673d LRS IPE RFID Questions and Answers.pdf

673d LRS IPE RFID Questions and Answers

18 September 2020

Background:

1. Where do you envision placement of the five (5) fixed readers? Within IPE warehouse, near entrance/exit and on mobility line.

2. Is there existing infrastructure, such as power and/or network, to support the new devices?

Stations will be created using government provided mobile power carts. Internet capabilities will be WiFi based in the future. Stations as of now are standalone.

3. What read range is expected? One to one hundred feet

4. What type of assets will be tagged? Pallets, boxes/cases and individual items. No vehicles will be tagged

5. Are any of the assets primarily metal or liquid? Yes, several thousand weapons will be marked.

They are contained within a secure vault that is composed of metal and concreate. One workstation could/will be used within the vault. We do not expect any liquids to be tagged.

6. How are assets transported throughout the facility? Mostly forklift, pallet jack and small box by hand.

7. How many assets should be read simultaneously? 1 to 100.

8. For the handheld devices, what operating system and other specifications are required?

a. Attachment 3 – Possible Solution referenced the MC3330R handheld. This device includes an Android 7.0 (Nougat) OS. Is that permitted? The device may, but everything must be compatible with computers running Windows 10.

b. What read range is expected? Read range should reach from ground to top shelf (approximately 20 feet)

9. What activities will the handheld be used for? Inventorying, issuing, returning and shipments.

10. Is Wi-Fi connectivity from the handheld devices permitted? No.

11. For the software application, what asset management use cases are anticipated?

a. Could you please provide the business case for the solution?

12. Are there any software integration requirements? Yes. Bartender and Assetworx. Both software systems work together for generating RFID tags. Both systems are currently being used within the DoD.

13. Are assets to be tracked within the facility only? As of now all assets will be tracked and maintained with in BLDG. 4251. The Joint Mobility Complex will be part of a future expansion project.

14. Attachment 3 – Possible Solution referenced the MC3330R handheld. This device includes an Android 7.0 (Nougat) OS. Is that permitted? No, the AF operates on a Windows platform.

15. In the SOW there is a mention of other RF technologies deployed on the base. Could you provide some insight into these technologies, e.g. Frequency of use, any Frequency hopping type technologies, etc.? After further research this is no longer a concern.

16. In the assumptions section of the SOW, there is a mention of five heavy duty mobile powered carts. Can you provide additional details for the expected use of these carts? These are mobile work stations with standalone computers connected to monitors where a technician can freely move about the warehouse complex while performing job related tasks like inventorying assets, pulling, and putting away property.

17. Is this a new project or an existing one? If existing, who is the incumbent? This is an expansion of a foundational project with Barcodes Inc. This expansion expands upon the use of Zebra printers, Bartender, and Assetworx for generating and deploying RFID tags.

18. Has any field testing of RFID labels while on the IPE items that will be receiving the tags been done? Yes, we’ve tested a several styles of tags ranging from sticky back on rolls fed through a printer to a rigid type affixed to property or attached to a weapon. Moving forward with this project the use of one type of tag is the best avenue to meet the needs of multiple tag types. This tag will need to be a Poly/Vinay material.

19. What access restrictions (time, access, SCIFs, etc.) will be in place that will affect personnel labeling and tagging your existing and or new items? Normal base access procedures must be followed. Contractors will be escorted as the need arises, but no work will occur in SCIFs. The government will be responsible for installing the tags once the hardware and software are assembled/operational.

20. Is there flexibility post-award to make changes to any of the recommended items based on information that would come to light after the award? Possibly, All changes must be approved by the contracting officer.