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Details: Description Description Unit Qty Full Mission Bridge Simulator Dnv Class A Lot 1 1.1 Features And Application The Bridge Simulator Should Provide A Realistic, Ship-like Environment Based On Real Hardware Consoles And High-quality Visualization. The Systems Include Major Components Such As Conning, Radar/ Arpa And Ecdis, Gmdss, Navigation Equipment, Bearing Finder, Steering Control Console, Engine Control, Auto Pilot System, Overhead Display, Etc. The Simulator Can Be Utilized To A Variety Of Navigation Techniques Under Different Environmental Conditions, Serving A Wide Range Of Purposes As Follows: 1. Control Of The Ship While Navigating In The Operational And Emergency Modes In Various Weather Conditions With The Possibility Of Setting Wind And Current Parameters; 2. Analysis Of The Above-water Situation In Day And Night Conditions; In Poor Visibility By Visible Navigation Lights And Information Received From Radar/ Arpa; 3. Use Of The Electronic Chart-based Navigational Information System (ecdis); 4. Practical Use Of Radio Equipment And Global Maritime Distress And Safety System (gmdss) Facilities; 5. Application Of The International Regulations For Preventing Collisions At Sea; 6. Ship Control During Anchoring And Mooring; 7. Ship Control During Towing Operations; 8. Ship Control During Maneuvers "man Overboard"; 9. Rational Methods Of Ship Control In Case Of Main Engines (me) And Ship And Navigation Equipment Failures During Movement; 10. Eye Survey Of Above-water And Radar Situation, Determination Of Vessel Movement Elements; 11. Navigational Situation Assessment By Visual Observation During Daytime, By Lights At Night Time And By Observation Of Transmission Of Echo Signals On Ppi Simulators In Conditions Of Limited Visibility; 12. Visual Determination Of Vessel Movement Patterns, Maneuvering Capabilities And Dimensions; 13. Selection And Execution Of Collision Avoidance Maneuvers In Open Sea, During Night And In Limited Visibility Conditions Using Radar/arpa; 14. Evaluation Of Accuracy Of Primary And Secondary Information Received From Arpa, Consideration Of Factors Affecting Accuracy Of Arpa And Delay In Formation Of Secondary Radar Information; 15. Orientation Of Ships In Complex Navigation Conditions In Daytime And Nighttime And In Conditions Of Limited Visibility; 16. Use Of Ecdis For Preliminary And Executive Plotting, Practicing Correct Response To Emergency Signals Produced By Ecdis, Solution Of Chart-metric Tasks And Ensuring Safety Of Navigation With The Use Of Information Received From Ecdis; 17. Use Of Basic Capabilities Of Marine Mobile Service And Marine Mobile Satellite Service. 1.2 The Bridge Simulator Can Be Used For The Stcw Convention Competency Requirements And Simulation Objectives. The Following Are The Items Of Navigator Competence Related To Navigation Bridge Operations That Can Be Evaluated Using The Bridge Simulator. In Addition, The Following International Standards Have Been Considered In The Development Of The Full Mission Ship Control Simulator: In Addition, The Following International Standards Have Been Considered In The Development Of The Full Mission Ship Control Simulator: Stcw Reference/competence Item/module Used Table A-ii/1.1 Plan And Execute A Passage And Determine Vessel’s Location Ecdis Module. Navaids Simulation Module. Ship Motion Simulation. Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Table A-ii/1.2 Maintain A Safe Navigational Watch Ship Motion Simulation. Conning Display And Ship Hardware Controls. Visualization Channel. Ecdis Module. Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Evaluation And Assessment Module. Table A-ii/1.3 Use Radar And Arpa To Maintain Navigational Safety Ship Motion Simulation. Conning Display And Ship Hardware Controls. Radar/arpa Imitator. Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Table A-ii/1.4 Use Ecdis To Maintain Navigational Safety Ship Motion Simulation. Conning Display And Ship Hardware Bearing Station. Radar/arpa Imitator. Navaids Simulation Module. Ecdis Module. Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Table A-ii/1.5 Respond To Emergencies Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Ship Motion Simulation. Conning Display And Ship Hardware Controls (alarms Panels). Table A-ii/1.6 Respond To A Distress Signal At Sea Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Gmdss Support Module. Navaids Simulation Module (ais). Conning Display And Ship Hardware Controls. Radar/arpa. Ecdis Module. Audio Logger. Table A-ii/1.8 Transmit And Receive Information By Means Of Visual Signals Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Ship Motion Simulation. Visualization Channel. Signaling System. Conning Display. Table A-ii/1.9 Maneuver The Ship Main Instructor And Monitoring. Conning Display And Ship Hardware Controls. Evaluation And Assessment Module. Table A-ii/2.1 Plan Voyage And Navigate Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Ecdis Module. Navaids Simulation Module. Ship Motion Simulation. Table A-ii/2.2 Determine Position And Accuracy Of Resulting Position Fixes By Any Means Ship Motion Simulation. Visualization Channel. Bearing Station. Radar/arpa Imitator. Navaids Simulation Module. Ecdis Module. Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Table A-ii/2.3 Determine And Consider Compass Errors Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Ship Motion Simulation. Visualization Channel. Bearing Station. Conning Display. Table A-ii/2.4 Coordinate Search And Rescue Operations Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Gmdss Support Module. Sound System. Visualization Channel. Radar/arpa Imitator. Conning Display. Table A-ii/2.5 Establish Watchkeeping Procedures And Arrangements Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Ship Motion Simulation. Exchange Data Module For Ibs. Conning Display And Ship Hardware Controls. Gmdss Support Module. Sound System. Visualization Channel. Radar/arpa Imitator. Navaids Simulation Module (gps/dgps, Loran-c, Ais, Ssas). Ecdis Module. Audio Logger. Table A-ii/2.6 Maintain Navigational Safety By Using Information From Navigational Equipment And Systems To Aid In Command Decision Making Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Ship Motion Simulation. Radar/arpa Imitator. Navaids Simulation Module (gps/dgps, Loran-c, Ais). Ecdis Module And Ecs Radar Overlay. Conning Display And Ship Hardware Controls. Audio Logger. Table A-ii/2.7 Maintain Navigational Safety By Using Ecdis And Related Navigational Systems To Aid In Command Decision Making Ecdis Module. Navaids Simulation Module. Ship Motion Simulation. Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. "table A-ii/2.10 Maneuver And Handle The Vessel In All Conditions Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Ship Motion Simulation. Conning Display And Ship Hardware Controls. Evaluation And Assessment Module." "table A-ii/2.11 Remote Control Of Power Plant And Engineering Systems And Services Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Ship Motion Simulation. Conning Display And Ship Hardware Controls. Main Engine Control Module. Auxiliary Systems Module. Evaluation And Assessment Module." Table A-ii/2.11 Remote Control Of Power Plant And Engineering Systems And Services Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Ship Motion Simulation. Conning Display And Ship Hardware Controls. Main Engine Control Module. Auxiliary Systems Module. Evaluation And Assessment Module. Table A-ii/3.1 Plan And Execute Coastal Passages And Determine Position Ecdis Module. Navaids Simulation Module. Ship Motion Simulation. Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Table A-ii/3.2 Maintain A Safe Navigational Watch Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Ship Motion Simulation. Conning Display And Ship Hardware Controls. Visualization Channel. Ecdis Module. Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Evaluation And Assessment Module. "table A-ii/3.3 Respond To Emergencies Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Ship Motion Simulation. Conning Display And Ship Hardware Controls (alarm Panels). Table A-ii/3.4 Respond To A Distress Signal At Sea Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Gmdss Support Module. Navaids Simulation Module (ais). Conning Display And Ship Hardware Controls. Radar/arpa. Ecdis Module. Audio Logger." "table A-ii/3.5 Maneuver The Vessel And Operate Small Ship Power Plants Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Ship Motion Simulation. Conning Display And Ship Hardware Controls. Evaluation And Assessment Module." "table A-ii/4.1 Operate The Ship And Follow The Helmsman’s Orders In English Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Ship Motion Simulation. Conning Display And Ship Hardware Controls. Evaluation And Assessment Module. Table A-ii/4.2 Monitor The Situation With Sight And Hearing Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Visualization System. Sound System. Evaluation And Assessment Module. Table A-ii/5.2 Participate In Berthing, Anchoring And Other Moorings Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Anchoring Module. Mooring Module. Evaluation And Assessment Module." "table A-v/4-1.2 Monitor And Enforce Compliance With Legal Requirements Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Evaluation And Assessment Module. Evaluation And Assessment Module. Table A-v/4-1.3 Apply Safe Work Practices, Respond To Emergencies Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Ship Motion Simulation. Conning Display And Ship Hardware Controls. Evaluation And Assessment Module." "table A-v/4-1.4 Ensure Compliance With Pollution Prevention Requirements And Prevent Environmental Hazards Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Conning Display And Ship Hardware Controls. Engine Control Multi Touch Display. Evaluation And Assessment Module." "table A-v/4.2.3maintain The Safety Of The Ship’s Crew And Passengers And Maintain Life- Saving, Firefighting, And Other Safety Systems In Good Working Order. " Main Instructor Control And Monitoring. Conning Display And Ship Hardware Controls. Engine Control Multi Touch Display. "steering Multi Touch Display For Control Of Autopilot And Steering. Evaluation And Assessment Module. In Addition, The Following International Standards Have Been Considered In The Development Of The Full Mission Ship Control Simulator:" "1. International Regulations For Preventing Collisions At Sea, 1972; 2. International Convention On The Safety Of Life At Sea, 1974; 3. International Convention On Standards For Training, Certification And Watchkeeping, 1978, 1995 As Amended In 2010; 4. Automatic Radar Plotting Aids Course. Regulations And Guide (department Of Trade, London 1981); 5. Imo Resolution A. 477(12). Performance Standards For Radar Equipment. Adopted On November 19, 1981; 6. Imo Resolution A. 482(12); 7. Imo Resolution A. 483(12); 8. Imo Resolution A. 823(19). Performance Standards For Automatic Radar Plotting Aids. Adopted On November 23, 1995; 9. Imo Resolution Msc64(67). Recommendation On Performance Standards For Radar Equipment. Adopted On December 04, 1996. 10. Imo Resolution Msc232(82). Adopted On December 05, 2006.""" 1.3 Ship Motion Simulation Software The Ship Motion Simulation Program Contains Simulations Of Various Effects That Cannot Be Evaluated Separately From The Functionality Of A Particular Configuration: 1. Own Ships Motion; 2. Target Ships Motion; 3. Own Tugs Motion; 4. Target Tugs Motion; 5. Mooring And Towing Lines; 6. Rescue Objects; 7. Land Objects; 8. Scene Objects; 9. Weather Effects; 10. Miscellaneous. General: 1. 6 Dof Ship Motion Equation; 2. Hull Hydrodynamics Model; 3. Hull Aerodynamics Model; 4. Propulsion Plant Model; 5. Thruster Model; 6. Rudder Model; 7. Engine Model; 8. Model Of The Environmental Influence (wind, Sea, Current); 9. Shallow Water Influence Model; 10. Roll/pitch Wave Model; 11. Model Of The Distributed Current Effect; 12. Model Of Hydrodynamic Interaction With Another Ship And Water Area Boundary; 13. Multi-functional Autopilot Model; 14. Displacement Ship And Tug Models; 15. Optional: The Following Types Of Passive Vessel And Aerial Target Models: Hovercraft, Hydrofoils, Airplanes And Helicopters; Models Are Based On Real Prototypes And Adjusted Based On Sea And Tank Tests Data. Forces: 1. Forces And Moments Of Hydrodynamic And Aerodynamic Resistance Of The Ship’s Hull; 2. Force And Moment Of Impinging Flow On The Rudder Plane; 3. Force And Moment Of The Propeller; 4. Forces And Moments Of Bow And Stern Thrusters; 5. Forces And Moments Of Hydrodynamic Interaction With Other Vessels And Water Area Boundaries (bottom, Shoal, Canal, Walls); 6. Wind Forces And Moments; 7. Forces And Moments Of Field Currents. Effects: 1. Effect Of Shallow Water On Hull Drag Force (added Mass); 2. Effect Of Shallow Water On Reduction Of Propeller Thrust; 3. Effect Of Shallow Water On Reduction Of Steering Capacity; 4. Effect Of Shallow Water On Trim And Bank Changes; 5. Hydrodynamic Forces And Moments Caused By Passing Near Other Ships And Water Area Boundaries (uneven Seabed, Shoal, Mooring Wall); 6. Hydrodynamic Forces Caused By The Propeller Jet Of Another Vessel; 7. Vessel Suction Caused By The Impact Of The Propeller Jet On The Mooring Wall; 8. Mechanical Forces And Moments Caused By Interaction With Other Ships And Water Area Boundaries (mooring Walls); 9. Ship Collision; 10. Collision Between Ship And Mooring Walls Or Aids To Navigation; 11. Hard Grounding; 12. Soft Grounding. Propulsion Types: 1. Fpp; 2. Cpp; 3. Tunnel Thruster. Engines: 1. Low And Medium Rpm Reversible Diesel Engine (reversing With Compressed Air); 2. Medium And High Rpm Non-reversible Diesel Engine (reversing With Reversing Clutch) Steering Systems: 1. Balance Rudder; 2. Steering Nozzle; 3. Z-drive. 1.2         Ship Models The Bridge Simulator, Six Degrees Of Freedom Models Are Provided Not Only For Own Ship, But Also For Target Ships. Mathematical Modeling Of The Motion Of Each Ship Should Be Based On Integration Of A System Of Up To 12 Differential Equations Describing The Spatial Motion Of A Solid Body With 6 Degrees Of Freedom In A Fluid. 1. Wind Effect Modeling Includes: 2. Calculations Of Wind Center And Area Varying With Roll/pitch; 3. Calculations Of Forces And Moments As Wind Speed And Relative Bearing Change; 4. Calculations Of Resistance To These Forces Exerted By The Underwater Part Of The Ship's Hull. 5. Wave Effect Modeling Includes The Following Calculations: 6. Surge; 7. Sway; 8. Heave; 9. Yaw; 10. Roll; 11. Pitch. Current Effect Modeling Includes: 1. Calculations Of The Instantaneous Value Of The Total Current Vector And Its Application Point In The Underwater Part Of The Ship's Hull; 2. Calculation Of The Corresponding Force And Its Momentum; 3. Calculation Of Water Resistance To This Force From The Opposite Board. Shallow Water Effect Modeling Includes: 1. Speed Reduction Calculations; 2. Calculations Of Deterioration Of Turning Characteristics; 3. Calculations Of Trim Changes Depending On The Ship's Speed And Depth Under The Keel (squat). Bank Effect (in General The Channel Walls) Simulation Consists Of The Following Calculations: 1. The Gradient Of The Bottom Rise In The Direction Of The Ship's Motion 2. Additional Arising Water Pressure Fields On The Ship's Hull; 3. Corresponding Total Forces And Moments. Modeling The Effects Of Interaction With Another Includes The Following Calculations: 1. Increased And Weakened Water Pressure Fields Occurring Around The Hulls Of Both Ships As A Function Of Approach Distance And Relative Speed; 2. Corresponding Total Forces And Moments, As Well As Their Application Points. The Library Of Own Ship Mathematical Models Should Include 55 Active Ships And Simulates The Movement Of Up To 100 Target Ships (60 Different Types, Jet Foil Hovercraft Helicopters And Airplanes) That Are Suitable For Training Purposes. The Library Of Own Ship Mathematical Models For The Bridge Simulator Should Include Tug Models That Realistically Simulate Tug Assistance When Maneuvering And Escorting. Tugs Can Be Controlled By The Instructor (automatically) And The Operator. The Simulator Includes The Ability To Simulate Pulling, Pushing, Reposition Towing And Escorting. The Tug Model Is Affected By The Own Vessel’s Speed, And As Such, Includes A Degradation Of Performance Depending On The Type Of Tug Being Simulated. It Is Possible To Work With Both Conventional And Tractor Tugs With Different Characteristics And Response Times. 1.5 The Bridge Simulator Visual System The Visual System Has An Optional Bird’s Eye Or Normal View, And The Operator’s Visual System Has A Normal View. In The Window The Instructor Can Move The Camera And Set The Yaw And Height Of The Camera. The Operator Can Activate The Binocular Mode In The Visualization System And Control The Zoom Factor, The Direction Along The Horizon And The Vertical View Of The Flight. Visual Scene Content: 1. 3d Terrestrial Surface; 2. Controlling The Binoculars' Focal Length Settings; 3. Static Shore Objects; 4. Dynamic Coastal Objects (cranes, Vehicles, Trains, Radar Antenna Units); 5. Exercise Objects (ships, Tugboats, Helicopters, Aircrafts, Barges, Bollards, Mooring And Towing Lines, Ground Objects, Buoys); 6. Sar Objects (life Raft, Life Buoy, Mob, Sart, Helicopters, Aircrafts, Floating Debris, Damaged Tanker, Dye Marker, Oil Slick), International Flags And Pennants, Distress Signals (rockets, Parachute, Red Flare, Buoyant Smoke); 7. Aids To Navigation (buoys, Lighthouses); 8. Lights (navigational, Cultural Lights); 9. Visual Effect Of Icing; 10. Detailed Own Ship’s Bow; 11. Shadows For Vessels And Scene Objects. Sky: 1. Display Of Stars, Major Asterisms, The Moon, The Sun (according To Time Of Day And Geographic Coordinates), Clouds. Sea: 1. 3d Wavy Sea Surface; 2. Ripples; 3. Reflection Of The Sky, Sun, Clouds In The Sea; 4. Water Disturbances: Wake, Bow Waves, Foam From Breaking Waves. Weather 1. Precipitation; 2. Fog; 3. Rain Clouds; 4. Lightnings. 1.6    Environmental And Weather Training The Bridge Simulated Environment Consists Of: 1. Region State Window; 2. Depth Set; 3. Stream; 4. Ground Quality; 5. Wave Condition; 6. Setting The Course And Speed Of Wind; 7. Setting The Strength Of The Sea Disturbance; 8. Setting Visibility Distance; 9. Setting Local Time; 10. Changing The Reflection And Color Of The Water; 11. Changing The Intensity Of Rain, Snow, Thunderstorm And Global Cloud Cover; 12. Setting Coordinates, Heading Speed And Density Of Falls And Clouds. 1.7 Operation Training The Bridge Simulator Shall Allow For Training And Certification Of Watch Officers, Chief Officers, Captains, And Pilots Serving On Commercial And Fishing Vessels Of 500 Gross Tonnage Or More In Accordance With The Requirements Of The Imo Stcw Convention And Model Courses: • 1.07 – Radar Navigation, Radar Plotting And Use Of Arpa; • 1.08 – Radar, Arpa, Bridge Teamwork And Search & Rescue; • 1.22 – Ship Simulator And Bridge Teamwork; • 1.27 – Operational Use Of Electronic Chart Display And Information System (ecdis); • 1.32 – Operational Use Of Integrated Bridge System; • 1.34 – Operational Use Of Ais; • 2.02 – Maritime Sar Coordinator; • 3.11 – Marine Accident And Incident Investigation With Compendium; Investigation With Compendium; • 3.19 – Ship Security Officer; • 3.23 – Actions To Be Taken To Prevent Acts Of Piracy And Armed Robbery; • 7.01 – Master And Chief Mate; • 7.03 – Officer In Charge Of Navigational Watch; • 7.05 –7.06 – Officer In Charge Of Navigational Watch Of Fishing Vessel; • 1.25 – General Operator’s Certificate For The Gmdss; • 1.26 – Restricted Operator’s Certificate For The Gmds 1.8 Operating Environment The Bridge Simulator Shall Contain 40 Sailing Areas As Well As Sub-tasks For Each Area. This Makes It Possible To Control The Motion Of All Active And Target Ships. The Simulator Should Be Designed To Manage The Training Complex, Create (design) The Exercises, Perform The Exercises In Real Time, Monitor The Exercise Execution By Operator Workstations, Change Environmental Conditions And Sailing Circumstances, Enter The Own Ship Failure Variables, Documenting And Archiving The Position And Activity Of The Ship Involved In The Exercise. 1.9 Simulated Exercise Areas Detailed 3-d Databases With High-resolution True-color Textures Can Be Displayed By Visualization Systems. The Spatial Terrain, 3-d Radar Model And Floating Object Models Support Water Level Modeling (tidal Effect). The Database Can Include Over 1000 Models Navigational, Cultural, And Industrial Objects And Consists Of More Than 500,000 Triangles.the Databases Should Be Supplied With A Set Page | 24 Technical Description Of C-map Vector Electronic Charts Matching The Database Content For Display On Ecdis And The Instructor Workstation. Possible Applications (but Not Limited To Those Listed): • Pilot Training; • Mooring Training; • General Navigation Training; • Consulting And Port Construction; • Demonstration And Gaming Purposes; Object Library May Include (but Not Limited To Those Listed): • • 3-d Underwater And Surface Terrain; • Aids To Navigation: Buoys, Lighthouses With Light Characteristics According To The British Admiralty List Of Lights And Vector Electronic Chart, Unique Labels (numbering), Shapes (top Marks), Audio Signals And Radar Beacons; • Models Of Port Facilities – Cranes, Tanks, Chimneys, Elevators, Containers, Vehicles, Towers Etc. (from A Library Of More Than 500 Objects); • Moving Targets. • Unique And Standard Models Of Buildings And Monuments, Bridges With A Night View Representation. • Piers, Jetties, And Bollard Barrels For Mooring Training. • Exercise Areas For The Radar And Visualization Scenes Should Be Available From The Areas Library. 1.9.1   Sample Exercise Areas "1. Rostock, Germany 2. Bosphorus Strait, Turkey 3. Strait Of Gibraltar 4. Tangier, Morocco 5. Accra Tema, Ghana 6. Tokyo, Japan 7. Jakarta, Indonesia 8. Singapore, Singapore 9. Vungtau Thivai, Vietnam 10. Conakry, Guinea 11. St. Petersburg, Russia 12. Kozmino, Russia" 1.10 Instructor Workstation The Instructor Workstation Is An Integral Part Of The Simulator And Is Designed To Control The Training Complex, Design (develop) Exercises, Perform Exercises In Real Time, Control Exercise Performance By Trainees, Change Environmental Conditions And Sailing Circumstances, As Well As Enter Own Ship Failure Variables, Document, And Archive The Position And Activity Of The Ship Involved In The Exercise. The Instructor Station Software Should Contain Navigation Areas As Well As Sub-tasks For Each Area, Allowing The Control Of All Active Vessels And Target Ships. 1.10.1 Main Instructor Control And Monitoring Module The Software Modules Should Provide A Possibility To Flexibly Configure The Required Bridge Configuration. General: 1. An Integrated Application For Exercise Editing, Conducting And Debriefing; 2. Highly Accurate Data Representation Based On Vector Diagrams (ability To Automatically Load All Diagrams Related To The Selected Game Area); 3. Tools For Creating Exercises And Automatic Competency Assessment Scenarios; 4. Control Of Simulator Session(s); 5. Continuous Automatic Recording Of Data During Exercise (main, Audio And Video Log Files); 6. Real Time, Slow Time, And Fast Time Modes; 7. Ability To Display And Print A New Pilot Card And A Table Of Maneuvering Characteristics Of The Ship; 8. Working With Measuring Tools: ◦ Ability To Set Erbl; ◦ Ability To Attach, Move Or Delete Erbl During An Exercise; 9. Ability To Attach Sart To The Life Raft; 10. Ability To Move Own Ship During Exercise Without Grounding Or Collision; 11. Ability To Apply Virtual Tug Force To 8 Points Of The Vessel’s Hull In Any Direction; 12. Display Of Actual Ship's Contours; 13. Continuous Display Of Parameters Of Vessel Movement And Environment Conditions: Course And Speed Of The Vessel, Course Over The Ground, Transversal Component Of Speed On The Bow And On The Stern, Gyro Heading, Rate Of Turn, Speed And Direction Of The Current And Wind, Height And Direction Of A Wave, Depth; 14. Independent Instructor Control For Wind And Swell Components Of The Wave; 15. Ability To Set Sea State Spectrum: ◦ Pierson-moskowitz; ◦ Phillips; ◦ Ittc (international Towing Tank Conference); ◦ Jonswap (joint North Sea Wave Project); ◦ User. 16. Ability To Exclude Hydrodynamic Interaction With Mooring Walls In The Required Area; 17. Ability To Create A Template Containing A Set Of Objects (ships), Save And Use This Template In Other Exercises; 18. Ability To Save Environment Settings As A Template And Load A Previously Saved Template In Any Exercise And Area; 19. Mooring Operations: ◦ Ability To Set The Rope Material; ◦ Ability To Set The Initial State Of The Mooring Winch (render, Slack Away, Stop); ◦ Ability To Set Mooring Winch Parameters (speed, Pulling Force, Holding Force); ◦ Ability To Operate The Mooring Winch At The Instructor Workplace. 20. Anchor Operations: ◦ Ability To Set User Ground Type With Required Anchor Holding Force Coefficients; ◦ Display Of Anchor Position On The Instructor's Chart On The Ground. 21. Control Of Navigational Lights And Shapes: ◦ Ability To Control The Navigational Lights; ◦ Ability To Switch On/off Deck Lights On Target Ships. 22. Loading/discharging Of Own Ship During Exercises; 23. Weather Conditions Manager: ◦ Ability To Set Predefined Weather Conditions By Beaufort Number (wind, Wave, Whitecaps And Foam, 3d Clouds, Cloud Layer, Visibility) On The Fly; ◦ Ability To Set Customized Weather Conditions; ◦ Visual Effects: Rain And Snow (low, Medium, High), Lightning, Reflection, Translucency, Sea With White Caps, Foam, Splashes, Bow-wave; ◦ Separate Settings For Wind Wave And Swell; ◦ Manual Control Of Wind Direction And Strength; ◦ Adjustment Of Atmospheric Parameters – Temperature, Humidity, Pressure; ◦ Ability To Use Thunderstorm, Precipitation; ◦ Automatic Calculation Of The Position Of The Sun, Major Stars (up To 100) And Constellations, The Angle And Phase Of The Moon; ◦ Ability To Set Wave Spectrum Type: Pierson-moskowitz; Jonswap (joint North Sea Wave Project); Phillips; User-defined; ◦ Ability To Use Thunderstorm, Precipitation. 24. Rcc, Ship And Coast Stating Assignment; 25. Log Module With Possibility To Print Out And Create Archives; 26. Window For Listening/monitoring Of The Radiotelephone Traffic Including Possibilities To Interfere With Radiotelephone Traffic; 27. Ability To Introduce Background Noise From A List And Instrument Faults To The Trainee Stations. 28. Ability To Change Names, Call Signs, Mmsi, Telex Numbers And Inmarsat Mobile Numbers Of All Emulated Ship Stations And Coast Station According To The Needs Of Different Exercises; 29. Electronic Chart With Vessel Position Indication And The Ability To Change Position, Course And Speed; 30. Ability To Display And Instantly Change Trainee Station Positions On The Electronic Map For Search And Rescue (sar) Exercises; 31. Full Monitoring Of Any Trainee Workstation – The Ability To Monitor The Status Of Each Gmdss Unit And Listen To The Radio Traffic Of Each Trainee Station; 32. Connection To An External Printer; 33. Connection To An Active Speaker For Simultaneous Viewing Of Channels; 34. Providing Functions Of A Coast Telex Or Telephone Subscriber, Coast Radio Station And Rcc Operator From The Log Window; 35. Status Window For All Instruments At Any Workstation; 36. Ability To Log Communication And Trainee Actions For Playback And Later Review; 37. Database Of Coastal Stations, Navtex And Msi Stations And Inmarsat Shore-based Stations Plotted On The Chart; 38. Information About The Gmdss Sea Areas On The Chart; 39. Approximate Estimation Of Radio Wave Propagation In The Selected Frequency Range; 40. Evaluation And Assessment Module; 41. Navtex Functionality: ◦ Ability To Send Navtex Messages On Behalf Of A Navtex Station; ◦ Ability To Edit And Use The Navtex Station Used-defined List; ◦ Ability To Save And Use Navtex Message Templates. 42. “intercom” Panel. To Monitor Intercom Communication, Execute Voice Messages From The Instructor's Side. 43. Vhf Radio Station Module. To Monitor Vhf Communication, Send Voice Messages From The Instructor’s Side, Play Pre-recorded *.wav Files. 44. Coastal Radio Station Module. Screen Layout: 45. Use Of The Mouse Wheel For Chart Centering And Scaling; 46. On-screen Display Of Mooring Walls And Piers; 47. On-screen Display Of Actual Contours Of Any Ship; 48. On-screen Display Of The Object’s Route Line And Its Actual Track; 49. On-screen Display Of The True And Relative Speed Vectors; 50. Selectable Display Mode: True Motion, Relative Motion, Course Up Or North Up; 51. Display Of Prompt And Other Information In The Status Bar: ◦ Bearing And Distance From The Current Cursor On-chart Position To The Reference Point; ◦ Coordinates Of The Current Cursor On-chart Position; ◦ Depth In The Current Cursor Position; ◦ Current Exercise Time (absolute And Relative). 52. Displaying Of Object Tracks: Contour Or Point With Selectable Resolution, Track History And Time Stamp; 53. Displaying Of Walls And Piers; 54. Use Of A Mouse Wheel For Chart Centering And Scaling; 55. User Configurable Workplace; 56. Different Panels For The Control And Monitoring Of The Exercise Fulfillment: 57. Setting Navigational Equipment Parameters And Faults: Radar, Gps, Loran C, Log, Gyro, Echo Sounder, Uais; 58. Setting The Exercise Weather And Bathymetric Conditions: Global And Local Zones, Import Of Tide And Current Databases (nts-pro 6100 (ecdis)); 59. Observing Own Ships And Targets On The Chart: Ship Info Panel, Cpatcpa Panel, Events Panel; 60. Control Of Own Ships And Targets On The Chart: Direct Control Of Steering And Propulsion Systems, Autopilot, Mooring Lines, Anchors; 61. Setting Faults Of Navigational Equipment, Steering And Propulsion System, Fire And General Alarms; 62. Continuous Data Logging During Exercises; 63. Playback Of Recorded Exercises In Real And Fast-time Modes; 64. Performing Preliminary Exercises On The Map To Check Their Suitability For Training On The Simulator; 65. Distress Signals (flare, Smoke Signals, Dye Markers); 66. Adding New Target Ships; 67. Changing Weather Conditions; 68. Moving Buoys, Turning Off Lights On Them And Hiding Them On Both The Visualization System And Radar; 69. Control Of Automatic Tugboats On Commands From The Bridge Or From The Instructor; 70. Generating And Printing Exercise Reports. ◦ Reports Panel – To Form And Print Exercise Fulfillment Reports; ◦ Ship Info Panel – To Display Courses, Longitudinal And Transverse Speeds, Rates Of Turn For All The Ships Involved In The Exercise. ◦ Evaluation And Assessment Module Panel; ◦ Target Panel – To Control Vessel Target And Flight And Sar Objects; ◦ Objects Panel – To Promptly Select An Object On The Chart From The List Of All The Objects Available In The Exercise; ◦ Flags Panel – To Hoist/lower Ics Flag Signals On Any Of The Ships, Including Ability To Set And Keep Flag Templates ◦ Events Panel – For The Automatic Recording Of Any Important Events Related To The Incorrect Trainee Actions; ◦ Flash Light Panel – To Send Light Signals From Target Vessels, Including Automated Translation Into Morse Code; ◦ Magnetic Deviation Panel – To Configure The Magnetic Deviation Panel For The Vessels, Participating In The Exercise, Save The Panel And Apply Desired Template To Any Own Vessel, Print The Magnetic Deviation Table; ◦ Procedural Alarms Panel – For Defining User Set Of Alarm For Dedicated Vessels. Exercise Objects: 1. Collection Of 6-dof Ship Models; 2. Sar Objects: Life Raft, Mob, Damaged Tanker, Sart, Damaged Burning Tanker, Search And Rescue Transponder (sart), Emergency Position 3. Indicating Radio Beacon (epirb), Oil Slick, Helicopter Target, Aircraft Target, Floating Debris; 4. Mooring Objects: Bollard On Any Of Mooring Walls, Bitts On Another Ship, Bollard On Any Of Mooring Walls, Bitts On Another Ship, Mooring Buoy Of Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring (calm), Mooring Buoy Of Single Anchor Leg Mooring (salm); 5. Coastal Objects: Moving Cranes, Cars, Trains, Radar Antennae, Rocket Launcher, Hangar, Cistern, Signal Port Station Tableau, Etc.: Visual And Radar Images; 6. Global And Local Weather Zones: Wind, Current, Sea State, Visibility, Precipitations; 7. Fishing Objects: Fish Shoals, Underwater Pinnacles, Fishing Buoys, Lines And Zones; 8. Sound Velocity In The Water Affecting The Performance Of Hydroacoustic Fish Finder Equipment; 9. Rain Clouds; 10. Fog Areas; 11. External Tide And Current Data (c-map Databases); 12. Display Of Wave And Current Strength And Direction At Any Point In The Exercise; 13. Adjustment Of The Ship Model Characteristics; 14. Setting Operation Modes Of Navigational Aids, Their Errors And Malfunctions: Radar, Gps, Loran-c, Log, Gyro, Sounder, Uais; 15. Performing Preliminary Exercises On The Map To Check Their Suitability For Training On The Simulator; • Control Of Own Ships And Targets On The Vessel: Direct Control Of Steering Gear And Propulsion, Autopilot, Mooring Lines, Anchors; • Control Of External Forces On The Chart (virtual Tug Force) Applied To 8 Points Of The Ship Hull In Any Horizontal Direction Along The Waterline; • Saving An Exercise With Initial Conditions At Any Stage Of Playback. Trainee Mission Explaining: • Loading A Previously Created Exercise On A Chart; • Playing The Exercise On The Chart To Explain The Task; • Uploading A Sample Log Of The Same Exercise To Explain The Correct Actions. Simulator Session(s) Control: • Exercise(s) Start, Pause, Re-start After The Pause, Stop On Bridge(s); • Setting The Initial Position For Own Ships; • Entering Faults Of Navigation Systems, Steering Gear, Propulsion Plant, Fire And General Alarm; • Ability To Set Faults Of Navigational Equipment; • Pulling Apart Ships That Have Collided Or Run Aground; • Control Of Target Vessels, Hoisting Flags Of The International Code Of Signals, Turning Their Sound Signals On And Turning Their Lights On/off; 16. Ics-69 Flags (international Flags And Pennants): • 26 Alphabet Flags; • 10 Numeral Pennants; • 3 Substitute Pennants; • 1 Answering Pennant. • Control Of Daylight Shapes On Vessels; • Distress Signals (flare, Smoke Signals, Dye Markers); • Changing Weather Conditions; • Adding New Target Ships; • Moving Buoys, Turning Off Lights On Them And Hiding Them On Both Visualization System And Radar; • Controlling Automatic Tugboats On Commands From The Bridge Or From The Instructor; • Using The Report Generator Wizard Tool For Printing. Own Ship Simulation Data: On Request, The Following Readings And Characteristics Of The Own Ship Are Displayed On The Monitor Of The Instructor's Workstation: § Vessel Number, Designation And Model Type; § Main Dimensions; § Displacement; § Ship’s Time; § Ship’s Gyro-compass Course Over Ground And Through Water; § Ship’s Magnetic Compass Course Over The Ground And Through Water; § Longitudinal And Transverse Components Of Speed Through Water; § Ship Speed Over Ground And Through Water; § Bow Velocity And Stern Velocity Over Ground; § Heeling, Trim And Center Of Gravity Elevation; § Angular Speed Of Ship Turns; § Current Rudder Blade Position And “put The Rudder Over” Command; § Current Position Of Propeller(s) And Pitch Change Command; § Current Rotation Speed Of Propeller(s); § Current Load Of Main Engine(s); § Thrusters Operating Mode; § Geographic And Cartesian Coordinates Of Vessel Location; § Distance Traveled By The Vessel From The Exercise Start Point; § Depth Under The Ship’s Keel; § Distance And Bearing Relative To Any Active Ship; § Cpa And Tcpa From Any Ship To Other Vessels. Passive Ships (target-ships) Simulation Data: • On Request, The Following Indicators And Motion Characteristics Of The Target Ship Are Displayed On The Instructor's Workstation: • Target Ship Number And Type; • Cog; • Sog; • Geographic And Cartesian Position Coordinates; • Distance And Bearing Relative To Any Active Ship; • The Coordinates Of The Route Change Point And The Time To Pass That Point. Evaluation And Assessment Module: The Evaluation And Assessments Module Of The Nts-pro 6100 Is Designed For The Evaluation And Assessment Of A Range Of Predefined Assessment Parameters From The Following Categories: • Planning And Conducting A Passage And Determine Position; • Maintain Safe Navigational Watch; • Using Radar And Arpa To Maintain Navigational Safety; • Ability To Operate And Analyze Information Obtained From Arpa; • Respond To Emergencies; • Use Imo Standard Marine Communication Phrases And Use English In Writing And Speaking; • Transmit And Receive Information Using Visual Signals; • Maneuver The Ship; • Colreg. The Bridge Simulator Should Have The Ability To Set Up A Scoring And Grading System To Evaluate The Operator’s Performance. The Program Allows The Instructor To Monitor The Results Of The Bridge Team / Operator Workstation Performance During The Following Scenarios: 1. Own Ship Collision; 2. Own Ship Collision With A Beacon; 3. Running Aground On Own Ship; 4. Distances For Channel Coast; 5. Own Ship Collision With Another Vessel; 6. Own Ship Collision With The Shore; 7. Own Ship’s Anchor Chain Breakage; 8. Own Ship’s Mooring Line Breakage; 9. Engine Overload. For Each Item The Following Can Be Recorded: • Time • Position; • Depth; • Distance Traveled; • Hdg; • Cog; • Log • Sog; • Angular Velocity; • Prow. Doppler Velocity; • Stern Doppler Velocity; • Ort. Velocity; • List; • Trim; • Engines Controller Position; • Main Engines Load; • Vpp Angles; • Propellers Rpms; • Rudder Setter; • Rudder Blade Position; • Thrusters Loading. Other Requirement: 10. Possibility To Connect To The Gmdss And Engine Room Simulators. 