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Salient Characteristics Warehouse Slotting Software

1. Requirements Overview

The Logistics Testing and Applications Division (LTAD) of the Packaging, Storage, and Containerization Center (PSCC) located at Tobyhanna Army Depot, PA, performs storage and distribution optimization for the Department of Defense (DoD). This includes development of load plans for mobile warehouses.

The warehouse slotting software is a tool used to quickly and accurately create load plans based on storage aid characteristics and item characteristics. The current process for creating a load plan is to manually and virtually load items into storage locations. The current process is very time consuming, prone to error, and requires many iterations to approach an acceptable solution. Warehouse slotting software will help create a more accurate load plan in a much shorter period.

2. Applicable Test Standards

2.1. N/A

3. Salient Characteristics

3.1. Characteristics and Features:

3.1.1. The ability to efficiently place inventory with a set of specific characteristics and quantity into a set of storage aids with specified characteristics.

3.1.2. The ability to group items of a specified characteristic into similar or nearby storage aids.

3.1.3. The ability to create custom storage aids.

3.1.4. The ability to create variable size drawer bins.

3.1.5. The ability to use a custom location-labeling scheme.

3.1.6. The ability to edit/change small portions (or individual items) in the load plan.

3.1.7. The ability to upload existing slotting plans into the software.

3.1.8. The ability to publish a PDF of a side-by-side location and item loading plan.

3.1.9. Training services for all aspects of the software related to creating, editing, and publishing a custom load plan.

4. Documentation

4.1. Documentation listed below will be provided in the listed formats:

4.1.1. Software manuals and license documentation (one printed hardcopy and one electronic copy).

4.1.2. Back-up copy of all software (if applicable, shall be provided via removable storage media (thumb/jump drive or on a CD).

4.1.3. Manufacturer manuals/Operating Instructions, technical data/specification sheets, and troubleshooting guide shall be provided via one printed hardcopy and one electronic format.

4.1.4. Training aids and technical instructions for custom mobile slotting plan operations shall be provided via one printed hardcopy and one electronic format.

5. Environmental Requirements

N/A

6. Delivery and Installation

6.1. Shipping cost to the PSCC testing facility located in building 2, bay 5, at Tobyhanna Army Depot (11 Hap Arnold Blvd., Tobyhanna, PA 18466) shall be included in the price quote.

6.2. Contractor shall be responsible for delivery of system to PSCC at Tobyhanna Army Depot within 3 months (12 weeks) of contract award date.

6.3. As part of contract proposal, contractor shall provide a detailed listing of all installation requirements to include computer system requirements, required hardware, and network compatibility requirements.

6.4. Delivery shall be made between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding all Federal holidays on a date that is mutually agreed upon by PSCC and the contractor.

6.5. Contractor shall provide a pre-delivery notice to the on-site Government technical employee.

7. Training

7.1. Training will be provided immediately following installation. Training must include:

7.1.1. Hands-on instruction step-by-step instructions with references to applicable user manual information and PSCC specific slotting plan implementation.

7.1.2. Instruction on the systems procedures and features.

7.1.3. Instruction geared specifically toward a system operator/test engineer to include but not be limited to:

7.1.3.1. Creation and modifications of slotting plans.

7.1.3.2. Grouping secure or hazardous materials into similar locations within the slotting plan.

7.1.3.3. Creation and modification of custom storage aids.

7.1.3.4. Creation and modification of variable size drawer bins.

7.1.3.5. Creation and modification of custom location labeling schemes.

7.1.3.6. Making small changes to individual bins or items while locking the remainder of the plan.

7.1.3.7. The ability to upload existing slotting plans into the software.

7.1.3.8. Export and format of load plan to PDF.

8. Acceptance testing

8.1. Acceptance testing will occur immediately following training. Acceptance testing will be observed by the Government’s on-site technically listed under Salient Characteristics section of this document.

9. Safety Requirements

9.1. Personnel are required to follow all safety rules and regulations while on site, which includes wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, etc., and following Lockout/Tagout Procedures.

10. Personnel Preparedness

10.1. Personnel should have good working knowledge of equipment and instrumentation and be prepared with the necessary tools to perform the implementation.

11. Warranty

11.1. Warranty shall include telephone support, available between the hours of 0900 and 1600 EST, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

12. Spare Parts

12.1. N/A