AIT-7_PWS_draft_20230920_rev1.docx

Automatic Identification Technology-7 (AIT-7) with passive RFID Performance Work Statement Revision 1

20 September 2023

Army Contracting Command

Automatic Identification Technology-7 (AIT-7)

Contents

AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY – 7 (AIT-7) PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

1. GENERAL SCOPE

The mission of the Product Lead for Logistics Information Systems (PL LIS) Program Management Office (PMO) is to provide procurement and technical expertise across the suite of Automatic Identification Technology (AIT) enabling technologies that support focused logistics, Total Asset Visibility (TAV), and the integration of global supply chains. The AIT contract will provide commercial hardware, software, documentation, and services to authorized users worldwide. Services include training, warranty, and technical engineering services (TES). Hardware and software delivery and installation, as well as performance of associated training, warranty, and documentation, shall be required at continental United States (CONUS) and outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) Government sites. Performance of TES shall be required at CONUS and OCONUS Government sites and the contractor facility.

1.1 AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Automatic Identification Technology VI (AIT-7) acquisition are to provide a state-of-the-art, common, integrated structure for logistics tracking, locating, and monitoring of assets and processes. Data collection, storage of information, information processing, and transmission of AIT data will greatly enhance systems within Department of Defense (DoD), United States Coast Guard (CG), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Coalition Partners, other Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and other federal agencies. AIT technologies will provide standardization among Government users of AIT components purchased under this contract.

1.2 DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) sets forth the requirements for the AIT-7 technology acquisition. The contract shall provide for state-of-the-art, commercial items needed for automatic identification, data collection, keyless data entry, data processing, data storage, data retrieval, data transmission, and the tracking of assets, including the use of Radio Frequency (RF) technology for users throughout DoD, CG, NATO, Coalition Partners, other FMS, other federal agencies, and contractor purchasers in support of DoD. The Government requires software for development (e.g., libraries, device drivers, application programming interfaces, and software development tool kits), equipment operating systems, RF transaction management (i.e., RF engines), barcode label and form generation, application generation software, application software development kits, and communications. Associated TES, turnkey integration services, systems integration, software development, surveys and installations, instruction and training, warranty, documentation, and program management are required.

The technologies required by the Government encompass barcode symbologies, contact or touch memory, direct thermal and thermal transfer printing, RF data communications, passive Radio Frequency Identification (pRFID), and newer technologies as they are further developed. These newer technologies may include, but are not limited to, biometrics, systems using satellite communications to relay data and provide position information, pRFID portals and tags, cellular communications, voice recognition, smart labels (combined barcode label and RF transponder), Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking equipment, and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies. The Government requires equipment with these technologies to support both current and future requirements. The requirements are for both civilian and military operations worldwide. The Government requires equipment compliant with open systems standards, as described in the Defense Information Standards Registry (DISR).

The categories of required equipment include, but are not limited to:

a. Data collection devices (portable, pen-based, and mobile);

b. Barcode laser scanners and imaging scanners;

c. Printers (direct thermal and thermal transfer barcode label printers);

d. Wireless communications equipment.

Turnkey solutions integrating technology purchased under the AIT-7 contract with existing Government-provided Passive RFID and Active RFID shall be provided under TES Task Orders to provide a transparent solution to the user. To support the warfighter in field operations, the AIT-7 contract shall also provide transit cases to safely transport AIT-7 equipment and related accessories required to install and operate AIT-7 equipment. The AIT-7 equipment is required to meet worldwide DoD, Coast Guard, NATO, Coalition Partners, and other Federal Agencies needs in various CONUS and OCONUS locations. Since DoD components have shared AIT technology with Allied partners in joint operations, the AIT-7 contract will be available for orders to meet FMS requirements in order to provide standardization for logistics support with Allies.