1.10.2       Instructor Module’s Main Screen General Requirement: 1. Integrated Application For Editing, Running And Debriefing Exercises. 2. High-quality Vector Chart Representation With The Ability To Load Multiple Charts; 3. Displaying Of The Actual Ship Contours; 4. Display Of Object Tracks: Contour Or Point With Selectable Resolution, Track History And Time Stamps; 5. Display Of Walls And Piers; 6. Displaying Of True Or Relative Velocity Vectors; 7. Display Mode Selection: True Or Relative Movement; 8. Using The Mouse Wheel For Chart Scaling; 9. User Configurable Workplace; 10. Setting Parameters And Faults Of Navigation Equipment: Radar, Gps, Loran C, Log, Gyro, Echo Sounder, Uais; 11. Setting Weather And Bathymetric Conditions: Global And Local Zones, Import Of Tide And Current Databases (ecdis); 12. Monitoring Own Ships And Targets On The Chart: Ship Information Page Including Events Panel, Environment Page, Stats Page Including Cpa-tcpa Panel; 13. Monitoring Own Ships And Targets On The Chart: Direct Control Of Steering And Propulsion Systems, Autopilot, Mooring Lines, Anchors; 14. Setting The Navigational Equipment Faults, Steering And Propulsion, Fire And General Alarms; 15. Continuous Data Logging During Exercises; 16. Live And Fast-time Playback Of Recorded Exercises; 17. Generation And Printing Of Exercise Reports. Exercise Objects: 1) Collection Of 6-dof Ship Models; 2) Sar Objects: Life Raft, Mob, Damaged Tanker, Sart, Helicopter Target; 3) Global And Local Weather Zones: Wind, Current, Sea State, Visibility, Precipitation; 4) Rain Clouds; 5) External Tide And Current Data (c-map Databases). Uais Training: 1. Ability To Configure Own Ship And Target Ship Parameters For Ais Position, Ship Static And Voyage Related Data Reports; 2. Possibility To Send Ais Messages To Own Ships; 3. Possibility To Monitor The Exchange Of Ais Messages; 4. Ability To Enter Fault Data Into The Ais Transponder. 1.10.3 Instructor Gmdss Module The Instructor Gmdss Module Of The Bridge Simulator Should Have The Following Abilities: • Ability To Connect To The Gmdss Simulator; • Continuous Audio Logging Of Information Exchange From The Operator Workstation On The Bridge (requires A Gmdss Module); • Exercise Monitoring With A Video Camera (requires An Additional Visualization Module); Radar Exercise Monitoring (requires An Additional Radar/arpa Simulation Module 1.11 Radar / Arpa Module • The Bridge Simulator (radar/arpa) Module Should Have The Following Capabilities • Arpa/radar Software On The Bridge; • Selective Radar On The Instructor Workstation; General Information: • Display Simulation Of The Following Radar Types: Jrc Jma 5300 Series Target Tracking (arpa/ais): • Full Tt Functionality; • Plotting Up To 100 Targets; • Displaying Up To 1,000 Ais Targets; • The Ais Symbol Shows Whether A Target Is A Sleeping Target, A Normal, A Selected, A Dangerous Or A Lost Target. Automatic Acquisition Zones: • The Two Auto-capture Zones Can Be Set In A Sector Or In Any Shape; • Targets In The Auto-capture Zone Are Displayed With A Reverse Triangle; • The Operator Can Manually Acquire Important Targets Without Restriction, Which Is An Important Aid And Source Of Information For Evaluating The Situation. Guard Zones And Anchor Watch Zone: •guard Zones Generate Visual And Audible Alarms When Targets Enter Zones Set By The Operator; •one Of The Guard Zones Can Be Used As An Anchor Watch To Alert The Operator When Own Ship Or Targets Drift Outside The Set Zone. •radar Simulator On The Bridge; Cpa Alarm: •the Target Tracking Symbol Changes To A Triangle When Its Predicted Course Deviates From The Operator’s Set Cpa/tcpa; •the Operator Can Easily Change The Vector Length To Estimate The Trend Of The Target’s Movement. Target Trials: • The Target Trail Feature Generates Single-color Or Gradual Shading Afterglow On All Objects On The Display To Help Clarify The Traffic Situation; • Echo Trails Can Be Displayed In Either True Or Relative Motion; • Relative Trails Show Relative Motion Between Targets And Own Ship; • True Motion Trails Require A Gyrocompass Signal And Own Ship Speed Input To Cancel Own Ship Motion And Represent The True Motion Of Targets According To Their Speeds And Courses Over The Ground. Radar Map: • A Radar Map Is A Combination Of Lines And Marks That Operators Can Use To Define And Enter Data About The Navigation Area And Route; • The Radar Map Can Be Saved To Facilitate Reuse In A Frequent Navigation Area; • Planned Routes Created On The Ecdis Can Be Transferred Onto The Radar Display When Connected To The Ecdis Network. Radar Keyboard: • Full Control – All Radar Operations Can Be Performed Using The Keyboard Or On-screen With The Ps Trackball; • Actual Jma 53xx Marine-approved Radar Keyboard; • Dedicated Buttons For Basic Functions; • Large, Easy-to-use Analog Controls For Ebl, Vrm, Gain, Sea And Rain. 1.12 Ecdis Module The Bridge Simulator Should Use For Its Ecdis Preferably The Following: The “navmaster” (pc Maritime Uk), The “totem Ecdis” (totem+, Israel) And The Maris 9000 Ecdis (navico Norway) As A Dnv Type-approved Ecdis Module. All Variants Should Meet The Requirements Of The Following Regulations/ Standards: Solas 74, Reg. V/18.1, V/19.2.1.5, 2000 Hsc Code 13.8, 13.17.1, Imo Res. A 817(19) As Amended By Msc.64 (67) Annex 5 And By Msc.86(70) Annex 4, Imo Res.a.694(17) And Developed In Accordance With The Imo/iec Requirements For Integrated Navigation Systems (draft Iec 61924). Areas Of Application: 1. Bridge Task Application For The Training In The Use Of An Electronic Chart Display And Information System; 2. Ecdis Software On The Bridge; 3. Selective Ecdis On The Instructor Workstation; 4. Ecdis Simulator On The Bridge. General Information: 1. Compatible Cartography: ◦ Iho/ S-57 Edition 3 Vector Chart (iho S-63 Data Protection Scheme); ◦ Arcs Raster Chart; ◦ C-map Professional+; ◦ Compatibility With Admiralty Information Overlay (aio) For Further Navigation Safety. 2. Interface With Position Sensors, Gyro, Log, Echo-sounder And Radar For Radar Overlay, Target Track Info, Route, And Waypoint Exchange. 3. Ecdis Operating Modes: ◦ Monitor Mode, Ship’s Behavior Can Be Monitored Relative To The Planned Route. A Variety Of Voyage Monitoring Tools Are Built Into The Instant Access Panel; ◦ Chart Maintenance Mode, Allows Operators To Work With Charts To Be Used In The System; ◦ Plan Mode, Operators Can Generate And Edit Route Plans As Well As Custom Charts. It Is Also Possible To View Various Detailed Reports Generated By Ecdis On Planned Routes And Custom Charts. 4. Route Planning: ◦ Operators Can Use The Trackball To Enter Waypoints Directly Onto The Chart; ◦ Operators Can Edit The Name, Steering Mode, Radius, Channel Limit And Other Parameters Of Waypoints. 5. Creating User Chart: ◦ Operators Can Create A Custom Chart; ◦ A User Chart Is A Layer Consisting Of Marks And Lines That Can Be Created And Overlaid On The Chart; ◦ User Charts Are Intended For Marking Safety-related Areas And Objects. 6. Quick Access To Various Reports: ◦ Route Reports On Waypoint And Passage Plan, As Well As User Chart Reports On Tidal, Lines, User-entered Objects And User-defined Areas Can Be Accessed Directly For Viewing. 7. Marine Type Approved Keyboard: ◦ Panel-mounted Silicone Rubber Keyboard With Built-in Waterproof 25mm Trackball And Scroll Function; ◦ Fully Certified To Iec60945, Iacs E10, Iec 60092-504, Dnv 2.4. 1.13 Conning (conning Display) Module The Program Should Be Designed For Ship Handling, Mooring, Automatic Tug, And Navigational Instruments. Multi-level "call-up" Pages Of The Conning Display: 1. General Characteristics, Me And Autopilot Controls (“main” Page); 2. Mooring Gears And Roll And Pitch Controls (“anchor & Mooring” Page); 3. Repeater Gyrocompass And Satellite Compass (“compasses” Page); 4. Anemometer, Digital Barograph, Water And Air Temperature And Humidity Sensors (“environment” Page); 5. Binoculars Control, Observer Position Control, Searchlight Control (“light & View” Page); 6. Signal Flags, Sound Signals And Figures (“signals” Page); 7. Own Ship Data (page "ship"); 8. Fire Alarm Control Panel And Alarm List (page "alarm"); 9. Azimuth Propeller Thruster Control, Azimuth Indicators, Thruster Indicator Loading (page "azimuth"); 10. Vhf Radio (page "vhf"); 11. Intercom (page "intercom"); 12. Echo Sounder (page "echo Sounder"); 13. Pilot Card (page "pilot Card"); 14. Maneuvering Table (page "maneuvering Table"); 15. Training Result And Vdr (page "assessment/vdr"). Main Features: 1. Rudder Position Master Operation Mode Setup; 2. Rudder Position Presetting; 3. Setting The Operating Mode Of The Bow Thruster And Aft Thruster; 4. Autopilot Control; 5. Setting The Limit For The Signal Response To A Hazardous Depth Under The Keel; 6. Me Control; 7. Initiation Of The Binoculars; 8. Setting The Observer’s Angle Of View Relative To The Horizon And Vertical Line; 9. Setting The Observer’s Position In The Visualization System; 10. Control Of Sound Signals, Lights And Figures; 11. Control Of The Anchoring Gear, Mooring Lines And Fenders When Mooring To A Quay And Vessel; 12. Tug Control. Information Display: 1. Values Of Propeller Shaft(s) Revolutions; 2. Control Pitch Propeller Turning Angle Values; 3. Rudder Responding Values; 4. Rate Of Turn Angular Velocity Values; 5. Operation Mode Of The Bow Thruster And Aft Thruster; 6. Gyro Compass And Magnetic Compass Course; 7. Log Speed And Speed Over The Ground; 8. Bow Thrust And Stern Speed; 9. Wind Speed And Direction (true/relative); 10. Speed And Direction Of Streams (current); 11. Date & Time Of Ship; 12. Distance Traversed; 13. Depth Under Keel; 14. Ship’s Geographical Coordinates; 15. Distance From Ship To Shore; 16. Me Loads; 17. Heel And Trim Of The Vessel; 18. Anchor Chain Length, Water Angle; 19. Length Of Mooring Lines; 20. Fire Detection Control System, List Of System Failures Alarms; 21. Vhf Point With Channel Selector; 22. Pilot Card, Maneuvering (wheelhouse Poster); 23. Assessment & Vdr 1.14 Steering Control (multi-touch Pc) Module This Module Should Have The Following Capability: The Hdg Main Is The Start Page Of The Display For The Heading Control Mode Operation. The Hdg Main Page Is Accessible Via The Corresponding Soft Key Of The Operation Mode. The Nav Main Is The Start Page Of The Display For Operation In Waypoint Steering Mode. The Nav Main Page Is Accessible Via The Corresponding Operation Mode Soft Key. The Connected Route Planning System Generates All Necessary Data For Waypoint Steering. The Nfu/fu Display Page Has Two Rudder Setting Options: • The Nfu Mode: Rudder Angle Is Set Using The Control Keys; • The Fu Mode: Entry Of The Rudder Angle Value With The Rotary Knob. 1.15 Propulsion Control (multi-touch Pc) Module This Module Should Have The Following Capability: • Speed Digital Indicator Of Speed In Knots; • Main Engine Port And Main Engine Stbd Gauges To Display Rpm, Pitch And Speed Shaft Values Of Respective Me; • Two Emergency Engine Order Telegraphs (eeot) For Use In Case Of Machine Telegraph Failure; To Operate The Eeot Turn The Central Knob To The Required Position On The Scale; Corresponding Button Starts Flashing And Buttons Flash On The Telegraph Repeaters In Ecr And Engine Room Lop; At The Same Time Audible Signal Starts; When The Command Is Confirmed At The Ecr/er, The Button Lights Up Continuously On All Telegraphs And Audible Signal Stops; • E/r Deadman System Lamps Light Up To Indicate The System Status: System On And E/r Deadman Alarm; • Thruster Control Display For The Bow And Stern Thruster Control; • Generator Status Indication; • Control Of Rudder Pumps And Synchronization Of Rudder Fu Mode. 1.16 Navigation Aid Instruments Module Areas Of Application: • Bridge Task Application. The Program Is Designed To Simulate Satellite Navigation Systems And Shore-based Radio Navigation Systems; • Data Generated By This Module Are Transmitted To Ecdis, Radar/arpa And Auto-pilot. 1.16.1 Marine Gps Areas Of Application: 1. Automatic And Manual Operation Modes; 2. Position Indication, Geodesic Datum; 3. Waypoint Input And Storage; 4. Dead Reckoning Mode; 5. Steering Data Computation; 6. Man Overboard; 7. Instructor-controlled Faults And Errors: Power Failure. 1.16.2 Ais 1. Manual Data Entry, Updating And Data Retrieval Using The Minimum Ais Display Simulator; 2. Manual Data Entry, Updating And Data Retrieval Using The Ecdis Simulator And/or Radar; 3. Transmission Of Dynamic Information At Intervals Consistent With Applicable Requirements; 4. Periodic Automatic Transmission Of Static Information To Coastal Stations And Other Vessels Equipped With Ais Equipment; 5. Receiving And Processing Information From Coastal Stations And Other Vessels; 6. Sending Response Messages With Minimum Delay To Safety Or High Priority Requests; 7. Transmitting Ais Data Of Target Vessels To Radar Simulator For Display; 8. Transmitting Ais Data Of Target Vessels To The Ecdis Simulator For Display. 1.16.3 Bnwa System 1. Provides Light And Sound Signals To Attract The Attention Of The Officer On Watch And, If The Officer Does Not Respond, To Alert The Simulator Instructor; 2. The Bnwa Simulator Operating Modes, The Sequence Of Light And Sound Signals, And The Characteristics Of The Light And Sound Signals Meet The Requirements Of Imo Resolution Msc.128 (75). 1.16.4 Navigation Echo Sounder 1. Depth Measurement From 1 To 200 M; 2. Audible Alarm When The Vessel Reaches The Target Depth; 3. Manual Depth Setting; 4. Depth Information Display In Two Forms Simultaneously: ◦ In A Graphic Form, Displaying The Depth Profile On The Ship's Path; ◦ In Numerical Form Showing The Current Depth. 1.16.5 Doppler Speed Log 1. Display Of The Vessel’s Speed Relative To Water And Relative To The Ground; 2. Distance Traveled Display; 3. Transmission Of Vessel Speed To Radar, Ecdis And Ais Simulators. 1.16.6 Vdr Remote Alarm Panel The Interval For Recording Various Data, Including Sound, Is As Follows: 1. Radar / Ecdis Video Signals: Every 15 Seconds; 2. Audio Data Of Bridge And Vhf Conversations: In Real Time; 3. Proposals In Iec Format: Upon Receipt; 4. Analog And Digital Data: Every Second. 1.17 Bearing Finder 1. Bridge Task Application. Program Represents A Visual Channel (visual) With A Capability To Accurately Measure The Observation Angle. 2. Telescoping Bearing Sight With Optical Magnification 3. Level Indicator For Horizontal Alignment Of The Bearing Repeater 4. Accuracy Of Azimuth And Elevation Angle Settings Is 0.1degree. 1.18 Pelorus Stand – Bearing Repeater Gyrocompass 1. The Gyrocompass Is Essentially A North-seeking Gyroscope And Which Is Connected By Cables To Gyrocompass Repeater Located Through The Ship. 2. The Pelorus Is A Key Instrument In Piloting The Ship Closed To Shore And Obtaining The True Direction Of Nearby Ships. 3. The Pelorus Is Mounted On The Center Of Bridge Used As The Most Accurate Reference. 1.19 Overhead Display Mode Areas Of Application: • Bridge Task Application. The Program Is Designed For Overhead Display Simulation. • This Module Should Run On Separate Pcs. The Sensor Can Be Set For Each Display And Each Output Type For Single, Dual, Or Triple Display. The Location Of The Displays Can Be Changed And Configured To Match The Display Type. Information Displayed: 1. Engine Load; 2. Engine Rpm; 3. Propeller Pitch; 4. Speed Of Log; 5. Heading; 6. Passed Distance; 7. Vessel Time; 8. Doppler; 9. Rate Of Turn; 10. Rudder Angle; 11. Pitch And Roll; 12. Depth; 13. Wind Speed And Direction. 1.20 Gmdss Operator Module The Gmdss Operator Module Should Simulate The Electromagnetic Environment Affected By: 1. Operator-controlled Radio Stations On Vessels; 2. Coastal Stations; 3. Rescue Coordination Center Radio Stations; 4. Distortion Induced By Propagation Interference. The Software Should Simulate The Operation Of The Following Sailor 6100 Gmdss Devices: 1. Vhf Radio Station With Dsc Vhf, Sailor 6222; 2. Mf/hf Radio Station With Dsc Mf/hf, Sailor 6301; 3. Mf/hf Sailor 6300 Mf/hf Radio Telex; 4. Inmarsat-c Ses, Egc Rx With Lrit And Ssas, Sailor 6110; 5. Inmarsat Fleet Broadband Sailor 250; 6. Iridium Ses Lt-3100s Gmdss Satellite Communication System; 7. Inmarsat-b Ship Earth Station Nera Saturn-b (optional); 8. Inmarsat-fleet 77 Ship Earth Station Nera – F77 (optional); 9. Two Band Receiver Navtex Nx-700a/b, Furuno; 10. Sailor Tr733 2182 Khz Watch Receiver; 11. Cospas-sarsat Epirb Tron 60gps, Jotron; 12. Sart Tron Sart 20, Jotron; 13. Ais Sart Tron Ais Sart; 14. Two-way Vhf Radio Station Tron Tr 30 Gmdss And Maritime Vhf Radio; 15. Vhf Radio For Two-way Communication Between Vessel And Aircraft, Tron Tr 30 Air, Jotron; 16. Mcmurdo Fast Find 220 Plb; 17. Plb Ais Mcmurdo S20; 18. Gmdss Alarm Panel Sailor Ap 6103; 19. Radio Direction Finder Rt-500-m (marine); 20. Power Switchboard Sailor Bp4680; 21. Battery Charger; 22. Virtual Printer. 2.0 Main Instructor Station 2.1 Instructor Station 2.1.1 License Of The Navigation Instructor Navigation Instructor Software Includes: 1. Navigation Instructor 2. Evaluation And Assessment 3. Tug And Mooring 4. Radar/arpa 5. Ecdis (maris 9000ecdis) 6. C-map Electronic Charts 7. Bird Eye Of Instructor 8. Debriefing System 2.1.2 License Of The Gmdss Instructor Gmdds Instructor Software Includes: 1. Gmdss Instructor 2. Group 3. Setup 4. Maps 5. Equipment Status 6. Knowledge Test 7. Estimated Results By The Program 8. Scenario Editor Of The Estimator 9. Software Control Of The Handset 2.1.3 Coastal Radio Stations Coastal Radio Stations Includes: 1. Coastal Radio Stations 2. Sar Coordination Center Radio Stations 3. Radio Disturbances 2.2 Instructor Station Table And Computers 2.2.1 Instructor Station Table Instructor Station Table Specification: 1. Table Size: L 2300 X W 700 X H 750 2. Material: Formica Matt Laminate On Chipboard 3. Laser Printer A4 Colored (w/ 5 Set Of Consumables) 4. Monitor Mounting Brackets 5. Handset 6. Speaker 7. Keyboard & Mouse 8. Chair 2.2.2 Instructor’s Computer Unit 2 Minimum Computer Requirements: 1. Type Of Pc: Desktop With Cooling System 2. Cpu: Intel Core I5 Latest Generation Processor 3. Ram: 8gb 4. Ssd: 250gb M.2 5. Gpu: Rtx 3050 Or Above 6. Keyboard: Wireless 7. Mouse: Wireless 8. Os: Windows Pro 64bits (eng) 2.2.3 Instructor’s Computer Unit 1 Minimum Computer Requirements: 1. Type Of Pc: Desktop With Cooling System 2. Cpu: Intel Core I5 Latest Generation Processor 3. Ram: 8gb 4. Ssd: 250gb M.2 5. Gpu: Rtx 3050 Or Above 6. Keyboard: Wireless 7. Mouse: Wireless 8. Os: Windows Pro 64bits (eng) 2.2.4 Monitor 32” Led Unit 4 Minimum Monitor Requirements: 1. Type: Led 2. Size: 32” 3. Resolution: Full Hd 1920 X 1080 4. Contrast Ratio: 1, 000:1 5. Response Time: 6 Ms 6. Display Port: Hdmi 7. Mount Bracket 2.2.5 Monitor 32” Led Unit 3 Minimum Monitor Requirements: 1. Type: Led 2. Size: 32” 3. Resolution: Full Hd 1920 X 1080 4. Contrast Ratio: 1, 000:1 5. Response Time: 6 Ms 6. Display Port: Hdmi 7. Mount Bracket 2.2.6 Handset Unit 1 Handset Includes: 1. Handset 2. Cradle With A Ptt Switch 3. Usb Interface Board 4. Handset Box 2.2.7 Speaker Unit 1 Speaker Requirements: 1. Type: Desktop 2. Port: Mini Jack 3. Power: Usb 2.2.8 Network Switch Unit 1 Network Switch Specifications: 1. 24 Ports 10/100/1000mbps Rj45 Ports 2.2.9 Cctv Monitoring 1. Network Camera (nvr) 2. (1 Ea) 5mp Fisheye Fixed Dome 3. (9 Ea) Camera W/built In Mic 2.8mm Network Camera 5mp 4. (2 Ea) 6tb Storage 3.0 Main Bridge Simulator 3.1.1   Conning Display Conning Display Software Consisting Of: 1. Main Features A) Rudder Operation Mode Setup B) Rudder Presetting C) Bow & Stern Thruster Presetting D) Autopilot Control E) Signal Response Limit Presetting F) Me Control G) Binocular Initiation H) Observer’s Vision Angle Presetting I) Observer’s Position Presetting J) Sound Signals, Lights & Figures Control K) Anchor Gear, Mooring & Fenders Control L) Tugs Control 2. Information Display A) Propeller Shaft(s) Revolutions Values B) Turning Angle Of Cpp Value C) Rudder Responding Value D) Angle Of Rate Value E) Gyro & Magnetic Compass Course F) Log Speed & Speed Over Ground G) Load Of Bow And Speed Of Stern H) Velocity & Direction Of Wind (true/relative) I) Velocity & Direction Of Stream (current) J) Ship Date & Time K) Traversed Distance L) Depth Under Keel M) Distance From Shore N) Me Loads O) Ship Heel And Trim P) Fire Detection Control System, System Failures Alarms List Q) Vhf Point With A Channel Selector R) Pilot Card, Maneuvering S) Assessment & Vdr T) Arpa Keyboard Control 3.1.2 Radar/arpa Display Radar/arpa Software Consisting Of: 1. Imitating Display Of Jrc Jma 5300 A) Range Scale B) Display Modes: Head Up, North Up, Tm, Rm C) Display Of Charts Of The Region 2. Arpa A) Acquisition Modes B) Target Canceling Modes C) Target Data Output Time D) Target Information E) Visual & Acoustic Alarms F) Cpa, Tcpa Limits Setting G) Trial Maneuver 3. Radar Parameter A) Operating Frequency (s-band, X-band) B) Antenna Rpm (20, 6- Rpm) C) Direction Pattern Width (vertical, Horizontal) D) Antenna Height & Tilt Angle E) Blind Sectors 3.1.3 Ecdis Display Ecdis Software License Consisting Of: 1. Multi Chart Loading 2. Chart Info 3. Chart Orientation (north Up, Head Up, Course Up) 4. Alarms (ais, Anti-grounding, Sensors, Route, Radar/target, Chart Areas,) 5. Ship Motion Data (cog, Sog, Hdg, Log) 6. Erbl For Measuring Bearings And Ranges 7. Two Modes Of Displaying (true, Relative) 8. Mob Mode 9. Routing Planning, Checking And Monitoring 10. Work With Multiple Routes 11. Interface With Position Sensor, Gyro, Log, Echo-sounder, Arpa 12. Radar Overlay 3.1.4 C-map Professional+ C-map Professional+ Is An Innovative And Dynamic Worldwide Vector Chart Database Produced By Jeppesen Marine. Dnv Type Approved Senc Format, Cm-93/3 3.1.5 Bearing Finder Display Bearing Finder Software Consisting Of: 1. Gyro Mode 2. Magnetic Compass Mode 3. Determine The Bearing Control 4. Direction Finder Elevation Control 3.1.6 Navigation Aid Instruments 1. Marine Gnss Gps – Furuno Gp170 Features: A) Automatic And Manual Operation Modes B) Position Readouts, Geodesic Datum C) Way-points Input And Storage D) Dead Reckoning Mode E) Steering Data Computing F) Man Overboard G) Faults And Errors Controlled By The Instructor 2. Ais – Samyung Si-70a Features: A) Automatic Transmission Of Static Information To Coast Stations And Other Vessels With Ais Equipments B) Reception And Processing Of Information From Coastal Stations And Other Vessels C) Sending Response Messages With Minimum Delay To Security Or High Priority Requests D) Target Vessels Ais Data Transmission 3. Bnwa System Furuno Br-5000 Features: A) Provides Light And Sound Signals To Attract The Attention Of The Officer In Charge Of The Watch B) Operation Modes With Imo Resolution Msc.128 4. Echo Sounder – Furuno Fe-800 Features: A) Measurement Of Depths From 1 To 200m B) Ship Exiting To A Given Depth Sound Signal C) Manual Setting Of A Given Depth D) Presentation Of Depth Information Simultaneously On Two Forms: - Graphic Form - Numerically 5. Doppler Speed Log – Furuno Ds-80 Features: A) Display Of The Speed (relative To Water And Relative To Ground) B) Display Of The Distance Traveled 6. Vdr – Furuno Vr-7017 Features: A) Recording Interval Of A Various Data 3.1.7 Overhead Display Overhead Display Software Displays The Following Data: 1. Engine Load 2. Engine Rpm 3. Propeller Pitch 4. Speed Of Log 5. Heading 6. Passed Distance 7. Vessel Time 8. Doppler 9. Rate Of Turn 10. Rudder Angle 11. Pitch & Roll, Depth 12. Speed & Direction Of Wind 3.1.8 Steering Magnetic Compass & Gyro Repeater Steering Magnetic Compass & Gyro Repeater Software Consisting Of: 1. Display Of Magnetic Compass 2. Display Of Gyro Repeater 3.1.9 Steering Display/autopilot Control Steering Display/autopilot Control Features: 1. Hdg – Heading Control Mode 1. Set Heading Display In Degree 2. Set Rot 2. Nav – Waypoint Steering Mode 3. Nfu/fu Control Page A) Nfu Mode: Rudder Angle Is Set Using The Control Keys B) Fu Mode: Entry Of The Target Rudder Angle Value Using The Rotary Knob 4. Track Data – Logging Of The Last Past Minutes 3.1.10 Engine Control Engine Control Software Consisting Of 1. Indicator A) Me Indicator Load B) Me Indicator Rpm C) Pitch Indicator D) Shaft Rpm E) Speed Indicator F) Dead Man Alarm 2. Main Engine Control A) Nfu Control To Switch Steering Modes B) Clutch Control – Engage/de-engage C) Control Location D) Em’cy Stop E) Pitch Control – Local, Pitch Ahead/astern F) Control Mode – Constant/combinat 3. Em’cy Engine Order Telegraph 4. Thruster Control Display 5. Diesel Generators Control 6. Rudder Pumps Control 3.1.11 Gmdss Software Devices Gmdss Software Sailor 6100 Consisting Of: 1) Sailor 6222 Vhf With Dsc 2) Sailor 6300 Mf/hf With Dsc 3) Sailor 6300 Mf/hf With Dsc 4) Sailor 6110 Ses Inmarsat-c Terminal 5) Nera Ses Inmarsat-b Terminal 6) Furuno Navtex Nx-700a 7) Sailor 6100 Battery Panel 8) Sailor 6103 Alarm Panel 9) Sailor 250 Fleet Broadband 10) Radio Direction Finder Rt500m 11) Log Printer 12) Sart 13) Ais Sart 14) Cospas/sarsat 15) Plb 16) Plb Ais 17) Portable Vhf 18) Aero Vhf 19) Ssas 20) Antenna Switchbox 21) 2182 Khz Receiver 22) Irdum 3.1.12 Visualization Software Visualization 3-d Database With A High-resolution True-color Texturing Can Be Displayed. 1) Object Library Includes: A) 3-d Submarine And Above Water Terrain B) Aids To Navigation – Buoys, Lighthouse C) Port Facilities Models – Cranes, Tanks, Chimneys, Elevators, Containers, Vehicles, Towers, Etc. D) Moving Targets E) Unique And Standard Buildings, Monuments Models, Bridges With Night View Representation F) Piers, Jetties, And Bollard Barrels For Mooring Operation Training 2) Own Ships Software: A) Own Ships Mathematical Mode; Based On 6-dof B) Ship Models: Container Carrier, Bulk Carrier, Cruise Ship, Chemical Tanker, Vlcc, Lng Carrier, River-sea Tankers, Cargo, Anchor Tugs, Trawler 3) Target Ships: A) Move Automatically Along The Routes Plotted In An Exercise, Or Controlled By The Instructor B) Effected By Wind, Current And Wave Drift C) Towing And Mooring Functions 3.2 Main Bridge Simulator Consoles And Computers 3.2.1   Main Bridge – Steel Consoles Fabrication Of Main Bridge Consoles Consisting Of: 1) Conning/maneuvering Console 2) Radar Console 3) Ecdis Console 4) Bearing Console 5) Navigation Aid Equipment Console 6) Gmdss Console 7) Steering Stand/console 8) Chart Table 9) Overhead Panel 10) Gyro Repeater With Pelorus Stand 11) Binoculars 3.2.2 Computer For Bridge Consoles Unit 2 Minimum Computer Requirements: 1) Type Of Pc: Workstation With Cooling System 2) Cpu: Intel Core I5 Latest Generation Processor 3) Ram: 8gb 4) Ssd: 250gb M.2 5) Gpu: Rtx 3050 Or Above 6) Keyboard: Wireless 7) Mouse: Wireless 8) Os: Ms Windows Pro 64 Bit 3.2.3 Computer For Bridge Consoles Unit 3 Minimum Computer Requirements: 1) Type Of Pc: Workstation With Cooling System 2) Cpu: Intel Core I5 Latest Generation Processor 3) Ram: 8gb 4) Ssd: 250gb M.2 5) Gpu: Integrated Graphic 750 Or Above 6) Keyboard: Wireless 7) Mouse: Wireless 8) Os: Ms Windows Pro 64 Bit 3.2.4 Monitor 24” Led Unit 8 Minimum Monitor Requirements: 1) Type: Led 2) Size: 24” 3) Resolution: Full Hd 1920 X 1080 4) Contrast Ratio: 1,000:1 5) Response Time: 6 Ms 6) Display Port: Hdmi 7) Mounting Bracket 3.2.5 Engine Control Hardware Set 1 Engine Control System Consisting Of: 1) 8.4” Tft Multi-touch Display Pc 2) Universal Interface Board 3) Engine Control Telegraph 4) Thruster Setter 5) General Alarm Panel 3.2.6 Steering Control Hardware Set 1 Steering Control System Consisting Of: 1) 8.4” Tft Multi-touch Display Pc 2) Universal Interface Board 3) Steering Shaft And Wheel 4) Control Knob Panel 3.2.7 Radar/arpa Keyboard Set 1 Radar/arpa Keyboard Specifications: 1) Usb Interface 2) Console Mount Type 3.2.8 Handset Unit 1 Handset Includes: 1) Handset 2) Cradle With A Ptt Switch 3) Usb Interface Board 4) Handset Box 3.2.9 Speaker Unit 3 Speaker Specifications: 1) Type: Desktop 2) Port: Mini Jack 3) Power: Usb 3.2.10 Gyro Repeater With Pelorus Stand (1set) Gyro Repeater Includes: 1) Bearing Repeater Compass 2) Pelorus Stand 3) Power: 24vd 4) Signal: Rs422 Nmea 3.2.11 Ups 1) (2 Ea) Gxt5 10 Kva 230 V 2) Ratings 10,000 Va / 10,000 W 3) Battery Run Times: 10kva Models 4) Parallel Ports (10kva) 5) Colored Graphic Lcd Display With Gravity Orientation 6) Even High Efficiency Up To 98% In Active Eco Mode 3.3 Visualization Hardware 3.3.1 270° Main Bridge Visual Display Unit 9 270° Main Bridge Visualization Hardware Consisting Of: 1) Visual Display Specifications: A) Size: 65” B) Resolution: Full Hd 1920 X 1080 C) Contrast Ratio: 1, 000:1 D) Response Time: 6 Ms E) Display Port: Hdmi 2) Swivel Mounting Bracket 3) Monitor, Network & Power Cables 4) Mock-up Main Bridge 5) Led (atleast 4k) 3.3.2 Computer For Visualization Unit 5 Minimum Computer Requirements: 1) Type Of Pc: Workstation With Cooling System 2) Cpu: Intel Core I5 Latest Generation Processor 3) Ram: 8gb 4) Ssd: 250gb M.2 5) Gpu: Rtx 3050 Or Above 6) Os: Ms Windows Pro 64bit 3.3.3 Speaker With Subwoofer Set 1 5.1 Channel Sound System Specification: 1) Interface With Visual Pc 2) Realization Of 3d Sound Effect System 4.0 Mini Bridges Simulator 4.0 Auxiliary Bridge Simulator Set 6 4.1 Auxiliary Bridge Simulator Software 4.1.1 Conning Display Conning Display Software Consisting Of: 1) Main Features Rudder Operation Mode Setup 1. Rudder Presetting 2. Bow & Stern Thruster Presetting 3. Autopilot Control 4. Signal Response Limit Presetting 5. Me Control 6. Binocular Initiation 7. Observer’s Vision Angle Presetting 8. Observer’s Position Presetting 9. Sound Signals, Lights & Figures Control 10. Anchor Gear, Mooring & Fenders Control 11.tugs Control 2) Information Display 1. Propeller Shaft(s) Revolutions Values 2. Turning Angle Of Cpp Value 3. Rudder Responding Value 4. Angle Of Rate Value 5. Gyro & Magnetic Compass Course 6. Log Speed & Speed Over Ground 7. Load Of Bow And Speed Of Stern 8. Velocity & Direction Of (true/relative) 9. Velocity & Direction Of Stream (current) 10 .ship Date & Time 11. Traversed Distance 12. Depth Under Keel 13. Distance From Shore 14. Me Loads 15. Ship Heel And Trim 16. Fire Detection Control System, System Failures Alarms List 17. Vhf Point With A Channel Selector 18. Pilot Card, Maneuvering 19. Assessment & Vdr 20. Arpa Keyboard Control 4.1.2 Radar/arpa Display Radar/arpa Software Consisting Of: 1) Imitating Display Of Jrc Jma 5300 A) Range Scale B) Display Modes: Head Up, North Up, Tm, Rm C) Display Effects: Target Trials, Echo, Zoom D) Display Of Charts Of The Region 2) Arpa A) Acquisition Modes B) Target Canceling Modes C) Tracking Data Output Time D) Target Information E) Visual & Acoustic Alarms F) Cpa, Tcpa Limits Setting G) Trial Maneuver 3) Radar Parameter A) Operating Frequency (s-band, X-band) B) Antenna Rpm (20, 60 Rpm) C) Direction Pattern Width (vertical, Horizontal) D) Antenna Height & Tilt Angle E) Blind Sectors 4.1.3 Ecdis Display Ecdis Software License Consisting Of: 1) Multi Chart Loading 2) Chart Info 3) Chart Orientation (north Up, Head Up, Course Up) 4) Alarms (ais, Anti-grounding, Sensors, Route, Radar/target, Chart Areas…) 5) Ship Motion Data (cog, Sog, Hdg, Log) 6) Erbl For Measuring Bearings And Ranges 7) Two Modes Of Displaying (true, Relative) 8) Mob Mode 9) Routing Planning, Checking And Monitoring 10) Work With Multiple Routes 11) Interface With Position Sensor, Gyro, Log, Echo-sounder, Arpa 12) Radar Overlay 4.1.4 C-map Professional+ C-map Professional+ Is An Innovative And Dynamic Worldwide Vector Chart Database Produced By Jeppesen Marine. Dnv Type Approved Senc Format, Cm-93/3 4.1.5 Overhead Display Overhead Display Software Displays The Following Data: • Speed Of Log • Vessel Time • Rate Of Turn • Rudder Angle • Speed & Direction Of Wind 4.1.6 Steering Display/autopilot Control Steering Display/autopilot Control Features: • Hdg – Heading Control Mode ◦ Set Heading Display In Degree ◦ Set Rot • Nav – Waypoint Steering Mode • Nfu/fu Control Page ◦ Nfu Mode: Rudder Angle Is Set Using The Control Keys ◦ Fu Mode: Entry Of The Target Rudder Angle Value Using The Rotary Knob • Track Data – Logging Of The Past Minutes 4.1.7 Engine Control Engine Control Software Consisting Of: A. Indicator 1. Me Indicator Load 2. Me Indicator Rpm 3. Pitch Indicator 4. Shaft Rpm 5. Dead Man Alarm B. Main Engine Control 1. Nfu Control To Switch Steering Modes 2. Clutch Control – Engage/de-engage 3. Control Location 4. Em’cy Stop 5. Pitch Control – Local, Pitch Ahead/astern 6. Control Mode – Constant/combinat C. Em’cy Engine Order Telegraph D. Thruster Control Display E. Diesel Generators Control F. Rudder Pumps Control 4.1.8 Steering Magnetic Compass & Gyro Repeater Steering Magnetic Compass & Gyro Repeater Software Consisting Of: 1) Display Of Magnetic Compass 2) Display Of Gyro Repeater 4.2 Auxiliary Bridge Simulator Hardware Set 6 4.2.1 Mini Bridge – Steel Consoles Set 6 Fabrication Of Main Bridge Consoles Consisting Of: 1) Conning/maneuvering Console 2) Radar Console 3) Ecdis Console 4.2.2 Computer For Operator Unit 12 Minimum Computer Requirements: 1) Type Of Pc: Workstation With Cooling System 2) Cpu: Intel Core I5 Latest Generation Processor 3) Ram: 8gb 4) Ssd: 250gb M.2 5) Gpu: Rtx 3050 Or Above 6) Keyboard: Wireless 7) Mouse: Wireless 8) Os: Ms Windows Pro 64 Bit 4.2.3 Monitor 24” Led Unit 24 Speaker For Visual Sound Output: 1) Type: Desktop 2) Port: Mini Jack 3) Power: Usb 4.2.4 Network Switch Unit 1 Network Switch Specifications: 1) 24 Port 10/100/1000mbps Rj45 Ports 2) Plug And Play Network Switch 4.2.5 Engine/steering Control Hardware Set 6 Engine Control System Consisting Of: 1) 8.4” Tft Multi-touch Display Pc 2) Universal Interface Board 3) Engine Control Telegraph 4) Thruster Control 5) General Alarm Panel 6) Control Knob Panel 7) Steering Shaft And Wheel 4.2.6 Ups 1) (6 Ea) Gxt 2 Kva 230 V 2) Ratings 2,000 Va / 1800 W 3) Battery Run Times: 2 Kva Models. 