Clins above, a list of channels that will be provided, and a description of the technical support that will be provided. Past performance information of recent and relevant project should be submitted. All information should be based on the Performance Work Statement blow: 1. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT: (1) Purpose. Because of cumbersome and subpar control features, the current touch screen information kiosks at the entry way doors need an upgrade to better provide location information of personnel, offices, news, and current events. Integrated and consolidated control of all features of the touch screen kiosks, both for each single kiosk as well as all of them collectively, is a fundamental requirement. (2) Scope or mission. It is desirable to use as much of the existing equipment as possible. However, enhancements and upgrades to the current arrangement are encouraged. The primary focus, however, is on enhanced control, improved GUI, and processing of the "content" available for display. After a site survey, contractors will incorporate their plan to update, replace, and remove equipment and software into their proposals. The vendor will be responsible for the installation of any new equipment and as well as the deinstallation of any existing equipment. Current equipment and limitations are; Can only add/remove personnel names, events, a message scroller, and limited pictures. Can only add locator information, room numbers, phone numbers, floor, and area. The GUI is an Excel Spreadsheet and lacks sophisticated control. The existing video equipment consists of the following; Two 52" LCD screen based systems, including touch capability, AlivePromo 2300 process, and wall mounting hardware. One 40" LCD screen based systems, including touch capability, AlivePromo 2300 process, and wall mounting hardware. One 32" LCD screen based systems, including touch capability, AlivePromo 2300 process, and wall mounting hardware. Central Point Server for main office control, ASA5505 secure router, hub, switch package with custom configuration. Time Warner Cable TV feed and associated cabling to each of the three kiosks and touch screens. Upgrade the existing Kiosks and control systems/associated programming with a system which must include the following features; Touch Screen Kiosk equipment in the existing locations. Ability to control power schemes (on/off timers). Ability to control TV stations (but limit stations to only news stations. Example is - no daytime soap opera). Better location directions ("You are here. You're going here - Visual mapping or illustration). Misc gadgets for info (Weather, stock ticker, a military fact randomizer, etc). Ability to make calendar events for daily, weekly, monthly. (Something with the look and feel of Outlook calendar views). Ability to calibrate screens at the screen location. Ability to have different information on different displays. Ability to control each display independently as well as in unison. Ability to add several picture types (JPEG, TIFF, ETC). Ability to display PDF's. Viewer needs the ability to look at a title of a calendar event and if interested, can access and expand the info of the event in greater detail other than just the title). Ability to display "none secure" web portals. The contractor shall provide a design plan for the Kiosk Upgrade within 14 days after date of award. These designs shall be approved by the DPW and SGS Staff prior to beginning installation. All of the documentation supporting the design shall be provided by the Contractor for review at the approval meeting. The contractor will procure, transport and install all new equipment and software to include required interconnectivity, mounting, fabrication, setup, configuration, programming, as well as testing and validation. This includes but is not limited to the repositioning of equipment and other related equipment. The contractor shall upgrade or program software as needed. All transportation and delivery of the equipment and accessories into the install location will be the responsibility of the vendor. The vendor bears any responsibility and cost associated with any equipment or building alterations required to assist installation within the building. Fabrications and modifications required for installation and delivery will also be the responsibility of the vendor. As this is a historical building, all alterations and modifications that encompass any physical change in walls, floors, or ducting must first be approved by the official building custodians. The government or the contractor may convene technical meetings as required. The contractor shall provide minutes of these meetings to the government within five (5) days after the meeting. Warranty with preventative maintenance visits and on-site troubleshooting to isolate and repair issues when they arise will be made in accordance with required service levels agreements. Provide training and documentation in English. A minimum of 8 hours of training will be provided for two customer operators on system operation and maintenance. Documentation must include equipment placement drawings, an equipment inventory list, interconnectivity diagrams, device configuration settings, and a copy of the touch panel software programming code. In addition, the contractor shall provide as-built drawings to the Government upon the completion of the installation. At the completion of the upgrade, the contractor shall prove that all components, controls, and features of the kiosk system, are functional. The contractor shall trouble-shoot any issues during the integration of the new equipment and until the system is fully functional. Provide 12 month service contract with: On-site support within 24 hours of notification. 24x7, 365 days/ year support. System must be restored to an operational status within 48 hours of notification. System must be restored to original configuration within 72 hours of notification. 1 preventative maintenance visits a year. Maintenance visits include refresher training in English and will address any operational issues. (3) Place of performance. Combined Arms Center Headquarters, Building 52, Sherman Hall, 415 Sherman Ave., Ft Leavenworth, Kansas, 66027 (4) Background: Combined Arms Center (CAC), Information Digital Kiosk Displays and Control Upgrade; Combined Arms Center Headquarters Building 52, Sherman Hall Federal holidays: New Year's Day 1st January Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday In January President's Day Third Monday In February Memorial Day Last Monday In May Independence Day 4th July Labor Day First Monday In September Columbus Day Second Monday In October Veterans Day 11th November Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday In November Christmas Day 25th December Note: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the proceeding Friday; holidays falling on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday. 2.17 CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING (CMR) FSC Code _________ ACCOUNTING FOR CONTRACTOR SERVICES a. The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the contractor will report ALL contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. b. The contractor is required to completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://cmra.army.mil. c. The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, and Contracting Officers Technical Representative; (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number, (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period, (4) Contractor name, address, phone number, E-mail address, identity of contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including subcontractors); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including subcontractors); (7) Total payments (including subcontractors); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each subcontractor if different); (9) Estimated data collection cost; (10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (11) Locations where contractor and subcontractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on web site); (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and (13) Number of contractor and subcontractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). d. As part of its submission, the contractor will also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. e. Reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending 30 September of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. f. Contractors may use a direct extensible Markup Language (XML) data transfer to the database server or fill in the Fields on the web site. