Automation Hardware/Software
Added: Jun 13, 2017 10:59 am
In accordance with far 6.302-01, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), located at Arnold AFB, TN 37388 intends to award a sole-source award to GENERAL SUPPLY & SERVICES, INC. (GEXPRO) (CAGE: 4JEL0), 7820 Innovation Blvd # 317,Indianapolis IN 46278-2728.The contracting activity posted a sources sought (AEDCRFIAUTOMATION HARDWARE) on 12 Feb 2016 as a component of market research. Subsequently, the contracting activity posted a special notice of intent to Sole-Source on 27 Apr 2017; no firms responded or provided capability statements. Resultantly, this contract is awarded to GENERAL SUPPLY & SERVICES, INC. (GEXPRO).
FA9101-17-D-0029 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Test Center
6/13/17, 10:59 AM Automation Hardware/Software
Added: Apr 27, 2017 1:34 pm
Notice of Intent to Sole Source, IAW FAR 6.302-1(10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1)), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies Will Satisfy Agency Requirements; whereby Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold AFB, TN, intends to award a contract to General Supply & Services (GEXPRO), 7602 Woodland Dr. Ste 200, Indianapolis IN 46278-2715.The agency does not intend to issue a solicitation package. However, all interested parties should self-identify and provide proof of their firm's capability to provide the prescribed equipment/product(s) by submitting an accurate description of the equipment/product(s) and process to produce the equipment/product(s) detailed in the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW). All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by AEDC.Interested parties are hereby informed that no award will be made on the basis of responses received. Responses must be electronically sent to Miriam James (miriam.james@us.af.mil). If no favorable responses are received by the date and time indicated in this notice, a contract will be negotiated with the above named source.Interested offerors should refer to the attached specification for a complete description of the equipment/products(s) required.*******************************************************************************************************************************************************Specification for Control System Hardware, Software, and Training1. Scope:This specification establishes the hardware and software products, and training services that are required for AEDC Control Systems. The supplied control system components are used for monitoring and controlling assets at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold AFB, TN. Components provided shall include the hardware for distributed process controllers and associated I/O hardware and software for developing and performing operator interfaces and process control applications. Training services for these hardware and software products shall be included.Training services are available under this contract. No other services are procured under this contract. AEDC personnel shall install the software and the control system hardware in factory-floor environments. 2. Applicable Documents:The components of the control system shall conform to the latest standards of NEMA, ISA, ANSI, IEEE, NEC, and IEC as to ratings, interfaces, design, construction, operation and safety.3. Requirements:3.1. Hardware• Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs)The contractor shall provide the complete line of General Electric Automation PACSystems hardware currently available and those that may become available during the life of this contract. This includes, but is not limited to the following:CPUs, NIUs, I/O Modules, Power Supplies, Baseplates, Racks, Communications Modules, I/O Interface modules, Specialty Modules, I/O field wiring termination hardware, batteries• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)The contractor shall provide the complete line of General Electric Automation Series 90-30, and VersaMax PLC series hardware currently available and those that may become available during the life of this contract. This includes, but is not limited to the following:CPUs, NIUs, I/O Modules, Power Supplies, Baseplates, Racks, Communications Modules, I/O Interface modules, Specialty Modules, I/O field wiring termination hardware, batteries• Operator InterfacesThe contractor shall provide the complete line of General Electric Automation QuickPanel View, QuickPanel+, and RXi Display hardware currently available and those that may become available during the life of this contract.• Distributed I/O DevicesThe contractor shall provide the complete line of General Electric Automation Genius, VersaMax, Rx3i, RSTi, and RSTi-EP I/O hardware currently available and those that may become available during the life of this contract.3.2. SoftwareContractor supplied software shall not require the use of hardware based keys (USB/Parallel Port/Serial Port/etc.) or Internet access for license management and/or authorization. • General Electric Automation Proficy Machine EditionThe contractor shall provide the complete line of General Electric Automation Proficy Machine Edition software products currently available and those that may become available during the life of this contract. This includes, but is not limited to the following:Proficy Logic Developer PLC, Proficy Logic Developer PC, Proficy Motion Developer, and Proficy View• General Electric Automation Proficy HMI/SCADA - CimplicityThe contractor shall provide all General Electric Automation Proficy HMI/SCADA - Cimplicity software packages including all software add-ons currently available and those that may become available during the life of this contract.• General Electric Automation GE HMI/SCADA - iFIXThe contractor shall provide all General Electric Automation GE HMI/SCADA - iFIX software packages including all software add-ons currently available and those that may become available during the life of this contract. • General Electric Automation HistorianThe contractor shall provide all General Electric Automation Historian software packages including all related software products add-ons currently available and those that may become available during the life of this contract.3.3. Training ServicesThe contractor shall provide all available Training Services for the General Electric Automation hardware and software currently available and those that may become available during the life of this contract. This includes, but is not limited to the following training types, Open Enrollment Training, and Onsite training.All training shall be delivered by GE Automation certified instructors.4. Quality Assurance Provisions:Not applicable.5. Transportation and Delivery5.1. OriginThe Contractor shall determine the point of origin of shipment5.2. Method of TransportationThe Contractor shall determine the method of transportation and routing of shipment.5.3. DeliveryDelivery shall be made F.O.B. Arnold Engineering Development Complex, Arnold AFB, TN 37389.5.4. PackingThe Contractor shall package and protect all components to ensure an undamaged condition upon delivery.6. Notes:Not applicable.7. Appendix:7.1. List of Acronyms and AbbreviationsAEDC Arnold Engineering Development ComplexPAC Programmable Automation ControllerPLC Programmable Logic ControllerCPU Central Processing UnitNIU Network Interface UnitI/O Input/OutputUSB Universal Serial BusISA International Society of AutomationANSI American National Standards InstituteIEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics EngineeringNEC National Electric CodeIEC International Electrotechnical CommissionNEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
FA9101-17-D-0029 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Test Center
4/27/17, 1:34 PM