4) Parallel Ports (2kva) 5) Colored Graphic Lcd Display With Gravity Orientation 6) Even High Efficiency Up To 98% In Active Eco Mode 4.0   Visualization Hardware 4.3.1 40 ﾟ Aux Bridge Visual Display Unit 6 4.3.1 40 ﾟ Aux Bridge Visual Display (x6ea) 40 ﾟauxiliary Bridge Visualization Hardware Consisting Of: Visual Displays Specifications: 1) Size: 65” 2) Resolution: Full Hd 1920 X 1080 3) Contrast Ratio: 1,000:1 4) Response Time: 6 Ms 5) Display Port: Hdmi 6) Visual Display Mounting Bracket 7) Monitor, Network & Power Cables 8) Led (atleast 4k) 4.3.2 Computer For Visualization Unit 6 Minimum Computer Requirements: 1) Type Of Pc: Workstation With Cooling System 2) Cpu: Intel Core I5 Latest Generation Processor 3) Ram: 8gb 4) Ssd: 250gb M.2 5) Gpu: Rtx 3050 Or Above 6) Os: Ms Windows Pro 64 Bit 4.3.3 Speaker Unit 6 Speaker For Visual Sound Output: 1) Type: Desktop 2) Port: Mini Jack 3) Power: Usb 4.4 Debriefing Room 4.4.1 Tv Monitor 1) Size: At Least 77" 2) Smart Tv 3) Led (atleast 4k) 4) Wall Mounted. 5) Wireless Hdmi Transmitter And Receiver 4k 5.0 Server Rack, Door Access 1) (1 Ae) 32u Data Server Rack 2) (2 Ae) Patch Panel 24 Ports│19inches│cat6│for Gigabit Network, Ethernet, And Fast Ethernet│patch Panel 24p 3) Data Cabinet Shelf │shelves For 42u 600*1000mm Server Rack Cabinet│rack Shelf Size: 485*650mm 4) Power Distribution Unit (pdu) Power Strip Unit For Data Cabinet Rack High Quality 8 Gang Other Requirements: 1. Implementation A) A 3-years Warranty For The Computer Hardware And Console Peripherals. B) The Software Comes With A 3-year Warranty Inclusive Of New Updates. C) The Project Will Be Implemented Within 150 Calendar Days. Liquidating Damages Will Be Applicable For Any Delays. D) A Comprehensive Guide Will Be Provided, Offering Detailed Instructions On System Operation And Maintenance Activities, Facilitating Ease Of Use And System Upkeep. E) Onsite Training Sessions Will Be Conducted By Certified Instructors And Technical Experts, Facilitating Smooth Knowledge Transfer And Ensuring Proficient System Operation. Certificates Will Be Provided Upon Completion Of Training Sessions. F) Structured Cabling Standards To Establish A Reliable And Efficient Network Infrastructure. 1. The Simulator Manufacturer/supplier Should Be An Iso Certified Business. The Simulator Should Be Dnv-gl/ Class Nk Certified And May Also Certified By National Authorities Of United Kingdom And Russia. 2. The Supplier Shall Conduct An Annual Face-to-face Maintenance Session To Ensure The System's Optimal Functionality And Performance. 3. The Supplier Must Resolve Any Software Or Hardware Issues Within 2 To 5 Business Days Of Their Occurrence To Minimize Downtime And Disruptions. 4. All Hardware Installations Must Adhere To Software Specifications To Guarantee Seamless Integration And Operation. 5. The Hardware Must Provide Accommodate Software Updates, Including Patches, Bug Fixes, Feature Enhancements, And Security Updates, Without Significant Performance Degradation Or Compatibility Issues. 6. The Computer Hardware Supplied Must Be Sourced From Proven Technology Hardware Companies, Quality And Performance Standards To Ensure Optimal Functionality And Compatibility With The Software. 7. Bidders Are Required To Offer Continuous Retraining Sessions Free Of Charge During The Warranty Period To Ensure Users' Proficiency With The System. 8. Bidders Must Submit A 100% Credit Line Certificate Equivalent To The Approved Budget Ceiling To Demonstrate Financial Capability And Commitment. 9. Bidders Should Provide Manufacturer Authorization Or Exclusivity Certificate To Ensure The Authenticity And Legality Of The Supplied Products. 10. The Bidder Is Responsible For Performing A Thorough Site Inspection, And A Site Inspection Certificate Issued By The Agency Shall Be Submitted As Part Of The Eligibility Requirements. 11. The Bridge Simulator Is Ready For Seamless Integration With The Future Engine Simulator, Ensuring Compatibility And Functionality. 12. The Seven (7) Stations Can Connect And Enable Them To Interact With Each Other In A Coordinated Scenario. Part Ii. Other General Requirements Project Billboard/signboard Ea. 1 Occupational Safety And Health Program L.s 1 Mobilization/demobilization L.s 1 Part Iii. Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, & Sanitary/plumbing Works Part A. Earthworks Removal Of Structures And Obstruction L.s 1 Part C. Finishings And Other Civil Works Wall, Wood Frame, Fiber Cement Board 6mm M² 68.4 Tempered Glass Door, 12mm, Reflective M² 30.96 Aluminum Glass Window M² 24.84 Doors (flush) M² 4.2 Acoustical Ceiling Panel M² 32.87 Painting Works, Masonry/concrete M² 745.2 Painting Works, Wood M² 8.4 150mm Chb Nonload Bearing(including Reinforcing Steel) M² 4 Plain Cement Plaster Finish M² 61.3 Carpet Floor Tiles M² 33.75 Part D. Electrical Panelboard With Main And Branch Breakers L.s 1 Wires And Wiring Devices L.s 1 Network Cabling L.s 1 Door Access And Card Reader System L.s 1 Part E. Mechanical Airconditioning, Package/split Type L.s 1

Details:                                                                         Us Department Of State,                      office Of Global Information Services, And  Information Programs  (a/gis/ips)                                                                        statement Of Work this Is A Sources Sought Notice Only. This Is Not A Solicitation For Proposals, Proposal Abstracts, Or Quotations. This Sources Sought Notice Is Issued For Information And Planning Purposes Only As Part Of U.s. Department Of State (dos) Market Research And Does Not Constitute A Solicitation. This Requirement Is Covered Under Naics Code561611- administrative Management And General Management Consulting Services. the Purpose Of This Notice Is To Obtain Information Regarding The Availability And Capability Of Qualified Small Business Gsa Federal Supply Schedule Holders To Provide The Below Services That Meets The Dos Requirements (small Businesses; Hubzone Small Businesses; Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses; 8(a) Small Businesses; Veteran Owned Small Businesses; Woman Owned Small Businesses; And Small Disadvantaged Businesses). background the U.s. Department Of State (dos), Bureau Of Administration, Office Of Global Information Services, Office Of Information Programs And Services (a/gis/ips), Is Responsible For The Department’s Federal Records Program, Including But Not Limited To, The Records Service Center (rsc) And The Department’s Erecords Archive System, Which Holds More Than 20 Million Electronic Records. The Rsc Provides Comprehensive Records Disposition Support To Include Records Retirement From Both Domestic Offices And Overseas Posts, Analog Records Accessioning To Federal Records Centers (frcs), And Permanent Records Transfers To The National Archives And Records Administration (nara). Additionally, The Rsc Coordinates With The Department’s Erecords System To Ingest And Maintain Electronic Records. In Response To Nara Directives M-19-21 And M-23-07, The A/gis/ips Goal Is To Meet The Mandate To Transition To Electronic Storage And Cease All Hard-copy Accessioning To Nara By June 30, 2024. the M-19-21 And M-23-07 Directives Requires All Federal Agencies To: ensure That All Federal Records Are Created, Retained, And Managed In Electronic Formats With Appropriate Metadata. consistent With Records Management Laws And Regulations, Develop Plans To Close Agency-operated Storage Facilities For Paper And Other Analog Records, And Transfer Those Records To Federal Records Centers Operated By Nara Or Commercial Storage Facilities. in Response To M-19-21 And M-23-07, The Department Will Transition The Rsc To A Holding And Processing Facility Necessitating An Overall Adjustment In Posture From A Records Storage Facility To A Records Processing Center.  The Rsc Will Provide Services Including, But Not Limited To, The Following: Data Analytics, Hard-copy Record Intake, Electronic Records Ingestion, Records Management Compliance, Records Disposition, Analog Records Digitization, Foia Case Analysis And Box Searches, Training, Database Development, Fleet Management, And Facilities Management.  This Transition Will Begin Immediately And Coincide With Nara’s June 2024 M-23-07 Deadline. the Current Rsc Is Located At State Annex (sa)-13 In Newington, Virginia.  This Center Is The Fulcrum For The Coordination, Retirement, Retrieval, Distribution, Storage, Review, Disposition, Destruction, Digitization, And Transfer Of The Department’s Records In Accordance With The Dos Records Management Program And With Oversight By The A/gis/ips.  Its Functions Are Critical To The On-going Operations Throughout The Department, Including Foia Case Analysis, Declassification And Review Actions Of The Systematic Review Program (srp), And The Preservation Of The History Of The Foreign Relations Of The United States (frus).  The Rsc Services The Hard-copy And Electronic Retired Records Needs For All Department Bureaus, Offices, And Annexes Located Throughout The Washington, Dc, Metropolitan Area And All Overseas Posts.  Rsc Staff Liaises With Frcs Across The United States To Manage The Disposition Of The Department’s Records Assets.  Its Statutory Responsibilities Are Found Within The Federal Records Act Of 1950 (public Law 90-620). the Current Facility At Sa-13 Consists Of Approximately 50,000 Square Feet Of Ground Floor Storage And Operational/administrative Support Space And Second Floor Operational/administrative Support Space.  The Records Holding And Processing Portion Of The Facility Is Approximately 19,700 Square Feet With A Capability To Store More Than 25,000 Cubic Feet Of Record Containers.  Most Boxed Records Are Stacked On Shelves In Rows Five Shelves High. The Standard Records Storage Box Measures One Cubic Foot And, When Fully Loaded, Weighs Approximately 25-30 Pounds. within The Facility, There Is A Vault Area For The Storage Of 1,500 Cubic Feet Of Top Secret And/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (sci) Records And A 1,500-square-foot Staging Area For The Receipt, Shipment, And Sorting Of Records.  Additionally, This Area Stores Approximately 45,000 Microfilm Reels And Approximately 28,000 Microfiche Sheets Pending Digitization And/or Disposition. in Preparation For Future Requirements, Dos Is Planning A Possible Move Of The Rsc Facility To A Yet To Be Determined Location, With The Tentative Time Frame Of 2026 Or Sooner.  There Will Be An Optional Requirement For The Contractor To Provide Program Transition And Movement Support To The New Facility.  Support May Include Record Asset Inventory, Staging, Transportation, And Shelving[bcc1] [cb2] [dj3]  As Well As The Packing, Staging, And Transportation Of Office Supplies And Tools.  The Department Will Provide The Contractor With Official Preparation Guidance Prior To The Move. to Support Modernization And To Meet Nara Guidelines, The Department Has Already Begun Transitioning The Records Program To An Electronic Environment, And The Rsc Encourages Offices And Bureaus To Adopt Electronic Retirement As Their Primary Means Of Records Transmittal If Feasible.  scope the Rsc Coordinates Receipt Of Both The Physical Retirement And The Migration Of Electronic Retired Records Into The Department’s Electronic Repository, Erecords. Upon Receipt Of The Finalized Hard-copy Records Retirement Transmittal Form (ds-693), The Rsc Works With The Originating Office, Validates That The Information On The Transmittal Form Is Correct, Resolves Discrepancies, And Ensures That All Metadata Is Uploaded Properly Into The Department’s Web-based Retired Records Inventory Management System (rims).  archives Technicians On The Logistics Team Coordinate The Pickup/delivery Of Material And Courier Records From Department Offices To The Rsc.  On Average, The Rsc Logistics Staff Perform 20 Trips Monthly To Retrieve Or Deliver Approximately 200 Boxes Among The Harry S Truman Building, Department Annexes, And The Rsc.  Roughly 300 Boxes Are Transported Monthly Between Washington National Record Center (wnrc) And The Rsc.  the Rsc Submits Records For Retirement To Federal Records Centers (frcs) And Transfer To Nara At An Estimated Rate Of 450 Boxes Monthly.  The Rsc Staff Prepares Frc Transmittals And Requests Within The Archives And Records Centers Information System (arcis) For Approximately 55 Accessions Monthly. the Rsc Provides On Demand Digitization[rd4]  Of Analog Records (including But Not Limited To Paper, Microfilm, Microfiche, Film And Photos) Up To The Ts/sci Level To Bureaus/posts/offices Across The Department Of State. Archives Technicians Coordinate The Pickup/delivery Of Material And Courier Records From Department Offices To The Rsc Or To An Offsite Location For Digitization. They Digitize Analog Records In Accordance With Standards In The Federal Regulations For Digitizing Permanent And Temporary Federal Records (36 Cfr 1236, Subpart E And Subpart D). Archives Technicians Coordinate And Verify The Ingestion Of Digitized Records Into The Department’s Electronic Repository, Erecords, And Coordinate The Destruction Of Analog Records In Accordance With Records Disposition Schedules. the Rsc Staff Also Provides The Following Support: receives And Stores Approximately 30 New Retirements Every Month, Averaging 100 Boxes From The Overseas Posts And State Annexes. reviews Eligible Records For Transfer To Nara, Ensuring That All Documentation Is Complete And Accurate Prior To Generation Of Required Transfer Paperwork. The Rsc Creates Legal Transfer Request Drafts Within Nara’s Electronic Records Archives (era). receives And Responds To Approximately 80 Help-desk Requests (calls/emails) Per Month From Customers Needing Records Retirement Or Retrieval Assistance. provides Escort Services For Visitors To The Center Totaling Approximately 20 Hours Per Month. monitors Analog And Digital Records Retirement Compliance. a/gis/ips Is Responsible For Ensuring The Department’s Compliance With The Foia And Privacy Acts (foia/pa) As Well As Other Information Access Programs. Specifically, A/gis/ips Processes Foia/pa Requests For Information Throughout Their Full Processing Life Cycle—from Receipt Of The Request To Final Response To The Requester, And Through Appeal And Litigation If Necessary.  The Foia/pa Program Processes Requests As Mandated In E.o. 13256 And The Open Government Act Of 2007.  In Support Of The Foia Program, The Rsc Performs Research To Identify Requested Records, Retrieves The Records, And Provides Them To The Requesting Office. Delivery Of Records Is Via Courier Of Hard-copy Records Or Upload Of Scanned Files Onto The Open Net Or Class Net Systems. tasks And Functions project Management rsc Project Management Includes The Following: management Of All Contract Activities And Contract Performance. submission Of All Contract Deliverables. communication With The Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor).  management And Subject Matter Expertise To Facilitate Continuous Business Process Improvement (bpi). contract Staffing And Onboarding Functions (briefing, Badging, Var). provide  Direct Supervision Of Contractors At The Rsc Facility, Management And Collaboration With The Government To Meet All Security And Safety Requirements[bcc5] [dj6] . will Report To The Government As An Emergency Contact Representative For The Rsc Contractor  Staff, Facility, And Records Assets, Coordinating All Necessary Communication And Emergency Response Efforts[bcc7] [dj8]  In Accordance With Government Regulations. operations Management management Of The Operations Of The Rsc Includes The Following: responsible For The Day-to-day Supervision And Management Of  Contractor Staff At Rsc Facility Operations, Tasks, Functions, And Personnel, To Include Records Disposition Compliance Actions, Hard-copy Records Processing, Electronic Records Processing, Digitization, And Facility[bcc9] [dj10] /fleet Management Services. provides Data Analytics Support On Records Holdings For Annual Moves, Direct Offers, Records Retirements, And Disposition Services. provides Analyses And Input For Use By The Department For Records Program Strategic Goals, Program Objectives, And Budget Development. provides Quality Assurance And Quality Control (qa/qc) For All Rsc Processes And Procedures, Reviewing Annually For Relevance And Update. assists In Preparation Of Contract Deliverables. is Knowledgeable Of The Foreign Affairs Manual (fam) And Ensures That All Rsc Processes Meet Compliance Requirements. records Management in Support Of The A/gis/ips Agency Records Officer, The Contractor Shall Meet All Daily, Quarterly, And Annual Records Processing And Compliance Tasks, As Well As Develop And Implement Effective Solutions And Recommendations To Assist With Department-wide Compliance Requirements To Facilitate The Efficient Life Cycle Management Of Department Of State Records And Information (5 Fam 400). records Disposition Compliance: all Department Bureaus And Posts Are Required To Retire Records In Accordance With Agency Records Schedules, Both In Hard-copy And Electronic Mediums. The Contractor Shall Provide Annual, Quarterly, And Ad Hoc Notifications And Support, To Include All Necessary Training, Processes And Procedures, Documentation, And Disposition Instructions To Assigned Bureau And Post Records Staff To Assist With Department-wide Compliance Requirements.  Activities Include: performs Data Analysis Of Records Retirements To The Rsc And The Erecords Archive From Bureaus And Posts To Ascertain Unit Compliance. provides Bureaus And Posts Guidance On Best Practices And Records Program Requirements, And Quarterly Assessments Of Organizational Records Management Compliance. maintains Compiled Compliance Data In The Records Compliance Tracking System Module In The Retired Records Inventory Management System (rims) And Liaises With Posts Quarterly On Previous Or Forecasted Changes. provides Recommendations On Compliance Process Improvement.  hard-copy Records Processing: in Compliance With M-19-21 And M-23-07, The Department Is Transitioning From Managing Records In Hard-copy/analog Format; However, The Need To Process Hard-copy Records For Disposition Still Exists And Must Be Maintained In Support Of Bureaus And Posts. Activities Include: records Retirements Services provides Guidance And Instructions To Bureaus, Overseas Posts, And Retiring Officials On The Proper Procedures For Preparing The Ds-693 Records Retirement Transmittal Form And Navigating The Mydata System. upon Receipt Of Ds-693s, Assigns Lot Numbers And Coordinates With Archives Technicians For Physical Retrieval Of Records. assists In The Revision Of The Ds-693s When Necessary. verifies And Assigns Correct Disposition Authority Numbers, As Necessary, On Ds-693s.  Advises Offices/bureaus Of Any Disputes Concerning The Disposition Authority Numbers Listed On The Ds-693 Within 1-2 Business Days.  Obtains Concurrence With Any Changes/corrections With The Originating Office/bureau. files Completed Form Ds-693s Electronically In Rims Database. updates The Rims Database On A Continuous Basis And Adds Ds-693s To Rims After Verification Of Accuracy Of Completed Data, Immediately Upon Receipt. assigns Box Locations And Places Recently Arrived Retired Records On Shelving Units In Their Box Location Within Two Weeks Of Arrival. when Necessary, Re-boxes Retired Records From Post To Ensure That The Records Are Located In The Proper Archival Boxes. All Domestic Retirements Shall Conform To Boxing Requirements Before Acceptance. digitizes Sf-135s And Transfer Requests/sf-258s And/or Adds Metadata To The Rims Database. retrieves And Delivers Retired Records From The Rsc For Bureaus Within The Department Within 3-5 Business Days For Routine Requests And 1-2 Business Days For Urgent Requests.  Emergency Requests Are Processed The Same Day, If Possible. retrieves And Delivers Retired Records From The Wnrc For Bureaus Within The Department Within 3-7 Business Days For Routine Requests And 1-3 Business Days For Urgent Requests. Emergency Requests Are Processed The Same Day, If Possible. records Retrieval And Delivery Services responds To Search Requests For Retired Boxes At The Rsc And The Wnrc Within 1-5 Business Days Depending On The Urgency Of The Request. responds To Requests For Specific Documents, No More Than Approximately 20 Single-sided Pages By Locating, Retrieving, Scanning, Emailing, And/or Faxing To Requester For Same-day Service. responds To Requests For Boxes Of Records For Declassification Review From The Srp Within 3-7 Business Days And Coordinates Regarding Shipments. refiles Returned Folders Of Records To Appropriate Lot And Box Immediately After Receipt. ensures Adequate Tracking And Location Of Retrieved Records, Including Requesting Office Symbol, Requested Date, Individual Requesting The Records, Individual Who Removed Records From Rsc Box Location, And Delivered Date. returns Retrieved Retired Records Boxes To Appropriate Box Location Within Rsc Within 1-2 Business Days Of Receipt At Rsc.  Returns Boxes To The Wnrc According To A Routine Schedule. keeps An Accurate Log Of Retrieval Requests Processed On A Daily Basis. delivers Bulk Retirement Boxes To Requesting Offices/bureaus, Up To 50 Empty Boxes (flats) At One Time. creates A Daily Schedule To Coordinate The Delivery Of Retired Boxes Of Records To And From The Department And Annexes. document Maintenance And Upkeep Services tracks Missing And Renumbered Lots And Boxes. ensures The Integrity Of The Boxes/files Is Maintained. assists With The Resolution Of After-hours Emergencies As Required. document Destruction Services coordinates Document Destruction, Utilizing List Of Approved Lot Numbers From A/gis/ips, With Opr/gsm Destruction Personnel. viii.  Electronic Records Processing: department Personnel Utilize The Self-service Portal To Submit Electronic Records For Disposition And Management; However, There Is Still A Requirement To Aid Bureaus And Posts.  The Contractor Shall Provide The Following Services As Needed: provides Guidance And Instructions To Bureaus, Overseas Posts, And Retiring Officials On The Proper Procedures For Preparing The Ds-693 Records Retirement Transmittal Form Or Retiring Electronic Records Through Automated Means. upon Receipt Of Ds-693s Assigns Lot Number And Box Locations.  assists In The Revision Of The Ds-693s. verifies And Assigns Correct Disposition Authority Numbers On Ds-693s. Advises Offices/bureaus Of Any Disputes Concerning The Disposition Authority Numbers Listed On The Ds-693 Within 1-2 Business Days.  Obtains The Originating Office/bureau’s Concurrence With Any Changes/corrections. prepares Staging Environment For Electronic Records. files Completed Form Ds-693s In Retrievable Filing System. updates Rims Continuously And Adds Ds-693s To Rims, After Verification Of Data Accuracy, Immediately Upon Receipt.   assists With, And When Required Performs, Electronic Records Ingestion Into The Erecords Repository. makes Necessary Adjustments To Ingested Content’s Properties. ix. Customer Service the Contractor Shall Develop, Implement, And Maintain Dedicated Processes And Procedures Structured To Ensure Exceptional Customer Service. The Contractor Shall Set Customer Service Standards In Response To Common Requests And Inquiries For Services From The Rsc Contract Staff. The Contractor Will Take The Lead In Applying This Feedback To Support Continued Business Process Improvement, Evaluating And Changing Processes, Procedures, Tools, And Techniques. A Customer Service Survey Program Will Be Maintained To Measure Customer Service Performance And A Report Of Findings Submitted On A Monthly Basis As A Section Of The Monthly Status Report (msr). x.  Training Support Services the Contractor Will Provide Training Support To Dos Personnel Relevant To The Functions Of The Department’s Records Program And The Rsc’s Processes.  This Training May Include In-person Training In The National Capital Region (ncr) As Well As Remote Online Training Encompassing The[cb11] [dj12]  Ncr And Both The Continental United States And Outside The Continental United States.  Location Outside Of The Us)additionally, The Contractor Will Be Required To Use Various Training Mediums, Such As Online Content And Videos.  The Contractor Will Provide Multiple Training Sessions That Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following: records Schedules And The Types Of Records That Bureaus And Overseas Posts Are Responsible For Managing. hard-copy Records Retirement And Transfer, To Include Physical Box Preparation, Organization, And Shipping. using Mydata In The Records Retirement Process. electronic Records Retirement Via Erecords. using Rims On The Web, Especially Rims Search Functionality In Support Of Foia And Other Mandated Programs. xi.  records Disposition Services the Contractor Shall Facilitate And Promote The Efficient And Systematic Disposition Of Dos Records At The Rsc In Accordance With Federal And Dos Governances, Considering Updated M-19-21 And M-23-07 Directive Requirements And Timelines.  All Major Disposition Functions Will Be Measured, Reported, And Continually Assessed. specific Actions Include: preparing Boxes And Completing The Records Transfer Requests Within The Arcis For Transfer To The Wnrc Or Frcs According To The Records Schedules And Disposition. preparing Boxes And Corresponding Paperwork For The Direct Offer And Annual Move Of Permanent Hard-copy Records To Nara, Pursuant To The Bureau Of Administration’s Functional Bureau Strategy; And Completing The Records Transfer Requests To Transfer Records To The National Archives Via Era. coordinating The Transfer Of Dos Medical And Personnel Records Containing Phi/pii To St. Louis Frc. developing Action Memoranda Recommending The Destruction Of Eligible Temporary Records.  Upon Written Concurrence From The Bureau Or Office Of Origin, Destroys Temporary State Records In Accordance With Established Dispositions Schedules, Unless The Records Are “frozen” Due To An Existing Litigation.  Maintains Records Of The Notice Of Intent To Destroy Records And Associated Paperwork. re-boxing And Shipping “frozen” Records To Wnrc In A Timely Manner. updating The Rims To Reflect The Transfer With The Accession Numbers Or Destruction Of Records. xii.  Facility Support And Security the Contractor Shall Manage The Day-to-day Rsc Operations And Perform Administrative Logistic Functions, Including Creating/maintaining Holdings Inventories, Records Tracking, And Reporting.  Administrative Responsibilities Consist Of Personnel And Facility Security Compliance, Government Vehicle[cb13] [dj14] [bcc15] [bcc16]  Use And Upkeep, Property Control And Accountability, Supply Procedures (general Supplies, Boxes, Office Supplies, Etc.), Facility Access Control, And Security Escorts.  The Rsc Staff Will Have The Responsibility For Opening And Closing The Facility, Inclusive Of Arming/disarming The Security Alarm System.  Arming Codes Are Disseminated To Approved Staff And Are To Be Protected From Accidental Or Purposeful Disclosure To Unapproved Staff. the Contractor Will Provide Assistance To The Government By Conducting General Facility Management Responsibilities Along With The Government To Ensure That The Rsc Is Professional In Organization And Appearance; Fire And Safety Standards Are Known And Complied With; And Facility Checks Are Conducted To Ensure That Records Are Maintained In A Safe, Secure, And Protective Environment (temperature And Humidity Controls).  The Contractor Will Ensure That All Facility Support Requirements Are Identified, Standards Are Established, And Performance Is Measured, Quality-controlled, And Reported. xiii.  Fleet Management And Support the Contractor Shall Operate/oversee Government Vehicles And Perform Limited Vehicle Upkeep Actions As Determined By The Government Services Administration (gsa), To Include: keeping All Vehicles Clean And Free Of Litter. obtaining Yearly Preventative Maintenance For All Vehicles. monthly Reporting Of Mileage To Gsa Point Of Contact. using A Gsa-issued Gas Card. reporting Immediately Vehicle Damage Or Mechanical Issues. all Vehicle Maintenance Will Be Conducted By A Specified And Approved Automotive Vendor, Pre-approved By The Gsa Point Of Contact, And The Contractor Will Be Responsible For All Fleet Vehicle Reporting And Record-keeping. in Addition To Daily Transport And Courier Services Within The National Capital Region, The Contractor Will Perform Transportation Services To Charleston, South Carolina, On An Ad Hoc Basis Supporting The Movement Of Record Assets To Meet The Requirements Of The Foia And Srp Programs.  Transport Services To Charleston, South Carolina, Will Take Place No More Than Once Per Month And Will Be Pre-scheduled.  Other Ad Hoc Transport And Courier Support May Be Required By The Government. xiv.  Continuity Of Operations Program (coop) Support on Day One, The Contractor Shall Provide A Coop Facility To Support The Rsc During Events Such As A Natural Disaster, Major Water Main Break, Pandemic Flu, Terrorist Attack, Or Other Events. This Facility Must Have The Capability Of Holding Classified Records In A Diplomatic Security (ds) Or Dcsa-approved Top Secret Facility As Well As Sci Documents In A Ds- Or Dia-approved Scif.  Additionally, The Contractor Will Be Prepared To Receive, Store, And Provide Access To Identified Mission-essential Vital Records.  The Facility Must Be Able To Store 100 Boxes Of Top-secret Records And Up To 10,000 Pages Of Sci Documentation For Up To 90 Days. with Minimal Delay, The Contractor Must Also Provide Continuity Of Operations Support For Essential Rsc Core Services At This Facility. The Contractor’s Coop Facility Must Provide Workspace, Office Furniture, Telephones, And Internet Access For Ten (10) Personnel For Up To 30 Days.  Support Will Include Providing Input To Coop Planning As Needed And Performing Training Exercises With Rsc Staff To Ensure They Know The Plan, Processes, And Procedures In The Case Of An Emergency Impacting The Facility Or Government Record Assets.  the Contractor Shall Provide Coop Vehicle Fleet Support.  The Contractor Will Ensure That Essential Rsc Logistical Operations And Asset Movement Are Continued With Minimal Delay Under All Conditions That Pose A Reduction Of Rsc Core Services.  Vehicles Utilized By The Contractor Must[cb17] [dj18]  Meet The Basic Protection Requirements Of Federal Agency Classified Records. xv. Business Process Improvement Support the Contractor May Be Requested To Provide A Bpi Consultant To Identify Processes And Procedures For Process Improvement Of All Rsc Operations, Including Facility Management, Records Disposition, Classified And Unclassified Records Digitization, Logistical Operations, And All Functions In Support Of A/gis/ips Programs (such As Foia Or Srp).  These Services May Be Periodically[cb19]  Required And Will Require The Contractor To Submit A Price Proposal To Support A Contract Modification. xvi.  