SSJ - Megamat Units - CO Signed - Redacted.pdf
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This document is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification for a federal contract issued by the 60th Contracting Squadron at Travis Air Force Base. The contract is for acquiring 2 Megamat RS 350 vertical carousels from Advanced Office Systems, Inc., the exclusive authorized dealer for KardexRemstar equipment in Northern California. The procurement includes installation, electrical services, Kardexremstar Totes, KeyTec Software, and training, with an estimated delivery of 120 days after award and a funding level between >SAT and ≤$750K.
The justification emphasizes the need for specific brand-name equipment due to existing infrastructure compatibility, power management constraints, and operational efficiency. The immediate requirement is driven by safety concerns related to damaged shelving and the need to comply with 60 AMW Safety Requirements. Market research was conducted through a Sources Sought notice, which revealed that Hanel Storage Systems could not demonstrate an equivalent system. The contract specialist determined that Advanced Office Systems is the only vendor authorized to provide the required equipment in Northern California, with the procurement being justified as a sole source action under DFARS 5313.501-10 U.S.C. 3572.
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Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items
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The 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) Material Management Flight at Travis AFB, CA has a Sole Source requirement for 2 Megamat RS 350 vertical carousels, encompassing installation, electrical services, Kardexremstar Totes, KeyTec Software, and training. The Megamat RS 350, Kardexremstar Totes and Power Pick Global KeyTec Software are required brand names to fulfill this requirement.
CLIN 0001 - 2 Megamat RS 350 vertical carousels encompassing installation, software, and training IAW the PWS.
Estimated delivery dates - Within 120 days after receipt of award.
Estimated Value -
The existing storage system in Building 549 currently utilizes seven Kardex Megamat units provided by Advanced Office Systems, Inc. (AOS). AOS is the only authorized sales and service provider for KardexRemstar products in Northern California. The LRS staff is already familiar with the operation and maintenance of these units, relying on AOS for existing service requirements.
The addition of more vertical carousels has raised concerns with Civil Engineering regarding the potential strain on the existing power infrastructure. Specifically, simultaneous operation of multiple units could exceed power capacity. To mitigate this risk, a solution requiring software control over the units' movement has been proposed and approved by Civilian Engineering. If we were to purchase a different brand it could not be tied into the same system creating an extra load for power supply. Kardex's Power Pick Global software is the only software guaranteed to be capable of managing the operation of both the existing and new Megamat units, preventing concurrent movement and ensuring power stability.
The standardization on Kardex equipment and software is crucial for several reasons: compatibility with the existing infrastructure, access to proprietary driver codes, and guaranteed control over all units. Integrating non-Kardex systems poses a significant risk of incompatibility and hinders the ability to control all units, negating the approved software solution for power management. Furthermore, the Megamat RS 350 units and Power Pick Global software are part of an integrated storage system supported by both the manufacturer and AOS, ensuring long-term maintenance and support. It is important to note that the software will be directly connected to the Megamats without any exterior Internet or network requirements.
Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATIONCONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION
July 2025 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION Page 4 of 4July 2025 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION Page 4 of 4
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