SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- Inventory Barcode Scanners
- Notice Date
- 1/11/2022 7:06:18 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334290
— Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) RIDGELAND MS 39157 USA
- ZIP Code
- 39157
- Solicitation Number
- 36C25622Q0325
- Response Due
- 1/14/2022 5:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 01/24/2022
- Point of Contact
- William Shaver, Contract Specialist, Phone: 601-206-6953
- E-Mail Address
-
William.Shaver@va.gov
(William.Shaver@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS VETERANS INTEGRATED SERVICE NETWORK (VISN) 16 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 36C25622Q0325 REQUESTED RESPONSES: The intent of this Request for Information is to establish sources in order to define the procurement strategy. Interested contractors are requested to respond in accordance with the following Please respond to this RFI if you are capable of providing the brand name products listed in the Statement of Work and Schedule found in the background section below. In the response, please cite business size status. POTENTIAL SOURCES SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THEIR RESPONSE: 1) Company name, address, phone number, primary contact(s), e-mail address, NAICS code(s), business size (i.e., small/large) and DUNS Number. 2) Provide a Statement of Capability that demonstrates the offeror's past performance in providing these types of supplies. Please include the following: (a) Proof of OEM or OEM distributor of brand name supplies. (b) examples of prior completed Government contracts, references, and other related information. CONTACT INFORMATION AND RESPONSE DUE DATE: Please email all responses to William.Shaver@va.gov. Please respond to this RFI no later than 07:00 Central Standard Time on Friday, January 14, 2022. DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. BACKGROUND: Statement of Work 1 We are requesting the purchase of a quantity of 9 each CK65 VistA Inventory Scanners and a quantity of 34 each VistA CT4x Pocket Scanner Kits or equivalent. Currently the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks (VHSO) logistics department has no scanning capabilities at the Fayetteville location and only one operational scanner at the Springfield CBOC. Multiple scanners are needed at both locations as well as at the Joplin location. The current scanners we have requires Windows Mobile Device Center which is unauthorized and therefore all, but one scanner is currently out of service due to that. The CK 65 Handheld VISTA Scanner Kit and CT40 VISTA Pocket Scanner we are requesting meet the VA OI&T requirements. The CK65 scanner is a 3rd generation scanner for the VA Hospitals and it is designed to replace the CK3 VistA scanner. It is capable of scanning barcodes efficiently with a familiar user interface that makes adoption easy for users already familiar with the CK3 VistA kit. The CK65 VistA kit includes the inventory programs for ENNX, PRCPH, and PRCUS required for uploading inventory data into GIP, Maximo and other VHA required inventory systems. The Vista Pocket Scanner is a 3rd generation scanner for the VA Hospitals and it is full touch device (no physical keys) designed to replace the CK3 VistA scanner. It is capable of scanning barcodes efficiently with a familiar user interface that makes adoption easy for users already familiar with the CK3 VistA kit. The CK65 VistA kit includes programs for ENNX, PRCPH, and PRCUS required for uploading inventory data into GIP, Maximo and other VHA required inventory systems. PRCPH - EXPENDABLE PHYSICAL COUNT--Records inventory of expendable items PRCUS - EXPENDABLE USAGE--Records usage of expendable items ENNX - NON-EXPENDABLE--Records inventory of non-expendable equipment KWedge for Android is a data transfer utility that is designed to work with Android based scanners manufactured by Intermec/Honeywell. This technology connects to the device via Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection and transfers the data to a computer-based program. KWedge 7.x is a desktop software program used for data transfer to VistA and a licensed copy is included with each scanner. MSS Software inc. is the only (TRM) VA Technical Reference Model approved software holder approved for use in conjunction with VA required current inventory systems at VHSO. 2. Scope: The Contractor will furnish all labor, transportation, parts, and expertise necessary to provide the VHSO with 9 each CK65 VistA Inventory Scanners, 34 each VistA CT4x Pocket Scanner Kits and the necessary training. 3. Salient Characteristics for each Barcode Scanner: CK65 Barcode scanners or equivalent must include: - A standard range 1D/2D scanner - Shall include a battery. - Must include KWedge 7.0 data transfer software with apps pre-licensed and pre-installed. - Size specifications must be 8.9in x3.3in x1.7in - Must include a physical and a virtual keypad. - Must have a weight of 19.2 oz with battery. - Must have data transfer capability by USB via KWedge 7.x 3.1 CT4x VistA Pocket Scanner Kit or equivalent must include: - Pre-loaded and Pre-licensed software for PRCUS, PRCPH, ENNX, and Maximo. - Must include Android 10. - Shall include KWedge 7.x software. - Must include a dock, Power Supply, and USB cable. - Shall include a One Year Warranty for Scanners and Accessories. - Size specifications must be 6.4in x3.0in x 0.7in - Must include a virtual keypad only. - Must have a weight of 10.1 oz with battery. - Must have data transfer capability by USB via KWedge 7.x 3.2 Scanners must include the following accessories: - A quantity of 34 each self-adhesive screen protectors for the CT4. - A quantity of 34 each black rubber protective boots for the CT4. 4. Delivery Schedule: 4.1 The requested equipment is required by 01/30/2022 and will be delivered to the VHSO as soon as possible. 4.2 The Contractor will ensure all deliverables are delivered to the following address and reference the VA s purchase order number as an Attn: line in the shipping address: Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks, Attn: Purchase Order #, Warehouse Building 8, 1100 N. College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72703. 5. Contractor Requirements: 5.1 The Contractor shall not perform any service or provide any item that is outside the scope of work without the written approval of the Contracting Officer. 5.2 Should the Contractor have to come to the VHSO for any reason other than delivery, the Contractor shall be required to log in with VA Police Dispatch (Building 1, first floor) upon arrival to obtain a contractor badge. The Contractor will always visibly wear the badge while on VHSO premises and will be required to turn in the badge before leaving VHSO premises. Item number Description Quantity 1 INVENTORY BARCODE SCANNER,CK65,VISTA 9 EA 2 VISTA POCKET SCANNER KIT,CT4X COMPUTER 34 EA 3 SELF ADHESIVE SCREEN PROTECTOR FOR CT40 34 EA 4 BLACK RUBBER PROTECTIVE BOOT FOR CT40 34 EA DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. End of Document
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks INVENTORY MNGT 1100 N. College Ave., Fayetteville 72703, USA
- Zip Code: 72703
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 72703
- Record
- SN06215191-F 20220113/220111230114 (samdaily.us)
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