1.3 AIT-7 APPLICATIONS

Some anticipated AIT-7 applications include, but are not limited to:

a. Inventory and warehousing environments;

b. Large open-area storage facilities (austere marshaling areas and staging-and- assembly areas) with or without electrical power or an established communications infrastructure;

c. Maintenance, repair, and tracking facilities;

d. Entry and exit points of military facilities, and roadside installations;

e. Restricted office and laboratory environments;

f. Transactions at custody exchange points (for example: weapons issue facilities);

g. Military transportation community (for example: seaports and air terminals) and petroleum distribution points (including fueling operations at airports, in- flight, and at sea);

h. Handling of hazardous, explosive, or other regulated materials; and

i. Military convoys.

1.4 WORLD WIDE GEOGRAPHIC SUPPORT

The Government requires equipment that can be used worldwide. The contractor shall provide AIT-7 hardware, software, documentation, and incidental services (including TES), training, and warranty to support the DoD operations in U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM), U.S. European Command (USEUCOM), U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM).

1.5 RESTRICTION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (ROHS)

All hardware provided under the contract shall comply with the Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment: http://eur- lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32002L0095:EN:HTML.

1.6 OFFICIAL HOURS OF OPERATION

The contractor shall provide TES support during local official hours of operation, based on the geographic location of the Government site at which the support will be provided. Help desk requirements are specified in PWS paragraph 8.1.1 entitled “Toll-Free Customer Support Help Desk.”

1.7 ATTACHMENTS

The PWS attachments are listed below and included at the end of this document: PWS Attachment 1, Monthly Contract Status Report PWS Attachment 2, Monthly Equipment and Service Report PWS Attachment 3, Monthly Asset Management Report

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS, DEFINITIONS, AND ACRONYMS

2.1 FEDERAL INFORMATION PROCESSING STANDARDS (FIPS)

Copies of the Federal Information Processing Standards may be obtained from:

U.S. Department of Commerce National Technical Information Service 5301 Shawnee Rd.

Alexandria, VA 22312 Telephone: 1-800-553-6847 Website: http://www.ntis.gov

2.2 AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI) STANDARDS

Copies of ANSI Standards may be obtained from: American National Standards Institute 25 W 43rd Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10036 Customer Service or Document Sales 8:30am – 6:00pm EST Telephone: 1.212.642.4980 Website: http://www.ansi.org

2.3 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION (ISO)

Copies of ISO standards may be obtained from: http://www.iso.org

2.4 FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION (FCC) REGULATIONS

Federal Communications Commission Regulations may be obtained from the Government Printing Office website:

http://www.gpo.gov/

2.5 UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION (UID) AND ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION (IUID) POLICY

Updates to policy and associated guides for UID and IUID of tangible items may be obtained from:

http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/index.html

2.6 MHI STANDARDS

MHI standards may be obtained from: http://www.mhi.org/standards

2.7. DEFINITIONS

The following are definitions of terms used in this PWS. All other definitions and meanings used shall be those which are commonly used in the AIT industry:

Assured Radio Deactivation – For any device not meeting FIPS 140-2 for Bluetooth transmission: a process or design that prevents the end user from enabling any/all integrated radio(s) and prevents any possibility of unintentionally enabling the radio(s) transmission as a result of a warm or cold boot. Methods of Assured Radio Deactivation could include: not integrating radio(s) into the hand-held terminal (HHT) platform or printers; disabling the radio(s) at the vendor or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) facilities; or allowing radio deactivation by a systems administrator via a protected password.

Automatic Identification Technology (AIT) – Any device designed to gather, process, and store source-entry data and transmit and receive data.

Configuration Item – An aggregation of hardware or software that satisfies an end-use function and is designated by the Government for separate configuration management.

Continental United States (CONUS) – All locations and sites within the 48 contiguous States.

Equipment – Individual or any combination of hardware, software, device drivers, utilities, libraries, and firmware.

Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS) Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules – Throughout the AIT-7 PWS, noted encryption references to FIPS 140-# shall be to the latest approved revision level as/if applicable, i.e. FIPS 140-2 or 3 .

Functional Configuration Audit – The formal examination of the functional characteristics of a configuration item to verify that the item has achieved the requirements specified in its functional and allocated configuration documentation.

Hand-held, Non-contact Barcode Scanners –Barcode scanners that are lightweight and ergonomically designed, provide barcode scanning from varying distances, and do not require the user to physically touch the barcode with the scanner.

