SOURCES SOUGHT
70 -- CONTAINER SECURITY DEVICE
- Notice Date
- 5/26/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 339999
— All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- DHS - Direct Reports, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Office of Procurement Operations, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Washington, DC, 20528
- ZIP Code
- 20528
- Solicitation Number
- HSHQPA-05-I-052605
- Response Due
- 6/17/2005
- Archive Date
- 7/2/2005
- Description
- CONTAINER SECURITY DEVICE 1. DESCRIPTION. The goal of this RFI is to identify currently available intermodal shipping container security devices (CSD?s). The primary emphasis is on assuring the physical security of the container specifically directed at the opening, closing, or removal of the container doors. Secondary emphasis is on detection of the container location, the status of any seals or locks, and the recording of container interactions. The device must survive the rigors of intermodal transport, especially the marine environment. 2. NOTICE. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, HSARPA is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice; all costs associated with responding to this notice will be solely at responder expense. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFP if issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information. 3. BACKGROUND. DHS is currently conducting an integrated research, development, test and evaluation program to develop secure supply chain systems. This program includes future data and communications architecture, portal inspection systems, advanced trade data collection, advanced targeting systems, cargo tracking and tagging systems and container security devices ? both present state of the art and future Advanced Container Security Devices (ACSD). These certified CSD systems, able to verify the integrity of the container, when coupled with the appropriate data networks and risk assessment systems, will be a key component of the DHS cargo security strategy. To provide a baseline for these efforts, DHS is interested in understanding and testing the current state of the art in those container security devices offered as existing commercial products. The intent is to procure an unspecified number of devices to be tested in laboratory, field and operational conditions to characterize their performance characteristics, reliability, interoperability and operations concept. This RFI seeks information on such products. 4. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS. The Container Security Device should address the following functions: (1) Sensing a. Sense detection of opening, closing, or removal of either of the container doors. The devices should detect a door gap greater than one inch within 3 seconds. A door gap created by the racking or deformation of the container should NOT be falsely detected as a door opening. A door gap created by the physical act of partially opening a door should be detected as a ?door opening? event only. b. Optionally, detect the container seal status, if an e-seal is available c. Optionally, track and monitor the location of the container in its normal intermodal movement, including in-bond shipments (2) Alerting a. Monitor or scan the sensors for conditions warranting an alert b. Provide notification of each alert event or change in status to the data function (3) Data a. Record and maintain a digital file of all time stamped alert events, arm/disarm events, and any other relevant data such as the optional location of the container. b. Optionally, allow for the input and retrieval of user supplied data such as the Container and Seal IDs. (4) Communications Provide a means to communicate (locally and/or remotely) with the device for the purpose of arming/disarming the device and passing/retrieving log data to/from the CSD for the evaluation of the device. (5) Physical Interfaces a. Have the ability to be readily retrofitted into an existing ISO container and trailer so as to not substantially reduce the cargo volume of the container nor restrict its stacking, securing, or handling. b. Be operable on all ISO ?dry box? and refrigerated containers (?Reefers?) and trailers. (6) Operating Considerations a. Operate in the harsh environment of maritime and intermodal transportation, including the ability to withstand the shock, vibration, temperature extremes, corrosion, and handling impacts involved. 5. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. In order to evaluate the offeror?s CSD devices, responses must include: (1) A cover page with company name and address, with business and technical contact information to include e-mail, fax, telephone, and web page; (2) Identification of any existing federal government contracts for the CSD, including agency, agency point of contact, and contract / purchase order number; (3) An explanation of why the device is considered COTS or non-developmental, and provide any supporting sales or application history; (4) An explanation of how the device meets the technical requirements listed in this document; (5) A list of items required to support laboratory and field testing of the CSD systems including, but not limited to: a. Cabling b. Software c. Readers (Portable and/or Fixed) d. Equipment associated with the device?s communications (6) Include the following documentation in electronic format utilizing PDF, if available: a. System User?s Manual, which documents i. How to install the system ii. How to use/operate the system iii. How to maintain the system b. Testing Report, which documents i. A description of all laboratory and field tests/usage to date ii. Customer references iii. Number of devices involved in tests iv. Failure rates v. Duration of tests/usage experiences (7) An itemized list of costs for: a. The device b. Items required for testing c. Documentation All responses (one response per company) are to be provided on company letterhead and limited to eleven pages (exclusive of the system documentation listed in item (6), above). All data received in response to this RFI marked or designated as business confidential or proprietary will be fully protected from release outside the government. Responses must be submitted via the web portal at hsarpabaa.com and in Adobe PDF format. Questions regarding submissions may be sent to hsarpa-CSD-RFI@dhs.gov. Contacts must be made by email only. All packages submitted electronically or by electronic media shall be free of any computer virus. If a virus is found, the package will be destroyed and a replacement will be requested, which must be provided within three days after notification. Response to this RFI must arrive in this office no later than 4:00 pm (EDST) on June 17, 2005. 6. POINTS OF CONTACT. Please direct any questions to: Mr. Robert Knetl, Program Manager for Container Security, DHS, Email: bob.knetl@dhs.gov or Mr. Timothy B. Davis, Contracting Officer, DHS, Email: timothy.b.davis@dhs.gov.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Drive, Bldg 410, Washington DC
- Zip Code: 20528
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20528
- Record
- SN00815943-W 20050528/050526211519 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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