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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF MAY 13, 2021 SAM #7103
SOURCES SOUGHT

66 -- Temperature Alarm System

Notice Date

5/11/2021 1:00:17 PM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA Bethesda MD 20892 USA
 

ZIP Code

20892
 

Solicitation Number

75N95021Q00182
 

Response Due

5/26/2021 9:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

06/10/2021
 

Point of Contact

Diedra Prophet
 

E-Mail Address

diedra.prophet@nih.gov
(diedra.prophet@nih.gov)
 

Description

Description: This is a Small Business Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are small businesses; HUBZone small businesses; service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses; 8(a) small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses; woman-owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine the method of acquisition. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for research and information purposes only. Background: The National Institute on Aging (NIA), Center of Alzheimer�s Disease and Related Dementias works to understand the pathological basis of neurodegenerative diseases, mainly Alzheimer�s Disease. The purpose of this acquisition is to provide a temperature alarm system to the Center of Alzheimer�s Disease and Related Dementias facility in an effort to provide secure storage of solution to protect expensive reagents and irreplaceable human disease samples. Secure alarmed storage of samples and reagents is necessary in all experimental aspects in support of Alzheimer�s Disease and related dementias. Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of this acquisition is to purchase a temperature alarm system to support experiments in Alzheimer�s Disease Research within the NIA Center of Alzheimer�s Disease and Related Dementias. Project Requirements: PRODUCT,�QTY,�SKU 1) Enterprise Centron-SW environmental monitor, 01,�C.CEN-ENT-S3.0 2) Rees system upgrade for connection to an MS SQL database,�01,�C.SECURETLS1.2 3) Extended Departments Software,�01,�C.COM-WATCH 4) Voip Software for use with all Centron Presidio nodes,�01, C.VOIP-SFTWARE 5) Presidio-OTG web interface,�01,�C.PRESIDIO-OTG 6) Z3-NETnetwork device to connect transmitters,�09,�Z3-NET 7) Rees Scientific Z3 Zigbee Universal wireless transmitter,�69,�Z3-U-1 8) Temperature Probe - Type 2 -15 to +60 Degrees C,�25,�TPT2 9) Temperature Probe - Type 3 -50 to +30 Degrees C, 34,�TPT3 10) Temperature Probe - Type 4 -90 to +10 Degrees C,�10,�TPT4 11) Temperature block for existing probe,�60,�TEMP-BLOCK 12) Rees Scientific Z3 Zigbee Universal wireless transmitter, 16,�Z3-U-1-24 13) Rees Scientific Z3 Zigbee Universal wireless transmitter,�16,�Z3-U-2-24 14) Humidity and Temperature remote transmitter, 16, HUM-RT1-REM 15) Carbon Dioxide Sensor with Remote Probe, 16,�CO2-MON-RM3 16) Single Point Field Calibration,16,�CAL-CO2 17) Centron Software Facility Floor plan,�02,�C.WIN-MAP-CAD 18) Validation Kit for Presidio Software,�01,�VAL-KIT-PRES 19) Installation Salient Characteristics: The temperature alarm system shall provide the following features: Centron Node(s): The number of which as required by input quantities or as determined by the manufacturer to facilitate installation requirements. The system shall be specifically designed as an environmental monitoring system capable of sensing environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, differential pressure, etc. in real time and monitoring and alarming based on the real-time readings from its sensors. The system shall be fully Windows� based taking advantage of Windows� superior event-driven programming, Windows� menus, Windows� dialog boxes, Windows� multi-tasking etc. A �Windows� Like System� or �Windows� Like User Interface� is not an acceptable equivalent. The system shall offer SQL software suitable for use with SQL server software and Crystal reports. The system shall be fully capable of functioning properly on Windows� Server 2012/R2� or 2016 Server products. It shall be possible to run different Workstations on different Windows� platforms simultaneously so different people in the organization can use the system on the PC that is already on their desktop. The system must be capable of monitoring up to 128 wireless or hardwired sensors per node and �must� be capable of handling both wireless, Wi-Fi, and hardwired sensors (hybrid) in any number combination. Inputs shall be universal - capable of any type of analog or switch sensor monitoring including but not limited to, temperature, pressure, pH, salinity, humidity, flow rate, flood, power failure, security breach, fluid level, etc. Access to the system shall be controlled by user-name and password. There shall be 8 levels of access permissions including permission to: Enable alarms Inhibit single alarms for a short time only. Inhibit single alarms for unlimited time. Inhibit multiple alarms. Program the Access Control System Program the Environmental System Inputs Program Environmental System Outputs Modify user-names and passwords. The system shall be capable of answering the telephone and shall give the caller the complete current alarm status information, which telephone number has responded to alarm messages, if any, and current probe readings with its synthesized voice. It shall be possible to interrogate individual inputs from the phone, from the node or from the PC to obtain readings and complete alarm status at any�time. Any input can be inhibited remotely by phone, with the proper access code. The system shall have customizable telephone lists with 100 separate lists of 10 telephone numbers each for a total of 1,000 potential numbers as a default option per node. Each input shall be capable of being assigned