Solicitation for Hardware Software Integration Facility Services

Added: Oct 27, 2016 12:40 pm This FEDBIZOPPS Amendment is to incorporate Amendment 0002 to the HSIF Solicitation. This Amendment includes changes to Solicitation Provisions and Clauses, changes to Attachment 0004 (Section M Evaluation Factors for Award), answers questions received as reflected in Attachment 0007 (Request for Proposal Questions with Answers), and changes to Attachment 0009 (HSIF Price Matrix). All other previous attachments remain unchanged.

See Attached Amendment 0002 for details.

Added: Oct 18, 2016 1:58 pm This FEDBIZOPPS Amendment is to incorporate Amendment 0001 to the HSIF Solicitation. This Amendment includes changes to Attachment 0001 (HSIF Performance Work Statement), Attachment 0003 (Section L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors), and answers questions recieved as reflected in Attachment 0007 (Request for Proposal Questions with Answers). All other previous attachments remain unchanged.

See attached Amendment 0001 for details.

Added: Sep 16, 2016 9:58 am Modified: Oct 17, 2016 3:04 pmTrack Changes This FEDBIZOPPS Amendment is to issue the HSIF Solicitation to all eligible Small Businesses.  See attached RFP and its exhibit and attachments for details.

Added: Sep 16, 2016 9:58 am The purpose of this notice is to synopsize a requirement prior to issuing the solicitation in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 5.204.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) anticipates the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Hardware Software Integration Facility (HSIF) services, Solicitation Number W52P1J-15-R-0051, in support of Product Lead Logistics Information Systems (PL LIS) early to mid-October 2016 via the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) Governmentwide point of entry.

**THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT REQUESTING PROPOSALS AT THIS TIME IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE.**

The mission of the HSIF is to provide PL LIS with warehouse operational services and hardware/software integration support. The HSIF is responsible for the receipt of computer components, integration of components into system configurations, system and component storage, and the issuing/shipment of complete functional computer systems or components in support of requirements for Army Tactical Logistics Systems. These systems are combat essential systems for all Army tactical organizations. Internal functions to accomplish this mission include: Integration, Configuration Control, Diagnostic Testing, Software Loading, Functional Testing, Application of Software Patches and Security Updates, Component Replacement of Computer Hardware and Peripherals, Hardware Testing, Media Reproduction and Distribution, and Maintaining Distribution Lists. In addition, the HSIF ships equipment in accordance with Required Delivery Dates set by the system managers. The supporting Contractor must use the Government-furnished Warehouse Management System and Property Book Unit Supply-Enhanced computer program to document and manage Equipment Receipts, Equipment Shipments, Equipment Storage, Property Accountability Transfers, Cost Reports, Equipment Reports, Inventory Control, and Accountability. The HSIF must manage, secure, safeguard, and be accountable for Army computer equipment inventory in excess of $50,000,000 annually.

This requirement will be solicited under full and open competition after exclusion of sources as a total small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541519 - Other Computer Related Services (the exception under NAICS code 541519 for Information Technology Value Added Resellers does not apply to this effort). The period of performance consists of one (1) twelve (12) month base period with two (2) twelve (12) month option periods. A single firm-fixed-price (labor) and cost-no fee (Other Direct Costs) contract will be awarded to the Offeror who is determined to be the best value to the Government on a lowest price technically acceptable basis. The place of performance will be the Government warehouse located at Chester, VA (near Fort Lee, VA).

This synopsis does not constitute a RFP. This synopsis should not be construed as a commitment by the Government to award a contract, nor to pay for any costs incurred as a result of this notice. All future notices for this effort will be published under solicitation number W52P1J-15-R-0051.

The Government does not intend to answer any questions resulting from this synopsis. The RFP will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation, and in fact is unable, to maintain a bidder's mailing list. Therefore, interested parties should periodically access the FedBizOpps website in order to obtain any related information which may be issued.