Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley automation components and software licenses
ID: N0017424SN0097Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISIONINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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CHEMICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING MACHINERY (3650)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Indian Head Division, is seeking sources for the procurement of Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley automation components and software licenses. The primary objective is to upgrade the Plant Watch and Oven Watch Networks, requiring specific industrial control system components such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), input/output modules, and communication modules, along with associated software licensing and warranty provisions. This initiative is crucial for enhancing engineering capabilities within the Department of Defense's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Program. Interested vendors must submit their responses, including company details and facility clearance levels, to Lawrence J. Connell via email by September 16, 2024, at lawrence.j.connell.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) requires the procurement of specific Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley industrial control system (ICS) components and software licenses to upgrade its Plant Watch and Oven Watch Networks. The scope encompasses a detailed list of items including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), input/output modules, communication modules, and various operator devices, amounting to multiple units of each specified part. Key aspects of the contract include provisions for software licensing, acceptance protocols, warranty terms, and shipping responsibilities. Additionally, the contractor is tasked with coordinating timely delivery and ensuring the equipment complies with quality expectations post-inspection. This initiative reflects NSWC IHD's commitment to enhancing its engineering capabilities within the Department of Defense's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Program. The document signifies a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) process to solicit vendors for direct contract fulfillment, emphasizing compliance with technical specifications and timelines critical to military operations.
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