On Demand Digitization Service For Bureaus And Posts the Contractor Shall Scale Operations (with Prior Government Approval) To Perform The On-demand Digitization Of Temporary And Permanent Analog Records (including But Not Limited To Paper, Microfilm, Microfiche, Film And Photos) Up To The Ts/sci Level In Accordance With A/gis/ips Mission And Goals, The Paperwork Reduction Act (pra), 36 Cfr 1236, Subpart E And Subpart D, And Specifications And Timeline To Meet Nara M-23-07 Directive On Electronic Record Requirements. Staffing For On-demand Digitization Is Not Inclusive Of The Breakdown Below. The Government May Request Price Proposals For Additional Record Support And Data Processing Projects On An Ad Hoc Basis To Include Hard-copy Record Digitization Up To Top Secret/sci, Microfilm Digitization, Database And Web Development, Data Entry, Records Destruction, And Asset Transport. the Contractor Shall Perform The Following Tasks Associated With Every Digitization Project. appraisal Of The Records To Determine “temporary” Or “permanent” Retention. assess The Volume, Sensitivity, And Potential Special Requirements Associated With The Job. provide Project Plan To Include: A Records Description, The Identification Of The Applicable Records Disposition Schedules, The Media Type Of Records Included In The Project, Timeframe For Completion, Cost, Required Location (rsc Or Contractor Facility) And Delivery Of Records, Staffing, Quality Control, And Restoration Of Any Records Damaged By Digitization Equipment. present Project Plan/proposal To Requesting Dos Component And A/gis/ips Leadership To Ensure An Understanding Of The Timeframe, Requirements, And Receive Government Approval And Funding For The Project. prepare Documents To Be Scanned By Organizing In Logical Sequence Or As Instructed By Requester, Removing Binders, Paper Clips, Staples, Etc. Create A File Structure And Naming Convention Plan That Maintains Document Relational Information. conduct Scanning In Accordance With Nara Regulations For Digitizing Temporary Records And Permanent Records (36 Cfr 1236, Subpart E Or Subpart D), Using Equipment Accredited For Sensitivity And/or Classification Level. monitor Digitized Records For Corruption Or Alteration. apply Metadata To Electronic Files And Maintain A Metadata Recordkeeping System In Accordance With Nara Regulations For Digitizing Temporary Records And Permanent Records (36 Cfr 1236, Subpart E Or Subpart D) conduct Quality Management And/or Verification In Accordance With Nara Regulations For Digitizing Temporary Records And Permanent Records (36 Cfr 1236, Subpart E Or Subpart D). Perform Corrective Measures If Scans Do Not Meet Applicable Standards. prepare Permanent Digitized Files For Ingestion Into Erecords. dispose Analog Records After Successful Ingestion Of Digitized Records And Associated Metadata Into Erecords In Accordance With The Appropriate Records Disposition Schedule And With Government Approval. xvii.  On Demand Digitization For The Freedom Of Information Act (foia) Case Files the Contractor Shall Provide Scan-on-demand Services In Support Of Foia/privacy Act Requests And Will Put In Place Operating Procedures For The Timely Digitization And Delivery Of Up To 100 Pages Of Material Classified Up To The Secret Level In A Given Day.  Records Will Be Scanned To Standard Letter And Legal-size Document Formats And May Include Photographs; Require Color, Greyscale, Or Black And White Scanning; Be Scanned In Single-sided Or Duplex Format; And Will Be Compliant With Nara Standards And M-23-07 Directive Requirements.  Documents With A Classification Exceeding Secret Will Require Review By Foia/pa Personnel On-site At The Rsc Or Physical Delivery Of Hard-copy Material To Foia/pa Office Location.  xviii.  Database Development And Administration the Contractor Shall Provide The Following Information Technology Support: rims: All Contractor Staff Shall Have Access To The Rims Database, And The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Maintaining The System And Entering All Applicable Metadata When Retiring, Receiving, Delivering, Accessioning, Transferring, And Destroying Documents. Additional Comments Regarding Document Status Will Be Supplemented As Needed In Specialized Fields. Ds-693 Forms And Corresponding Manifests Will Be Represented For All Lot Numbers Electronically And Will Be Uploaded To The Database Immediately Upon Receipt And Review By The Rsc.  Rims System Report Functionality Will Be Used For Generating Deliverables And Data Representation.  The Contractor Will Provide Ongoing Database Design And Implementation Guidance On Program Requirements And Recommendations For Improvement.  The Rsc Staff Will Perform General Technical Troubleshooting, Providing Findings To Departmental It Points-of-contact For Update. System Functionality Will Be Monitored. srp Module: Contractor Will Support Database Design And Implementation As Well As Database Turning And Performance Monitoring Of The Srp Module Database Until It Is Moved To The Web And Managed By Dos It.  Contractor Will Provide General Technical Troubleshooting And Provide Cons.  When Required, The Contractor Will Provide On-call Support To Ensure That The Srp Program Database Is Functional And Accessible. xix.  Systematic Review Program (srp) Support Services the Contractor Shall Provide The Following Support To Srp: analyzes Annual Records Review List Or Lists To Ensure That Targeted Records Require Declassification Review. orders Requested Record Accessions From Wnrc And/or Other Frcs And Transports The Containers/boxes To The Rsc. facilitates Access To The Record Containers/boxes In The Rsc. arranges And Performs The Transport And/or Disposition Of These Accessions. provides Information Technology Services In Support Of Srp’s Tracking Database/module. xx.  Freedom Of Information Act (foia) Program Support Services the Contractor Shall Provide The Following Support To The Foia Program: analyze Spreadsheets And Databases That Currently Track Pending Box Searches Of Foia Cases That Are Not Currently Tracked In Foiaxpress. develop A Plan To Migrate That Data Into Foiaxpress To Determine Accurate Backlog Of Pending Box Searches, And Implement That Plan Once Approved By The Government. receive And Analyze Foia Case Research Requests To Identify Lots/accessions That May Contain Relevant Documents Responsive To The Foia Request. order Record Accessions From Wnrc And/or Other Frcs And Transport The Containers/boxes To The Rsc, As Needed. review Record Collections To Locate Relevant Documents. digitize Relevant Documents To Make Them Available Electronically Within The Digital Foia Case File. inputs Data, Performs Review, And Updates Status In Foiaxpress. provides Recommendations To The Government On Business Process Improvement (bpi) Related To The Above Process. xxi.  Facility Move Support the Contractor Will Provide Pre- And Post-move Assistance In Support Of Any Rsc Facility Move, To Include Asset Movement And Tracking And Fleet Vehicle Utilization. xxii.  Staffing the Contractor Shall Recommend In Its Proposal The Appropriate Staffing And Hourly Levels Using The Labor Categories Below: labor Categories:  Project Manager, Operations Manager, Subject Matter Expert, Senior Archives Technician, Archives Technician,                                  and Database Developer/administrator the Following Are Key Personnel: project Manager operations Manager subject Matter Expert the Following Section Provides The Above Table’s Position Descriptions: project Manager education: • Bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited College Or University, Or Equivalent.  experience: • Five Years Or More Managing A Records Storage Facility. • Demonstrated Experience As A Project Manager Or Equivalent Experience Managing Records Management Projects And       personnel. • Demonstrated Knowledge And Experience In The Fundamentals Of A Federal Records Management Program Specifically In The Disposition Of Records. • Demonstrated Experience And Ability To Develop And Implement Project Work Plans, Schedules, And Procedures For Complex Projects With Firm Budget And Time Constraints. • Demonstrated Experience And Abilities To Establish Priorities, Manage Resources, And Resolve Problems. • Demonstrated Experience And Ability To Organize And Manage Employees To Meet Established Deadlines And Achieve Specific Goals, Including Quality Control Standards. • Demonstrated Ability To Communicate Orally And In Writing With All Levels Of Management, A Diverse Workforce, And Customers. • Demonstrated Experience And Ability To Implement Improvements To Existing Processes And Workflow As Related To Inventory Management. • Demonstrated Experience And Ability To Implement Customer Satisfaction Programs. • Specialized Management Experience In A Combination Of The Following Areas: Records Management, Records Storage Systems, And Information Protection. operations Manager education: • Bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited College Or University, Or Equivalent. experience: • Three Years Of Experience Maintaining Record Materials In A Records Processing Facility. • Demonstrated Knowledge And Experience In The Fundamentals Of A Federal Records Management Program Specifically In The Disposition Of Records. • Three Years Of Specialized Experience In The Life Cycle Of Records Management And Records Storage Systems And Centers; Automated Information Access And Retrieval Systems; Full-text Search Systems; And Information Protection. • Three Years Of Experience Managing Department Of State Records • Demonstrated Experience And Ability To Establish Priorities, Manage Resources, And Resolve Problems Associated With Contracts. • Demonstrated Experience And Ability To Organize And Manage Employees To Meet Established Deadlines And Achieve Specific Goals, Including Quality Control Standards. • Demonstrated Experience Providing Training To Government Personnel Addressing Federal Records Requirements As Well As Departmental Policies. • Demonstrated Ability To Communicate Orally And In Writing With All Levels Of Management, A Diverse Workforce, And Department Of State Customers. subject Matter Expert education: • Bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited College Or University, Or Equivalent. experience: • Ten Years Of Experience Maintaining Record Materials In A Records Processing Facility. • Demonstrated Knowledge And Experience In The Fundamentals Of A Federal Records Management Program Specifically In The Disposition Of Records. • Ten Years Of Specialized Experience In The Life Cycle Of Records Management And Records Storage Systems And Centers; Automated Information Access And Retrieval Systems; Full-text Search Systems; And Information Protection. • Ten Years Of Experience Managing Department Of State Records. • Demonstrated Experience And Ability To Establish Priorities, Manage Resources, And Resolve Problems Associated With Contracts. • Demonstrated Experience And Ability To Organize And Manage Employees To Meet Established Deadlines And Achieve Specific Goals, Including Quality Control Standards. • Demonstrated Ability To Communicate Orally And In Writing With All Levels Of Management, A Diverse Workforce, And Department Of State Customers. database Developer/administrator education: • Bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited College Or University, Or Equivalent. experience: • Demonstrated Knowledge And Experience In The Fundamentals Of A Federal Records Management Program Specifically In The Disposition Of Records. • Ten Years Of Specialized Experience In The Development And Management Of Electronic Information Collection, Tracking Systems And Reporting Systems; Automated Information Access And Retrieval Systems; Full-text Search Systems; And Related Information Protection Measures. • Demonstrated Experience And Ability To Establish Priorities, Manage Resources, And Resolve Problems Associated With Contracts. • Demonstrated Ability To Communicate Orally And In Writing With All Levels Of Management, A Diverse Workforce, And Department Of State Customers. senior Archives Technician education: • Bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited College Or University, Or Equivalent. experience: • Demonstrated Knowledge And Experience In The Fundamentals Of A Federal Records Management Program Specifically In The Long-term Storage And Disposition Of Records. • Three Years Of Experience Managing Department Of State Records. • Demonstrated Experience And Ability To Organize And Manage Employees To Meet Established Deadlines And Achieve Specific Goals, Including Quality Control Standards. • Demonstrated Ability To Communicate Orally And In Writing With A Diverse Workforce And Department Of State Customers. • Demonstrated Ability To Schedule And Manage Bulk Records Shipments. • Technical Work In Accessioning, Arranging, Describing, Preserving, Using, And Disposing Of Archives, Non-current Records, And Related Material Kept In Record And Manuscript Depositories. This Work Requires The Application Of A Practical Or Technical Knowledge Of Archival Methods, Procedures, And Techniques, And In Some Assignments A Knowledge Of The Administrative History Of The Department Of State. • Experience In Sorting, Packing, And Loading Cubic Foot Boxes Of Files And Papers. • Experience In Sorting, Indexing, Filing, And Retrieving All Types Of Records. • Experience In Maintaining Accountability To Ensure Integrity And Control During Shipment Transfer. • Ability To Type 40 Words Per Minute And Experience Using Microsoft Office Products. • Must Have A Valid Driver's License. archives Technician education: • Bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited College Or University, Or Equivalent, Preferred. experience: • Demonstrated Knowledge And Experience In The Fundamentals Of A Federal Records Management Program Specifically In The Disposition Of Records. • Demonstrated Ability To Communicate Orally And In Writing With A Diverse Workforce And Department Of State Customers. • Technical Work In Accessioning, Arranging, Describing, Preserving, Using, And Disposing Of Archives, Non-current Records, And Related Material Kept In Record And Manuscript Depositories. This Work Requires The Application Of A Practical Or Technical Knowledge Of Archival Methods, Procedures, And Techniques, And In Some Assignments A Knowledge Of The Administrative History Of The Department Of State. • Experience In Sorting, Packing, And Loading Cubic Foot Boxes Of Files And Papers. • Experience In Sorting, Indexing, Filing, And Retrieving All Types Of Records. • Experience In Maintaining Accountability To Ensure Integrity And Control During Shipment Transfer. • Demonstrated Ability To Analyze A Request For Information And Structure Searches To Find Responsive Records, • As Part Of A Team Effort, Ensure That All Paperwork And Entries Into Any Appliable Case Tracking System Are Accurate, Complete And Conform To The Quality Standards Of The Department. • Ability To Type 40 Words Per Minute And Experience Using Microsoft Office Products. • Must Have A Valid Driver’s License To Operate Vehicles Capable Of Transporting 200 Cubic Feet Of Material.   xxiii.  Deliverables And Recommended Rsc Documentation weekly Operations Meeting – Government Technical Monitors (gtms) To Meet With The Project Manager And Operations Manager Weekly To Discuss Issue Remediation And Provide Program/project Updates. monthly Status Report – Deliverable Provided To The Cor By The Project Manager On A Monthly Basis Stating The Quantitative Objectives And Qualitative Goals Of The Rsc; Detailing All Relevant Facility Operations; Noting Previous Or Forecast Personnel Changes; Displaying Figures Relating To Records Retirement, Accessioning, And Destruction; Outlining Foia/pa Support Within The Reporting Period; And Providing Consolidation Of Customer Service Survey Responses To Include Issues, Remediation Actions, And Recommendations For Business Process Improvement As Applicable. quarterly Inventory – Perform Inventory Of All Records Assets Held In The Rsc On A Quarterly Basis.  A Report Of Findings Will Be Submitted To The Gtm. asset Tracking – Log And Track All Actions In Regard To The Storage Locations Of Records Assets, Delivery And Retrieval Services, Charge-in/charge-out Status Of All Holdings, Retirement And Destruction Activities, Customer Service And Interaction, And Escort Hours. data Analytics Report – Perform Ad Hoc Data Analysis Of Department Records Holdings To Determine Disposition Status And Provide Findings And Recommendations To Records Division. business Process Improvement Report – Annual Analysis Of Operations, Identification Of Issues, Projections Of Possible Issues, And Recommended Solutions To Include Staffing Adjustments, Enhancements To Business Operations, Surge Support, And The Implementation Of Best Practices And New Technology Or Processes. rsc Emergency Management Plan – Establish And Annually Review/update Plan To Manage Physical Emergencies At The Rsc Facility To Include Records Protection And Salvage, Staff Notification, And Government Reporting. xxiv.  scheduling Requirements And Telework the Rsc Facility Shall Be Open For Operation Between The Hours Of 6:30 A.m. And 5:30 P.m., With Core Operating Hours From 9:00 A.m. To 3:00 P.m. Monday Through Friday, Excluding Government Holidays.  telework/alternate Work Schedule (aws) Policy - telework Is An Alternate Work Arrangement That Gives Contractor Employees The Opportunity To Conduct All Or Some Of Their Work Away From The Primary Workplace To Accommodate Both Core And Situational Telework Employees Within The Department. It Has No Effect On The Hours An Employee Works. The Location Of Telework Is Normally The Employee’s Primary Residence. Work From Any Other Place Must Be Approved By The Cor before Teleworking. Telework May Not Be Available In Every Case. The Cor Must Approve Or Disapprove The Telework Request. a Contractor Employee's Participation In An Aws, Flexi Tour, Flextime, Credit Hours, Or Telework Is Voluntary And Subject To Cor Approval. a Cor May Cancel Or Adjust The Telework Arrangement By Providing Written Notice To The Contractor Employee's Company. this Decision Is Not Subject To Dispute, Nor Does It Give Rise To A Claim Under The Contract. The Initial Eligibility Criteria Are The Same As That For Federal Employees And Are Listed At 3 Fam 2362.2. At Any Time With Prior Notification A Contractor Employee’s Aws Can Be Terminated Or Modified For Operational Considerations Related To Workload Demands. all Contract Employees That Engage In Telework Must Complete The U.s. Department Of State Telework Agreement. Telework Is Not Automatic. Telework Must Be Requested And Must Be Approved By The Cor. The Cor Reserve The Right To Deny Any Telework Request. xxv.  Security Requirements all Personnel Supporting The Rsc Require A Top-secret Clearance. 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Reference No: Pr No. 2024-06-004-01 Details: Pr No. 2024-06-004-01 Supply And Delivery Of Various Books For The Library Cy 2024 Details: 1 Everybody Writes: Your New And Improved Go., 9781119854166 1 Copy ₱2,832.90 ₱2,832.90 2 Internet Of Things For Agriculture 4.0.,9781774630020 1 Copy ₱15,170.40 ₱15,170.40 3 Huling Hudhud Ng Sanlibong Pagbabalik., 9789715848138 1 Copy ₱1,572.90 ₱1,572.90 4 Rules Of People., 9781292441146 1 Copy ₱1,457.40 ₱1,457.40 5 Rules Of Life .,9781292435619 1 Copy ₱1,457.40 ₱1,457.40 6 Rules Of Work .,9781292439679 1 Copy ₱1,457.40 ₱1,457.40 7 Stress Less, Sell More : 220 Ways To Prioritize .,9781394153398 1 Copy ₱2,727.90 ₱2,727.90 8 Science Technology, And Society .,9789719812104 1 Copy ₱572.25 ₱572.25 9 Connectable: How Leader Can Move Teams .,9781264277506 1 Copy ₱1,614.90 ₱1,614.90 10 Health And Fitness .,9788119205431 1 Copy ₱3,032.40 ₱3,032.40 11 The Pd Book : 7 Habits That Transform .,9781119843351 1 Copy ₱3,536.40 ₱3,536.40 12 Rewire Your Brain 2.0 Five Healthy Factors .,9781119895947 1 Copy ₱2,727.90 ₱2,727.90 13 Practical Research 1 For Senior High School .,9789719816171 1 Copy ₱414.75 ₱414.75 14 Practical Research 1 For Senior High School .,9789719816256 1 Copy ₱624.75 ₱624.75 15 Practical Research 2 For Senior High School .,9789719816256 1 Copy ₱414.75 ₱414.75 16 Understanding Culture, Society And Politics .,9789719812241 1 Copy ₱409.50 ₱409.50 17 Personal Development : A Journey To Life .,9789719813118 1 Copy ₱404.25 ₱404.25 18 Mixed Signals .,9780300255539 1 Copy ₱2,244.90 ₱2,244.90 19 Psychology Women .,9780357658178 1 Copy ₱9,006.90 ₱9,006.90 20 Voyages In World History .,9780357662113 1 Copy ₱7,620.90 ₱7,620.90 21 Culture And Psychology .,9780357658055 1 Copy ₱9,300.90 ₱9,300.90 22 Psychopathology: An Integrative Approach .,9780357657843 1 Copy ₱9,300.90 ₱9,300.90 23 Encyclopedia Of Medicinal Plants, Rami,2023 9781774693797.,hb 1 Copy ₱7,665.00 ₱7,665.00 24 Essential Human Virology. 2nd Ed. 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Joshi, 2022.9789393884879.,hb 1 Copy ₱5,544.00 ₱5,544.00 32 Why Do Teachers Need To Know About Psychology? : Strengthening Professional Identity And Well-being.monsen,2021.9781350084858 1 Copy ₱3,288.60 ₱3,288.60 33 Core Concepts In Chemistry : Industrial Chemistry With Dvd.3g,2019.9781984620170 1 Copy ₱6,693.75 ₱6,693.75 34 Theory, Practice And Techniques In Industrial Chemistry.3g, 2020.9781984637536 1 Copy ₱7,323.75 ₱7,323.75 35 5 Steps To A5 : Ap Chemistry 2022. Moore, 2021. 9781264267972 1 Copy ₱1,779.75 ₱1,779.75 36 Teaching Complex Ideas : How To Translate Your Expertise Into Great Instruction. Wentzel, 2019.9781138482371 1 Copy ₱4,051.95 ₱4,051.95 37 Reading A Poetry : A Complete Coursebook. Furniss,2022. 9780367820046 1 Copy ₱3,822.00 ₱3,822.00 38 Mobile Communication Design.mishra,2023.9789395431408., Hb 1 Copy ₱6,019.65 ₱6,019.65 39 Beyond Journalism. Deuze,2020.9780745643427 1 Copy ₱2,169.30 ₱2,169.30 40 Journalism Writing Techniques. 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Weaver, 2023. 9781647284343 1 Copy ₱6,142.50 ₱6,142.50 133 The 100x Leader: How To Become Someone Worth Following. Kubicek, 2019. 9781119519447., Hb 1 Copy ₱2,960.06 ₱2,960.06 Total Cost ₱640,000.00 Partial Bid Is Allowed. Proponent Must Be Familiar With Cdc Regulations And Policies Proponent Must Be Familiar With Government Transactions Proponent Must Deliver The Items Within (30) Thirty Calendar Days For More Information, Please Contact The Bids And Awards Committee Of Pshs-clc: Tel No. (045) 499-0136 / (045) 499-5597 Local 101 Or Email Us At Rfq@clc.pshs.edu.ph Submissions Will Be Accepted Until July 5, 2024, 9:00am At The Pshs- Clc, Lily Hill St., Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga Or Through Email At Rfq@clc.pshs.edu.ph Jarvik Jason B. Rogacion Administrative Officer V/procurement Officer Philippine Science High School – Central Luzon Campus Telephone No. (045) 499 0136; (045) 499 5597 Local 101 Email: Rfq@clc.pshs.edu.ph

Details: Place Of Performance: norfolk, Va kittery, Me bremerton, Wa honolulu, Hi description: this Is A Sources Sought Announcement In Accordance With Far 15.201 And In Anticipation Of A Potential Future Procurement Program. The Naval Sea Systems Command (navsea) Is Conducting Market Research To Determine Industry Capability And Interest In Performing Discrete Production, Non-discrete Production And Other Production Work To Support The Navy’s Four Public Shipyards In Accomplishing Repair, Maintenance, And Modernization Of Nuclear-powered Attack Submarines. Navsea Is Considering A Multiple-award Contract Indefinite-delivery Indefinite-quantity (mac Idiq) To Cover These Requirements. The Specific Requirements Will Be Defined At The Delivery Order Level, And Will Encompass Efforts Such As Preservation, Structural/non-destructive Testing, Shipboard Work, Electrical Services, Component Repair, And Engineering Support. Navsea Is Especially Interested In Determining Small Business Capability And Interest. Responses Are Welcome From Small Business Concerns And Small Business Teaming Arrangements Or Joint Ventures. This Market Research Will Also Provide Information To The Contracting Officer That Is Relevant To Far 7.107 For Consolidation/bundling. navsea Seeks Responses From Sources That Can Perform Drydock Submarine Repair, Maintenance And Alterations At Norfolk Naval Shipyard (nnsy), Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (psns), Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (phnsy), And Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (pnsy), And Perform The Repair And Restoration Of Select Critical Components. Offerors Are Not Required To Have Their Own Drydock. Work Would Be Performed Under Delivery Orders Anticipated To Be Competed Among Mac Idiq Awardees Over A Five-year Base Ordering Period With L Three Additional Option Years. The Navy Will Include Rolling Admissions Provisions Enabling The Navy To Periodically Announce An Interim Competition For The Purposes Of Adding Additional Contractors To The Mac Idiq. the Navy Has Categorized The Requirements To Be Procured Under The Mac Idiq Into Two Tiers: Critical (lot 1) And Non-critical (lot 2), As Defined As Follows: critical (lot 1) Requirements Consist Of Efforts That Involve Critical Systems. Due To The Nature Of Critical Systems Onboard The Submarine And The Likelihood That Delays In Completing Work Associated With These Systems Will Have A Significant Impact On The Overall Cno Availability Schedule, The Navy Will Require Contractors To Possess Capability And Capacity To Meet Technical Requirements For Critical Systems To Be Eligible For Lot 1 Scope. to Complete This Work, Awardees Are Expected To Have The Knowledge, Skills, And Experience Necessary To Complete Multiple Concurrent Complex Cno Availabilities On Critical Systems. critical Systems Include But Are Not Necessarily Limited To The Following (all Systems Listed Imply Areas Of The System And Equipment Requiring Work Certifications That Are Not Subject To Special Emphasis Program Controls (e.g., Submarine Safety Program (subsafe), Fly By Wire (fbw), Deep Submergence Systems (dss)): vertical Launch System (vls) ship Control System Components torpedo Tubes bow Planes sonar Dome large Vertical Array shipboard Hydraulics Systems normal Fuel Oil Tank And Systems lube Oil Systems non-critical (lot 2) Requirements Consist Of Efforts That Do Not Involve Critical Systems But May Include Systems And Equipment Requiring Work Certifications. Lot 2 Scope Is Expected To Require Fewer Specialized Contractor Capabilities, Both In Terms Of Personnel And Equipment. to Complete This Work, Mac Idiq Holders Are Expected To Have The Knowledge, Skills, And Experience Necessary To Complete Multiple Concurrent Non-critical Work On Cno Availabilities. categories Of Work Intended To Be Outsourced For Both Critical (lot 1) And Non-critical (lot 2) Are Described Below: preservation - Includes Administration, Production Support, Materials, Tools, And Equipment To Deliver Preservation Support That Includes Preservation For Non-subsafe Hull And Structural Repair, Internal And External Submarine Tanks Preservation, Lead Bin Repair And Fabrication, De-ballasting And Re-ballasting, Anodes Removal And Install, Tile Removal And Install, And Safety Track Repair. structural/non-destructive Testing (ndt) - Includes Application Of Technical Methods To Examine Materials Or Components In Ways That Do Not Impair Their Future Usefulness And Serviceability To Measure Geometrical Characteristics And To Detect, Locate, Measure, And Evaluate Flaws. Ndt Is Also Known As Non-destructive Examination, Non-destructive Inspection, And Non-destructive Evaluation. Ndt Is Comprised Of, But Not Limited To, The Following Methods And Techniques: Magnetic Particle Testing, Liquid Penetrant Testing, Radiography Testing, Visual Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, And Eddy Current Testing. shipboard Work - Includes The Following Functions: Temporary Service Sheet Metal Mechanic, Temporary Service Electrician, Temporary Service Pipefitter, Marine Machinery Mechanic, Shipwright, Plastic Fabricators/wood Crafting, Fabric Worker, Laborer, Electrician, Shipfitter Mechanic, Sheetmetal Mechanic, Pipefitter, Insulator, Inside Machinist, Marine Electrician, Electronics Technician, Etc. For Systems And Subsystems That May Include Computers And Associated Electronics; Hardware, Software, Data, And Payload Control Systems For Vertical Launch System (vls)/virginia Class Payload Tubes, Torpedo Tubes, And Torpedo Racks. Production Support Will Include But Not Be Limited To Marine Electrician, Marine Insulator/lagger, Marine Pipefitter, Rigger/weight Handler, Shipwright Staging/shrink-wrap, And Forklift/aerial Lift Operator.  electrical - Includes The Full Range Of Depot Level Repairs And Alterations, Including Troubleshooting, Corrective And Preventive Maintenance, Installation, And Removal/replacement/repair Of Electrical Equipment And Systems Onboard Submarines. fire Watch And Tank Watch - Includes Execution Of Safety Protocols Including Standing Fire And Tank Watches. Fire Watch Support Duties And Functions, For The Purpose Of This Effort, Are Defined As Performing Visual Observation Of The Operation Area On Which Industrial Activity Is Being Performed And Extinguishing Incipient Stage Fires As Specified. Tank Watch Support Duties And Functions, For The Purpose Of This Effort, Are Defined As Performing Visual Observation Of The Operation Area On Which Industrial Activity Is Being Performed. component Repair - Includes Repair And Overhaul Work On Valves, Pumps, Actuators, And Other Components That Are Part Of The Navy’s Corporate Component Repair Program, Advance Equipment Repair Program, And Other Navy-owned Depot Level Repairables. Support Shall Include Pre-testing, Inspection, Repair/replacement, And Certification Of Completion. engineering And Technical Support - Includes The Following Functions: Marine Electrician, Marine Insulator/lagger, Marine Pipefitter, Rigger/weight Handler, Shipwright Staging/shrink-wrap, Forklift/aerial Lift Operator. In Addition, The Contractor Will Provide The Engineering And Technical Support Related To Ship Systems, Operational Systems, And Technology Efforts. submission Instructions: responses To This Notice Must Be Submitted Via Email To The Points Of Contact Listed In This Notice And Must Be Received No Later Than August 26, 2024 (telephone Inquiries Will Not Be Accepted). Please Ensure That The Subject Line Of Any Emails Containing Responses Related To This Notice Include The Name Of Your Firm And “peo Ssn Mac Idiq” (without Quotation Marks). Please Limit Responses To A Maximum Of Five Pages In Length, Excluding The Cover Page, With A Minimum Font Size Of 10 Points For All Text. all Information Received Bearing Proprietary Markings Will Be Handled In Accordance With Applicable Statutes And Regulations. Responses To This Notice Will Not Be Returned. An Acknowledgement Of Receipt Will Be Provided For All Responses Received. If You Do Not Receive An Acknowledgement Within Two Working Days, Please Notify The Points Of Contact Listed In This Notice. companies May Respond To This Sources Sought Notice By Providing An Expression Of Interest. Interested Parties Are Required To Respond With An Expression Of Interest Letter, On Company Letterhead, To Include The Following: company Name company Cage Code company Unique Entity Identifier (uei) Code point Of Contact Information provide The Url For Your Company’s Website small Business Designation As Defined By The Small Business Administration According To Naics Code 336611 (i.e., Large, Sb, Vosb, Sdvosb, Wosb, Etc.) number Of Employees please Indicate The Specific Categories Of Work And Critical/non-critical (lot 1/lot 2) Work Your Company Is Interested In Pursuing. does Your Company Have A Satisfactory Performance Record For The Type Of Work Required? Please Provide Examples Of Relevant Past Performance On Similar Efforts Within The Previous Three Years. The Information For Each Named Contract Shall Include: Type Of Project, Dollar Value And Location. If The Work Was Accomplished As A Prime Contractor, Please Indicate The Percentage Of Work, If Any, Which Was Subcontracted. If The Work Was Performed As A Subcontractor, Indicate The Percentage And Dollar Value Of The Work Performed. If The Interested Party Has No Relevant Experience On Nuclear-powered Attack Submarines, Projects On Other Government Vessels And Private Industry Projects May Be Submitted. If The Experience Information Submitted Is For Efforts Other Than Provided In Support Of The Nuclear-powered Attack Submarines, Explain How The Experience Will Enable The Firm To Successfully Meet The Requirements Of The Contemplated Contract(s). if An Interested Party Is Contemplating Being Part Of A Joint Venture Or Other Teaming Arrangement, State The Names Of The Joint Venture/teaming Arrangement Members And Their Business Size And Describe The Intended Roles And Responsibilities Of Each Member As It Relates To The Work Described Herein. state The Firm’s Current Clearance Level, If Any, For Facilities And Personnel. the Notice Of Interest Should Include A Brief Description Of Your Company And Its Capabilities As They Relate To The Requirements Of The Categories Contemplated Under The Mac Idiq. disclaimer this Notice Is Not A Request For Proposals. Per Far 15.201(e), Responses To This Notice Do Not Constitute Offers And Cannot Be Accepted By The Government To Form A Binding Contract. This Notice Is Issued Solely For Information And Planning Purposes And Does Not Constitute A Solicitation Or Obligation On The Part Of The Government. The Government Makes No Representations That A Solicitation For The Requirements Described In This Notice Will Be Issued. Respondents Are Wholly Responsible For Any Costs Or Expenses Associated With Submitting A Response. No Reimbursement Will Be Made For Any Costs Associated With Providing Information In Response To This Notice Or Any Further Requests For Information Relating To A Response. Respondents Will Not Be Notified Of The Results Of This Notice. The Information Obtained From Submitted Responses May Be Used By The Government In The Development Of A Procurement Strategy. Information Submitted In Response To This Notice Will Become The Property Of The Government. Respondents Should Properly Mark Any Materials Submitted With The Appropriate Restrictive Markings. Information That Is Proprietary Or Competition-sensitive May Be Protected From Disclosure Under The Public Records Statutes Only If Properly Labeled As Such. future Information Regarding This Procurement, If Any, Will Be Posted On Sam.gov.