Host Computer – A computer running the latest DoD-approved version of the Operating System (updated with the latest Service Pack) or other common operating system executing application programs on behalf of users and employing standard network communication services in support of this function.

IEEE 802.11– Throughout the AIT-7 PWS, reference to the Wireless Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) STD 802.11 is synonymous with the current revision, IEEE Std 802.11-2012 and all previously published amendments – specifically: IEEE Std 802.11a™-1999, IEEE Std 802.11b™-1999, IEEE Std 802.11b- 1999/Corrigendum 1-2001, IEEE Std 802.11d™-2001, IEEE Std 802.11g™-2003, IEEE Std 802.11h™-2003, IEEE Std 802.11i™ (WPA-2).

Industrially Hardened Components – Components that can operate in a warehouse or manufacturing setting and survive the rough treatment and handling often found in shipping areas, loading docks, catwalks, ladders, or on the floor of a manufacturing facility.

Non-Government Standard – A standardization document developed by a private sector association, organization, or technical society, which plans, develops, establishes, or coordinates standards.

Nonincendive Equipment – Equipment having electrical/electronic circuitry that is incapable, under normal operating conditions, of causing ignition of a specified flammable gas-air, vapor-air, or dust-air mixture due to arcing or thermal means. (See PWS paragraph 3.4.1, “Hazardous Environment”).

Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) – All locations outside the 48 contiguous States.

Outside Official Hours of Operation – All hours not included in official hours of operation, i.e., from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. local time Monday through Friday; all day during Saturday and Sunday; and U.S. Federal and Host Nation holidays, based on the geographic location of the U.S. Government site.

Return Material Authorization (RMA) – A number assigned by the contractor and furnished to the AIT-7 user to assist in quickly ascertaining the status of components returned for warranty service.

Set – Used when defining the battery requirement as a single battery or multiple batteries, depending on what is required for the battery-operated device to meet the specifications of the PWS.

Software Development Kit (SDK) - A set of software development tools that allows the creation of applications for a certain software package, software framework, hardware platform, computer system, operating system, or similar development platform.

Universal Serial Bus (USB) - is an industry standard that establishes specifications for cables and connectors and protocols for connection, communication and power supply between computers, peripheral devices and other computers. The USB standard is currently maintained by the USB Implementers Forum (USB IF). There have been three generations of USB specifications: USB 1.x, USB 2.0 and USB 3.x;

Workday – Monday through Friday, excluding U.S. Federal holidays.

2.8. ACRONYMS

The following acronyms are used in this PWS:

HHT-pRFID

HHT

Hand Held Terminal-passive RFID Hand Held Terminal

PPR

pRFID Project Progress Review passive Radio Frequency Identification

3. AIT-7 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

3.1 GENERAL

The Government requires equipment that supports the requirements of the Defense Information Standards Registry (DISR). The Government requires contractor support during official hours of operations. AIT-7 commercial equipment and its components shall operate in worldwide locations and in the identified environments. The equipment shall support required industry standard symbologies. The equipment shall support U.S. and host nation electrical power and RF requirements. The platforms of AIT are required to support the requirements of the Government. Transit case configurations are required to support missions that require rapid deployment worldwide of groups of AIT-7 equipment. The Government requires commercial software packages and software for application development. Warranty services are required to ensure the reliability and availability of AIT-7 equipment. TES are required to help the Government incorporate AIT-7 equipment into its applications. Instruction, training and documentation are required to inform and educate the Government users.

3.2 DEFENSE INFORMATION STANDARDS REGISTRY COMPLIANCE

The DISR is the minimal set of rules governing the arrangement, interaction, and interdependence of the parts or elements that together form an information system. Its purpose is to ensure that DoD systems are interoperable, scalable, and portable. AIT-7 equipment specified in this contract is not considered by DoD to be a system. Rather, AIT-7 equipment is used to provide data entry front-ends for DoD systems. This specification includes small computer platforms and components that may be proprietary or that have neither the capacity nor the scope to satisfy DISR requirements. DISR requirements for modeling and designing a system are also not required by this contract. Systems developers incorporating AIT-7 equipment purchased from this contract will address AIT product modeling and design requirements in their system models and designs. The DISR requirement for purposes of this contract is for AIT-7 equipment to interface with supported systems. Interface requirements for AIT-7 equipment are part of the specifications for these components. For each component provided by the contractor, the contractor shall identify each external interface of the component for which a standard interface specified in the DISR applies and shall certify that each interface is compliant with a DISR standard.

