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FedBizOppsSources Sought Notice*******CLASSIFICATION CODESUBJECTCONTRACTING OFFICE'S ZIP-CODESOLICITATION NUMBERRESPONSE DATE (MM-DD-YYYY)ARCHIVE DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATERECOVERY ACT FUNDSSET-ASIDENAICS CODECONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESSPOINT OF CONTACT(POC Information Automatically Filled from User Profile Unless Entered)DESCRIPTIONSee AttachmentAGENCY'S URLURL DESCRIPTIONAGENCY CONTACT'S EMAIL ADDRESSEMAIL DESCRIPTION ADDRESSPOSTAL CODECOUNTRYADDITIONAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATIONPLACE OF PERFORMANCE* = Required FieldFedBizOpps Sources Sought NoticeRev. March 201036Mail Equipment & Maintenance/Services leasesfor STL,MO. VAMC66048VA255-16-N-002610-14-201510N532420Department of Veterans AffairsNetwork Contracting Office (NCO) 153450 S 4th Street TrafficwayLeavenworth KS 66048Seeking Small or Large Business which can meet minimum requirements as per SOR below for Saint Louis, MO. VAMC. ***NOTE: THIS IS ONLY FOR SOURCES SOUGHT NO AWARD WILL BE MADE FROM THIS POSTING******ALL EQUIPMENT & EQUIPMENT MAINTANANCE/SERVICES MUST BE ON OPERATING LEASE PLAN. ***NOTE: NO LEASE TO OWN PLAN (LTOP) Leases will be accepted***Please respond to email: donald.hannah@ by close date. The contractor shall provide at minimum salient characteristics as stated below: STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTSVA St Louis Health Care System/Jefferson Barracks and John Cochran (JC) Divisions are looking at Connect Mailing equipment for two (2) lease renewal mailing systems with weigh on weigh technology, power stackers, 15 lb scale, (4) Incoming and (2) Outgoing shipping system and (3) Folder/Inserter. This equipment must have the below requirements with all projects installed and ready for use.Folding and Inserting Documents- Variable page letters and fixed inserts ranging from 1-3 sheets from one tray (8 ? x 11 in to #10 Envelope).- (3) Three Fold/Insert trays - Pull inserts from any tray- Pull sheets from a minimum of (2) two trays- Multiple sheet sets must fold accumulated together (not separate)- Single page letter (8 ? x 11 in to #10 Envelope)- Average 350 Finished Envelopes per day at (2) two different stations- Furniture for Inserter- Provide Latest Technology- Provide Local Support for Hardware, Installation and TrainingPostage Meter/Accounting/Shipping System- Process various size mail- Post Cards, #10 Envelopes, 6 x 9 ? Envelopes, 12” x 15” Envelopes- Process Postage directly on mail up to 0.80” thick- Automatic Thickness Adjustment- Produce a USPS approved IBI Light Barcode to reduce ink costs- Use Pressure Sensitive Pre-Cut Meter Labels for thicker mail- Automatically process mixed weight mail and calculate postage correctly- Feed, Seal, Imprint Postage and stack same weight and classes of mail over 200 LPM- Feed Seal, Weigh, calculate correct postage, imprint postage, and stack mail over 150 LPM- Postage Meter to interface with USPS/UPS Shipping System- 70 pound Capacity Scale- Must include USPS and UPS rates- Provide a minimum of 3-Levels Accounting for USPS and UPS- Track Postage and Shipping cost for 1,000 accounts and cost centers- Produce USPS Approved Impb shipping labels- Automatically download delivery status of packages - consolidate information from multiple carriers and mailing machinery to accurately account for all expenses and provide details on usage and costs- Vendor must provide additional training as needed after initial installation (on equipment, updates).- Carrier Performance Reporting- Automatically download delivery status of individual parcels and how well the carriers are performing- Furniture for Mailing/Accounting/Shipping System- Provide Latest Technology- Provide Local Support for Hardware, Installation and TrainingIncoming Mail/Parcel Tracking System- The ability to receive an item, produce delivery information, deliver item, capture signature, update database and perform inquiries on delivered packages- Verify receipt of packages off truck by scanning barcode, capture # of pieces, carrier & package ID #s.- Must be loaded on PC- Ability to schedule delivery and pickup times- Monitor Chain of custody details- Import employee databases - set up an auto import from employee database to update employee info. - Instant access to real-time package and accountable mail status- Immediate ID of misrouted and undelivered items- Auto recognition of Carrier tracking numbers - Record images to capture damaged goods- Customizable Fields to track important customer #’s (ex: PO)- Furniture for Mail Parcel Tracking Systems- Provide Latest Technology - Provide Local Support for Hardware, Installation and TrainingProvide JC Folder Inserter with: - (2) Two Folder Inserter- Minimum Capacity of 15,000 Inserted Envelopes per month, per machine - Speed up to 2,200 pieces per hour - Accumulate all sheets/Inserts before folding- 1 insert feeder for items that do not need to be folded- Process Paper up to Legal Size (8 ?” x 14”)- Automatic Paper/Insert thickness adjustment- Color Touch Screen Control -Automatic Double Document Detection on All Feeders-Automatic Document Measurement on All Feeders- (2) Two Folder Inserter Stands- Provide Latest Technology- Local Support for Hardware, Installation and TrainingProvide JC Postage Meter/Accounting/Shipping System- (1) One Mailing System- (1) One Multi Carrier Accounting Parcel Shipping System- (1) One PC Shipping/Accounting Station- (1) One 70 lb Scale- (1) One Hi Capacity Carrier Label Printer- (1) One Scanner- Furniture for system- (1) One Report Printer- Postage/Accounting/Shipping Furniture- Provide Latest Technology -Local Support for Hardware, Installation and TrainingProvide JC Incoming Mail/Parcel Tracking System- (2) Two WTS-P Tracking System ( 1 for Mailroom/ 1 for Warehouse)- (2) Two PC Tracking Station- (8) Eight Handheld Scanners w/ Cameras- (2) Two 4-Slot Charging Cradle- (2) Two Corded Scanner- (2) Two Thermal Label Printer- (2) Two Separate Installations (Mailroom/Warehouse)- (2) Two Mail/Parcel Tracking Furniture- Provide Latest Technology- Local Support for Hardware, Installation and TrainingFolding and Inserting Documents- Variable page letters and fixed inserts ranging from 1-8 sheets (8 ? x 11 in to #10 Envelope).