NASA/George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Procurement Office, Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812

74 -- MVP 2001 MAIL ACCOUNTING SYSTEM SOL 8-1-8-05-C1414 POC Barbara L. Kent, Contract Specialist, Phone (256) 544-0353, Fax (256) 544-4080, Email barbara.kent@msfc.nasa.gov -- Teresa A. Foley, Contracting Officer, Phone (256) 544-0335, Fax (256) 544-4080, Email teresa.foley@msfc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/MSFC/date.html#8-1-8-05-C1414. E-MAIL: Barbara L. Kent, barbara.kent@msfc.nasa.gov. NASA/MSFC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the following: 1. Model MVP 2001 Mail Accounting System AC2000 Basic System, Included with this Basic System is AC0401 Accounting Module, AC0605 Report Printer, AC0450 Smart Key, and AC0614 Hand Held Scanner; 2. Import Export AC0500; 3. Modem AC0620; 4. Software MMS95SW; 5. Import Module MMS1MP1; 6. Eltron Printer AC0604; 7. ASCOM Mail Machines 225AS41COMT; 8. Networking Installation, Set Up, and Training; 9. Account Merge no cost this item. SPECS FOR THE SMART SERIES MVP The laser scanner must have the ability to read departmental barcodes for postage accountability. The software package must be user-friendly, menu driven to reduce operator error. The hard drive must accommodate the Domestic Mail Manual (DDM) and allow references to be called up and printed, as needed. The modem must have the capability to transmit accounting data from remote areas. The weighing platform must accommodate at least 100 pounds. System must allow for a minimum of keystrokes to produce a cumulative report for postage chargebacks to internal departments or customer accounts. The printer must print USPS and RPS barcode tracking labels. The system must have the capability to process 12,000 of mail pieces per hour and eliminate sorting by envelop size and weight, and provide instant processing of individual pieces of mixed size, weight, and class of mail. The system must have password security feature which prevents unauthorized access to the system. The system must be compatible with current machine stand and conveyor stacker, Ascom Hasler System 335. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/MSFC intends to purchase the items from Ascom Hasler, 19 Forrest Parkway, Shelton, CT 06484. This sole source is based on FAR 13.106-1(2)(b) and system compatibility. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested firms have until September 28, 1998, from the publication of this synopsis to submit inwriting to the identified point of contact, their qualifications/capabilities. Such qualifications/ capabilities will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Responses received after September 28, 1998, or without the required information will be considered nonresponsive to the synopsis and will not be considered. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See Internet Note "B". Posted 09/22/98 (D-SN252720). (0265)

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