3.3 OPERATING ENVIRONMENTS

AIT-7 components shall operate in diverse environments and under a full spectrum of climatic conditions. AIT-7 components may be subjected to rough handling, shock, and vibration during transportation, setup, and dismantling. All AIT-7 components shall be operated in industrial, hazardous, and ordnance environments; on board surface and subsurface naval vessels, aircraft, tanks, in conditions that range from protected and controlled (office settings) to extremely harsh and severe environments; and in areas with high levels of electromagnetic noise and interference. AIT-7components are required for outdoor use and may be subjected to desert and Arctic areas. The contractor shall certify that the provided components meet applicable Environmental Protection Act (EPA) requirements the Government requires AIT-7 equipment that can be used in the following environments: electromagnetic, hazardous, ordnance, RF, and rugged environments.

3.4 ELECTROMAGNETIC ENVIRONMENT

AIT equipment may be used in the vicinity of spectrum-dependent devices that receive low-level signals and/or transmit high-level signals (MIL-STD-464, latest revision: Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Requirements for Systems).

In order to certify the use of commercial AIT equipment in these environments, the Government may subject representative categories of equipment to radiated emission and susceptibility tests (MIL-STD 461, latest revision: Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Emissions and Susceptibility).

The contractor shall support Government-testing efforts by providing technical data sheets and responding to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) requests for additional data.

3.4.1.HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT

Where specified in the PWS, the contractor shall provide equipment that is identified and certified as non-incendive (NI) for operation in environments where flammable and explosive gases and vapors may be present. At a minimum, the following NI requirements shall be met:

Class 1 (Gases and Vapors) Division 2 (Not present in normal operation) Groups A (Acetylen) B (Hydrogen) C (Ethyl Ether, Ethylene) D (Acetone, Ammonia, Benzene, Butane, Cyclopropane, Ethanol, Gasoline, Hexane, Methanol, Methane, Natural Gas, Naphtha, Propane) Class 2 (Combustible Dust) Division 2 (Not present in normal operation) Groups F (Combustible carbonaceous dusts) G (All other combustible dusts, such as grain dust) Class 3 (Easily Ignitable Fibers) Division 2 (Not present in normal operation)

NI is a rating classification of equipment specifically defined in the National Electrical Code (NEC). To be given an NI rating, the contractor shall have demonstrated that equipment cannot, under normal operation, produce a spark or other undesirable effects that might cause combustion in any potentially hazardous environment. The presence of gases, vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dust, or ignitable fiber or flyings are examples of potentially hazardous environments. Equipment shall be certified by an approved testing laboratory as meeting Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Circuits shall not produce a spark under normal operation. AIT-7 equipment may be used under conventional, chemical, or biological warfare conditions. The contractor shall label components that are approved for use in a hazardous environment in accordance with governing body markings.

3.4.2. ORDNANCE ENVIRONMENT

AIT-7 equipment may be used in the vicinity of ordnance susceptible to radiated energy. In order to certify that AIT-7 equipment is safe to use in these environments, the Government will select and subject a single item from each AIT-7 contractor’s pertinent equipment categories to stringent Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) environment testing (see MIL-STD 464, latest revision: Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Requirements for Systems).

