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N -- INSTALLATION OF CONVEYOR/METERING SYSTEM SOL 7FXI-W7-98-SO64-N DUE 111598 POC Joe Dunne, Contracting Officer, Phone (817)978-2690, Fax (817)978-4366, Email joe.dunne@gsa.gov -- Joe Dunne, Contracting Officer, Phone (817)978-2690, Fax (817)978-4366, Email joe.dunne@gsa.gov WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://159.142.150.114/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ActionCode=P&;ProjectID=7 FXI-W7-98-SO64-N&LocationID=3. E-MAIL: Joe Dunne, joe.dunne@gsa.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 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 request for proposals under solicitation number 7FXI-W7-98-SO64-N. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-02. This solicitation is not set aside for small business. The list of contract items is as follows: CLIN 001: Parcel Manifest and Conveyor System at the SWDC in Ft. Worth, Texas. GSA is seeking proposals to provide equipment, install, test and commission an automated conveyor system and 4 Parcel Metering Systems which will support multi-carrier processing for small parcel shipments. The metering systems should be able to support at least six conveyor sort spurs (i.e., support diversion of packages to the proper sort spur after metering). The vendor provided Host Metering System(s) will link between the parcel metering systems and the GSA computer system via LAN connection for information transfers. GSA plans to purchase the conveyor system and lease the metering equipment for 48 months with full service contract. GSA reserves the right to turn-in postage tape machines with a 120 day advanced notice. GSA will provide the work desks, phone lines, and cabling from host computer to work stations in the warehouse. Metering System Hardware Requirements: 1. Pentium 200 MHz CPUs with >2GB hard disk drive (sufficient speed to process >10 packages per minute). One for each metering station. 2. 17"Color Monitors. One for each metering station and one for the host. 3. 0 to 200 pound Ball-top scales. One for each metering station. 4. Hand Held Bar-code Scanners. One for each metering station. 5. Report Printers. One for each metering station. 6. Keyboards. One for each metering station and one for the host. 7. Postage Tape Machines. One for each metering station. 8. High Speed Label Printers (4 x 6 minimum size). One for each metering station. 9. One spare Keyboard, Label Printer and Hand Held Scanner will be needed on site (either provided as part of a lease or purchased with equipment). 10. One Host Server/Processor, with an explanation of factors affecting how the host is/can be connected to the four stations (i.e., via existing LAN, are there any distance limits) Metering System Software Requirements: 1. The system must offer multi-carrier capability with standard rates and services for at least UPS, RPS, FEDEX, U.S. Post Office and some LTL carriers. Propose how the system can handle any new "non-standard" carriers. 2. EDI compliant for RPS and UPS. 3. The system must be certified to produce the needed bar coding and EDI file transfers required by all small package carriers used by GSA. 4. USPS mail manifesting if needed or Postage Tape. GSA will have the choice. 5. Must be able to handle special government discount rate for all carriers. 6. Drop shipping (i.e. zone skipping) of parcels at another SPC Hub. 7. Weight verification of orders against preexisting data to identify parcels that exceed defined expected criteria. 8. Real Time Import and Export. 9. RPS and UPS Carrier bundling for the Hundredweight Program. 10. Must be able to produce all needed shipping documents especially shipping labels and all necessary bar coding. 11. Default method of shipment, Inquiry/Void Transaction. Metering System Operational Requirements: 1. Must describe how information is transferred from the Host system to each parcel metering system. 2. Provide in full detail how a parcel is processed without operator intervention (any operator key stroke requirements) if all information is bar-coded. 3. Provide in full detail from beginning to end what the operator will do to process a shipment. What they will see on the screen while they are doing each step if information is not bar-coded. 4. Describe how carrier rates are changed and the softwareupdates are processed? 5. Describe your process to handle service related or operational related issues and whether there is a charge for operational issues. 6. Describe what training will be provided, length of training and whether it is included in the price. 7. Installation of system must be completed within 60 days after agreement on notice to proceed with agreed design. Conveyor System Requirements: 1. Multiple (at least 6) sortation lanes. At least one lane must have the ability to telescope into a truck. 2. A system capable of manifesting Small Package Carriers on two of four metering stations with limited or no operator intervention. 3. Overhead trash removal conveyor belt (or equivalent) over repack stations. 4. The ability to handle 5,000 to 6,000 packages per 8 hour shift. Package weight range is 8 ounces to 150 lbs.. Package cube range is .03 to 5.4. 5. Accumulation conveyor areas for two tape machines and two or three banding machines. 6. Designed to maximize the efficiencies of vertical (small item) storage and retrieval systems. 7. Designed to efficiently operate within 20,000 square feet of warehouse space (i.e. approximately half of the 40,000 square feet within warehouse 9 section F). 8. An overpack/repack area for preparing shipping cartons that contain less than bulk pack issue. 9. Packing line access simultaneously for multiple personnel. 10. Entry point to conveyor for sealed parcels requiring no additional packing. 11. GSA will have final design approval. 12. Warranty of equipment for one year after installation for replacement of defective parts and for 90 days for labor costs associated with parts replacement. 13. All components shall be standard "off-the-shelf" design and manufacture and shall be readily available. 14. Contractor is responsible for determining electrical requirements to operate the system in a safe and efficient manner as specified by all applicable codes. The contractor is responsible for, all material and manpower to accomplish this work. This includes any upgrades toelectrical power and all connections to make the conveyor operational. 15. Spool or line shaft conveyor is unacceptable. 16. Startup assistance from the contractor. 17. Shop and layout drawings for in-house maintenance on the conveyor system. 18. Maintenance manuals. 19. Installation of system must be completed within 60 days after agreement on notice to proceed with agreed design. There will be a mandatory on-site visit conducted on October 15, 1998 at 9:00 AM at the Greater Southwest Distribution Center in FOrt Worth, TX. Failure of offeror to attend will result in non-evaluation of proposal. POC for on-site visit is Edwin McGillick, (817) 334-5503. The following clauses are applicable to this solicitation: 52.215-1 Instructions to offerors -- Commercial Items, 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, specific evaluation criteria included are technical capability, price, and past performance in order of relative importance, Clause 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commericial Items, 52.212-5 Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. The following clauses cited in 52.212-5, are applicable to this solicitation, 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activities. The Contractor agrees to comply with the FAR clauses applicable to commercial services which the COntracting Officer has incorporated by reference to implement the provisions of law or executive order applicable to the acquisition of commercial items or components: Clause 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended. Offers are due at the address shown above in item 7 no later than 4:00 PM CST November 15, 1998. Contact the Contracting Officer J.D. Dunne, Jr., at (817) 978-2690 for information regarding the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. Posted 10/02/98 (D-SN258003). (0275)

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