Details: Description Republic Of The Philippines Local Government Unit Of General Santos City Bids And Awards Committee Goods And Consultancy Services City Hall, General Santos City Total Description Of Articles Item No. 1. Digital Interactive Information Kiosk Tourist Digital Interactive Information Kiosk Terms Of Reference The Interactive Kiosk: A Digital Interactive Kiosk Is A Computer Like Device That Provides People With Self Service Access To Products And Services. Kiosks Are Typically Placed In Retail Stores, Airports, Hospitals, School Campuses, Company Cafeterias, And Other Places Where Personal Computers Are Not Available. The Kiosks Should Possess The Following Attributes: • Up To Date Information Contents, Which Can Be Modified As Necessary Such As Latest News, Upcoming Events, Activities, Statistics, Directories Of Offices, And Directories Of Tourism Related Establishments, Destinations, Accommodations, Mice Venues, Tour Operators, And Others In General Santos City; • Availability Of Much More Travel Related Information That Can Be Displayed With Two Dimensional (2 D) Media; • Customized Information, Allowing People To Navigate To Their Area Of Interest (i.e., Attractions, Accommodations, Transportations, Sites, Etc.); • Interactive Map – Featuring The Heritage Sites, Dive Sites, Historical Sites, Destinations, Accommodations, Etc. With Detailed Information And Contact Reference (to Include How To Get There, Place To Stay, Things To Do, Etc.) Must Be 3d Or 2d Map • View Point Interactive Kiosk Shall Provide All Of These Advantages, And Also The Ability To Connect With People Already Seeking Information For Events, Products, And That May Be Of Interest To Them. I. Purpose/objective The Purchase Of The Interactive Kiosk To Be Placed At The Gsc City Hall Lobby, Gsc Investment Action Center Lobby, Gsc International Airport Arrival Area, Gsc Bulaong Terminal Visitors Lounge, And Gsc Tourism Hub, To Serve As Ready Machine For Other Information And Promotional News/events/projects As A Need Arises: • Generate Positive Recall On General Santos City As A Preferred Destination, Accommodations, And Tours For Domestic Tourists; • Increase Tourist Bookings And Arrivals; • Continue To Create Awareness Of General Santos City’s Campaign To Bolster Our Commitment For Year Round Experience; • Encourage The Visitors To Travel Frequently Within General Santos City, Visit Our Domestic Fun Destinations, And Participate In A Year Long Calendar Of Events And Activities; • Highlight General Santos City’s Campaign Destination Sites; • Incorporate The Use Of Interactive Display Solutions And Augmented Reality Devices In Presenting Content About General Santos City Tourism Information, Product Updates And Audio Visual Presentations; And • Provided A Highly Functional, Interactive Yet Visually Appealing Area For Provision Of General Santos City Tourism Information, Product Updates, Audio Visual Presentations, And Other Animation Activities. Ii. Scope Of Work/deliverable The General Santos City Requires A Package Of Interactive Kiosk: • The Interactive Kiosk Should Be Able To Showcase The City’s Offerings As A Premier Travel And Leisure Destination And Strictly Adheres To The Rules And Regulations Set By General Santos City Tourism; • The Interactive Kiosk Features As Interactive Map At Is Homepage; • The Interactive Kiosk Is The Mirror Of The Lgu General Santos City And General Santos City Tourism Content Website; • The Package Should Include The Following Systems: O Two (2) Desktop Computer For Operating System And Data Management; 2,500,000.00 Page 2 Of 6 24cb Gsc 351 *24cb Gsc 351* Generated From Bac Procurement Management System 1.0 Powered By: Dr. Ugs Production Total Description Of Articles Item No. O Operating System Software Which Is Basic Tools That Allows A Computer To Identify Its Hardware And Run Its Application And; O Application Software Shall Be Custom Tailored For Approval Of The General Santos City, City Economic Management And Cooperative Development Office Tourism Development Division; O Kiosk Management Software Shall Provide A Data Management To Keep Content Fresh And Up To Date. The Kiosk Use Special Software To Connect To An Off Site Server, Typical Via The Internet, Which Provide Access To Other Kiosk Network From Any Location; O Provide Qr Codes For Web Based Access. • One Year Warranty On Software And Service Maintenance. Iii. A Memorandum Of Service/financial Proposal A Memorandum Of Agreement (moa) Will Be Drawn By And Between General Santos City And The Supplier. The Supplier Should Submit The Breakdown Of The Proposed Cost Of Overall Package Of The Kiosk Including The Actual Design. The System Composition: A. Digital Signage System • Digital Signage Content Management Software Digital Av Content On Display As Interactive Advertising Platform; • Ability To Schedule Assets From One Centralize Host; • Branding Theme/logo/date/time/running Announcement; • Schedule Content By Group/content/playlist For Media Players Individuality B. Digital Voice Interactive Bulletin Board System • Interactive Software Pre Customize For Tourists Of General Santos City; • City Government Brandings/logos/announcements With Onscreen Display; • Allow To Display Emergency Messaging In Real Time; • Display Calendars, Schedules, And Upcoming Events/activities; • Content Counter Per Client View; • Customized Application In Accordance To Tourism Requirements; • Display Slides Of Images With Higher Quality In Different Format (jpg/jpeg/png/bmp(bitmap) & Others); • Update Of Screen Information Over The Online Local Network From Dashboard Management; • Zoom/pan/rotate/two Finger Tap/ Press And Tap Long Tap And Double Tap Content Counter Per Client View. C. Way Finder Map Display • Interactive Way Finder Including Animation 2d Or 3d Map Display; • Map Tracing, Lay Out And Editing In Accordance To Requirements; • Aeriel Location & Real Time Map Of Vicinity; • Aerial Photo & Video Inset On Display Based On Current View; • Locator Of Destinations, Accommodations, Offices, Others; • Directories Upon Locating Of Destinations, Accommodations, Offices, Others. D. System, Connectivity, Integration • Centralize Single For Content Management • Announcement And Information Dissemination Manager • Display Management Controller/query Report Management • System Administration Controller • Support A Huge Variety Of Video/audio Format • Accessible In Any Common Platform (windows, Mac, Android) • Wireless And Wired Connectivity As Per Requirement E. Specifications 43 Inches Indoor Floor Mounted Lcd Touchscreen Display • Active Display Area: 941mm (h) X 529mm (v) Or 37.0472in (h) X 20.8268in (v) With Anti Glare Coating For Better Visibility In Various Lighting Conditions. • Frame Material: Steel Pedestal Mount Indistrial Grade Ids • Screen: Touch Plus Technology Designed To Endure • Interaction: Multi Touch Technology / Multi Touch Performance With “build For Touch” Reliability • Touch Osd (no Remote Needed) • Lcd Technology Active Matrix Tft Lcd • Version 5g Wi Fi • Display Scale: 16:9 • Contrast Ratio (typical): 4000 • Mounting Options: Vesa Mount Per Mis F, 400,400,6mm • Response Time (tr+tf) (typical): 8 • Operating System: Windows Os Windows 11 • Memory: 8g, Hard Dik: 120g Ssd (solid State Hard Drive), The Maximum Memory Can Be Expanded To 16g, Hard Disk Can Be Replaced According To Own Larger Capacity • Brightness: 500cd/m2 • Maximum Resolution: 1920 X 1080 @60hz • With Stereo Speaker Page 3 Of 6 24cb Gsc 351 *24cb Gsc 351* Generated From Bac Procurement Management System 1.0 Powered By: Dr. Ugs Production Total Description Of Articles Item No. • Reliable, Integrated Ids Solution With Optional Nfc/rfid Scanners And Webcam Kits • Thin, Commercial Grade Touch Screen Idea For Kiosks, Way Finding And Other Office Applications • Package: Carton Box, One (1) Desktop Computer For Operating System And Data Management. Scope: Frontend: • Logo • Background Header • Widgets • Videos • Slider Images • Important Documents Slides • Footer • Magandang Gensan Page • Directories Page • About Us Page Backend: • Admin Login Module This Is Intended For Security Reason That Can Only Be Accessed By The Admin And The Tourism Division. • File Maintenance O View User – The Admin Can Change Its User Name And Password And Edit Profile. O Add User – The Admin Can Add New User. O Audit Trail – The Admin Has Made To The System, Like If They Edit Content In Frontend And Also The Time/day Of The Admin Login And Logout. • Home The Admin Can Edit/customize All The Content In The Home Page. • Magandang Gensan O The Admin Can Edit/customize All The Content In Magandang Gensan Page. • Directories The Admin Can Edit/customize All The Content In The Directory Page. • About Us O The Admin Can Edit/customize All The Content In About Us Page. F. Local Material/civil Works • Necessary Local Materials, Civil Works, Special Mounting & Project Contingencies As Per Business Unit Requirements • Onsite Setup, Configuration & One Day Live Observation G. Service & Support • Onsite System Deployment & Installation/end User & Technical Orientation • At Least Two (2) Days System Live Observation Per Business Unit • Support With One (1) Year Standard Support 8x6, Three (3) Days Response • System Minor Adjustment & Modification H. Delivery & Fulfilment • 90 Days Delivery Lead Time Including System Development Adjustments. • Lan, 220vac Power & Consumption Shall Be Provided By Client I. Terms Of Payment • Full Payment Will Be Payable In Cash Or Cheque Upon Completion Of The Project Including 100% Delivery Of Hardware, Complete Installation And System Trial. Contact Person Eliodoro Y. Alcaya, Jr. Supervising Tourism Operations Officer Contact No. (083) 552 8427 For Inquiries, See Or Call End User For Other Details Page 4 Of 6 24cb Gsc 351 *24cb Gsc 351* Generated From Bac Procurement Management System 1.0 Powered By: Dr. Ugs Production Total Description Of Articles Item No. The Local Government Unit Of General Santos City Now Invites Bids For The Purchase Of Purchase Of Interactive Information Kiosk. Delivery Of The Goods Is Required 50 Calendar Days. Bidders Should Have Completed, Within 3 Years From The Date Of Submission And Receipt Of Bids, A Contract Similar To The Project. The Description Of An Eligible Bidder Is Contained In The Bidding Documents, Particularly, In Section Ii (instructions To Bidders) Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using A Non Discretionary "pass/fail" Criterion As Specified In The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act (ra) 9184. Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Or Organizations With At Least Sixty Percent (60%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines, And To Citizens Or Organizations Of A Country The Laws Or Regulations Of Which Grant Similar Rights Or Privileges To Filipino Citizens, Pursuant To Ra 5183. Prospective Bidders May Obtain Further Information From Local Government Unit Of General Santos City And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below During Monday To Friday, 8:00 Am To 5:00 Pm Except On Holidays. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Purchased By Interested Bidders Starting May 30, 2024 12:00 Noon From The Address And Website(s) Below And Upon Payment Of The Applicable Fee For The Bidding Documents, Pursuant To The Latest Guidelines Issued By The Gppb, In The Amount Of Php 5,000.00. The Procuring Entity Shall Allow The Bidder To Present Its Proof Of Payment For The Fees Either In Person, By Facsimile, Or Through Electronic Means. The Local Government Unit Of General Santos Will Hold A Pre Bid Conference On 06/06/2024 2:00:00pm At Bids And Awards Committee Office 4th Floor, Left Wing, City Action Investment Center, General Santos City, Which Shall Be Open To Prospective Bidders. Bids Must Be Duly Received By The Bac Secretariat Through Manual Submission At The Office Address Indicated Below On Or Before June 18, 2024 12:00 Pm. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 14. Bid Opening Shall Be On June 18, 2024 2:00 Pm At The Given Address Below. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders Representatives Who Choose To Attend The Activity. Page 5 Of 6 24cb Gsc 351 *24cb Gsc 351* Generated From Bac Procurement Management System 1.0 Powered By: Dr. Ugs Production The Local Government Unit Of General Santos City Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Declare A Failure Of Bidding, Or Not Award The Contract At Any Time Prior To Contract Award In Accordance With Sections 35.6 And 41 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. For Further Information, Please Refer To: _______________________________ Ronnie A. Ymbong, Rea Chairperson, Bac Goods And Consulting Services

Details: This Notice Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Items Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Federal Acquisition Regulations (far) Subpart 12.6 “streamlined Procedures For Evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Items”, As Applicable, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; (a Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued) And Quotations (quotes) Are Being Requested. The Solicitation Number Is Rfq-niaid-24-2218371 And The Solicitation Is Issued As A Request For Quotation (rfq). this Acquisition Will Be Processed Under Far Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Far Subpart 13.5 – Simplified Procedures For Certain Commercial Items. The Solicitation Documents And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular Fac 2024-05 Effective May 22, 2024. the North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing With A Small Business Size Standard Of 1,000 In Employees. This Requirement Is Not Set-aside For Small Business. The Government Anticipates Making A Single Award Firm Fixed Price (ffp) Purchase Order. By Submission Of A Quote, The Offeror Acknowledges The Requirement That A Prospective Awardee Shall Be Registered And Viewable In The System For Award Management (sam) Database Prior To Award, During Performance, And Through Final Payment Resulting From This Solicitation (www.sam.gov). statement Of Need the Proposed Purchase Is For Brand Name Or Equal Products/services. the National Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases (niaid), Vaccine Research Center (vrc), Vaccine Immunology Program (vip) Is Seeking To Acquire One (1) Mid-throughput Next Generation Sequencing (ngs) System And Optional Maintenance Agreement. The Vrc Is Designing, Producing, And Testing Candidate Immunogens Aimed At Eliciting Neutralizing Antibodies Against A Number Of Human Pathogens Including Hiv, Influenza, Rsv And Sars-cov-2. At The Core Of This Effort Lies The Requirement To Elicit Antibodies That Use Particular Igh And Igl Chain Gene Pairs. For Evaluation Of Vaccine Candidates, The Evolution Of Such Antibodies, And Thus The Effectiveness Of The Vaccine, Needs To Be Monitored Using A Variety Of Molecular Techniques That Culminate In Single-cell Ngs Of Pathogen-specific B Cell Igg Genes. In Addition, Passive Antibody Applications Necessarily Depend On The Identification And Sequencing Of Neutralizing Pathogen-specific Antibodies In Infected And/or Convalescent People. Similarly, Vaccines Being Developed By The Vrc That Aim To Elicit T Cell Immunity, Such As Those Against Tb, Malaria, And Cancer, Require Analysis At The Level Of Tcr Sequences. To Complement These Studies Of Immune Adaptive Receptor Use, The Vrc Also Investigates Host Genomic Associations With Vaccine Responses And Disease Progression, The Microbiome, Pathogen Sequence Diversity Within And Among Infected People, And Host Cellular Reservoirs Of Pathogens. to Achieve These Goals, The Vrc Has Developed A Broad Portfolio Of Next-generation Sequencing Methodologies. These Include Bulk And Single Cell Tcr, Ig And Whole Transcriptome Sequencing, Targeted Genomic Sequencing Of Specific Loci, Whole Genome Sequencing, Shotgun Microbiome Metagenomics, And Long-read/consensus Pathogen Sequencing. These Assays Are Performed On Samples From Multiple Species Including Humans, Non-human Primates (nhp) And Various Rodents. The Mid-throughput Ngs Instrument Is Needed To Help The Vrc, Vip Support The Mission Critical Research Described Above. The Sequencing System Must Use Compatible Reagents, Variables, Sequencing Techniques, And Equipment That Will Ensure The Integrity Of On-going Study Results Will Not Be Compromised. Vrc Currently Utilizes Illumina Nextseq 1000 And 2000 Systems. As Such, This Acquisition Is For An Illumina Nextseq 2000 Or Equal Mid-throughput Ngs System. It Is An Integrated System For Automated Generation Of Dna Clonal Clusters By Bridge Amplification, Sequencing, Primary Analysis, And Secondary Analysis. With The Acquisition Of This Instrument, It Will Improve The Efficiency Of Our Critical Experiments. specifically, Niaid, Vrc, Vip Is Seeking One (1) Mid-throughput Ngs System And Optional Maintenance Agreement, Which Enables A Broad Range Of Applications And Study Sizes Through Sequencing By Synthesis And Sample Multiplexing. The System Must Use Onboard Algorithms For Primary And Secondary Analysis Of The Sequencing Data. The Mid-throughput Ngs System Includes The Sequencing Instrument, Embedded Touchscreen Monitor And On-instrument Computer, Control Software, Hardware Accelerated Secondary Analysis Pipelines, Installation And Training, And 12-months Warranty, Including Parts And Labor. To Be Considered For Award, The Vendor Quoting “equal” Products/services, Including “equal” Products/services Of The Brand-name Manufacturer Must Meet All The Technical Requirements Listed Below: the Mid-throughput Ngs Instrument Has Have At Least Eleven Flowcell Options With A Minimum Of 100m Reads On A Single Flowcell And Have A 600-cycle Or Greater Kit Option. the Instrument Must Incorporate A Design To Avoid Sample Cross-contamination Within The Fluidics. the Instrument Must Incorporate An Onboard Bioinformatics Server With Bcl To Fastq Conversion, Lossless Data Compression, And Secondary Analysis Pipelines. the Instrument Must Not Be Larger Than 23.6” X 23.6” X 25.6” (hxwxd) And Weigh No More Than 145kg. the Technical Requirements For The Maintenance Agreement Option Include: full Coverage For Original Equipment Manufacturer (oem) Replacement Parts, Labor, And Travel. Coverage Includes All Fees Associated With Repairs (labor And Replacement Parts) For Any Service Or Repairs Performed. Only Oem Parts Will Be Accepted For All Repairs And Services. service Support Must Include Reagent Replacement Upon Hardware Failure. priority Scheduling And Onsite Response For All Repairs During The Period Of Performance. Priority Is Defined As Giving Priority Scheduling Equal To A Direct Contract And Guaranteeing The Equivalent Manufacturer’s Priority Onsite Response. Oem Trained Certified Technicians Required. at Least One (1) Preventive Maintenance Inspection To Be Performed During A Twelve-month Period To Ensure The Instruments Are Performing To Factory Specifications. 48-hour Priority Response Time After Receipt Of Service Call instrument Control Software And Hardware Proprietary Updates (can Occur During Scheduled Firmware Updates Upon Request, And In Conjunction With A Scheduled Preventive Maintenance Or Corrective Maintenance Visit), Including Software Revision. Provide End User License Agreement (eula) If Applicable. unlimited Service Visits During Normal Business Days And Hours, Excluding Federal Holidays. unlimited Telephone Support For Instruments And Applications And Remote Technical Support During Business Hours. field Service Representative Trained To Provide Service In Biosafety Level 2 (bsl-2). period Of Performance delivery Of Equipment Is Preferred As Soon As Possible And Required Within 90 Days After Receipt Of Award – Estimated December 20, 2024. The Estimated Base Period Of Performance Is August 20, 2024 – August 19, 2025, Which Includes A 12-months Warranty To Take Effect Upon Installation Of The System. A 12-month Service Plan Option May Be Exercised Following The Completion Of The 12-month Warranty. shipping/delivery Instructions delivery Location Is Fob Destination: Vaccine Research Center, 40 Convent Drive, Bethesda, Md 20814. All Equipment Delivered Shall Contain A Packing Slip. instructions all Interested Vendors Shall Provide A Quote For The Requirement As Outlined In This Solicitation. All Quotes Shall Include: price(s) (unit Price, Extended Price, Total Price) shipping Fees manufacturing Country Of Origin Of The Products, Including Components documentation Demonstrating Vendor Is Either The Manufacturer Or Authorized Distributor/reseller Of The Product(s) estimated Date Of Delivery point Of Contact: Name, Phone Number & Email unique Entity Id (uei) And Cage Code From Active Sam.gov Registration business Size Under Naics 334516 payment Terms response To All Minimum Service Requirements And Instructions For The Quote To Be Accepted As Responsive. support Response. Quote Must Indicate: remote Support Response Time (include Guarantees) onsite Visit Response Time (include Guarantees, Zoning/geography Restrictions If Applicable) all Service Terms, Conditions, And Exclusions As A Part Of, Or As An Attachment To The Quotation. Referenced Or Linked Terms And Conditions Will Not Be Considered Nor Included In Award. indicate The Order Of Priority In Which Repairs Will Be Scheduled. (for Example, If The Vendor Serves Multiple Clients, Which Clients, If Any, Take Precedence Over Others. If There Is A Tier-based System That Prioritizes Certain Clients Or Certain Types Of Repairs Over Others, Indicate At What Tier Or Priority Of Service That Is Being Quoted) indicate The Nature Of Software Updates/revisions During The Service Period. Include When They Will Be Implemented (for Example, Will Revisions/updates Be Provided And Released To Niaid, During Pm Visits Only, Upon Immediate Release, Or On Another Schedule). Provide End User License Agreement (eula) Is Applicable. all Manufacturers And Serial Number Must Be Listed For Each Piece Of Equipment Quoted Per Line. documentation Of Oem Trained Technicians/engineers: All Third-party Service Providers, Must Include A Letter From Oem Certifying Service Technicians/engineers Or Proof Of Oem Training. each Response Must Clearly Indicate The Capability Of The Vendor To Meet All Specifications And Requirements. The Government Will Evaluate Only Those Quotes That Fully Meet The Requirements As Outlined Above And Respond To The Solicitation Instructions And Requirements. Failure To Furnish A Full And Complete Quote As Instructed Will Result In The Quoter’s Response Being Considered Non-responsive And Will Therefore Be Eliminated From Further Consideration And Award. if Providing An Equal Product(s)/services(s), Please Supply Descriptive Data For Evaluation Purposes To Determine The Validity Of How It Is An Equal. The Following Far Provision Applies To This A Solicitation Far 52.211-6 Brand Name Or Equal (aug 1999): (a)if An Item In Thissolicitationis Identified As "brand Name Or Equal," The Purchase Description Reflects The Characteristics And Level Of Quality That Will Satisfy The Government’s Needs. The Salient Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristics That "equal"productsmustmeet Are Specified In Thesolicitation. (b)to Be Considered For Award,offersof "equal"products, Including "equal"productsof The Brand Name Manufacturer,must- (1)meet The Salient Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristic Specified In Thissolicitation; (2)clearly Identify The Item By- (i)brand Name, If Any; And (ii)make Or Model Number; (3)includedescriptive Literaturesuch As Illustrations, Drawings, Or A Clear Reference To Previously Furnished Descriptive Data Or Information Available To Thecontracting Officer; And (4)clearly Describe Any Modifications Theofferorplans To Make In A Product To Make It Conform To Thesolicitationrequirements. Mark Any Descriptive Material To Clearly Show The Modifications. (c)thecontracting Officerwill Evaluate "equal"productson The Basis Of Information Furnished By Theofferoror Identified In Theofferand Reasonably Available To Thecontracting Officer. Thecontracting Officeris Not Responsible For Locating Or Obtaining Any Information Not Identified In Theoffer. (d)unless Theofferorclearly Indicates In Itsofferthat The Product Being Offered Is An "equal" Product, Theofferorshallprovide The Brand Name Product Referenced In Thesolicitation. (end Of Provision) quotes Are Due By 3:00 Pm Est On September 5, 2024. Quotes Must Be Emailed To Kathy Song, Contract Specialist At Kathy.song@nih.gov. Late Quotes Will Not Be Considered. All Responsible Sources May Submit An Offer That Will Be Considered By This Agency. Any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Combined Synopsis/solicitation Should Be Emailed By August 30, 2024 At 3:00 Pm Est To Kathy.song@nih.gov. evaluation niaid Will Evaluate Quotes To Determine The Best Value To The Government. Niaid Will Make That Determination Based On Technical Acceptability, Past Performance, And Price. Niaid Will Evaluate Past Performance And Price Only For Those Quotes Which Are Rated As Technically Acceptable. In The Event Quotes Are Evaluated As Technically Equal, Past Performance, And Price Will Become Major Considerations In Selecting The Successful Quoter. evalution Of Options in Accordance With Far 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options, The Government Will Evaluate Offers For Award Purposes By Adding The Total Price For All Options To The Total Price Of The Basic Requirement. The Government May Determine That A Quote Is Unacceptable If The Option Prices Are Significantly Unbalanced. Evaluation Of Options Shall Not Obligate The Government To Exercise The Option(s). special Notice To Quoters quoters Are Advised That The Government May Share Your Information With Non-government Personnel Who Are Assisting With The Evaluation Of Quotes. The Exclusive Responsibility For Source Selection Will Reside With The Government. By Submitting Your Quote, You Will Be Consenting To Disclosure Of Your Quote To Non-government Personnel For Purposes Of Evaluation. electronic Invoicing the Successful Vendor May Submit An Invoice Once A Shipment Is Delivered. Niaid Will Only Accept Invoices For Completed Services And Units That Have Been Delivered To Niaid. nih Is Using A Phased Transition Approach From The Nih Office Of Financial Management (ofm) Electronic Invoice Submission Instructions To The Department Of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (ipp). For Contractors That Have Transitioned To Ipp, The Contractor Must Submit Invoices To The Department Of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (ipp) At Https://www.ipp.gov. For Contractors That Have Not Transitioned To Ipp, The Contractor Shall Submit Invoices To The National Institutes Of Health (nih)/office Of Financial Management (ofm) Via Email At Invoicing@nih.gov With A Copy To The Approving Official Until The Contractor Has Been Notified Of Its Transition To Ipp. provisions And Clauses far 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) this Solicitation Incorporates One Or More Solicitation Provisions By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. The Offeror Is Cautioned That The Listed Provisions May Include Blocks That Must Be Completed By The Offeror And Submitted With Its Quotation Or Offer. In Lieu Of Submitting The Full Text Of Those Provisions, The Offeror May Identify The Provision By Paragraph Identifier And Provide The Appropriate Information With Its Quotation Or Offer. Also, The Full Text Of A Solicitation Provision May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): Https://www.acquisition.gov/ far 52.203-18 – Prohibition On Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements – Representations (jan 2017) far 52.204-7 – System For Award Management (oct 2018) far 52.204-16 – Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (aug 2020) far 52.204-24 – Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (nov 2021) far 52.204-26– Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services-representation. (oct 2020) far 52.209-7 – Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (oct 2018) far 52.211-6– Brand Name Or Equal (aug 1999) far 52.212-1 – Instructions To Offerors – Commercial Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023) far 52.212-3 – Offeror Representations And Certification – Commercial Products And Commercial Services (may 2024) far 52.217-5 – Evaluation Of Options (jul 1990) the Following Hhsar Provision Is Applicable And Provided In Full Text Below: hhsar 352.239-78 Information And Communication Technology Accessibility Notice (feb 2024) (deviation) (a) Any Offeror Responding To This Solicitation Must Comply With Established Hhs Information And Communication Technology (ict) Accessibility Standards. Information About Section 508 Is Available At Https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/index.html. (b) The Section 508 Accessibility Standards Applicable To This Solicitation Are Stated In The Clause At 352.239-79 Information And Communication Technology Accessibility. In Order To Facilitate The Government’s Determination Whether Proposed Ict Supplies, Products, Platforms, Information, And Documentation Meet Applicable Section 508 Accessibility Standards, Offerors Must Submit An Appropriate Hhs Section 508 Accessibility Conformance Checklist (see Https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/accessibility-checklists/index.html) Or An Accessibility Conformance Report (acr) (based On The Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (vpat) See Https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat), In Accordance With The Completion Instructions. The Purpose Of The Checklists And Conformance Reports Are To Assist Hhs Acquisition And Program Officials In Determining Whether Proposed Ict Supplies, Products, Platforms, Information, And Documentation Conform To Applicable Section 508 Accessibility Standards. Checklists And Acrs Evaluate—in Detail—whether The Ict Conforms To Specific Section 508 Accessibility Standards And Identifies Remediation Efforts Needed To Address Conformance Issues. (c) If An Offeror Claims Its Supplies Or Services Meet Applicable Section 508 Accessibility Standards, And It Is Later Determined By The Government, I.e., After Award Of A Contract Or Order, That Supplies, Products, Platforms, Information, Documentation, Or Services Support Delivered Do Not Conform To The Described Accessibility Standards, Remediation Of The Supplies, Products, Platforms, Information, Documentation, Or Services Support To The Level Of Conformance Specified In The Contract Will Be The Responsibility Of The Contractor At Its Expense. (d) In Order To Facilitate The Government's Determination Whether Proposed Ict Supplies Meet Applicable Section 508 Accessibility Standards, Offerors Must Submit An Accessibility Conformance Report, In Accordance With Its Completion Instructions And Tailored To The Requirements In The Solicitation. The Purpose Of The Report Is To Assist Hhs Acquisition And Program Officials In Determining Whether Proposed Ict Supplies Conform To Applicable Section 508 Accessibility Standards. The Template Allows Offerors Or Developers To Self-evaluate Their Supplies And Document, In Detail, Whether They Conform To A Specific Section 508 Accessibility Standard, And Any Underway Remediation Efforts Addressing Conformance Issues. Instructions For Preparing The Hhs Section 508 Evaluation Template Are Available At Https://section508.gov/. (e) In Order To Facilitate The Government's Determination Whether Proposed Ict Services Meet Applicable Section 508 Accessibility Standards, Offerors Must Provide Enough Information To Assist The Government In Determining That The Ict Services Conform To Section 508 Accessibility Standards, Including Any Underway Remediation Efforts Addressing Conformance Issues. (f) Respondents To This Solicitation Must Identify Any Inability To Conform To Section 508 Requirements. If An Offeror Claims Its Supplies Or Services Meet Applicable Section 508 Accessibility Standards, And It Is Later Determined By The Government, I.e., After Award Of A Contract Or Order, That Supplies Or Services Delivered Do Not Conform To The Described Accessibility Standards, Remediation Of The Supplies Or Services To The Level Of Conformance Specified In The Contract Will Be The Responsibility Of The Contractor At Its Expense. (g) Items Delivered As Electronic Content Must Be Accessible To Hhs Acceptance Criteria. Checklist For Various Formats Are Available At Http://508.hhs.gov/. Materials, Other Than Items Incidental To Contract Management, That Are Final Items For Delivery Should Be Accompanied By The Appropriate Checklist, Except Upon Approval Of The Contracting Officer Or Contracting Officer’s Representative. (end Of Provision) far 52.252-2 –clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) this Contract Incorporates One Or More Clauses By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, Thecontracting Officerwill Make Their Full Text Available. Also, The Full Text Of A Clausemaybe Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): Https://www.acquistion.gov/ far 52.204-13 –system For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018) far 52.204-18 – Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance (aug 2020) far 52.204-21 – Basic Safeguarding Of Covered Contractor Information Systems (nov 2021) far 52.212-4 – Contract Terms And Conditions – Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2023) far 52.242-15 – Stop-work Order (aug 1989) by Reference The Department Of Health And Human Services Acquisition Regulation (hhsar) Provisions And Clauses That Are Applicable To This Requirement. Copies Are Available From Http://www.hhs.gov/policies/hhsar/: clauses hhsar 352.203-70 – Anti-lobbying (december 18, 2015) hhsar 352.208-70 – Printing And Duplication (december 18, 2015) hhsar 352.222-70 – Contractor Cooperation In Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (december 18, 2015) hhsar 352.223-70 – Safety And Health (december 18, 2015) by Full Text The Department Of Health And Human Services Acquisition Regulation (hhsar): hhsar 352.232-71 – Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (february 2, 2022) hhsar 352.239-79 – Information And Communication Technology Accessibility (feb 2024) (deviation) the Following Additional Clauses Are Applicable To This Requirement And Provided In Full Text As Attachments: far 52.212-5 – Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Status Or Executive Orders – Commercial Products And Commercial Services (may 2024) far 52.217-8 – Option To Extend Services (nov 1999) far 52.217-9 – Option To Extend The Term Of The Contract (mar 2000) list Of Attachments attachment 1 – Bill Of Materials (bom) attachment 2 – Statement Of Work (sow) attachment 3 – Full Text Clauses

