SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Ampex DCRSi "Classic" and "107" Tape Drive Specialized Vendor Support for the L
- Notice Date
- 12/1/2017
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- USGS NATIONAL ACQUISITION BRANCH 205 NATIONAL CENTER 12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE RESTON VA 20192 US
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- 140G0118Q0070
- Response Due
- 12/11/2017
- Archive Date
- 12/15/2017
- Point of Contact
- Demby, Nicole
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Ampex DCRSi "Classic" and "107" Tape Drive Specialized Vendor Support for the Landsat Global Archive Consolidation (LGAC) Initiative. The US Geological Survey (USGS) needs to assess industry interest and capabilities for assisting in the LGAC initiative in obtaining a copy of the complete historical Landsat archives of unique data downlinked to international ground stations since the inception of the Landsat Program over 45 years ago. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3, Request for Information for Solicitation and Planning Purposes (October 1997) and 10.002(b)2)(i) and (iii), this notice is issued solely for information, planning and market research purposes. This Request for Information (RFI) does not constitute a Solicitation or an indication the Government will contract for the products or services contained in this notice. This notice is not to be construed as an acquisition Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quotation (RFQ), nor is any commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract implied, nor does the Government intend to pay for any cost associated with submission of the information being requested or reimburse expenses incurred to interested parties for responses to this notice. Any response received will not be used as a proposal. Please ensure that any sensitive or protected information is marked as such and the government will ensure this information is not released externally. The intent of this RFI is to obtain capability statements from interested parties that can provide Ampex DCRSi "Classic" and "107" tape drive specialized vendor support for the Landsat Global Archive Consolidation (LGAC) Initiative. The USGS is searching for small business concerns, i.e., 8(a) businesses, HUBZone businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, woman-owned small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses or service-disable veteran owned small businesses capable of providing the described products or services. Large businesses are also encouraged to respond to this RFI. The USGS is also requesting confirmation whether the requested products/services can be obtained through an existing GSA schedules contract or through open market means. The resultant contract, if there is such, is anticipated to be firm fixed price. The procurement is anticipated to occur in FY18. RFI REQUIREMENTS: USGS EROS requires Ampex DCRSi "Classic" and "107" tape drive specialized vendor support for the Landsat Global Archive Consolidation (LGAC) Initiative. In short, the LGAC initiative attempts to obtain a copy of the complete historical Landsat archive of unique data downlinked to international ground stations since the inception of the Landsat Program over 45 years ago. Over the last approximately 7 years, the LGAC initiative has been tremendously successful in recovering over 4 million previously unavailable Landsat scenes. However, many of the most difficult scenes to recover now remain. This initiative requires working tape drives to be able to read and ingest high performance digital tape cartridges. Several Ampex DCRSi tape drives are currently at EROS in an inoperable state, as they are over 10 years out of production, and Ampex stopped vendor servicing of these drives over 4 years ago. Additionally, approximately 97 (out of 119) tapes contain various levels of mold on them (slight, moderate, severe), which must be addressed and conditioned to be readable. An independent evaluation has provided advice on how to clean these tapes, and an Ampex expert is sought to confirm viability of the proposed solution. Therefore, USGS requires highly specialized vendor support from an experienced Ampex tape drive expert with knowledge of Ampex hardware and firmware to support the following major activities: 1.Assessment: Assess the operational capability of the multiple tape drives currently at EROS 2.Operational Roadmap: Provide technical consultation support to EROS staff to develop a roadmap resulting in operational tape drives to the extent possible (some existing tape drive parts cannibalization may be required) 3.Sustainment Plan: Provide technical guidance and consultation for development of periodic Ampex hardware preventive maintenance activities (as required for continued operation) by EROS staff 4.Ongoing Vendor Support: After the initial assessment and the operational capability has been restored, provide a short-term residual level of ongoing vendor support Key Activities: Travel to USGS EROS for a 3-day on-site visit to work with two TSSC staff Provide technical expertise on Ampex DCRSi Classic and 107 tape drives Assess why the 107 drives are not moving tape and ensure the Ampex DCRSi tapes are providing good data Assist with setting up the interface protocol to command and control the Ampex DCRSi tape drives Participate in an operational test of reading tapes Following the on-site visit, provide reach-back vendor support via phone or e-mail through the duration of the Period of Performance. Key Deliverables: Provide guidance on standard operating procedures to perform alignments of the Ampex DCRSi tape drives Provide technical recommendations and a roadmap for preventative maintenance of the Ampex DCRSi tape drives Develop test procedures for performing loop tests with the Ampex DCRSi tape drives Provide technical recommendations for hardware logistics and/or tools such as special test tapes or tools required to sustain drives Provide technical recommendations on tuning or de-tuning drives to get consistent results from the Ampex DCRSi tape drives Provide technical recommendations on the moldy tape recovery activities and any potential impacts and mitigation efforts to the Ampex DCRSi tape drives Provide analysis of the technical options for the Ampex Head Cleaner replacement (replacement for Xylene-based drive head cleaning chemical, which is no longer commercially available) ACTION: Interested vendors who believe they have the capability to provide the required product/services as defined are invited to submit a Capability Statement, not to exceed 5 pages including attachments, exhibits, etc. Response should include the following information: 1. Company name, address, point of contact, email address, and business type (i.e. 8(a), HUBZone, veteran-owned small business, etc.). 2. Capabilities Statement. 3. Approximate cost information (i.e. rough order of magnitude). 4. Past performance information should be submitted for similar projects conducted within the last three (3) years. If possible, three (3) past performance examples are desired. 5. Do not provide only general brochures or generic information. USGS will not accept unsolicited proposals related to the subject of this notice. Interested vendors must provide their response via email to the Contract Specialist, Nicole Demby, ndemby@usgs.gov with the subject line reading "USGS Ampex DCRSi Specialized Vendor Support" Responses are due via email to ndemby@usgs.gov by 2:00 PM ET, Monday, December 11, 2017. The response must be specific to the RFI requirements/qualifications listed above.
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