3.4.3. TESTING

If required by the Government user, each AIT-7 item tested shall successfully complete HERO testing prior to being made available for ordering on the AIT-7 contract, including equipment added after contract award. Each AIT-7 contractor shall be responsible for providing any and all support required to successfully complete HERO testing for their equipment at the direction of the Government COR at no additional cost to the Government. Contractors may be required to provide on-site support at the Government test facility (United States Navy Dahlgren Laboratory) to support testing. The Government will bear the cost of the initial testing for each AIT-7 hardware item. All subsequent HERO coordination and testing costs to meet the HERO requirements shall be the responsibility of the contractor. For Vendor proposed AIT-7 product additions and substitutions (SLINs) that have been approved by the Government via the contract change proposal (CCP) process but have not been HERO tested / certified; the AIT-7 Vendor is required to obtain a written waiver from the DOD procuring activity that stipulates that HERO testing / certification is not required.

3.4.4. SPECTRUM SUPPORTABILITY COMPLIANCE

The Government requires pRFID technologies that operate in worldwide frequency spectrums. DoD will obtain “Equipment Frequency Allocation Guidance” approvals for procuring equipment that is designed to either emit or receive electromagnetic (radio frequency) energy. DoD will also obtain frequency assignments to operate the items at each specific location in CONUS. The Government will operate equipment acquired under this Contract consistent with Federal regulations governing the use of the electromagnetic spectrum and the policies and procedures of DoD Directives and Instructions: DoDI 3222.3 Operation of the DoD Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Program; DoDD 4650.1 Policy for Management and Use of the Electromagnetic Spectrum; DoDD 5000.1 The Defense Acquisition Program; and DoDI 5000.2 Operation of the Defense Acquisition Program. To facilitate obtaining frequency allocations and assignments in CONUS, the Government requires equipment that is non-licensed to comply with National Technical Information Association Manual Annex K and with FCC Part 15, regulations for Government operations. In order to verify the use of equipment the Government may subject selected pieces of equipment to electromagnetic compatibility tests (see MIL-STD-461F). The Contractor shall provide all technical data required to complete a DD Form 1494, Application For Equipment Frequency Application, after Contract award to support the DoD frequency allocation-to- equipment process, including information concerning specifications and testing of the transmitter, receiver and antenna characteristics.

3.4.5. RUGGED ENVIRONMENT

AIT-7 hardware will be used by the Government in “rugged environments” (i.e. industrial and field settings under temperate, arctic, maritime, desert, and tropical conditions). The words “rugged” or “ruggedized,” when used in this PWS, mean that the Government requires AIT-7 hardware that is industrially hardened, designed, built, and tested to ensure reliable and continuous performance in all harsh environments. In this environment, AIT-7 components may be subjected to rough handling, continuous operational use, vibration, dropping onto hard surfaces, and shock caused by transportation over rough terrain. Mobile devices may experience a drop to concrete from a height of 4’ while in normal use. Contractor-provided AIT-7 HHTs shall be ruggedized (industrially hardened), weatherproof (rain, wind, etc.), and comply with the IEC Standard 60529 and International Protection Marking 54 rating requirements, unless otherwise stated.

3.5. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER ENGINEERING CHANGES

All OEM-sponsored Engineering Changes (ECs) adopted prior to the effective date of contract award shall be incorporated into the hardware and software delivered under this contract.

3.6. ONLY NEW EQUIPMENT

Only new equipment shall be delivered under this contract. The contracting officer will not grant approval for used equipment.

3.7. RECONDITIONED COMPONENTS

No equipment provided by the contractor under this contract may be used or reconditioned; however, components of such equipment may be reconditioned, provided such components are drawn from stockage that does not differentiate between new and reconditioned components.

3.8. CONNECTIVITY TO GOVERNMENT-OWNED COMPUTERS

The Government currently uses a wide variety of computers that may be connected to the contractor-provided AIT- 7 components. Connections shall be in accordance with standard protocols (e.g., RS-232, RS-485, Universal Serial Bus (USB), Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11 and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)).

3.9. AC/DC POWER REQUIREMENTS

3.9.1. POWER REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide equipment designed and certified to meet the quality and safety standards of Underwriters Laboratory (UL) or equivalent standards. The contractor shall provide equipment with power supplies, fuses, and cables for components that shall allow the use of locally available commercial power. All AIT-7 components shall be compatible with the power supply, power outlets, and connectors for the geographic area in which it is to be operated, as specified in the delivery order, task order or Government purchase card (GPC) order. The contractor shall also provide all necessary and appropriate alternating current (AC) plug adapters (when required for AC operation) for AIT-7 components delivered.