Details: Disclaimer: This Is A Source Sought Notice Only. This Synopsis Is Not A Request For Quote, Proposal, Or Bid. This Notice Is Not A Solicitation As Defined By Far 2.101, Therefore It Shall Not Be Construed As A Commitment By The Government To Enter Into A Contract, Nor Does It Restrict The Government To An Acquisition Approach. All Information Contained In This Rfi Is Preliminary As Well As Subject To Modification And Is In No Way Binding On The Government. Information Submitted In Response To This Notice Is Voluntary; The Government Will Not Pay For Information Requested Nor Will It Compensate Any Respondent For Any Cost Incurred In Developing Information Provided To The Government. The Government Is Requesting That Restrictive Or Proprietary Markings Not Be Used In Response To This Notice. If A Solicitation Is Released, It Is Will Be Synopsized In The Federal Business Opportunities (fedbizopps) Website Or Gsa. It Is The Responsibility Of The Interested Parties To Monitor These Sites For Additional Information Pertaining To This Rfi. the Anticipated Small Business Administration (sba) Size Standard For The North American Classification Code (naics) 561621 Is $25m. 1. Purpose: The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Hereby Issues The Following Sources Sought Notice As A Request For Information (rfi). This Rfi Is Being Used For Market Research Purposes Only To Seek Contractors With The Capability To Provide The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (cavhs) With All Labor, Tools Materials, Supplies, Equipment, Cabling, Licensing, Personnel, Supervision And Transportation Required Provide For The Installation Of A Stand-alone Security Surveillance Camera System For The Eight Community Based Outpatient Clinic (cbocs) Located Across Arkansas. important Notice: Velocity Vision Software Is Currently In Use For The Camera Systems In Use In Both Little Rock And North Little Rock Campuses, Therefore All Equipment Must Be Compatible With This Software. 2. Place Of Performance: see Attached Statement Of Work. 3. Opportunity: The Cavhs Is Seeking Information From Potential Contractors On Their Ability To Provide This Service. This Is A Request For Information (rfi) Only. Small Business Concerns Are Encouraged To Provide Responses To This Rfi To Assist The Cavhs In Determining Potential Levels Of Competition Available In The Industry. note: All Questions And Information Shall Be Answered And Provided In Sections 4 Through 7 For The Government To Consider Whether The Contractor Has The Capability To Meet The Government Requirement. 4. Responses Requested: The Cavhs Requires The Following Questions Answered In This Rfi: Answers That Are Not Provided Shall Be Considered Non-responsive To The Request For Information. a. Is The Contractor Licensed/certified To Provide Provide For The Installation Of A Stand-alone Security Surveillance Camera System And Any Updates As Required? contractor Shall Attach Documentation Of Their Licensing/certification To Be Viewed By The Government To Be Considered As Part Of The Market Research And Responsiveness To This Sources Sought Notice. b. Are Contractor Personnel/technicians Certified/licensed To Install Required Hardware To Meet Service Requirements? contractor Shall Attach Documentation Of This Accreditation/certification To Be Viewed By The Government To Be Considered As Part Of The Market Research And Responsiveness To This Sources Sought Notice. c. Prospective Contractors Shall Provide Their Point(s) Of Contact Name, Address, Telephone Number, And Email Address. In Addition, Contractors Shall Provide The Company's Business Size, And Data Universal Numbering System (duns) Number. d. Is Your Company A Small Business (sdvosb, Vosb), Sdbs, Hubzone, Or 8a Concern? Naics Code: 561621, Psc Code: N063: Installation Of Equipment- Alarm, Signal, And Security Detection Systems please Provide Proof Of Qualifications. e. Contractor Shall Provide Proof It S Equipment Is Compatible With Velocity Vision Software. f. What Is The Estimated Market Pricing For Services Of This Magnitude? please Provide An Estimated Pricing Guide/structure For Review Purposes To Aid In Accurately Forecasting Requirements. 5. Capability Statement: Provide Your Capability Statement To Demonstrate Your Company S Understanding And Ability To Perform High-speed Internet Services In Accordance With The Attached Performance Work Statement. 6. Relevant Experience: Please Provide Government Or Commercial Agency Relevant Experience Within The Last Three (3) Years. Information Shall Include: contract Number name/point Of Contact (poc) poc Phone Number poc Email Address brief Description Of How The Contract Referenced At 6(a) Relates To The Technical Capability Within The Telecommunications/internet Industry. 7. Subcontracting: If Subcontracting, Provide Subcontractor S Business Name, Address, Phone Number, And Duns. Identify Specific Task(s) To Be Performed By The Subcontractor And Percentage Of Effort As The Prime Contractor. contractor Shall Possess The Capability To Provide All Requirements And Objectives. 8. Instructions And Response Guidelines: Rfi Responses Are Due By 11:00am (cst) On Friday Sept 20, 2024; Size Is Limited To 8.5 X 11 Inches, 12-point Font, With 1-inch Margins In Microsoft Word Format Via Email To Joseph.warren@va.gov All Questions Shall Be Submitted By 10:00am (cst) On Tuesday Sep 10, 2024 Via Email To Joseph.warren@va.gov Telephone Requests Or Inquires Will Not Be Accepted. the Subject Line Shall Read: 36c25624q1340 Cboc Security Camera S no Solicitation Exists At This Time. There Is No Page Limitation On Subparagraphs 4(a) - 4(f). All Questions Shall Be Answered To Be Considered As Part Of The Market Research For Capable Contractors To Meet The Government Requirements. please Provide Additional Information You Deem Relevant In Order To Respond To The Specific Inquiries Of The Rfi. Information Provided Will Be Used Solely By Cavhs As "market Research" And Will Not Be Released Outside Of The Cavhs Purchasing And Contract Team. 11. Contact Information: contracting Officer: Joseph Warren email Address: Joseph.warren@va.gov your Responses To This Notice Is Appreciated. statement Of Work for cboc Security Camera System scope the Purpose Of This Contract Is To Provide For The Installation Of A Stand-alone Security Surveillance Camera System For The Eight Community Based Outpatient Clinic (cbocs) Located Across Arkansas. The Camera System Will Transmit Data To The Va Virtual Cloud For Storage Or Retrieval If Incident Investigations Are Needed By Va Police. These Will Have To Be Partitioned Views To The Department Of Veteran Affairs Nlr/lr Police For Their Viewing. The Cboc Locations Are: conway Cboc: 1520 East Dave Ward Drive Conway, Ar 72032 el Dorado Cboc: 1702 North West Avenue El Dorado, Ar 71730 hot Springs Cboc: 177 Sawtooth Oak Street Hot Springs, Ar 71901 mena Cboc: 300 Morrow Street, South Mena, Ar 71953 mountain Home Cboc: 1520 East Dave Ward Drive Conway, Ar 72032-9642 pine Bluff Cboc: 2906 Market Street Pine Bluff, Ar 71601 russellville Cboc: 3106 West 2nd Ct Russellville, Ar 72801 searcy Cboc: 1120 South Main Street Searcy, Ar 72143-7319 2. General Requirements And Tasks: a. This Statement Of Work (sow) Describes The Turn-key Job/services And Security System Components To Be Provided And Installed At All Cbocs Listed Above. The Sow Shall Generally Consist Of, But Not Necessarily Be Limited To, Providing All Pro Services On-site Engineering Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Permits, Testing, And Reports Required To Install The Security Camera System Using Cat6a Cabling By The Contractor. All Federal, State, And Local Code/regulations/standards Shall Be Followed. The Contractor Will Be Responsible For Installing & Upgrading Servers, Hardware, Software, And New Cameras System To Working Order, In Compliance With Va Directives. Contractor Will Follow Requirements Of The Va Physical Security Design Manual. All System Components Must Be Monitored And Controlled By The Engineering Electronics Technicians. Alternate Locations For Monitoring Cameras May Be Required In Some Circumstances. The System Must Comply With Section 889 Of The John S. Mccain National Defense Authorization Act Of 2019 (ndaa) And The Trade Agreement Act (taa) To Ensure Only U.s Made Or Designated Country End Products Are Acquired For Use. b. The Va Office Of Information And Technology (oit) Will Provide The Secure Internet Connectivity Between The Camera Hardware Switch, The Secure Router, And All Network Personal Computers. c. Hardware, Software, And Software Agreement License Requirements For Each Cboc Location Will Consist Of Items Listed In Paragraph D.1through D.7 And The Detailed Listing Below Each Cboc Header: d. Software Server, Licenses, And Labor Quantity d.1 Velocity Vision Enterprise Base License (bl) 1 d.2 Xprotect Lpr Base License (bl) 1 d.3 Vision Ai Enterprise, Perpetual License 136 d.4 Velocity Vision Access Base License (bl) 1 d.5 Identiv Management Server: 1 (r350) 1u 4-bay Xeon E-2336 16gb (2x 8gb) Perc H755 2x 1gbe Rj45 2x 600w Psu 5yr 4x 480gb Mu Ssd Sql Standard 2019 d.6 Vision Ai Core Server 1 d.7 Network Switch Sw10g 1 d.8 Dell 7960 Facial Recognition Server 1 e. Prop Services, On-site Engineering Labor e.1 Travel Is Billed Per Visit As Flat Rate, Travel Expenses Will Not Exceed Quoted Amount Per Visit e.2 Global Services Labor For Systems Engineer e.3 Corsight Single Camera License 5 Year License conway Cboc item Description Quantity no. 4k Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 2 12mp, Fisheye Camera With Ai And Ir 7 5mp, Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 3 2mp X2, Ir Outdoor Dome 4 2mp Ir Bullet Lpr Camera: 5.2-62mm Lens, 12x Optical, 32x Digital Zoom, 295 Ir 1 velocity Vision Enterprise Channel License (cl) 17 network Jack-25pk 1 43" Monitor Set (smt-4343 Monitor + Sbm-4343 Desktop Stand) 1 xprotect Lpr Connection License 1 velocity Vision Access Door License (cl) 2 identiv 1u 4-bay Rackmount (r350) Xe E-2236 16gb (2x 8gb) 2x 240gb M.2 ssd Boss 2x 1gbe Rj45 Onboard Perc H755 Nvidia T400 Nvidia T400 2x 350w psu 16gb Memory 32tb Raw - 4x 8tb Enterprise Sata Windows 10 1 vision Ai Edge 10 1 network Switch Sw28g 1 install Labor For 17 Cameras And Setup Of Velocity Vision Software 17 1 el Dorado Cboc item Description Quantity no. 4k Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 2 12mp, Fisheye Camera With Ai And Ir 3 5mp, Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 2 2mp X2, Ir Outdoor Dome 4 2mp Ir Bullet Lpr Camera: 5.2-62mm Lens, 12x Optical, 32x Digital Zoom, 295 Ir 1 velocity Vision Enterprise Channel License (cl) 12 network Jack-25pk 1 43" Monitor Set (smt-4343 Monitor + Sbm-4343 Desktop Stand) 1 xprotect Lpr Connection License 1 velocity Vision Access Door License (cl) 3 identiv 1u 4-bay Rackmount (r350) Xe E-2236 16gb (2x 8gb) 2x 240gb M.2 ssd Boss 2x 1gbe Rj45 Onboard Perc H755 Nvidia T400 Nvidia T400 2x 350w psu 16gb Memory 32tb Raw - 4x 8tb Enterprise Sata Windows 10 1 vision Ai Edge 10 1 network Switch Sw28g 1 install Labor For 12 Cameras And Setup Of Velocity Vision Software 12 hot Springs Cboc item Description Quantity no. 4k Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 4 12mp, Fisheye Camera With Ai And Ir 8 5mp, Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 4 2mp X2, Ir Outdoor Dome 7 2mp Ir Bullet Lpr Camera: 5.2-62mm Lens, 12x Optical, 32x Digital Zoom, 295 Ir 3 velocity Vision Enterprise Channel License (cl) 26 network Jack-25pk 1 43" Monitor Set (smt-4343 Monitor + Sbm-4343 Desktop Stand) 4 xprotect Lpr Connection License 1 velocity Vision Access Door License (cl) 4 identiv 1u 4-bay Rackmount (r350) Xe E-2236 16gb (2x 8gb) 2x 240gb M.2 ssd Boss 2x 1gbe Rj45 Onboard Perc H755 Nvidia T400 Nvidia T400 2x 350w psu 16gb Memory 32tb Raw - 4x 8tb Enterprise Sata Windows 10 1 vision Ai Edge 10 1 network Switch Sw28g 1 installation, Commissioning, Labor For 24 Cameras And Velocity Vision Software 26 mena Cboc item Description Quantity no. 1. 4k Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 2 2. 12mp, Fisheye Camera With Ai And Ir 4 3. 5mp, Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 3 4. 2mp X2, Ir Outdoor Dome 4 5. 2mp Ir Bullet Lpr Camera: 5.2-62mm Lens, 12x Optical, 32x Digital Zoom, 295 Ir 2 6. Velocity Vision Enterprise Channel License (cl) 15 7. Network Jack-25pk 1 8. 43" Monitor Set (smt-4343 Monitor + Sbm-4343 Desktop Stand) 1 9. Xprotect Lpr Connection License 1 10. Velocity Vision Access Door License (cl) 3 11. Identiv 1u 4-bay Rackmount (r350) Xe E-2236 16gb (2x 8gb) 2x 240gb M.2 ssd Boss 2x 1gbe Rj45 Onboard Perc H755 Nvidia T400 Nvidia T400 2x 350w psu 16gb Memory 32tb Raw - 4x 8tb Enterprise Sata Windows 10 1 12. Vision Ai Edge 10 1 13. Network Switch Sw28g 1 14. Install Labor For 14 Cameras And Setup Of Velocity Vision Software 15 pine Bluff Cboc item Description Quantity no. 4k Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 2 12mp, Fisheye Camera With Ai And Ir 5 5mp, Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 2 2mp X2, Ir Outdoor Dome 4 2mp Ir Bullet Lpr Camera: 5.2-62mm Lens, 12x Optical, 32x Digital Zoom, 295 Ir 2 velocity Vision Enterprise Channel License (cl) 15 network Jack-25pk 1 43" Monitor Set (smt-4343 Monitor + Sbm-4343 Desktop Stand) 1 xprotect Lpr Connection License 1 velocity Vision Access Door License (cl) 3 identiv 1u 4-bay Rackmount (r350) Xe E-2236 16gb (2x 8gb) 2x 240gb M.2 ssd Boss 2x 1gbe Rj45 Onboard Perc H755 Nvidia T400 Nvidia T400 2x 350w psu 16gb Memory 32tb Raw - 4x 8tb Enterprise Sata Windows 10 1 vision Ai Edge 10 1 network Switch Sw28g 1 install Labor For 15 Cameras And Setup Of Velocity Vision Software 15 searcy Cboc item Description Quantity no. 4k Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 3 12mp, Fisheye Camera With Ai And Ir 6 5mp, Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 7 2mp X2, Ir Outdoor Dome 6 2mp Ir Bullet Lpr Camera: 5.2-62mm Lens, 12x Optical, 32x Digital Zoom, 295 Ir 2 velocity Vision Enterprise Channel License (cl) 24 network Jack-25pk 1 43" Monitor Set (smt-4343 Monitor + Sbm-4343 Desktop Stand) 1 xprotect Lpr Connection License 1 velocity Vision Access Door License (cl) 7 identiv 1u 4-bay Rackmount (r350) Xe E-2236 16gb (2x 8gb) 2x 240gb M.2 ssd Boss 2x 1gbe Rj45 Onboard Perc H755 Nvidia T400 Nvidia T400 2x 350w psu 16gb Memory 32tb Raw - 4x 8tb Enterprise Sata Windows 10 1 vision Ai Edge 10 1 network Switch Sw28g 1 install Labor For 24 Cameras And Setup Of Velocity Vision Software 24 russellville Cboc item Description Quantity no. 4k Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 2 12mp, Fisheye Camera With Ai And Ir 4 5mp, Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 2 2mp X2, Ir Outdoor Dome 4 2mp Ir Bullet Lpr Camera: 5.2-62mm Lens, 12x Optical, 32x Digital Zoom, 295 Ir 2 velocity Vision Enterprise Channel License (cl) 14 network Jack-25pk 1 43" Monitor Set (smt-4343 Monitor + Sbm-4343 Desktop Stand) 1 xprotect Lpr Connection License 1 velocity Vision Access Door License (cl) 3 identiv 1u 4-bay Rackmount (r350) Xe E-2236 16gb (2x 8gb) 2x 240gb M.2 ssd Boss 2x 1gbe Rj45 Onboard Perc H755 Nvidia T400 Nvidia T400 2x 350w psu 16gb Memory 32tb Raw - 4x 8tb Enterprise Sata Windows 10 1 vision Ai Edge 10 1 network Switch Sw28g 1 install Labor For 14 Cameras And Setup Of Velocity Vision Software 14 mountain Home Cboc item Description Quantity no. 4k Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 1 12mp, Fisheye Camera With Ai And Ir 5 5mp, Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 6 2mp Ir Bullet Lpr Camera: 5.2-62mm Lens, 12x Optical, 32x Digital Zoom, 295 Ir 2 velocity Vision Enterprise Channel License (cl) 14 network Jack-25pk 1 43" Monitor Set (smt-4343 Monitor + Sbm-4343 Desktop Stand) 1 xprotect Lpr Connection License 1 velocity Vision Access Door License (cl) 2 identiv 1u 4-bay Rackmount (r350) Xe E-2236 16gb (2x 8gb) 2x 240gb M.2 ssd Boss 2x 1gbe Rj45 Onboard Perc H755 Nvidia T400 Nvidia T400 2x 350w psu 16gb Memory 32tb Raw - 4x 8tb Enterprise Sata Windows 10 1 vision Ai Edge 10 1 network Switch Sw28g 1 install Labor For 24 Cameras And Setup Of Velocity Vision Software 14 3. Background in Accordance With Va Physical Security And Resiliency Design Manual October 1, 2020 Revised September 1, 2021, The Manual Provides Physical Security And Resiliency Requirements For Va Facilities. Security Surveillance Video System (sstv) Cameras Must Be Provided To Monitor Activities In The Vestibules And Lobbies And Must Be Located To Provide Views Of Approaching Pedestrian And Vehicular Traffic, Drop-off Areas, Building Entrances, And Departing Pedestrian And Vehicular Traffic . The Acquisition Of This Sstv Camera System Must Meet The Requirements Specified In Physical Security And Resiliency Design Manual. 4. Uninstall And Remove the Contractor Will Uninstall And Remove Existing Cameras, Camera System(s) Including Digital Video Recorder/server, Display(s), And Related Cabling At The Pine Bluff Cboc. Contractor Will Place The Removed Items, And Cabling Into Containers For Return To The Building Owner. 5. Specific Requirements Installation Of Cameras the Contractor Will Install Cameras Using Cat6a Cables And Perform Cable Test Certifications To Ensure Cable Connectivity Is Operational. All Cabling Will Be Routed To The Oit Closets Where The Oit Switches Are Located. the Contractor Will Coordinate With The Cor To Schedule Installation At Each Site Two-weeks Prior To Installation. The Cor Will Coordinate With Oit To Ensure Oit Is Present To Open The Telecommunication Room (tr). the Contractor Shall Install The Appropriate Number And Type Of Cameras As Identified In Para 2.c Listed Above For Each Location. outdoor Locations Require Outdoor Rated Cameras. the Cameras Must Include External Surge Protection For Each Outdoor Camera And Software Licenses Required To Connect To The Network And Function Properly. the Contractor Shall Wire The New Camera Cables Up To The Existing Nvr Patch Panel In The It/server Room. the Contractor Is Responsible For Providing All The Required Conduit For Camera Installations If Required By Code. for Exterior Cable Runs, The Contractor Shall Use Electrical Metallic Tubing (emt) With Compressed Fittings Except In Areas Not Permitted By Code Or Regulation. all Exterior Hardware Shall Be Rust Resistant Stainless Steel. all Penetrations Must Be Properly Sealed. for Interior Cable Runs The Contractor Shall Use Surface Mounted Raceway Except In Spaces That Already Use Emt. the Type And Installation Of Conduit And Raceway Must Be In Compliance With National Electrical Code And The Gsa P-100. existing Conduit May Be Reused If It Is In Compliance With The Electrical Code And Other Applicable Regulations. The Cor Must Field Approve The Reuse Of Existing Conduit. for Bidding Purposes, Factor In A Plus Or Minus 10 Feet Shift If Indicated To Allow For Camera Field Adjustments. the Contractor Shall Repair All Damaged Surfaces And Must Be Touched Up With The Proper Paint Or Sealant If Caused During The Installation By The Contractor. the Camera System Shall Include A Five-year System Support Agreement (ssa) For The Software And Camera Licenses. Firmware And Software Version Upgrades Must Be Installed Within 30 Days Of Release By The Contractor, Until The Five-year Ssa Expires. First Year All Service/support Labor Must Be Included. No Labor Charges During Warranty Period. Include Service Labor Rates For Years 2-5. Include The Following Hourly Labor Rates: Regular Business Hours, After Hours, Holidays, Emergency On-site (within 4 Hours/same Day). Mileage Will Not Be Paid On Labor Rates. where Necessary, The Contractor Shall Provide And Install Emt Conduit Fore Exterior Paths. - Basis Of Design For Camera S: pnv-a9081r 4k Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera xnf-9013rv 12mp, Fisheye Camera With Ai And Ir qnv-c8011r 5mp Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera pnm-7082rvd 2mp X 2 Ir Outdoor Dome Camera xno-6123r 2mp Ir Bullet Lpr Camera: 5.2-62mm Lens, 12x Optical, 32x Digital Zoom, 295 Ir 6. Protection a. The Contractor Shall Protect Government Property While Working On The Project. b. The Contractor Is To Provide Signage And Traffic Control Devices To Protect The Work Area As Needed Throughout The Duration Of The Project. c. The Contractor Will Follow The Guidelines Listed In The Infection Control Risk Assessment (icra) While Performing Work At Each Cboc. The Icra Will Be Posted Prior To The Beginning Of All Work. 7. Equipment And Material Storage a. The Contractor Shall Provide All Tools And Equipment Associated With The Entire Project, Operate In A Safe Manner, And Adhere To All Osha And Gsa Standards. b. The Contractor Shall Provide And Store All Equipment, The Materials Specified Above, And Any Other Materials That Are Required To Complete The Project. The Materials Are Required To Be Kept Clean And Dry Throughout The Duration Of The Project. c. The Contractor Shall Remove And Haul Debris From The Project Site Daily And Dispose Of In A Proper, Acceptable Manner In Accordance With All Federal, State, And Local Laws And Regulations, Of The Job Site Property. The Debris Created From This Project Shall Not Be Disposed Of At The Job Site, In Government Dumpsters Or On Government Property. 8. Contractor Use Of The Premises a. During The Period Of The Project, The Contractor Will Have Access To The Site Only During Business Hours Of 7:30am 4:00pm Monday Through Friday. No On-site Work Shall Be Performed Outside These Hours Or On Holidays Unless Approved Or Directed By The Contracting Officer Or The Cor. b. The Worksite Should Be Kept Useable For Emergency Vehicles. Keep Driveways And Entrances Clear. Do Not Use These Areas For Parking Or Material Storage. c. Schedule Deliveries To Minimize On-site Storage Of Materials And Equipment. d. Federal Holidays new Year S Day Labor Day martin Luther King Jr. S Birthday Columbus Day president S Day Veteran S Day memorial Day Thanksgiving Day juneteenth Christmas Day independence Day when A Holiday Falls On Sunday, The Following Monday Will Be Observed As The Legal Holiday. When A Holiday Falls On A Saturday, The Preceding Friday Will Be Observed As The Legal Holiday. 9. Access And Control a. Installation Passes. The Cor, If Applicable, Will Coordinate The Issue Of Required Installation Passes To Contractor Personnel. Contract Personnel Shall Wear A Badge That Clearly Identifies Them As A Contract Employee. The Badge Will Contain A Personal Picture, Name Of Employee, And Contractor's Name. Badges Shall Be Worn On The Outer, Garment In Full View At All Times, Attached To The Outer Shirt Or Jacket Pocket By A Button Or Clip Or Worn Around The Neck Secured By An Appropriate Identification Card Lanyard. b. The Government Will Provide Electrical Power Necessary For Connection Of All Components. c. The Government Will Provide Access To Areas Required To Perform The Required Duties. d. The Cor Will Provide Coordination Assistance To Assist The Contractor In Accessing Required Facilities/areas. 10. Project Administration the Contractor Will Provide The Following Prior To The Beginning Of Work: schedules Of Work To Be Performed. updated Every Week. daily Reports For Each Workday. 11. Task Description a. The Contractor Shall Furnish All Tools And Equipment Required To Perform Work Under This Contract. It Is The Contractor S Responsibility To Provide The Appropriate Personnel With The Skills And Subject Matter Expertise Corresponding To The Level Of Effort Required To Ensure All Tasks Outlined In This Sow Will Be Completed Successfully Within The Period Of Performance. b. The System Shall Be Able To Record At A Minimum Of 45 Days Before Automatically Rewriting Old Data. cameras Shall Consist Of The Above Specification Requirements To Provide The Best Video Images And Cover All Areas Iaw With The Floor Plan/diagrams In Attachment 1. cameras Shall Be Positioned To Achieve The Greatest Image Angle Of Persons Entering The Building And Travelling Corridors So That Image Captures All Activity In The Viewable Area For Full Coverage Of The Cboc Grounds, Parking Lot(s), Waiting Rooms, And Corridor Areas. up To 5lb. Weight (cameras May Be Mounted On Either Ceiling Panels In An Acoustical Suspension System, Concrete, Or Other Material). the Contractor Shall Replace Any Damaged Or Otherwise Deficient Ceiling Panels, Including Those With Extraneous Holes, For Fully Finished Installation. all Ceiling Tiles Removed To Accommodate Installation Shall Be Returned At The End Of The Workday. provide, Install, And Set Up Viewing Stations Utilizing A 43-inch Monitor At Each Designated Location Within All Cbocs. Hot Springs Cboc Requires Four 43-inch Monitors (to Monitor The Two Separate Buildings) And Hdmi Speakers As Needed. the Contractor Shall, In Coordination With The Cor, Set Up User Accounts With Unlimited, Administrative Video Management System (vms) Privileges, And User Accounts With Limited View-only Privileges. j. The Contractor Shall Set Up All Camera Views For The Police Station At The Little Rock Va Campus And Va Police Dispatch Viewing Station, And Selected Feeds Identified By The Cor And/or Va Police For All Other Viewing Stations. 12. Invoice And Payment a. Payment To Be Made Monthly, In Arrears, Following Satisfactory Performance By Contractor S Personnel And Upon Receipt Of A Properly Prepared Invoice.â  b. Contractor Shall Be Required To Invoice Through The Tungsten System At Http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en/veterans-affairs/. Additional Information Regarding Tungsten Shall Be Provided Upon Award. the Contract Shall Have Current Registration In The System For Award Management (sam) For This Solicitation; Url: Www.sam.gov. the Invoice Must Be Itemized To Include The Following Information.â  Any Information Listed Below, And Not Provided On An Invoice, Will Render That Invoice Incomplete And The Invoice Will Be Returned For Immediate Correction. time Period Being Invoiced For. description Of Services Performed. unit Cost Billed. extended Amount Due. invoice Number, Date, And. contract And Obligation Numbers. 13. Information Systems Officer, Information Protection the Contractor Will Not Have Access To Va Desktop Computers, Nor Will They Have Monitored Access To Online Resources Belonging To The Government While Conducting Services. If Removal Of Equipment From The Va Is Required, Any Memory Storage Devices, Such As Hard Drives, Solid State Drives And Non-volatile Memory Units Will Remain In Va Control And Will Not Be Removed From Va Custody.â  14. Privacy Officer the Contractor Will Not Have Access To Patient Health Information (phi), Nor Will They Have The Capability To Access Patient Information During The Services Provided To The Va. 15. Delivery the Contractor Shall Have 60 Days From The Date Of Contract Award To Be On-site To Start Installation. 16. Project Completion the Contractor Will Have 180 Business Days To Complete Installation And Testing Of System From The Contract Award Date. 17. Other Requirements a. All Items Shall Be New And Not Used, Remanufactured, Or Reconditioned. b. All Measurements And Equipment Locations Are Approximate And Shall Be Verified By The Contractor For Accuracy And Installation Feasibility. The Government Shall Not Be Held Responsible For Any Error Or Variation In Any Measurements Or Other Data Listed, Nor Shall The Contractor, Because Of An Error Or Variation In Any Measurement Listed, Be Relieved Of The Responsibility To Carry Out The Requirements In Accordance With The True Intent And Meaning Of The Specifications Without Additional Cost To The Government. The Contractor Will Coordinate With The Cor To Perform A Site Survey At Each Location Prior To Submitting The Bid. Once Bids Are Submitted, Change Orders Will Not Be Accepted On Distances Provided. c. The Contractor Shall Verify All Camera Views With The Cor (if Applicable) Prior To installation. d. The Contractor Shall Demonstrate To The Cor That The Completed Camera System Installation Complies With The Contract Requirements. Using An Approved Test Procedure, All Physical And Functional Requirements Of The Project Shall Be Demonstrated And Shown. The Test Procedure Shall Include Techniques And Requirements For Validating All Significant System Functions. user Training Will Be Performed For Each Security Guard At All Cbocs. Administrator Training Will Be Performed In North Little Rock To Velocity Vision System Administrators. The Contractor Will Contact The Cor For Training Coordination Two Weeks Prior To Installation. the Contractor Will Provide A Training Agenda With Bid Submission For User And Administrator Training. The Contractor Will Contact The Cor For Training Coordination Two Weeks Prior To Installation. 18. Records Management when Federal Agencies Acquire Goods Or Services, They Need To Determine What Federal Records Management Requirements Should Be Included In The Contract. Federal Contractors Often Create, Send, Or Receive Federal Records. Federal Contracts Should Provide Clear Legal Obligations Describing How The Contract Employees Must Handle Federal Records.â  agency Records Officers, Procurement Counsel, And Acquisitions Officers Must Discuss How To Integrate Records Management Obligations Into Their Existing Procurement Processes. Nara Has Developed The Following Language To Be Included As An Agency-specific Term And Condition In Federal Contracts For A Variety Of Services And Products. The Majority Of Contracts Should Include Language On Records Management Obligations, But Each Contract Should Be Evaluated Individually. For Example, The Data-rights Paragraph (paragraph 10 Below) May Not Be Appropriate For All Contracts. Instead, Agencies May Be Better Served By One Of The Established Data-rights Clauses In The Federal Acquisition Regulations.â  this Language Should Not Replace Specific Records Management Requirements Included Within Federal Information System Contracts.â  records Management Obligations a.  applicability this Clause Applies To All Contractors Whose Employees Create, Work With, Or Otherwise Handle Federal Records, As Defined In Section B, Regardless Of The Medium In Which The Record Exists.   b.  definitions Federal Record As Defined In 44 U.s.c. § 3301, Includes All Recorded Information, Regardless Of Form Or Characteristics, Made Or Received By A Federal Agency Under Federal Law Or In Connection With The Transaction Of Public Business And Preserved Or Appropriate For Preservation By That Agency Or Its Legitimate Successor As Evidence Of The Organization, Functions, Policies, Decisions, Procedures, Operations, Or Other Activities Of The United States Government Or Because Of The Informational Value Of Data In Them.   the Term Federal Record: includes [agency] Records.â  does Not Include Personal Materials. applies To Records Created, Received, Or Maintained By Contractors Pursuant To Their [agency] Contract. may Include Deliverables And Documentation Associated With Deliverables. c.  requirements contractor Shall Comply With All Applicable Records Management Laws And Regulations, As Well As National Archives And Records Administration (nara) Records Policies, Including But Not Limited To The Federal Records Act (44 U.s.c. Chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), Nara Regulations At 36 Cfr Chapter Xii Subchapter B, And Those Policies Associated With The Safeguarding Of Records Covered By The Privacy Act Of 1974 (5 U.s.c. 552a). These Policies Include The Preservation Of All Records, Regardless Of Form Or Characteristics, Mode Of Transmission, Or State Of Completion.â  in Accordance With 36 Cfr 1222.32, All Data Created For Government Use And Delivered To, Or Falling Under The Legal Control Of, The Government Are Federal Records Subject To The Provisions Of 44 U.s.c. Chapters 21, 29, 31, And 33, The Freedom Of Information Act (foia) (5 U.s.c. 552), As Amended, And The Privacy Act Of 1974 (5 U.s.c. 552a), As Amended And Must Be Managed And Scheduled For Disposition Only As Permitted By Statute Or Regulation.â  in Accordance With 36 Cfr 1222.32, Contractor Shall Maintain All Records Created For Government Use Or Created In The Course Of Performing The Contract And/or Delivered To, Or Under The Legal Control Of The Government And Must Be Managed In Accordance With Federal Law. Electronic Records And Associated Metadata Must Be Accompanied By Sufficient Technical Documentation To Permit Understanding And Use Of The Records And Data.â  [agency] And Its Contractors Are Responsible For Preventing The Alienation Or Unauthorized Destruction Of Records, Including All Forms Of Mutilation. Records May Not Be Removed From The Legal Custody Of [agency] Or Destroyed Except For In Accordance With The Provisions Of The Agency Records Schedules And With The Written Concurrence Of The Head Of The Contracting Activity. Willful And Unlawful Destruction, Damage Or Alienation Of Federal Records Is Subject To The Fines And Penalties Imposed By 18 U.s.c. 2701. In The Event Of  any Unlawful Or Accidental Removal, Defacing, Alteration, Or Destruction Of Records, Contractor Must Report To [agency]. The Agency Must Report Promptly To Nara In Accordance With 36 Cfr 1230. the Contractor Shall Immediately Notify The Appropriate Contracting Officer Upon Discovery Of Any Inadvertent Or Unauthorized Disclosures Of Information, Data, Documentary Materials, Records Or Equipment. Disclosure Of Non-public Information Is Limited To Authorized Personnel With A Need-to-know As Described In The [contract Vehicle]. The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Appropriate Personnel, Administrative, Technical, And Physical Safeguards Are Established To Ensure The Security And Confidentiality Of This Information, Data, Documentary Material, Records And/or Equipment Is Properly Protected. The Contractor Shall Not Remove Material From Government Facilities Or Systems, Or Facilities Or Systems Operated Or Maintained On The Government S Behalf, Without The Express Written Permission Of The Head Of The Contracting Activity. When Information, Data, Documentary Material, Records And/or Equipment Is No Longer Required, It Shall Be Returned To [agency] Control Or The Contractor Must Hold It Until Otherwise Directed. Items Returned To The Government Shall Be Hand Carried, Mailed, Emailed, Or Securely Electronically Transmitted To The Contracting Officer Or Address Prescribed In The [contract Vehicle]. Destruction Of Records Is Expressly Prohibited Unless In Accordance With Paragraph (4). the Contractor Is Required To Obtain The Contracting Officer's Approval Prior To Engaging In Any Contractual Relationship (sub-contractor) In Support Of This Contract Requiring The Disclosure Of Information, Documentary Material And/or Records Generated Under, Or Relating To, Contracts. The Contractor (and Any Sub-contractor) Is Required To Abide By Government And [agency] Guidance For Protecting Sensitive, Proprietary Information, Classified, And Controlled Unclassified Information. the Contractor Shall Only Use Government It Equipment For Purposes Specifically Tied To Or Authorized By The Contract And In Accordance With [agency] Policy.â  the Contractor Shall Not Create Or Maintain Any Records Containing Any Non-public [agency] Information That Are Not Specifically Tied To Or Authorized By The Contract.â  the Contractor Shall Not Retain, Use, Sell, Or Disseminate Copies Of Any Deliverable That Contains Information Covered By The Privacy Act Of 1974 Or That Which Is Generally Protected From Public Disclosure By An Exemption To The Freedom Of Information Act.â  the [agency] Owns The Rights To All Data And Records Produced As Part Of This Contract. All Deliverables Under The Contract Are The Property Of The U.s. Government For Which [agency] Shall Have Unlimited Rights To Use, Dispose Of, Or Disclose Such Data Contained Therein As It Determines To Be In The Public Interest. Any Contractor Rights In The Data Or Deliverables Must Be Identified As Required By Far 52.227-11 Through Far 52.227-20. training.  all Contractor Employees Assigned To This Contract Who Create, Work With, Or Otherwise Handle Records Are Required To Take [agency]-provided Records Management Training. The Contractor Is Responsible For Confirming Training Has Been Completed According To Agency Policies, Including Initial Training And Any Annual Or Refresher Training.â  [note: To The Extent An Agency Requires Contractors To Complete Records Management Training, The Agency Must Provide The Training To The Contractor.]â  d.  flowdown Of Requirements To Subcontractors the Contractor Shall Incorporate The Substance Of This Clause, Its Terms And Requirements Including This Paragraph, In All Subcontracts Under This [contract Vehicle], And Require Written Subcontractor Acknowledgment Of Same.â  violation By A Subcontractor Of Any Provision Set Forth In This Clause Will Be Attributed To The Contractor. (end Of Statement Of Work)