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a contractor's systems to the secure web site without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the web site. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the web site. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-53. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, and 52.212-3, Alt 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision with its offer. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, and additional clauses identified in 52.212-5 that apply to this acquisition are as follows: 52.222-50; 52.233-4; 52.204-10; 52.209-6; 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-36; 52.222-41; 52.222-42; 52.222-43; 52.223-18; 52.225-13; 52.232-33. Additional FAR provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition are as follows: 52.202-1; 52.204-7; 52.207-4; 52.217-5; 52.217-8; 52.217-9; 52.219-8; 52.219-28; 52.222-36; 52.222-40; 52.243-1 Alt 1; 52.252-1. 52.232-18: Subject to Availability of Funds 52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition are as follows: 252.203-7002; 252.204-7003; 252.204-7004 Alt A; 252.204-7006; 252.209-7001; 252.209-7004; 252.211-7003; 252.225-7000; 252.212-7000; 252.212-7001; 252.212-7001 (Dev); 252.232-7010; 252.243-7001; 252.223-7001; 252.246-7000. Additional check-off clauses identified in 252.212-7001 that are applicable to this acquisition are as follows: 52.203-3; 252.203-7000; 252.205-7000; 252.225-7001; 252.232-7003; 252.243-7002; and 252.247-7024. This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates one or more clauses and provisions by reference with the same force and effect as if they were stated in full text. Full text provisions and clauses can be viewed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. To conform with this solicitation and to be considered for an award, offeror shall submit the following by 12:00 p.m. CST, on 22 August 2011: Completed Proposal with offeror's information, solicitation number (W91QF4-11-T-0004), pricing and all other requested information. Completed copies of the provisions at FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and DFARS clause 252.212-7000 or shall provide a copy of ORCA certifications if representations and certifications have been completed electronically via the ORCA website at https://orca.bpn.gov. It is a Department of Defense requirement that Offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) located at www.ccr.gov to be considered for award. Any Offeror not registered must be registered in the CCR prior to contract award. Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. A determination by the government to not award based on the responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the government. ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 Proposals shall include a separate cover page printed with the RFP number; project title; name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address for the point of contact. Binders are not necessary; proposals can be stapled or bound. Technical and Price Proposals shall be separate documents and consist of the following tabs: Proposal Part Number of Copies Volume 1 Original + 2 printed copies + 1 digital CD Volume 2 Original + 1 digital CD a. TAB 1 - Technical Proposal (Best Value Trade Off). This section of the proposal shall consist of the following: 1. Technical Approach(The proposal shall demonstrate the Offeror's overall understanding of the scope of the services required. The proposal shall contain a detailed narrative fully explaining how the Offeror intends to accomplish the tasks and deliver the required deliverables with minimum risk to the Government in terms of quality and time. This narrative should focus on how the work will be done and not on what is to be done.) 2.Past Performance (formatted as stated below) Past Performance Information: The offeror shall include documentation regarding all relevant past performance as it directly relates to the work being procured under this solicitation. The offeror SHALL NOT go back any farther than 36 months for the submitted data. The offeror shall provide documentation outlining past performance with contracts, as a prime or major subcontractor, which is the same or similar in nature, size, and complexity. The submittal shall include rationale on how it was determined that the work performed previously was the same or similar in nature, size, and complexity to the work specified by this solicitation. Non- Government contracts may be used if Government contracts are not available. The documentation should include: -Contract Title, Number, Award Date and Type. -Price/Cost - original awarded AND final (or projected final, if contract is current). -Delivery Schedule - original AND final (or projected final, if the contract is current). -Name, address, e-mail address and telephone number for the Government (or commercial) procuring contracting activity AND contract administrative activity (if applicable). Offerors with no past performance/past experience may provide the equivalent information on company officials and/or personnel proposed for this action. If the offeror has no past performance/past experience, they will be rated as "neutral." b. Volume 2 - Cost/Price Proposal (Best Value Trade-Off). This part of the proposal shall include details for all resources required to accomplish the requirements. Site Visit - Site visit will be held at 1100 hrs, Tuesday, 30 Aug at 415 Sherman Ave (Sherman Hall), Ft. Leavenworth, KS 66027 at the main entrance. Please contact Shelton Watson at Shelton.watson@us.army.mil or 913-684-1623, if you plan on attending. Technical Questions - shall be sent in writing to Shelton.watson@us.army.mil. All questions must be submitted no later than Friday, 2 September 2011 at 12:00 a.m. CST. Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted. Proposals are due Monday, 9 Septmber 2011, 3:00 pm, CST. RFP responses submitted in hard copy format, should be sent to the following address(No proposals will be accepted electronically): If using a commercial delivery service such as FedEx or UPS paper copies of the proposal shall be delivered to the following address: MICC FORT LEAVENWORTH ATTN: Shelton Watson 535 Kearney Avenue, RM 101 Blockberger Terrace, Building 338 FORT LEAVENWORTH, KS 66027 If using the USPS paper copies of the proposal shall be mailed to the following address: MICC FORT LEAVENWORTH ATTN: Shelton Watson 600 THOMAS AVENUE, UNIT 3 FORT LEAVENWORTH, KS 66027
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- Address: MICC - Fort Leavenworth 600 Thomas Avenue, Unit 3 Fort Leavenworth KS
- Zip Code: 66027-1417
- Zip Code: 66027-1417
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