STATEMENT OF NEED-VM.docx

STATEMENT OF NEED

FOR PURCHASE OF AN INDUSTRIAL VENDING MACHINE

FOR

63rd AIRCRAFT MAINTENACE UNIT

LUKE AFB, AZ

The 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit has a requirement to purchase an industrial vending machine in order to fulfill requirements of improving the F-35 Pre-Expended Bin Program.

IAW AFMAN 23-122 5.3.12.4.1.4. Care and safe-guard bench stocks in accordance with AFI 23-111, Management of Government Property in Possession of the AF. (T-1). IAW DoDI 5000.64_DAFI 23-111 4.12.a.3. A minimum 98 percent physical inventory accuracy rate (100 percent for classified or sensitive property) will be achieved and maintained. IAW DoDI 5000.64_DAFI 23-111 4.12.a.5. Favorable physical inventory results do not eliminate the need for compliance with internal controls or the need for continuous improvement. Internal controls and procedures should be regularly evaluated for effectiveness and improvement.

INDUSTRIAL VENDING MACHINE REQUIREMENTS:

· Expandable system with remote monitoring and inventory capabilities to include centralized management of an expanded system with various physical locations

· Remote management and inventory is Wi-Fi capable

· Include setup and training with the purchase

· Allow user customization of the internal arrangement/configuration and storage system

· Allow for item images and descriptions (NSNs, part numbers, characteristics, etc.) be displayed

· Allow for both remote and direct inventory searches

· Allow import and export of inventory and use data

· Include user level access management

· Programed to follow AFI 21-101 regulations

· Support user access via PIN or barcode

· Support scanning of 2 dimensional barcodes (QR codes)

· Include bulk storage of small items as well as items up to 12 inches by 12 inches by 20 inches

MAINTENANCE: Meet or exceed the 5 year warranty DELIVERY: Delivery must be made with-in 60 days of contract award.

END OF STATEMENT OF NEED