3.9.2. POWER SUPPLIES

AIT-7 devices and printers shall, to the extent available, automatically enter a low- power mode after a period of inactivity and automatically return to active mode upon resumption of system activity or receipt of external input. AIT-7 devices and printers shall be shipped with the power management feature enabled. The power supplies and AC adapters (when required for AC operation) shall be of a type to prevent damage to the device when transient high voltage is present. The contractor shall provide a single unit to convert the plug type to one that is required by the country where the equipment will be operated. The power supplies and AC adapters shall be appropriately marked to indicate the product’s safety and quality.

3.9.3. BATTERY-OPERATED AIT-7 EQUIPMENT

The contractor shall provide rechargeable batteries with each battery-operated AIT-7 device acquired under this contract, unless otherwise stated.

3.9.3.1. Rechargeable Batteries

The contractor shall provide rechargeable batteries that supply eight hours of operation under typical use, unless otherwise stated, and that require no more than five hours to fully recharge. Typical use is benchmarked as the device powered on with two complete actions per minute. HHTs are to scan, decode, display data, and transmit data (via RF) throughout the typical eight hour operational cycle. Rechargeable batteries shall be chargeable without removal from AIT-7 equipment. Batteries or battery packs shall be user-replaceable in the field in less than two minutes, without special tools needed.

Positive and negative terminals of rechargeable batteries shall be clearly marked, unless the shape of the rechargeable battery prevents improper or reversed installation. All battery charging devices shall be equally capable of charging batteries (e.g., waking up a battery, if required, to affect a charge). See more specific requirement for printers in subparagraphs under PWS paragraph 4.3, “Barcode Label Printers.”

3.9.3.2. Internal Back-up

The contractor shall provide:

a. A method to maintain the data content of Random Access Memory (RAM) for all HHTs during changing of the battery and for a minimum of five minutes when the battery is removed.

b. AIT-7 devices shall not require special storage procedures to prevent internal backup batteries from failing.

3.9.3.3. Low-Power Operation

Battery-operated AIT-7 equipment shall provide the operator with a visible signal when battery power is low. The low-battery power signal shall provide the operator with at least five minutes of advance warning of an automatic shutdown. To preserve stored data and conserve power, battery-operated AIT-7 equipment shall automatically shut down before battery power is completely depleted.

3.10. ACCESSIBILITY

The contractor shall provide a comprehensive list of all electronic and information technology (EIT) products (supplies and services) provided under the contract and ensure that all EIT products fully comply with the standards for Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the guidelines for Section 255 of the Communications Act, which are set forth at 36 CFR Part 1194 (Information and Communication Technology Standards and Guidelines). The contractor shall clearly indicate where this list with full details of compliance can be found (e.g., contractor, subcontractor, vendors, or exact web page location). The contractor shall ensure that the list is easily accessible by typical users, beginning five calendar days after receipt of the notice to proceed. The contractor shall maintain this detailed listing of compliant products for the full contract term, including all extensions, and shall ensure that the detailed listing is updated within three calendar days of changes to the contractor’s, subcontractor’s, or vendor’s product line.

3.11. BARCODE SYMBOLOGIES

Where barcode capability is required, equipment and software shall decode and printers and marking equipment shall produce barcodes in symbologies that comply with industry standards and specifications for Code 39, Code 128, CODABAR, Interleaved 2 of 5, GS1 Barcodes, Universal Product Code (UPC), Data Matrix ECC 200, and Portable Data File (PDF) 417. Where barcode capability is required, contractor-provided equipment shall provide for the production and reading of bar code labels and markings and decode labels in accordance with the specifications defined in MHI MH10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard, MHI MH10.8.3M Material Handling - Unit Loads and Transport Packages – Two Dimensional Symbols, and ANSI INCITS 182- 1990 Barcode Print Quality Guidelines. When additional standards are developed during the life of the contract, the Government may require other symbologies.