Details: Sources Sought disclaimer this Is Not A Solicitation And No Contracts Shall Be Awarded From This Notice. No Reimbursement Will Be Made For Any Costs Associated With Providing Information In Response To This Notice Or Any Follow Up Information Requested. sdvosb And Vosb Respondents Are Encouraged To Provide Proof Of Verification In Vip. Consistent With Public Law 109-461 (38 U.s.c. 8127 And 8128), The Va Shall Award Contracts Based Upon Competition Restricted To Sdvosbs Or Vosbs When A Contracting Officer Has A Reasonable Expectation, Based On Market Research, That Two Or More Firms Listed As Verified In Vendor Information Pages Database Are Likely To Submit Offers And An Award Can Be Made At A Fair And Reasonable Price That Offers Best Value To The United States. sources Sought Description this Is Not A Solicitation Announcement. This Is An Sources Sought Only. The Purpose Of This Sources Sought Is To Gain Knowledge Of Potential Qualified Sources And Their Size Classification Relative To Naics 624221. Responses To This Sources Sought Will Be Used By The Government To Make Appropriate Acquisition Decisions. After Review Of The Responses To This Sources Sought, A Solicitation Announcement May Be Published. Responses To This Sources Sought Synopsis Are Not Considered Adequate Responses For A Solicitation Announcement. description, Specifications And Requirements 1. Overview: The Department Of Veteran Affairs, St. Louis Va Medical Center John Cochran Division Hereafter Referred To As Stljcvamc Is Located At 915 North Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, Mo 63106, Requires Contractor To Provide Homeless Veteran Services Through A Contracted Emergency Residential Services (cers) Model Of Residential Care At A Facility Located Within 25 Miles Of The Above Medical Center. These Services, 25 Bed Days Of Care (bdoc) Not To Exceed 9125 Bdoc Annually, Are To Be Provided To Homeless Veterans As Defined In The Performance Work Statement (pws). The Va National Center On Homelessness Among Veterans ( The Center ) Will Provide Ongoing Training For Program Development For Both Contract Providers And Va Staff. Contractor Will Be Evaluated Based On The Center S Established Evaluation Protocol And Program Fidelity Measures. contracted Emergency Residential Services (cers) Programs Target And Prioritize Homeless Veterans Transitioning From Literal Street Homelessness, Veterans Being Discharged From Institutions, And Veterans Who Recently Became Homeless And Require Safe And Stable Living Arrangements While They Seek Permanent Housing. Cers Programs, Either Directly Or Through Linkage With Community And Other Va Services, Provide Time-limited Services Such As Supporting Mental Health Stabilization, Sud Treatment Services, Enhancement Of Independent Living Skills, Vocational Training, And Employment Services. Emphasis Is Placed On Referral And Placement In Permanent Housing Or Longer-term Residential Programs Utilizing Va And/or Community Resources. Lengths Of Stay In Cers Typically Range From 30 To 90 Days With The Option To Extend Based On Clinical Need. Eligibility Will Be Determined By The Va, Based On Veteran Status; Meeting The Mckinney-vento Homeless Assistance Act Definition Of Homelessness (see Http://www.hudhre.info/hearth/ For Additional Information); And An Assessment By The Va Hchv Program Resulting In A Determination Of Making The Veteran Highly Vulnerable And Requiring Cers Services. This Is An Indefinite Delivery/indefinite Quantity Contract For The Period November 26, 2025 To November 25, 2030 In Accordance With Far 16.5. 2. Background And Overview: The Department Of Veteran Affairs (va) Has Been Providing Direct And Specialized Services For Homeless Veterans For Nearly 25 Years. The Secretary Of The Va Has Set A Zero-tolerance Policy For Homelessness Within The Veteran Population. As Part Of The Plan To End Homelessness Among Veterans Announced In Late 2009, The Veterans Health Administration Has Been Increasing Both Capacity Of Existing Programs And Services Offered To Program Participants. The Plan Calls For Utilizing New Models Of Care Not Previously Offered By Va. the Va S Plan To End Veteran Homelessness Calls For Enhancing Current Homeless Service Capacity As Well As Developing New Programs And Initiatives In Concert With Community And Federal Partners. This Contract Will Enable The Stljcvamc To Engage A Community Provider To Offer Homeless Veterans Services Through A Cers Model Of Residential Care. This Model Will Offer Services 25 Bed Days Of Care (bdoc) Not To Exceed 9125 Bdoc Annually To Homeless Veterans Under The Hchv Cers Program Enhanced By The Services As Defined In The Pws. Rapid Stabilization Of The Veterans Medical, Mental Health, Substance Abuse And Other Psychosocial Problems In Order To Place Veterans In Other Appropriate Transitional Or Permanent Housing Within 60 To 90 Days, With No More Than 180 Days, Without A Planned Reason For The Extension Approved By The Va Liaison, Is An Expected Outcome Of This Contract. the Community-based Contractor Should Have A Minimum Of 18 Months Experience As An Cers Provider Or 18 Months Experience With Other Emergency Shelter Models Or Experience With Direct Service To The Homeless, Or A Combination Of The Above Documented In His Proposal. this Contract Will Be Awarded To A Contractor Having An Acceptable Facility Within 25 Miles Of The Stljcvamc. If No Facilities Are Available Within This Area, Consideration Will Be Given To The Contractor Whose Facility Meets All The Stated Requirements And Is Closest To The Medical Center. A Va Liaison To The Contractor Will Be Identified By The Homeless Program Leadership At Va. This Individual Will Act As The Coordinator Of Cers Program For Administrative Related Issues And Clinical Liaison For All Client Related Issues Between The Contractor And Va By Providing Clinical Oversight. The Va Liaison Will Not Provide Direct Clinical Supervision To Contractor Staff. The Va Liaison Will Also Consult With And Provide Input To The Contractor As Needed. the Contractor Shall Provide All Labor, Supervision, Housing, Material And Supplies Necessary To Provide Emergency Residential Placement, Treatment And Supportive Services Through The Hchv Program Cers Model. Services Will Be Provided On-site At The Contractor S Facility, In Accordance With All Term S Conditions, Provisions And Requirements Listed Herein. The Prices Provided In The Price Schedule Shall Be Inclusive Of All Basic Services As May Be Necessary In The Treatment Of The Veteran. Basic Services Shall Be As Defined In The Performance Work Statement. 3. Implementation Timeline: The Contract Facility And Associated Onsite Services Are Expected To Pass Inspection And Become Fully Operational Within 30 Days From The Date Of Contract Award. Failure To Meet The 30-day Milestone May Result In The Contract Being Terminated. The Contractor Will Demonstrate Successful Completion Of The Following Tasks, Validated By Va Inspection, Prior To Receiving Veteran Referrals And Invoicing For Payment: a. Site Control Demonstrated At Time Of Contract Award. This May Be Through Ownership Or Lease. All Permits And License Will Be Reviewed. The Contractor Is Required To Ensure That The Facility Used For This Contract Meets Fire And Safety Code Imposed By The State Law, And The Life Safety Code Of The National Fire And Protection Association. It Is Important To Note That Typically The Life Safety Code Is More Stringent Than Local Or State Codes. No Additional Funds Will Be Made Available For Capital Improvements Under This Contract. Applicants Also Should Note That All Facilities, Unless They Are Specifically Exempted Under The Life Safety Code, Are Required To Have An Operational Sprinkler System. Va Will Conduct An Inspection That Contractor Sites Must Pass Prior To Contract Award. The Contractor Is Required To Ensure The Facility Used For This Contract Meets The Americans With Disabilities Act (ada) Guidelines For Accessible Accommodations For Veterans With Physical Limitations Or Impairments. This Is Also Referred To As Architectural Barriers Act Compliant. At Least 5% 7% Of A Facility S Hchv Contract Residential Care Beds Must Meet Ada Accessibility Requirements, To Include Entrances/exits, Bathroom Facilities, And Common Areas. For Example, If A Contractor Has 20 Beds For The Hchv Contract Residential Care Program In The Facility, Two (2) To Four (4) Of Those Beds Must Be Accessible To Veterans With Physical Limitations Or Impairments. Veterans Must Not Be Segregated From The Rest Of The Facility Due To Physical Disability; They Must Have Full Access To The Services And Supports At The Facility. Contractor Facility Must Be Licensed As Required For The Particular Setting Under State Or Federal Authority, And Must Meet All Applicable Local, State, And/or Federal Requirements Concerning Licensing And Health/occupancy Codes. Copies Of Valid Licenses Must Be Provided To The Va At The Time Of Pre-inspection And For All Annual Inspection Reviews. Where Applicable, The Facility Must Have A Current Occupancy Permit Issued By The Authority Having Jurisdiction. Contracted Emergency Residential Services Housing And Supportive Services For Female Veterans Under This Contract Are Required To Ensure The Safety And Privacy Of These Veterans. Men And Women Must Have Separate Bathroom Facilities. The Facility Must Have Female Residential Rooms Or Sections That Are Securely Segregated Or Restricted From Men To Ensure Safety And Privacy. If The Facility Cannot Accommodate Both Male And Female Veterans At One Location, The Provider Must Make Available Equivalent Facilities And Services For The Opposite Gender That Meet The Terms Of The Contract For Facilities And Services. b. Pre-award Inspection Of The Facility And On-site Services Conducted By Va Contract Inspection Team. This Team Is Made Up Of Hchv Clinical Staff, Va Fire And Safety Officials, Nursing, Dietetics, And Other Staff As Deemed Necessary For Facility Inspection. Pre-award Inspection Will Be Completed Within 30 Days Of Proposal Submission. Any Items Requiring Corrective Action Will Be Communicated To The Contractor In Writing Within One (1) Week Of Inspection. c. Complete The Abatement Of All Inspection Corrective Action(s) And Pass Va Inspection. To Be Completed Within 30 Days Of Pre-award Inspection. d. Identify All Staff Required Per The Pws, Have Them In Place And Available To Provide Full Range Of Case Management And Services To Veterans. To Be Completed Within 30 Days Of Contract Award. e. Work Will Be Performed At The Contractor S Facility Within The Geographic Limitations Outlined Above. Government Furnished Workspace Will Not Be Provided For This Effort. Government Furnished Property Will Not Be Provided To The Contractor. All Equipment Required By The Contractor Will Provided At Their Expense. The Contractor Will Be Required To Attend Frequent Meetings And Planning Sessions At Va Throughout The Term Of The Contract. f. The Contractor Shall Not Commence Performance Under This Contract Until The Contracting Officer Has Conducted A Kickoff Meeting Or Has Advised The Contractor That A Kickoff Meeting Is Waived. 4. Guidelines For Services: a. The Contractor Must Provide A Safe Environment For All Veterans Consistent With The Cers Model Of Housing And Services. The Contractor Will Offer Safe And Stable Time-limited Living Environment Along With Supportive Services Necessary To Complete A Individualize Treatment Plan To Obtain Permanent Housing. Veterans Cannot Be Denied Entry To Cers Based Solely Upon Length Of Current Abstinence From Alcohol Or Non-prescribed Controlled Substances, The Number Of Previous Treatment Episodes, The Time Interval Since The Last Program Entry, The Use Of Prescribed Controlled Substances, Or Legal History. The Screening Process Must Consider Each Of These Special Circumstances And Determine Whether The Program Can Meet The Individual Veteran's Needs While Maintaining The Program's Safety, Security, And Integrity. b. The Contractor Must Communicate Policies And Procedures To Veterans Both Verbally And In Writing In A Manner That Is Understandable To Each Veteran Upon Admission To The Facility, In The Form Of A Written Veteran Handbook That Is Verbally Reviewed By The Assigned Case Manager With The Veteran. All Updates To Any Policies And Procedures Must Be Reviewed With Veterans With 7 Days Of Revision. This Communication Must Be Documented In The Veteran S Client Record. c. The Contractor Must Have Emergency And Disaster Plans With Written Protocols That Are Posted To Guide Staff Response To Crises Including, But Not Limited To, Manmade And Natural Disasters, Episodes Of Infectious Diseases, Physical Injury, Program Participants Suicide Or Suicide Attempts, Overdoses, And Domestic Or Other Violence. All Contractor S Staff Are Trained On Emergency Procedures And Protocols. 5. Basic Services. The Contractor Shall Furnish Each Veteran Referred For Care Under This Contract The Following Basic Services: a. Room And Board: Room And Board To Include A Bed And Other Furnishings Such As A Dresser, Storage, And Personal Linens (towels And Bed Sheets). The Bed Must Be Designated For Use Exclusively By The Individual Veteran From The Time Of Admission To The Time Of Discharge. The Bed Must Be Situated In A Room That Affords The Veteran Safety, Privacy And Security. Each Veteran Must Have A Safe And Secure Place To Store Their Belongings That Is Readily Accessible To The Veteran (such As A Locking Closet, A Locking Armoire, A Locker, Etc.) Meals To Include At Least Three (3) Nutritionally Adequate Meals A Day, 7 Days A Week And Availability Of Nutritious Snacks Between Meals And Bedtime For Those Requiring Or Desiring Additional Food, When It Is Not Medically Contraindicated. This Is To Include Alternative Meals Or Food Supplies For Veterans With Dietary Restrictions If Medically Indicated (e.g., Diabetic, Renal, And Soft Mechanical Diets) And Reasonable Accommodation For Veterans With Cultural/religious Preferences Around Food (e.g., Kosher, Sikh). A Va Dietitian May Assess Printed Menus As Well As Veterans Satisfaction With Meals And The Actual Consumption Of Food Offered In Determining The Contractor S Success In Meeting This Requirement During Annual Facility Inspection Or At Any Point During The Contract Period. b. Laundry Facilities: On-site Laundry Facilities And Supplies For Veterans To Do Their Own Laundry Or To Have Laundry Done. The Contractor Is Responsible For The Costs Of Laundry Services. c. Internet And Computer Access: Internet Access Shall Be Available To Veterans Residing At The Facility. Access Shall Consist Of A Service/speed Rating Of At Least 10 Megabytes Per Second (mbps) Download, 1mbps Upload Or Better. Wireless Or Other Access Shall Be Provided So That It Is Possible For Three (3) Or More Users To Access Internet Services Simultaneously. Facility Shall Provide Hardware (computer(s), Printer, Etc.) To Be Utilized. Veterans Conducting Online Employment Or Housing Searches And Application Should Be Given Priority Of Usage. The Contractor Will Be Responsible For Establishing Hours Of Usage As Well As Setting Any Internet Controls Or Firewall They Deem Essential. d. Environment Of Care Services: The Contractor Must Provide A Clean And Comfortable Environment Of Care That Is Structurally Sound Facility; Does Not Pose Any Threat To The Health And Safety Of The Occupants And Protects Them From The Elements. The Facility Entries And Exit Locations Are Capable Of Being Utilized Without Unauthorized Use And Provide Alternate Means Of Egress In Case Of Fire; Every Room Or Space Will Have Natural Or Mechanical Ventilation; Be Free Of Pollutants In The Air At Levels That Threaten The Health Of Veterans; Provide A Water Supply Free From Contamination; Has Sufficient Sanitary Facilities In Proper Operational Condition, Allowed To Be Used In Privacy, And Are Adequate For Personal Cleanliness And The Disposal Of Human Waste. Facility Must Have Adequate Heating And Or Cooling Mechanisms That Are In Proper Operating Condition; Adequate Natural Or Artificial Illumination To Permit Normal Indoor Activities And To Support The Health And Safety Of Veterans; Provides Sufficient Electrical Sources To Permit Use Of Essential Electrical Appliance While Assuring Safety From Fire. All Housing And Equipment Will Be Maintained In A Sanitary Manner Free From Pests, Insects And Vermin And Will Provide A Warm, Welcoming, And Respectful Atmosphere Through Lighting And Dã©cor. Contractor Ensures That Furniture Is Well Maintained And Comfortable. It Is The Contractor S Responsibility To Maintain A Clean And Comfortable Environment That Meets These Conditions. For Example, The Contractor Would Be Responsible For Alleviating A Bed Bug Infestation By Hiring An Exterminator At Its Own Expense. E. On-site Office Space For Va Staff: The Contractor Must Provide Designated Onsite Furnished Office Space For Va Staff To Meet With Veterans At The Contracted Facility. The Office Space Must Afford The Va Staff And Veterans Privacy And Confidentiality When Meeting. f. Transportation: The Contractor Will Ensure That Transportation Is Available For Veterans At Admission To Cers, To Attend Medical/mental Health Appointments, Search For Permanent Housing And To Address Other Care Needs. This Can Be Done Through Provision Of Bus Passes, Utilization Of Cab Services Or Cers Contractor Transportation. These Costs Will Be Considered Part Of The Basic Services Provided. g. Outreach: Outreach Will Be Conducted By The Cers Provider And Va Homeless Outreach Staff In Conjunction With Street Outreach Teams Within Va Catchment Area. Engagement With The Veteran Should Be Goal-directed With Consistent Staff Geared Toward Building Trust And Getting The Veteran To Accept Cers Admission. h. The Contractor Shall Comply With The Principles Listed In 38 Cfr 17.707(b) To Provide Housing And Supportive Services In A Manner That Is Free From Religious Discrimination. medications: Contractor Shall Provide Veterans With Appropriate Space And Security For The Storage Of Medications As Outlined In Vha-10-10115a Hchv Contractor Provider Inspection Template. A List Of Current Medications Will Be Available For Each Resident In The Case Record. Veterans Will Manage Medications But Should Have A Secure Storage Area In Which To Keep Them. (1) The Contractor Shall Have A Written Procedure That Address The Storage While Providing Access To Medications And Safe Disposal Of Medications And Syringes. Each Veteran Shall Be Educated About The Medication Procedures And The Importance Of Safely Storing Their Medications. 6. Additional Contract Requirements: a. The Contractor Shall Comply With The Va Patient S Bill Of Rights As Set Forth In Section 17.34a, Title 38, Code Of Federal Regulations. The Contractor Is Responsible For Maintaining Veterans Privacy And Confidentiality And Must Have Systems In Place That Protect Veteran S Personal Identifying Information And Protected Health Information. This Includes But Is Not Limited To The Following: Having Adequate Private Office Space For Veterans To Meet In Confidence With Their Case Manager; Having Secured Paper And Electronic Filing Systems To Protect Clients Case Records And Other Documentation; Conducting Ongoing Training Of Staff About Maintaining Client Privacy And Confidentiality In All Verbal And Written Communications And Interactions; Ensuring That Non-clinical/non-case Management Facility Staff Have Access To Veteran Information Only As Needed In Order To Meet The Service Requirements Contained In The Contract. b. It Is Understood That Those Veterans Cared For Under This Contract Will Require Care And Services Over And Above The Level Of Room And Board. The Contractor Shall Comply With The Principles Listed In 38 Cfr 17.707(b) To Provide Housing And Supportive Services In A Manner That Is Free From Religious Discrimination. c. Case Management Services: The Contractor Shall Provide, At Minimum, The Following Case Management Services To Veterans In The Program: (1) Engagement Of The Veteran In The Service Planning Process. Contractor Will Carry Responsibility For Interviewing, Counseling And Case Managing Identified Veterans By Conducting Psychosocial Assessments To Identify Treatment Needs Which Affect The Veterans Adjustment To Their Environment. (2) Contractor Will Assess The Psychosocial And Environmental Needs Or Dysfunction Secondary To Or Exacerbating The Social, Substance Or Psychiatric Problems, Which Might Contribute To Veterans Readjustment Challenges In The Community. Contractor Establishes And Maintains An Intensive Therapeutic Relationship With The Veteran, Staff, And Community Programs/agencies, And Is Responsible For Formulating Case-management Treatment Goals With The Primary Goal Being To Obtain Stable Housing And Plans That Address Identified Needs, Stressors And Problems. (3) Contractor Will Conduct High-risk Screening, Psychosocial Assessment And Treatment Planning, Actively Involving The Veteran And Their Family Or Significant Others, In Coordination With The Team Members. Psychosocial Assessments Will Include Goals For Clinical Treatment. Contractor Coordinates And Documents Clinical Case Management And Psychosocial Services And Documents The Overall Effectiveness Of The Case Management Services Provided. Specifically, Contractor Will: (4) Develop A Highly Individualized Service Plan (isp) With The Veteran Consistent With Cers Program Goals; The Plan Must Specifically Include Provisions For Veteran Placement Into An Appropriate Transitional Or Permanent Housing Placement Within 60-90 Days Of Admission To The Hchv Cers Facility With No More Than 180 Days Without A Planned Reason For Extension Approved By The Va Liaison. The Housing Placement Planning Must Take Into Account All Appropriate And Available Community-based Housing Options As Well As The Veteran S Preferences Regarding Location And Housing Type. The Plan Should Also Be Focused On Getting The Veteran(s) To Accept Services, Especially Mental Health And Substance Use Services That Will Allow Attainment Of Transitional Or Permanent Housing. (5) Complete A Written Isp Within The First 7 Days Of Program Admission And Signed By The Contractor, The Veteran, And The Va Liaison. (6) Review Isp A Minimum Every Thirty (30) Days Thereafter In A Clinical Meeting With The Veteran And The Liaison. (7) Make Changes In Plans In Consultation With The Veteran At Weekly Case Management Meetings. Weekly Case Management Meetings With Veterans Will Focus On The Objectives And Tasks In The Isp. Contracted Case Manager Will Provide Veteran With A Written Copy Of Their Weekly Tasks. (8) Screen Each Veteran For Suicidal And Homicidal Risk As Necessary. If The Veteran Is A Danger To Him/herself Or Others Contractor Will Take Immediate Steps To Provide Appropriate Intervention. Crisis Management Will Focus On Immediate Safety For The Veteran And Cers Contract Staff. The Contractor Will Follow Its Established Policies And Protocols For Managing Crisis Situations. The Contractor Will Provide Said Policies And Protocols To The Va At The Outset Of The Contract And Upon Any Modification To The Policies And Protocols. The Contractor Will Contact The Va Liaison And Inform Of The Incident Immediately Upon Safe To Do So. (9) Contractor Will Conduct Weekly Case Conferencing With Contractor Clinical Director, Contractor Case Managers, Va Liaison And Other Va Homeless And Contractor Staff As Necessary. Coordinate With Va Liaisonâ during Weekly Case Conferences Regarding Updates And Changes In Veterans Care Plans To Foster A Collaborative Relationship With The Vamc And Contractor In Meeting Veterans Needs. Case Conferencing May Be Done In Person Or By Telephone Or Video Conference Calls As Determined By Va Staff. (10) Obtain Relevant Releases Of Information To Communicate And Coordinate Veterans Treatment With Va And Other Community-based Service Providers. (11) Work In Close Collaboration With The Va Liaison To Ensure Veterans Connections To Needed Va Medical, Mental Health, And Substance Abuse Treatment And Care. (12) Contractor Will Take Primary Responsibility For Assisting Veterans In Completing Housing Applications And Other Benefits Paperwork As Needed. Contractor Will Assist Veterans In Obtaining The Needed Documentation Required For Complete Applications Including But Not Limited To, Birth Certificates, State Id, Income Verification And Any Additional Information Required By Housing Resources And Potential Income Supports. (13) Contractor Will Provide Transportation For Veterans To Attend Appointments At The Va, Potential Housing Placements, Benefits Agencies, Meetings With Landlords, Etc. Contractor Will Attend Meetings With Veterans When Appropriate According To Veteran S Needs. (14) The Contractor Will Provide The Following Onsite Therapeutic And Rehabilitative Services Including Health And Personal Hygiene Maintenance; Supportive Social Services, In Collaboration With The Va And Other Involved Community Resources. Opportunities For Immediate Learning And/or Development Of Responsible Living With A Goal Of Achieving A More Adaptive Level Of Psychosocial Functioning; Support For An Alcohol And/or Drug-free Lifestyle; Opportunities For Learning, And Internalizing Knowledge Of The Illness And/or Recovery Process; Improving Social Skills; And Improving Personal Relationships; And Opportunities For Client Participation In Community Activities, Volunteer Opportunities, Local Consumer Services, Etc. The Contractor Will Support An Alcohol And/or Drug-free Lifestyle By Training Its Staff In The Appropriate Harm Reduction Techniques And To Be Aware Of The Signs And Symptoms Of Substance Use. (15) The Contractor Shall Adapt Therapeutic And Rehabilitative Services To Include Onsite, Va Or Community Service And Will Provide Transportation For Veterans To Receive Services Such As: Structured Groups And Activities To Promote Social Skills Building And Healthy Lifestyles. Groups May Include Emphasis On Self-care Skills, Adaptive Coping Skills, Vocational Counseling, In Collaboration With The Va Liaison Or Community Resources As Appropriate To Support The Goal Of Obtaining And Maintaining Permanent Housing. (16) Contractor Will Notify Va Through The Va Liaison At Va Of Any Negative Incident Occurring With A Veteran Within 24 Hours Of Being Informed Or Made Aware Of The Incident, If Not Sooner. The Contractor Will Investigate, Confirm, And Resolve All Incident Reports. Contractor Will Complete A Written Incident Report Within 48 Hours Of Notification. Incidents Include But Are Not Limited To: Death; Fire; Drug/police Raid; Suicide/suicide Attempt; 911 Call (police/fire Dept./paramedics/other); Drug Overdose; Severe Medical Illness / Emergency; Severe Psychiatric Illness / Emergency; Sexual Assault; Act Of Violence By Veteran Against Other(s); Abusive Behavior By Veteran Against Staff; Act Of Violence By Other(s) Against Veteran; Abusive Behavior By Staff Against Veteran; Accident; Medication Problems Or Adverse Drug Reactions; Or Other Untoward Events. (17) In The Event A Veteran Residing In Hchv Cers Housing Under This Contract Dies, The Contractor Will Promptly Notify The Va Liaison Authorizing Admission And Immediately Assemble, Inventory Using Established Protocol, And Safeguard The Veteran S Personal Effects. The Funds, Deposits, And Effects Left By Veterans Upon The Premises Of The Facility Shall Be Delivered By The Director Or Manager Of The Facility To The Person Or Persons Entitled Thereto Under The Laws Currently Governing The Facility For Making Disposition Of Funds And Effects Left By Veterans Unless The Beneficiary Died Without Leaving A Will, Heirs, Or Next Of Kin Capable Of Inheriting. When Disposition Has Been Made, The Itemized Inventory With A Notation As To The Disposition Has Been Made, They Will Be Immediately Forwarded To The Va Liaison. Property And Funds Wherever Located Vests In And Becomes Property Of The United States In Trust. In These Cases, The Facility Will Forward An Inventory Of Any Such Property And Funds In Its Possession To The Appropriate Va Office And Will Hold Them (except Articles Of Clothing Necessary For Proper Burial) Under Safeguard Until Instructions Are Received From The Va Concerning Disposition. 7. Staffing And Training: The Contractor Shall Employ Sufficient Personnel To Carry Out The Policies, Responsibilities, And Programs Of The Facility. There Must Be, As A Minimum, At Least One (1) Administrative Staff Member Or Designee Of Equivalent Professional Capability, On Duty On The Premises Or Residing At The House And Available For Emergencies 24 Hours A Day, Seven (7) Days A Week. The Contractor Shall Assign To This Contract Personnel That, By Education And Training, And When Required, Certification Or Licensure, Are Qualified To Provide The Services Required By This Pws. The Contractor Must Identify Each Person Functioning As Key Personnel Under This Contract And Provide The Va A Description Of The Services To Be Provided By Such A Person, Together With A Resume Summarizing The Person S Relevant Skills And Experience. During The First 90 Calendar Days Of Contract Performance, The Contractor Shall Make No Substitutions Of Key Personnel Unless The Substitution Is Necessitated By Illness, Death, Or Termination Of Employment. Within 14 Calendar Days After Substitutions Necessitated By Situations Described Above, The Contractor Shall Provide Resumes For The Substitute Key Personnel. For Substitutions Proposed By The Contractor After The Initial 90 Calendar Day Period, The Contractor Shall Provide Resumes For The Substitute Personnel, Together With Any Other Additional Information Requested By The Contracting Officer At Least 15 Calendar Days Before The Substitution Is To Occur. As A Minimum: one (1) Full-time Clinical Director With A Minimum Of A Master S Degree In Social Work Or A Related Discipline. This Position Will Be Responsible For The Overall Functioning Of The Program Including Documentation, Ethical Standards, And Assurance That All Policies And Procedures Are Being Followed, Clinical Supervision Of Provider Staff, Coordination Of Contractor Internal Weekly Clinical Staff Meetings Prior To Va Weekly Case Consultation Meeting, And This Position Can Be Full-time Or Part-time And Work In A Clinical Consulting Role With Staff At The Contract. one (1) Full-time Staff Member Who Is The Primary Contact For Stljcvamc Staff, Managing New Referrals, Discharges, Incident Reports And All Administrative Issues, Management Of Contractor Staff And Be Available By Phone 24 Hours Daily, Seven (7) Day A Week. two (2) Full-time Case Managers With A Minimum Of A Bachelor Level Education In Social Work Or Other Human Services Related Field With Experience Working With Individuals With Chronic Sud, Mental And Medical Health Related Conditions. Each Case Manager Will Carry A Maximum Caseload Of 13 Veterans, Providing Direct Case Management Services To Veterans As Described In This Pws. one (1) Staff Member, At A Minimum, On Duty At Any Time. Staff On Duty Must Remain Awake And Available To Interact With Veterans During Their Work Tour, Whether During The Day Or At Night. e. Contractor Staff Members Working Each Shift, At Least One Shall Hold Current cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (cpr) Certification And Ensure Certification Is Renewed In Accordance With The Issuing Body Or Organization. Copy Of Cpr Certificates Should Be Stored By Contractor And Made Available Upon Request Of Va Personnel. f. Contractor Staff Members Providing Regular Direct Services To Residents Should Adhere To Annual Tb Testing, Precaution Should Be Taken To Ensure Positive Testing Of Employees Are Addressed According To Agency Policies. G. Contractor Shall Provide Safety Training To All Staff To Assist With Identifying Situations That Are Likely To Result In Physical Harm, And Approaches To Use When Confronted With A Potentially Dangerous Situation. H. Contractor Shall Adhere To Appropriate City And State Requirements For Food Handling And Safety And Contractor Shall Have A Valid Food Handler S Permit Or Certification As Required By Obtained Through The State Of Residence. Copies Of Permits Shall Be Provided To The Cor Upon Request i. The Contractor Shall Provide An Initial Organizational Chart, Identifying Personnel, Their Position, And Area(s) Of Responsibility To The Contracting Officer Prior To Contract Award. Any Certifications Or Licensure Required Will Be Made Available Upon Request. The Contracting Officer Shall Notify The Contractor Within 15 Calendar Days After Receipt Of Required Information If The Va Refuses To Accept Assigned Contract Personnel. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Updating The Organization Chart As Changes In Staff Occur. The Va Reserves The Right To Refuse Or Revoke Acceptance Of Personnel If Personal Or Professional Conduct, Or Lack Of Required Skills Or Experience, Jeopardizes Veteran Care Or Interferes With Regular And Ordinary Operation Of The Facility. j. The Contractor Must Have A Contingency Plan To Address The Replacement Or Substitution For Personnel That Leave The Contractor's Employment Or Are Unable To Provide Performance In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Of The Resulting Contract. k. Contractor Staff Must Maintain Professional Boundaries With The Veteran At All Times While Conveying An Attitude Of Genuine Concern And Caring. l. Contractor Staff Should Under No Circumstances Engage In Sexual Activities Or Sexual Contact With Veterans Or Their Family Members, Whether Such Contact Is Consensual Or Forced. Contractor Should Under No Circumstances Take Unfair Advantage Of Any Professional Relationship Or Exploit Veteran Clients Or Their Family Members To Further Their Personal, Religious, Political, Or Business Interests. Contractor Staff Should Not Engage In Dual Or Multiple Relationships With Veterans Or Their Family Members In Which There Is A Risk Of Exploitation Or Potential Harm To The Veteran Or Veteran Family. Contractor Is Responsible For Taking Steps To Protect Veterans And Their Family Members And Is Responsible For Setting Clear, Appropriate, And Culturally Sensitive Boundaries. m. All Veteran Complaints Or Contract Staff Conduct Incidences Shall Be Reported To The Va Liaison Within 24 Hours Of The Complaint Or Possible Contract Staff Conduct Incidences. The Contractor Will Provide The Va Liaison With A Written Summary Of The Compliant Or Incident, The Contractor S Response, And A Proposed Resolution. The Va Liaison Will Respond To The Contractor In Writing Within Three Business Days To Accept, Negotiate Or Decline The Proposed Resolution. In Instances Where The Proposed Resolution Or Response Does Not Appear Sufficient To Resolve The Compliant, The Contracting Officer Will Provide The Contractor With Written Guidance And Timeframe For Resolution. the Department Of Veterans Affairs (va), Visn 15 Network Contracting Office, Is Seeking Sources That Can Provide The Following: it Is The Responsibility Of The Interested Source To Demonstrate To The Government That The Interested Parties Can Provide The Services That Fulfill The Homeless Veteran Services Through A Contracted Emergency Residential Services (cers) Model Of Residential Care Requirement. if You Are Interested, And Are Capable Of Providing The Sought Out Services, Please Provide The Requested Information As Well As The Information Indicated Below. Response To This Notice Should Include Company Name, Address, Point Of Contact, Size Of Business Pursuant To The Following Questions: -please Indicate The Size Status And Representations Of Your Business, Such As But Not Limited To: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb), Veteran Owned Small Business (vosb), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (wosb), Large Business, Etc.)? -is Your Company Considered Small Under The Naics Code Identified Under This Sources Sought? -please Submit Your Capabilities That Show Clear, Compelling, And Convincing Evidence That You Can Meet The Requirement Described Above. -please Provide Your Unique Entity Id. responses To This Notice Shall Be Submitted Via Email To Opal Moore-harris At Opal.moore-harris@va.gov. Telephone Responses Shall Not Be Accepted. Responses Must Be Received No Later Than Tuesday June 18, 2024 At 5:00 Pm Cst. If A Solicitation Is Issued It Shall Be Announced At A Later Date, And All Interested Parties Must Respond To That Solicitation Announcement Separately From The Responses To This Sources Sought. Responses To This Sources Sought Notice Are Not A Request To Be Added To A Prospective Bidders List Or To Receive A Copy Of The Solicitation.

