Copy of Response to Vendor questions MSST SOW JFK 05182021.xlsx

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MAIL SORTING & SINGULATION TECHNOLOGY (MSST)
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This document includes a request for quote (RFQ) from the Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection for mail sorting and singulation technology solutions to support international mail processing modernization efforts at the John F. Kennedy International Airport location. The solicitation seeks modular and scalable systems that can batch load, sort, singulate, and process international mail using sensors to identify parcels and communicate with non-intrusive inspection equipment for routing mail according to inspection requirements. Proposals must also provide installation, maintenance, repair, and training services to support proper system operations and sustainment. Questions are due by April 7, 2021 and offers are due by 3:00 PM ET on April 27, 2021. The included file contains responses to vendor questions seeking clarification on mail volume types and percentages, sorting requirements, and flexibility to use interchangeable sorting for letters and flats.

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Questions and Answers.pdf PDF
RFQ MSST JFK 1.pdf PDF
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DocumentSectionQuestion Category (Contract or Technical)Question/CommentGovernment's Response
RFQ MSST JFK Revised 05.11.20214.1.2.1LETTERS, FLATS, MIXED MAILDuring our tour the staff told us the daily volume of letters and flats would be approx. 100,000 per day, but this update states the volume is 400,000. Please clarify volumes, and if possible the mix by percentage of each type.CBP expects to process 100,000 per day with 80% Letters and 20% Flats.
RFQ MSST JFK Revised 05.11.20214.1.2.1LETTERS, FLATS, MIXED MAILIn the original SOW it stated that weighing letter and flat mail would be required, but during our tour they stated this was not a requirement, and we do not see it listed here in the update. Can you please whether i it is or not?It is not a requirement.
RFQ MSST JFK Revised 05.11.20214.1.2.3LETTERS, FLATS, MIXED MAILThe new SOW specifically states the need for (1) letter sorter for letters, but does not clarify how many flat sorters are required. Is the desire to have one sorter dedicated to flats and one dedicated to letters?One letter sorter as per the SOW in 4.1.2.2 2 The system shall be able to process a complete range of mail sizes from postcards to flats as described in the appendix section, table 1
RFQ MSST JFK Revised 05.11.20214.1.2.3LETTERS, FLATS, MIXED MAILAssuming two systems are required for flats and letter processing, would it be OK to provide two sorters that can process both letters and flats interchangeably, understanding it still must meet the minimum speed per hour?Please propose the system that can meet the requirement as listed in the RFQ and SOW.

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