Equipment shall be capable of printing or decoding these symbologies with a nominal ‘x’ dimension of 10 mils for linear and PDF. Equipment shall be capable of decoding data matrix at 7.5 mil cell module width and printing at 10 mil cell module widths.

3.12. WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide a minimum three-year warranty (including the initial and separately orderable HHT batteries, but excluding cables and ancillary items, such as power supplies, docking stations, battery charger, etc.) and an optional two-year warranty (excluding batteries and ancillary items) where specified in this PWS, including all parts, labor, and transportation costs for all AIT-7 components provided under this contract. All products delivered under this contract shall have a permanent label affixed to each serialized item (excluding batteries and cables) that, at a minimum, identifies: the contractor company name, telephone number and website URL. The contractor shall provide a minimum of a three-year warranty for all software products. The three-year warranty shall be included in the purchase price of the component, and not priced separately.

3.13. EQUIPMENT DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, software, firmware, cables, connectors, drivers, essential accessories, and ancillary items required to make each deliverable item operational. Software shall be provided with the item and be available for download from the contractor’s site.

For delivery orders against this contract that contain only supplies, representatives of the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) shall perform inspection and acceptance of the supplies at origin. The DCMA Contract Administration Services (CAS) directory can be found at http://www.dcma.mil. The CAS directory also identifies the Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) payment office that is associated with the DCMA.

The contractor shall deliver hardware and software items to the destination specified in the order within 60 days after date of order for all orders. DCMA inspection must also be performed within the 60 days after date of order for all orders.

The contracting officer issuing the order may arrange for a longer delivery period. Additionally, the contracting officer may order expedited delivery of items, in which case, the contractor shall deliver the items IAW PWS paragraph 3.14, “Expedited Delivery Requirements.” Partial delivery requires prior approval from the ordering office, unless specified otherwise on the delivery order. The period of performance (PoP) shall be stated on each task order. Orders shall be mailed or notice of award furnished to the contractor no later than date of order. All delivery and performance schedules include the three calendar day contractor review time for acceptance or rejection of orders.

3.14. EXPEDITED DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall provide expedited delivery for CONUS and OCONUS locations when required and specified in equipment orders (delivery orders and GPC orders). The price and delivery time for expedited delivery shall be negotiated on a firm-fixed price basis, subject to product availability and timeliness. The contractor’s objective delivery of products to destination is within seven calendar days after date of award for CONUS orders, or within fourteen calendar days after date of award for OCONUS order, unless other terms are negotiated and specified in the order. Expedited deliveries not requested by the Government will be acceptable if at no additional cost to the Government and the Government is notified of the early delivery. Prior approval is required for partial deliveries.

3.15. UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION

3.15.1. REQUIREMENTS

Items identified in the DFARS clause 252.211-7003 or exhibits/attachments thereto requiring IUID shall be marked in accordance with contractual requirements, including DFARS 252.211-7003, MIL-STD-130 (latest version), and the DoD Guide to Uniquely Identifying Items (latest version). The latest version of these documents can be found at: https://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsSearch.aspx. The data from which the Unique Item Identifier (UII) is derived shall, at a minimum, be encoded in an Error Correction Code (ECC) 200 data matrix mark on the item. For items bearing data plates, the mark shall, when feasible, be incorporated onto the data plate. The required ECC 200 data matrix marks containing the unique identification data shall be verified and validated as prescribed by MIL-STD-130 (latest version). The reports of those validation and verification results shall be maintained, subject to Government examination, for one year. Marking method, location, size, content, and durability shall be compliant with MIL-STD-130 (latest version). The UII shall be constructed as described in the DoD Guide to Uniquely Identifying Items (latest version). The option of whether to use Construct #1, Construct #2, or a DoD-recognized IUID equivalent as the

UII is reserved to the organization that assigns and guarantees the uniqueness of the UII. The enterprise identifier used to construct a UII shall be the enterprise identifier of the organization guaranteeing the uniqueness of the UII. If an original part number is used as a component of the UII, it shall be the identifier assigned by the enterprise at item creation to a class of items with the same form, fit, function, and interface.