- Single page letter (8 ? x 11 in to #10 Envelope).- (5) Five trays – Minimum (3) Multi-functional feeders- Sheet Feeder Capacity – 500 Sheet minimum- Envelope Feeder Capacity – 500 Envelopes- Pull inserts from any tray- Pull sheets from a minimum of (4) four trays- Multiple sheet sets must fold accumulated together (not separate), from a minimum of (3) three trays- Single page letter (8 ? x 11 in to #10 Envelope).- Furniture for Inserter- Provide Latest Technology -Provide Local Support for Hardware, Installation and TrainingPostage Meter/Accounting/Shipping System- The ability to process peak mailings up to 20,000 pieces in a day- Process various size mail-Post Cards, #10 Envelopes, 6 x 9 ? Envelopes, 12” x 15” Envelopes- Process Postage directly on mail up to 0.80” thick- Automatic Thickness Adjustment- Produce USPS approved IBI Light Barcode to reduce ink costs- Use Pressure Sensitive Pre-Cut Meter Labels for thicker mail-Automatically process mixed weight mail and calculate postage correctly- Feed, Seal, Imprint Postage and stack same weight and classes of mail over 200 LPM- Feed Seal, Weigh, calculate correct postage, imprint postage, and stack mail over 150 LPM- Postage Meter to interface with USPS/UPS Shipping System- 70 pound Capacity Scale- Must include USPS and UPS rates- Provide minimum of 3-Levels Accounting for USPS and UPS- Track Postage and Shipping cost for 1,000 accounts and cost centers- Unique Login and Password for each user- Produce USPS Approved Impb shipping labels- Automatically download delivery status of packages - consolidate information from multiple carriers and mailing machinery to accurately account for all expenses and provide details on usage and costs- Vendor must provide additional training as needed after initial installation(on equipment, updates).- Carrier Performance Reporting- Automatically download delivery status of individual parcels & how the carriers are performing- Furniture for Mailing/Accounting/Shipping System - Provide Latest Technology - Provide Local Support for Hardware, Installation and TrainingIncoming Mail/Parcel Tracking System- The ability to receive an item, Produce delivery information, Deliver item, capture signature, update database and perform inquiries on delivered packages- Verify receipt of packages off truck by scanning barcode. Capture # of pieces, carrier and package ID #s.- Must be loaded on PC- Ability to schedule delivery and pickup times- Monitor Chain of custody details- Import employee databases- set up an auto import from employee database to update employee info- Instant access to real-time package and accountable mail status- Immediate ID of misrouted and undelivered items- Auto recognition of Carrier tracking numbers - Record images to capture damaged goods- Customizable Fields to track important customer #’s (ex: PO)- This will allow employees to track items using your own ID numbers- Furniture for Mail Parcel Tracking Systems- Provide Local Support for Hardware, Installation and Training- Provide Latest TechnologyProvide JB Folder Inserter with: -Three Station Tower to include (3) three Standard Feeders that process 500 sheets each. (1) One In-Line Folder Feeder with a capacity of 500 sheets and (1) one insert feeder for items that do not need to be folded-Speed up to 4,500 pieces per hour-Envelope Feeder Capacity up to 800-Conveyor Stacker-Color Touch Screen PC Control -Automatic Double Document Detection on All Feeders-Automatic Document Measurement on All Feeders-Process envelopes ranging from #10 – 6 x 9.5”-Full Modularity from 1-9 Feeders-Insert & Set Thickness up to 6mm-Divert Bin for Documents-Inserter Furniture- Provide Latest Technology-Local Support for Hardware, Installation and TrainingProvide JC Postage Meter/Accounting/Shipping System- (1) One Mailing System- (1) One Multi Carrier Accounting Parcel Shipping System- (1) One PC Shipping/Accounting Station- (1) One 70 lb Scale- (1) One Hi Capacity Carrier Label Printer- (1) One Scanner- Furniture for system- (1) One Report Printer- Postage/Accounting/Shipping Furniture- Provide Latest Technology- Local Support for Hardware, Installation and TrainingProvide JC Incoming Mail/Parcel Tracking System- (2) Two WTS-P Tracking System ( 1 for Mailroom/ 1 for Warehouse)- (2) Two PC Tracking Station- (8) Eight Handheld Scanners w/ Cameras- (2) Two 4-Slot Charging Cradle- (2) Two Corded Scanner- (2) Two Thermal Label Printer- (2) Two Separate Installations (Mailroom/Warehouse)- (2) Two Mail/Parcel Tracking Furniture- Provide Latest Technology- Local Support for Hardware, Installation and TrainingPoint of Contact:Donald E HannahContracting Specialist913-946-1972donald.hannah@ ................
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