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This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice of Intent to Issue a Sole Source Award for portable ferrous metal detection scanners.

The Department of War, Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate intends to award a sole source contract to Berkeley Varitronics Systems, Inc. for SentryHound Pro foldable ferrous portals. The required equipment features four ultra-sensitive sensors per pole to detect ferromagnetic contraband in multiple zones (head/shoulders, chest/waist, thighs/knees, ankles/feet), with a horizontal detection range of 32-64 inches using dual poles or 18-32 inches with a single pole, vertical range of 75 inches, dimensions of 68" H x 12" L x 8" W, weight of 17 lbs., security keylock functionality, and dual power capability (110VAC with 3-hour charging cycle and 12VDC internal battery lasting over 24 hours). The contractor must provide all equipment, materials, and manpower for delivery coordination through Jacksonville's Blount Island Terminal (JAXPORT) for subsequent barge shipment to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. The vendor must be a U.S.-based company/manufacturer authorized to ship to OCONUS locations and must provide a minimum one-year warranty with electronic copies of warranty, maintenance, and sustainability documentation. Delivery requires extensive security protocols including 96-hour advance notice to the Special Security Representative with complete driver and vehicle information, compliant packaging, proper offloading procedures, and quality inspection by WHS OSS/SSR representatives. Responses must include contractor information, technical capability statement, business size classification under NAICS 334220, and point of contact information. Equivalent systems meeting or exceeding the technical specifications may be considered. The NAICS code is 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The primary contracting officer is Brandon Mitchell at brandon.o.mitchell.civ@mail.mil.

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ACQUISITION

DIRECTORATE

DEPARTMENT OF WAR

WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES

1155 DEFENSE PENTAGON

WASHINGTON, DC 20301-1155

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE

THIS IS A NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT’S

INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD FOR PORTABLE SCANNERS

1. Description

This Notice is issued in accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) Part 5.101, Pre-solicitation Notice.

The Department of War (DOW), Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate, (WHS/AD) intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of RFO Part 12.102 (a) and 12.201-1, which implements 41 U.S.C. 1901 to Berkeley Varitronics Systems, Inc. for SentryHound Pro foldable ferrous portals, as the vendor has the capability to provide the system with the required dimensions along with meeting the security and delivery requirements.

2. Technical Specifications:

(2) SentryHound Pro Portable ferrous portal

• Sensors: (4) Ultra-sensitive, sensors per pole to pinpoint contraband in each zone head/shoulders zone chest/waist zone thighs/knees zone ankles/feet zone.

• Two Pole Setup: Virtual mat isolates ferromagnetic detection to only between the 2 sensor poles.

• Horizontal Range: 32 to 64 inches between 2 gated sensor poles18 to 32 inches using single sensor pole.

• Vertical Range: 75 inches (from head to toe)

• Security: ON / OFF security keylock for all functions

• Power: 110VAC for daily operation and charging of internal battery (3 hours to fully charged) Internal

12VDC lead-acid rechargeable battery (sealed gel cell) lasts over 24 hours on a charge.

• Dimensions: 68″ H x 12″ L x 8″ W (single pole and base unit).

• Weight: 17 lbs. fully assembled (single pole)

3. Contract Management:

1) Coordination: The contractor shall provide all equipment, material, and manpower to:

(a) Coordinate the delivery of product through WHS OSS and the OMC Transportation Office on Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB) also referred to as “GITMO” for a two-part delivery.

(b) Product will be delivered to (1) Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida (JAXPORT) for shipment to (2) NSBG via the barge.

(c) Coordinate receiving equipment upon arrival in NSGB.

(d) Vendor must be authorized to ship to OCONUS locations

(e) Foreign vendors are not authorized to supply aftermarket equipment based on OCONUS security requirements

(f) Vendor must be a U.S. company/manufacturer.

4. Shipping/Delivery and Security Requirements:

(a) Codes: The Contractor shall comply with the Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) laws and regulations (https://www.osha.gov/) or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual (http://www.usace.army.mil/Safety-and- Occupational-Health/EM-385-1-1-2008-Being-Revised/).

The contractor will be responsible for supplying all security-related information to the WHS OSS Government POC/SSR four days prior to delivery of the products.

(b) The contractor will ensure that all items listed above are properly packaged to safeguard against damage during transportation and delivery.

(c) Warranty: Product shall carry a minimum 1-year warranty. The contractor shall provide an electronic version of the warranty, maintenance, and sustainability information on all products provided as a part of this contract.

Provide the Special Security Representative (SSR) POC with the following information at least 96 hours prior to scheduled delivery: TCN: TCN WILL BE PROVIDED ON THE FINALIZED PURCHASE /DELIVERY ORDER. TCNs are unique identifiers, and they can only be used once. Given the size of this order, multiple TCNs will most likely be necessary. The method of packing and shipping these items will determine the number of TCNs required. For example, if individual boxes are sent; they will each need a TCN. However, if the boxes are palletized and shrink-wrapped, one TCN can be used on both the shipping label and packing list. Also, receiving, processing, and shipping these items will be much easier if the vendor can provide the following information prior to shipment to JAXPORT.

• Name of Delivery Company.

• Contract Number

• Tracking Number

• Shipping Company

• Ship From Address

• Ship To Address

• Items shipped listed by CLIN and quantity for each line item in the contract

• Date Of Shipment

• Full name (to include middle name) of the driver and all helpers.

• Complete social security number of the driver and all helpers.

• Date of birth of the driver and all helpers.

• Place of birth of the driver and all helpers.

• Citizenship status of the driver and all helpers.

• If not a citizen of the United States, must provide a copy of the individual’s social security card, green card, and driver’s license.

• Delivery vehicle license tag state and number.

At the time of delivery, the driver must have a valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration, and proof of insurance to obtain entry.

2) Packing: The contents of each truck shall be loaded with like and kind items. The Shipping

• NAICS: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing;

Small Business Size Standard 1250 Employees

• The Government reserves the right to cancel this requirement at any time.

• This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract.

6. Response Instructions:

Responses must include:

• Contractor name, UEI, address Technical capability statement directly addressing the required Technical Specifications, Security, verification of being a U.S. Based company/manufacturer and ability to meet the shipping and delivery requirements.

• Business size classification under NAICS 334220

• Point of contact information

*Equivalent systems meeting or exceeding the technical specifications, security and shipping/delivery requirements may be considered.

This notice of intent is NOT a request for proposals or quotations. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely to determine whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in preparing or submitting a response to this notice. The Government reserves the right to cancel the sole source award at any time.

7. Contracting Office:

Washington Headquarters Services 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 09F09 Alexandria, VA 22350

8. Primary Point of Contact:

Brandon Mitchell Contracting Officer Email: brandon.o.mitchell.civ@mail.mil

Secondary Point of Contact Malik Brown E-mail: malik.r.brown7.civ@mail.mil

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