3.15.2. PACKAGING

Packaging of uniquely identified items shall be marked IAW MIL-STD-129 (latest version). A sample of packaging marks, including those on the packaging of each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) requiring IUID, shall be validated and checked for readability. In the absence of software to validate MIL-STD-129 compliance of IUID item packaging marks, the contractor shall manually validate marks on the packaging of items bearing IUID to ensure proper content and use of proper syntax, as prescribed in MIL-STD-129 (latest version). The latest version of this document can be found at: https://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsSearch.aspx.

3.15.3. IUID REGISTRY

The contractor shall employ the procedures specified in DFARS 252.211-7003 to submit required IUID registration data to the DoD IUID Registry. Normally, contractors using Invoicing, Receipt, Acceptance and Property Transfer (iRAPT) shall use its receiving report to register the IUID-identified end items and the IUID-identified components of those end items. In limited cases, the alternate methods described in DFARS 252.211- 7003 may be employed.

3.16. IPV6 ENABLED ASSETS

The contractor shall warrant that each item delivered under the AIT-7 contract shall accurately transmit, receive, process, and function correctly using the Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) or most current industry standard, excluding the barcode label printers. Specifically, the contractor warrants that:1) each item delivered complies with the current DISR developed Ipv6 standards profile; 2) each item delivered maintains interoperability with Internet Protocol Version 6 ; and 3) each item delivered is supported by the contractor’s Ipv6 technical support. Additionally, as Ipv6 evolves, the contractor shall upgrade or provide an appropriate migration path for each item delivered. The duration of this warranty and the remedies available to the Government for breach of this warranty shall be as defined in and subject to the terms and limitations of the contractor’s standard commercial warranty or any other warranties proposed by the contractor. Notwithstanding any provision(s) to the contrary in such commercial warranty or warranties, the remedies available to the Government under this warranty shall include repair or replacement of any product whose non-compliance is discovered and made known to the contractor no later than one year after acceptance. Nothing in this warranty shall be construed to limit any rights or remedies the Government shall otherwise have under an AIT-7 contract with respect to defects other than Ipv6 performance.

4. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide programmable HHTs, imagers, IUID marking devices, printers, wired and wireless communications capabilities, interfaces, and various storage media with the associated readers and writers.

4.1. HAND-HELD TERMINAL

HHTs are microprocessor-based, hand-held devices used to automatically capture and store data. The HHTs shall accept data through touch screen, pen base (stylus), keypad, integral barcode imager, or attached devices, and shall communicate via communications docking stations or 802.11 networks for data transfer and for downloading HHT program instructions. The contractor shall provide a FIPS 140 client solution for all the Hand-Held Terminals that have activated wireless communications to allow for secured communication. Client software that is FIPS 140-2 Level 2 compliant and certified shall be proposed via a contract change proposal (CCP) when it becomes commercially available. The devices shall be provided with an operating system, as described in the paragraph entitled “Hand Held Terminal Operating Systems.” HHTs shall be delivered with an integrated Common Access Card (CAC) reader or the HHT shall accommodate a provision for integration with a tethered Bluetooth or Snap-On CAC reader.

The contractor shall affix a permanent label to the Bluetooth or Snap-on CAC reader that states the UL Nonincendive Certified Hazardous Location Designation (as applicable) and ambient temperature range, and includes the following marking on the label: “WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – DO NOT CONNECT WHILE CIRCUIT IS LIVE UNLESS AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.” In addition, the contractor shall ensure the OEM’s name (or trademark / identifier), electrical ratings, and catalog number (or equivalent) markings appear on the device.

All HHTs shall be capable of supporting CAC enablement software. HHTs shall also be capable of supporting DoD Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) interfaces (reference: https://public.cyber.mil/pki-pke/about/#). The contractor shall provide software development kits (SDK) that can be used with standard application development tools to produce executable code for all of the provided HHTs.The contractor shall have available an SDK for their devices, which can be downloaded at no additional cost for Government users. The unit shall also charge the batteries in the HHT without removing the batteries from the HHT. These HHTs are intended for use in office, warehouse, and outdoor military environments worldwide.

4.1.1. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

The contractor…