OMR Scanner Hardware and Software Maintenance
ID: PANMCC25P0000001396Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT KNOXFORT KNOX, KY, 40121-5000, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- OFFICE MACHINES/TEXT PROCESSING SYS/VISIBLE RECORD EQUIPMENT (J074)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking small businesses capable of providing hardware and software maintenance for seventy (70) iNSIGHT 700c optical mark recognition (OMR) scanners and twenty-two (22) Flex Stackers. The procurement aims to ensure operational efficiency through comprehensive support, including preventive and corrective maintenance, software updates, and timely replacement of parts across various Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS). This maintenance is crucial for maintaining the functionality of equipment used in the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) testing process. Interested parties must submit their capabilities and interest in the contract by 11:00 AM EST on November 11, 2024, to the primary contact, Adam Buchert, at adam.p.buchert.civ@army.mil, or the secondary contact, Amy Gawarecki, at amy.l.gawarecki.civ@army.mil.

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    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a non-personal services contract for hardware and software maintenance of 70 Insight 700c scanners and 22 Flex Stackers for the Headquarters United States Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM). The contractor is tasked to provide comprehensive support, including preventive and corrective maintenance, software updates, and timely replacement of parts to ensure operational efficiency. Services will be conducted across various Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) as specified. The contract stipulates stringent quality control and assurance measures, ensuring adherence to performance standards evaluated by the government. Key responsibilities of the contractor include maintaining equipment functionality, conducting regular inspections, and providing technical support. The contractor must also comply with various security and training requirements. The contract has a firm-fixed-price structure and requires the contractor to have background checks for all personnel involved. Additionally, the contractor must submit a Preventative Maintenance Schedule and Cleaning Report to USMEPCOM for ongoing evaluations. Overall, this document underscores the government's commitment to maintaining efficient processing capabilities for Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) testing through rigorous maintenance and support protocols.
    The U.S. Government is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify small businesses capable of providing hardware maintenance and ScanTools PRISMA software maintenance for 70 iNSIGHT 700c scanners and 22 Flex Stackers. This proposal is a small business set-aside, contingent on receiving adequate responses from two or more qualified small businesses. The government will only consider a set-aside if such responses are provided. The notice, designed for information gathering and planning, does not obligate the government to procure services, nor will it accept unsolicited proposals. Interested small businesses are encouraged to submit details about their capabilities, prior experience, and interest in being a prime contractor or subcontractor. They should also identify any potential competition restrictions and provide recommendations for the acquisition approach. Responses are to be submitted via email by 11:00 AM EST on November 11, 2024. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811210, which encompasses electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance services.
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