a different set of day/night phone lists. The system shall have a telephoning delay that is programmable. There may be up to 5000 names entered from which you may choose the list names. The system shall be capable of calling, e-mailing or text messaging, alarm conditions to unlimited users for each individual input. The system shall possess Database Watch alarm that will indicate if the system has lost communication with the database, also capable of alarming locally, calling out via telephone, e-mailing or text messaging. The system shall possess MPX Com and Battery alarm that will indicate if one of MPX-RMT input remote panels loses communication to the node or battery, also capable of alarming locally, calling out via telephone, e-mailing or text messaging. The system must have independent programmable alarm delays on each input to provide false alarm prevention. The user shall be able to inhibit any alarm for a preset time period. The alarm will automatically re-enable after timing out. There shall be an audit log that documents program changes, input calibrations, and access code changes. The log shows what the conditions were, what they were changed to, and who changed them. There shall be an automatic backup of the node program whenever a program change is made. Individual sensors can be programmed to log at the Global logging rate or choose individual logging rates up to 1440 times per day. The system shall include a watchdog timer to reboot the server in the event of any software/hardware problems, a dead-system alarm to warn users should the hardware fail, and built-in web access software. Hardwired inputs shall be connected to Centron nodes through the use of Buffered MPX Remote panels.� Communications with the panels shall be supervised, and a trouble alarm shall sound if interruption of such communications should occur. The system must offer two (2) levels of alarm notification. �Pre-alarm Alert� and �Out of Range� alarm. The pre-alarm alert must be capable of notification by�audible, by remote audible/visual, and by email means. The system security must allow the option to use either monitoring system specific passwords, or the users� existing Windows passwords. Using Windows passwords will eliminate the need for a separate password and accompanying password management SOP specific to the monitoring system. The hardwired Buffered MPX remote panels must be capable of storing all recorded data at a logging rate of every 15 minutes up to seven (7) days in the event of node failure. Wireless 2.4 GHz Zigbee and Wi-Fi transmitters must be capable of buffering seven (7) days of readings history recorded at 15-minute intervals. Anticipated Delivery Date: 6 months after receipt of order Place of Performance: National Institute on Aging 251 Bayview Blvd Baltimore, MD 21224 Capability statement /information sought. The intent of this sources sought notice is to define the procurement strategy (e.g. set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation that is intended to be posted soon. Interested vendors are requested to respond by (1) identifying how their proposed product meets or exceeds the project requirements listed above; and (2) providing product literature, white papers, or capability statements that demonstrate their bona fide ability to supply such an item within the time frame described above. In addition, please state your business size status and whether you are the manufacturer or authorized distributor of the item you propose. Please note that the NIA is particularly interested in small business sources. If you are a small business, please state the type of small business (small business; HUBZone; service-disabled, veteran-owned; 8(a); veteran-owned; woman-owned; or small disadvantaged businesses) and your size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The respondent must also provide their DUNS number, organization name, address, point of contact, and size and type of business (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc., pursuant to the applicable NAICS code and any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the acquisition requirements. One (1) copy of the response is required and must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format using 11-point or 12-point font, 8-1/2� x 11� paper size, with 1� top, bottom, left and right margins, and with single or double spacing. The information submitted must be in an outline format that addresses each of the elements of the project requirements and in the capability statement /information sought paragraphs stated herein. A cover page and an executive summary may be included but is not required. The response is limited to ten (10) pages. The 10-page limit does not include the cover page, executive summary, or references, if requested. The response must include the respondents� technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses. All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist. Facsimile responses are NOT accepted. The response must be submitted to Diedra Prophet at e-mail address Diedra.Prophet@nih.gov. The response must be received on or before Friday, May 26, 2021 at 12:00 pm Eastern Time. Disclaimer and Important Notes This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization�s qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a presolicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Confidentiality No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/200906d50eac4f77846367bea223a621/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Bethesda, MD 20814, USA

Zip Code: 20814

Country: USA
 

Record

SN05998857-F 20210513/210511230101 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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