Details: Description Republic Of The Philippines Bids And Awards Committee City Of Dapitan May 24, 2024 Invitation To Bid The City Government Of Dapitan, Through Its Bids And Awards Committee (bac), Invites Interested Parties To Apply For Eligibility And If Found Eligible To Bid For The Following Contract: Contract Id: Pr# 2024-05-21-303 Contract Name: Procurement Of Emergency Operation Center (eoc) Information & Communication Systems & Technology Parts & Peripherals Purpose: For Official Use Of The City Disaster Risk Reduction And Management Office , This City Approved Budget For The Contract (abc): Php 177,709,498.00 (inclusive Of All Applicable Taxes) Source Of Fund: Development Bank Of Philippines (dbp) Loan Proceeds • Prospective Bidders Should Have Expertise In Undertaking A Similar Project Within The Last Three (3) Years. • Bidders / Contractor’s Shall Submit Their One (1) Copy Sealed Envelope Containing Their Technical And Financial Documents. • Documents Submitted Must Be In Accordance With The Checklist Provided And Must Have A Corresponding Label Or Name Plates. • The Eligibility Check/screening As Well As The Preliminary Examination Of Bids Shall Use Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criteria. Post Qualification Of The Lowest/single Calculated Bid Shall Be Conducted. • All Particulars Relative To Eligibility Statement And Screening, Bid Security, Performance Security, Evaluation Of Bids, Post Qualification And Award Of Contract Shall Be Governed By The Pertinent Provision Of Ra 9184 And Its Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr). The Schedules Of Activities Are Listed As Follows: Bac Activities Schedule Advertisement / Posting May 25 – June 01, 2024 Availability And Issuance Of Bidding Documents May 27 – June 17, 2024; 1:30 P.m. Pre-bid Conference June 04, 2024; 2:00 P.m. Deadline For The Submission Of Bids June 17, 2024; 1:30 P.m Bid Evaluation June 17, 2024; 2:00 P.m • Philippine Bidding Documents Will Be Electronically Uploaded To The Philgeps Website Of The City Of Dapitan. (bacdapitan@gmail.com) • Payment For The Bidding Documents Is A Non – Refundable Amount Of Fifty Thousand Pesos Only (php 50,000.00) Payable To The Office Of The City Treasurer, Dapitan City. The City Government Of Dapitan Assumes No Responsibility Whatsoever Compensate Or Indemnify Bidders For Any Expenses Incurred In The Preparation Of Their Bids. The City Government Of Dapitan Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Any Bid, And To Annul The Bidding Process And Rejects All Bids At Any Time Prior To Award Of Contract, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Of Bidders. Engr. Renmar Terenz E. Draper Cgdh I, Management Information System Office Bac Chairman Annex A: 1. Lot Structured Cabling: Detailed Description 20 Rolls Utp Cat6: Copper Cable, Category 6 Utp, Cm, 4-pair, Conductors Are 24 Awg, Twisted In Pairs, Separated By An Integrated Pair Divided And Protected By A Pvc Jacket, Blue. 1 Pc 42u Data Cabinet, Fan Top Cover, Pdu 1 Pc 15u Wall Mounted Data Cabinet 4 Pcs Patch Panel 24 Ports Cat6 (unloaded) 20 Pcs Patch Panel 24 Ports Cat6 (loaded) 96 Pcs Black I/o 96 Pcs White I/o 48 Pcs Faceplate 2 Ports 100 Pcs Modular Jack Cat6 With Load Bar 25 Pcs Cable Manager 1u 1 Lot Consumables 1 Lot Labor Installation With Commissioning 2. 1 Lot Video Wall Matrix Detailed Description 9 Units Spd559uq - 55" 500 Nits Fhd Video Wall Display, 24 X 7, Landscape & Portrait 3.5mm (2022) 1 Unit Db-hmx2-efr4 - Digibird 4u Chassis, Up To 9x Input Cards, 9x Output Cards. Digibird 4u Chassis, Up To 9x Input Cards, 9x Output Cards 5 Pcs Db-hmx2-eic-hdmi2-m - Digibird Hdmi 2 Channels Hdmi Input Card. Hdmi 1920*1200@60 1 Pcs Db-hmx2-eoc-4kpv - Digibird Ip Network Preview Card Ip 22 Pcs 2l-7d15h - 15m High Speed Hdmi Cable With Ethernet 1 Lot Roughing-ins And Other Consumables: (with Speakers) 1 Lot Labor Installation With Commissioning 3. 1 Lot Eoc Workstations Detailed Description 7 Units Workstation 1 - Intel I5-10400 2.9ghz 6 Core/ 12 Threads 12m Cache Lga1200 / Asus Prime H510m-k R2.0 Lga1200 Ddr4 Matx/ Kingston 8gb Ddr4 3200mhz/ Afox 512gb Ssd / Hip Casing W/ 700watts Psu/ Afox Gt730 4gb 128bit Video Card/ A4 Tech Usb Keyboard And Usb Mouse 10 Units Workstation 2 - Intel I3-10105 3.7ghz 4 Core 8 Threads 6m Cache Lga1200/ Asus Prime H510m-k R2.0 Lga1200 Ddr4 Matx Kingston 8gb Ddr4 3200mhz/ Afox 256gb Ssd 2.5 Drive Hip Casing W/ 700watts Psu Mini Built In A4 Tech Usb Krs-85 Shape And Usb Mouse Op-720 24 Units Monitor - Gamdias Monitor Atlas Hd24if Ii 23.8 180hz Ips 1920x1080 Flat Yes Dc+hdmi+dp+audio Out 17 Pcs Precision Basic Ups With Built In 650 V.a. 390 Watts With Builit In Avr 4 Socket (3 Backup And 1 Bypass) 17 Pcs Windows 10 Pro 64bit /win 11 Pro Ms Office Pro Plus 2021 W/ Cd Word , Excel, Power Point 4. 1 Lot Access Control (network) Detailed Description 2 Pcs Dhi-asa3213gl-mw Ip65 Rated Waterproof (metal Case) Access Control 2 Pcs Al-180 Single Door Magnetic Lock 2 Pcs Tleb102 Nontouch Exit Sensor 2 Pcs Access Control Supply 2 Pcs Brackets 1 Pc 12v 7ah Battery 1 Lot Roughing-ins And Other Consumables: 1 Lot Labor Installation With Commissioning 5. 1 Lot Eoc Server Detailed Description 1 Lot 23227 Dellemc Poweredge R450 Silver 4310/ Processor Intel Xeon Silver 4310 2.1g, 12c/24t, 10.4gt/s, 18m Cache, Turbo, Ht (120w) / Ddr4-2666 Memory 16gb Rdimm, 3200mt/s, Dual Rank/ Network Controller 2x 1gbe Lom/ Storage Controller Perc H755 Sas Front/ Hard Drive 1.2tb Hard Drive Ise Sas 12gbps 10k 512n 2.5in Hot-plug (max 8 Hdd)/ Power Supply Dual, Hot-plug, Power Supply Redundant (1+1), 800w, Mixed Mode, Naf/ Management Idrac9, Enterprise 15g Form Factor 1u Rack Server, A11 Drop-in/ Stab-in/ Combo Rails With Cable Management Arm/ Warranty 3yr Prosupport:next Business Day Onsite Service Powercord 2 X Power Cord - C13, 3m, 125v, 15a 2 X Jumper Cord - C13/c14, 4m, 250v, 12a Add Ons: 3 X 20517 16gb 3200 Mt/s Memory Sas 12gbps 512n 2.5in Hot- 1 X 23426 Dell 8x Dvd-rom, Usb, External 1 X 22010 Windows Server 2022, Standard, Rok,16core 6. 1 Lot Eoc Network Switch Detailed Description 2 Pcs Rg-s5300-24gt4xs-e Layer-3 Core & Distribution Switch 24 Ports 16 Pcs Rg-nbs3100-24gt4sfp-p Layer-2 24 Ports Poe Access Switch (includes Remote Stn) 5 Pcs Nbs3100-24gt4sfp Layer-2 24 Ports Non-poe Access Switch 9 Pcs Sdwan Lte 9 Pcs Sdwan V1 27 Pcs Sdwan License 1 Pc Bpl-310x-5gd-t Balance 310x 5g 1 Lot Simcard Load (3years) 2 Rolls Panduit Utp Cat6 1 Lot Roughing-ins And Other Consumables: 1 Lot Labor Installation With Commissioning 7. 1 Lot Ups Backup Battery Detailed Description 1 Unit Ups502r2rt2n035 Delta Rt Series 5kva/5kw(2u) On-line Ups, Extended Runtime Model Without Battery Pack, Incl. Ear Bracket/ Tower Stand/ Terminal/ Battery, Parallel, Usb Cables 1 Unit Bbu161b107035/ Delta Rt 5-20kva External Battery Pack(2u), 1 String Of 12v7ahx16pcs 2 Pcs 3915100011rail Kit 1 Pc Cms100035mini Snmp Ipv6 Card (swappable) 17 Pcs Ups Aid1000 Pro Lcd Awp/ Type: Line Interactive Ups Tower Design/ Ratings: 1000va/600w/ Battery: 1x 12v/9ah Interface: 4x Nema 5-15r, Lcd Display/ Dimensions(wxdxh): 90x305x165mm Weight (net/gross): 5.0kg/5.4kg/ Material: Plastic Case Warranty: 2yrs. Ups / 1yr. Battery 50 Pcs Aid1500 Pro Lcd Awp/ Type: Line Interactive Ups Tower Design/ Ratings: 1500va/900w Battery: 2x 12v/8ah Interface: 6x Universal Sockets, Lcd Displaydimensions(wxdxh): 90x305x165mm/ Weight(net/gross): 10.7kg/11.2kg/ Warranty: 2yrs. Ups / 1yr. Battery 1 Lot Roughing-ins And Other Consumables: 1 Lot Unboxing, Mounting (with The Help Of Partner) Checking Of Eu Electrical Works/wirings/breakers Final Tapping, Start-up For 1 Unit Of Rt 5kva Ups (site Metro Manila) Configuration (as Needed), Testing & Monitoring, Knowledge Transfer (w/ 5kva Startup) 8. 1 Lot Conference System Detailed Description 1 Pc Ts-0605m Economic Conference System Controller W/ Recording & Sd, 30 Unit Capacity 2 Pcs Tcm 1000vc Discussion Chairman Unit 20 Pcs Tcm 1000vd Discussion Delegate Unit 22 Pcs Xlr Mic Cable Extension Cable, With Male And Female 5 Pcs Tcm 1000v 12 Channel Mixer 4 Pcs Aws 106t Professional Loudspeaker Wall Mounted 4 Pcs Tcm 1000v 5" High-end Entertainment Conference 2 Pcs Tx 1000s Professional Stereo Amplifier, 2×200w@8ω, 17 Rolls Tf Wire #16 1 Lot Roughing-ins And Other Consumables 1lot Labor Installation & Commissioning System 9. 1 Lot Large Format Monitor Display Detailed Description 2 Pcs Extra Large-sized Signage: 75u1053 Aoc Pdm 75" 380 Nits Uhd Large Size Android Display, 12 X 7 Landscape 2 Pcs Wall Mounted Bracket 6 Pcs Basic Signage: 55f1050/00 Aoc Pdm 55" 350 Nits Uhd Standard Android Display, 12 X 7 Landscape 6 Pcs Stand Bracket 8 Pcs 15 Meters Hdmi Cable M/m 24 Awg 1 Lot 8 Port True 4k Hdmi Video Splitter 1lot Roughing-ins And Other Consumables: 1 Lot Labor Installation With Commissioning (w/ Chipping Works) 10. 1 Lot Eoc Towers Detailed Description 3 Lots 100ft Monopole Guyed Tower Gi 2" Pipe Schedule 40 Inclusives: Fabrication, Tower Erection & Grounding System 6 Lots Rack Stand For Siren W/ Fabrication & Installation Cost 1 Lot Transportation, Hauling & Shipment Cost 11. 1 Lot Emergency Communication System Detailed Description 1 Pc Ucm6304 Ip Pabx Server: 4fxo, 4fxs, 2500 Users With Asterisk Ip Pbx 23 Pcs Gxv3370 7" Digital Tft Color Lcd, 5 Points Touch Screen Tft Lcd, Advance Megapixel Camera For Hd Conferencing, Built-in Wifi, Bluetooth, Gigabit Network, Android 45 Pcs Gxp1615 1 Line Keys, 1 Sip Account 2 Call Appearance, Dual 10/100mbps Ports With Poe 1 Pc Tg400 Gsm Gateway (4 Simcards) 1 Lot Pldt Sip Trunks (10 Lines, 1 Year Subscription) 1 Lot Pldt Installation Fee 26 Rolls Panduit Utp Cat6 52 Pcs Panduit Faceplate 1 Port 52 Pcs Panduit I/o Port Cat6 1 Lot Roughing-ins And Other Consumables: 1 Lot Labor Installation With Commissioning 12. 1 Lot Pabgm / Pa System Detailed Description 1 Pc T-7700rp Ip Network Pa & Intercom System Software License 2 Pcs T-7702a Ip Network Paging Mic (with 7inch Touch Screen) (pc Included In Workstations) 13. 1 Lot Remote Stations Detailed Description 18 Pcs T-s708 Poe Ceiling Speaker,poe Or Dc12v Power Supply 8w (eoc) 20 Pcs T-s7720 Poe Horn Speaker 25w-30w, Poe (ieee 802.3at) Ip54 3 Pcs T-7784p Poe Switch Ip54 Protection Level, Rated Power 60w Outdoor Ip Column Speaker 18 Rolls Cat5e Utp Outdoor Type 18 Rolls Thhn #12 18 Pcs Poe Switch 1 Lot Roughing-ins And Other Consumables: 1 Lot Labor Installation With Commissioning 14. 1 Lot Solar Energy System Remote Site Detailed Description 5 Lot Solar Module, Solar Panel Module, Power Inverter, Mounting System, Roughing-ins And Other Consumables Labor Installation With Commissioning 15. 1 Lot Weather Station Detailed Description 5 Pcs 6250m Vantage Vue 5 Pcs 6510usb, Weatherlink For Vantage Pro2 Windows, Usb 8 Rolls Cat6 Utp Outdoor Stp 5 Lot 10ft Pole 1 Lot Roughing-ins And Other Consumables: 1 Lot Labor Installation With Commissioning 16. 1 Lot (2 Way Radio) Icom Conventional Detailed Description 2 Pcs Repeater Stn Ic-fr5300 Icom Digital Repeater (linabo & Ilihan ) 6 Pcs 4-element Variloop Antenna 6 Pcs 30m Lmr 400 Low Loss Cable 3 Pcs Ic-f6013h Uhf Analog Transceiver 3 Pcs 30m Coxial Cable Assembly 3 Pcs Yagi Antenna 50 Pcs Barangay Fixed Stn Ic-2300h Fm Base Station 50 Pcs 30m Coxial Cable Assembly 50 Pcs Vhf Diamond Whip Antenna 20 Pcs Mobile Base Stn Ic-2300h Fm Base Station 20 Pcs Larsen Antenna W/ Magnet Mount & 8m Control Cable Repeater Power Supply Unit 30a 50 Pcs Base Power Supply Unit 15a 20 Pcs 1.5" Guyed Monopole Tower (stepped) 1 Lot Roughing-ins And Other Consumables: 1 Lot Labor Installation With Commissioning 17. 1 Lot Early Warning And Communication And Alert Equipment Detailed Description 1 Lot Supply & Installation Of (software)/ Studio Software And Licensing/ Voice And Video Realtime Broadcasting System/ Text-to-speech Generation Capacity/ Multicast Capability And Low Data Broadcast Ttl Setting For Individual Messaging Low Latency For Targeted Broadcasting Free End-user Application For The Whole Dapitan Compliance With The Data Privacy Act 2012 Customizable Messaging And Alerting System Scalable System/ Compatible With All Mobile Devices' Platform Uses Cloud Infrastructure/ Military Grade Security Features And Privacy Disaster Recovery Feature For The System Radio Express For Voice And Video Receiver Non-stop Transaction Model (nstm)/ End-to-end Encryption User Friendly Interface/ Compatible With All Network Types Incorporated With Artificial Inteligence Incorporated With Message Priority Scheme Incorporated With Selective Broadcasting Compatiblity With Android, Ios, And Huawei Smart Phones 3 Pcs Supply & Installation Of (hardware)/ Notebook Computer: 10 Cores 12 Threads/ 4.4ghz Mega Frequency/ 166b Ram 512 Gb Ssd Storage/ 15-inch Display W/ Licensed Operating System Broadcast Microphone -20hz-20khz/ Frequency 40ohms Impedance/128db Spl/ Xlr Output Connection 3 Pcs Condenser Microphone/ Usb Type-b (compatible With Usb 2.0 And 3.0) Cardioid/ 30 Hz To 15 Khz/ 16-bit/ 44.1 Khz/48 Khz 3.5 Mm Stereo Headphone Jack For Monitoring (with Volume Control) Microphone Gain Control, Headphone Volume Control. Compatible With Windows And Macos Operating Systems Plug-and-play Functionality, No Additional Drivers Required Integrated Stand Mount For Easy Placement On A Desktop Or Studio Setup Compatible With Standard Microphone Stands Using The Included Adapter Length: Approximately 155 Mm, Maximum/ Diameter: Approximately 50 Mm Weight: Approximately 366 Grams (microphone Only) Included Accessories: Adjustable Tripod Desk Stand Usb-c To Usb-a Cable (type-b To Type-a) 3.5 Mm Stereo Headphone Jack Extension Cable 1 Lot Cloud Platform For The System Scalable System Capable Of Accommodating Up To 100,000,000 Subscribers With The Option For Administrators To Set Subscriber Caps For Specific Areas. Ensure The Service Is Available 24/7, 365 Days A Year. Allow The Sender To Vary Time-to-live (ttl) Settings For Individual Messages During Broadcasting. 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Details: Sources Sought Notice sources Sought Notice page 9 Of 9 sources Sought Notice *= Required Field sources Sought Notice page 1 Of 9 subject* kansas City/hchv Emergency Housing Services (va-25-00001883) general Information contracting Office S Zip Code* 66048 solicitation Number* 36c25524r0090 response Date/time/zone 05-28-2024 5:00pm Central Time, Chicago, Usa archive 10 Days After The Response Date recovery Act Funds n set-aside product Service Code* g004 naics Code* 624221 contracting Office Address department Of Veterans Affairs network Contracting Office (nco) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway leavenworth Ks 66048 point Of Contact* contract Specialist patricia Trusler patricia.trusler@va.gov no Questions Will Be Answered By Phone. place Of Performance address kansas City Va Medical Center 4801 Linwood Blvd. kansas City, Mo 64128 postal Code country usa additional Information agency S Url https://www.va.gov/ url Description contract Specialist agency Contact S Email Address patricia.trusler@va.gov email Description contract Specialist description sources Sought disclaimer this Is Not A Solicitation And No Contracts Shall Be Awarded From This Notice. No Reimbursement Will Be Made For Any Costs Associated With Providing Information In Response To This Notice Or Any Follow Up Information Requested. sdvosb And Vosb Respondents Are Encouraged To Provide Proof Of Verification In Vip. Consistent With Public Law 109-461 (38 U.s.c. 8127 And 8128), The Va Shall Award Contracts Based Upon Competition Restricted To Sdvosbs Or Vosbs When A Contracting Officer Has A Reasonable Expectation, Based On Market Research, That Two Or More Firms Listed As Verified In Vendor Information Pages Database Are Likely To Submit Offers And An Award Can Be Made At A Fair And Reasonable Price That Offers Best Value To The United States. sources Sought Description this Is Not A Solicitation Announcement. This Is An Sources Sought Only. The Purpose Of This Sources Sought Is To Gain Knowledge Of Potential Qualified Sources And Their Size Classification Relative To Naics 624221. Responses To This Sources Sought Will Be Used By The Government To Make Appropriate Acquisition Decisions. After Review Of The Responses To This Sources Sought, A Solicitation Announcement May Be Published. Responses To This Sources Sought Synopsis Are Not Considered Adequate Responses For A Solicitation Announcement. description, Specifications And Requirements 1. Overview: The Department Of Veteran Affairs, Va Kansas City Va Medical Center Hereafter Referred To As Kcvamc Is Located At 4801 Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, Mo 64128, Requires Contractor To Provide Homeless Veteran Services Through A Contracted Emergency Residential Services (cers) Model Of Residential Care At A Facility Located Within 15 Miles Of The Above Medical Center. These Services, 25 Bed Days Of Care (bdoc) Not To Exceed 16,425 Bdoc Annually, Are To Be Provided To Homeless Veterans As Defined In The Performance Work Statement (pws). The Va National Center On Homelessness Among Veterans ( The Center ) Will Provide Ongoing Training For Program Development For Both Contract Providers And Va Staff. Contractor Will Be Evaluated Based On The Center S Established Evaluation Protocol And Program Fidelity Measures. contracted Emergency Residential Services (cers) Programs Target And Prioritize Homeless Veterans Transitioning From Literal Street Homelessness, Veterans Being Discharged From Institutions, And Veterans Who Recently Became Homeless And Require Safe And Stable Living Arrangements While They Seek Permanent Housing. Cers Programs, Either Directly Or Through Linkage With Community And Other Va Services, Provide Time-limited Services Such As Supporting Mental Health Stabilization, Sud Treatment Services, Enhancement Of Independent Living Skills, Vocational Training, And Employment Services. Emphasis Is Placed On Referral And Placement In Permanent Housing Or Longer-term Residential Programs Utilizing Va And/or Community Resources. Lengths Of Stay In Cers Typically Range From 30 To 90 Days With The Option To Extend Based On Clinical Need. Eligibility Will Be Determined By The Va, Based On Veteran Status; Meeting The Mckinney-vento Homeless Assistance Act Definition Of Homelessness (see Http://www.hudhre.info/hearth/ For Additional Information); And An Assessment By The Va Hchv Program Resulting In A Determination Of Making The Veteran Highly Vulnerable And Requiring Cers Services. This Is An Indefinite Delivery/indefinite Quantity Contract For The Period November 23, 2025 To November 22, 2030 In Accordance With Far 16.5. 2. Background And Overview: The Department Of Veteran Affairs (va) Has Been Providing Direct And Specialized Services For Homeless Veterans For Nearly 25 Years. The Secretary Of The Va Has Set A Zero-tolerance Policy For Homelessness Within The Veteran Population. As Part Of The Plan To End Homelessness Among Veterans Announced In Late 2009, The Veterans Health Administration Has Been Increasing Both Capacity Of Existing Programs And Services Offered To Program Participants. The Plan Calls For Utilizing New Models Of Care Not Previously Offered By Va. the Va S Plan To End Veteran Homelessness Calls For Enhancing Current Homeless Service Capacity As Well As Developing New Programs And Initiatives In Concert With Community And Federal Partners. This Contract Will Enable The Kcvamc To Engage A Community Provider To Offer Homeless Veterans Services Through A Cers Model Of Residential Care. This Model Will Offer Services 25 Bed Days Of Care (bdoc) Not To Exceed 16,425 Bdoc Annually To Homeless Veterans Under The Hchv Cers Program Enhanced By The Services As Defined In The Pws. Rapid Stabilization Of The Veterans Medical, Mental Health, Substance Abuse And Other Psychosocial Problems In Order To Place Veterans In Other Appropriate Transitional Or Permanent Housing Within 60 To 90 Days, With No More Than 180 Days, Without A Planned Reason For The Extension Approved By The Va Liaison, Is An Expected Outcome Of This Contract. the Community-based Contractor Should Have A Minimum Of 18 Months Experience As A Cers Provider Or 18 Months Experience With Other Emergency Shelter Models Or Experience With Direct Service To The Homeless, Or A Combination Of The Above Documented In His Proposal. this Contract Will Be Awarded To A Contractor Having An Acceptable Facility Within 15 Miles Of The Kcvamc. If No Facilities Are Available Within This Area, Consideration Will Be Given To The Contractor Whose Facility Meets All The Stated Requirements And Is Closest To The Kcvamc. A Va Liaison To The Contractor Will Be Identified By The Homeless Program Leadership At Va. This Individual Will Act As The Coordinator Of Cers Program For Administrative Related Issues And Clinical Liaison For All Client Related Issues Between The Contractor And Va By Providing Clinical Oversight. The Va Liaison Will Not Provide Direct Clinical Supervision To Contractor Staff. The Va Liaison Will Also Consult With And Provide Input To The Contractor As Needed. the Contractor Shall Provide All Labor, Supervision, Housing, Material And Supplies Necessary To Provide Emergency Residential Placement, Treatment, And Supportive Services Through The Hchv Program Cers Model. Services Will Be Provided On-site At The Contractor S Facility, In Accordance With All Term S Conditions, Provisions And Requirements Listed Herein. The Prices Provided In The Price Schedule Shall Be Inclusive Of All Basic Services As May Be Necessary In The Treatment Of The Veteran. Basic Services Shall Be As Defined In The Performance Work Statement. 3. Implementation Timeline: The Contract Facility And Associated Onsite Services Are Expected To Pass Inspection And Become Fully Operational Within 30 Days From The Date Of Contract Award. Failure To Meet The 30-day Milestone May Result In The Contract Being Terminated. The Contractor Will Demonstrate Successful Completion Of The Following Tasks, Validated By Va Inspection, Prior To Receiving Veteran Referrals And Invoicing For Payment: a. Site Control Demonstrated At Time Of Contract Award. This May Be Through Ownership Or Lease. All Permits And License Will Be Reviewed. The Contractor Is Required To Ensure That The Facility Used For This Contract Meets Fire And Safety Code Imposed By The State Law, And The Life Safety Code Of The National Fire And Protection Association. It Is Important To Note That Typically The Life Safety Code Is More Stringent Than Local Or State Codes. No Additional Funds Will Be Made Available For Capital Improvements Under This Contract. Applicants Also Should Note That All Facilities, Unless They Are Specifically Exempted Under The Life Safety Code, Are Required To Have An Operational Sprinkler System. Va Will Conduct An Inspection That Contractor Sites Must Pass Prior To Contract Award. The Contractor Is Required To Ensure The Facility Used For This Contract Meets The Americans With Disabilities Act (ada) Guidelines For Accessible Accommodations For Veterans With Physical Limitations Or Impairments. This Is Also Referred To As Architectural Barriers Act Compliant. At Least 5% 7% Of A Facility S Hchv Contract Residential Care Beds Must Meet Ada Accessibility Requirements, To Include Entrances/exits, Bathroom Facilities, And Common Areas. For Example, If A Contractor Has 20 Beds For The Hchv Contract Residential Care Program In The Facility, Two (2) To Four (4) Of Those Beds Must Be Accessible To Veterans With Physical Limitations Or Impairments. Veterans Must Not Be Segregated From The Rest Of The Facility Due To Physical Disability; They Must Have Full Access To The Services And Supports At The Facility. Contractor Facility Must Be Licensed As Required For The Particular Setting Under State Or Federal Authority, And Must Meet All Applicable Local, State, And/or Federal Requirements Concerning Licensing And Health/occupancy Codes. Copies Of Valid Licenses Must Be Provided To The Va At The Time Of Pre-inspection And For All Annual Inspection Reviews. Where Applicable, The Facility Must Have A Current Occupancy Permit Issued By The Authority Having Jurisdiction. Contracted Emergency Residential Services Housing And Supportive Services For Female Veterans Under This Contract Are Required To Ensure The Safety And Privacy Of These Veterans. Men And Women Must Have Separate Bathroom Facilities. The Facility Must Have Female Residential Rooms Or Sections That Are Securely Segregated Or Restricted From Men To Ensure Safety And Privacy. If The Facility Cannot Accommodate Both Male And Female Veterans At One Location, The Provider Must Make Available Equivalent Facilities And Services For The Opposite Gender That Meet The Terms Of The Contract For Facilities And Services. b. Pre-award Inspection Of The Facility And On-site Services Conducted By Va Contract Inspection Team. This Team Is Made Up Of Hchv Clinical Staff, Va Fire And Safety Officials, Nursing, Dietetics, And Other Staff As Deemed Necessary For Facility Inspection. Pre-award Inspection Will Be Completed Within 30 Days Of Proposal Submission. Any Items Requiring Corrective Action Will Be Communicated To The Contractor In Writing Within One (1) Week Of Inspection. c. Complete The Abatement Of All Inspection Corrective Action(s) And Pass Va Inspection. To Be Completed Within 30 Days Of Pre-award Inspection. d. Identify All Staff Required Per The Pws, Have Them In Place And Available To Provide Full Range Of Case Management And Services To Veterans. To Be Completed Within 30 Days Of Contract Award. e. Work Will Be Performed At The Contractor S Facility Within The Geographic Limitations Outlined Above. Government Furnished Workspace Will Not Be Provided For This Effort. Government Furnished Property Will Not Be Provided To The Contractor. All Equipment Required By The Contractor Will Be Provided At Their Expense. The Contractor Will Be Required To Attend Frequent Meetings And Planning Sessions At Va Throughout The Term Of The Contract. f. The Contractor Shall Not Commence Performance Under This Contract Until The Contracting Officer Has Conducted A Kick-off Meeting Or Has Advised The Contractor That A Kick-off Meeting Is Waived. 4. Guidelines For Services: a. The Contractor Must Provide A Safe Environment For All Veterans Consistent With The Cers Model Of Housing And Services. The Contractor Will Offer Safe And Stable Time-limited Living Environment Along With Supportive Services Necessary To Complete A Individualize Treatment Plan To Obtain Permanent Housing. Veterans Cannot Be Denied Entry To Cers Based Solely Upon Length Of Current Abstinence From Alcohol Or Non-prescribed Controlled Substances, The Number Of Previous Treatment Episodes, The Time Interval Since The Last Program Entry, The Use Of Prescribed Controlled Substances, Or Legal History. The Screening Process Must Consider Each Of These Special Circumstances And Determine Whether The Program Can Meet The Individual Veteran's Needs While Maintaining The Program's Safety, Security, And Integrity. b. The Contractor Must Communicate Policies And Procedures To Veterans Both Verbally And In Writing In A Manner That Is Understandable To Each Veteran Upon Admission To The Facility, In The Form Of A Written Veteran Handbook That Is Verbally Reviewed By The Assigned Case Manager With The Veteran. All Updates To Any Policies And Procedures Must Be Reviewed With Veterans With 7 Days Of Revision. This Communication Must Be Documented In The Veteran S Client Record. c. The Contractor Must Have Emergency And Disaster Plans With Written Protocols That Are Posted To Guide Staff Response To Crises Including, But Not Limited To, Manmade And Natural Disasters, Episodes Of Infectious Diseases, Physical Injury, Program Participants Suicide Or Suicide Attempts, Overdoses, And Domestic Or Other Violence. All Contractor S Staff Are Trained On Emergency Procedures And Protocols. 5. Basic Services. The Contractor Shall Furnish Each Veteran Referred For Care Under This Contract The Following Basic Services: a. Room And Board: Room And Board To Include A Bed And Other Furnishings Such As A Dresser, Storage, And Personal Linens (towels And Bed Sheets). The Bed Must Be Designated For Use Exclusively By The Individual Veteran From The Time Of Admission To The Time Of Discharge. The Bed Must Be Situated In A Room That Affords The Veteran Safety, Privacy, And Security. Each Veteran Must Have A Safe And Secure Place To Store Their Belongings That Is Readily Accessible To The Veteran (such As A Locking Closet, A Locking Armoire, A Locker, Etc.) Meals To Include At Least Three (3) Nutritionally Adequate Meals A Day, 7 Days A Week And Availability Of Nutritious Snacks Between Meals And Bedtime For Those Requiring Or Desiring Additional Food, When It Is Not Medically Contraindicated. This Is To Include Alternative Meals Or Food Supplies For Veterans With Dietary Restrictions If Medically Indicated (e.g., Diabetic, Renal, And Soft Mechanical Diets) And Reasonable Accommodation For Veterans With Cultural/religious Preferences Around Food (e.g., Kosher, Sikh). A Va Dietitian May Assess Printed Menus As Well As Veterans Satisfaction With Meals And The Actual Consumption Of Food Offered In Determining The Contractor S Success In Meeting This Requirement During Annual Facility Inspection Or At Any Point During The Contract Period. b. Laundry Facilities: On-site Laundry Facilities And Supplies For Veterans To Do Their Own Laundry Or To Have Laundry Done. The Contractor Is Responsible For The Costs Of Laundry Services. c. Internet And Computer Access: Internet Access Shall Be Available To Veterans Residing At The Facility. Access Shall Consist Of A Service/speed Rating Of At Least 10 Megabytes Per Second (mbps) Download, 1mbps Upload Or Better. Wireless Or Other Access Shall Be Provided So That It Is Possible For Three (3) Or More Users To Access Internet Services Simultaneously. Facility Shall Provide Hardware (computer(s), Printer, Etc.) To Be Utilized. Veterans Conducting Online Employment Or Housing Searches And Application Should Be Given Priority Of Usage. The Contractor Will Be Responsible For Establishing Hours Of Usage As Well As Setting Any Internet Controls Or Firewall They Deem Essential. d. Environment Of Care Services: The Contractor Must Provide A Clean And Comfortable Environment Of Care That Is Structurally Sound Facility; Does Not Pose Any Threat To The Health And Safety Of The Occupants And Protects Them From The Elements. The Facility Entries And Exit Locations Are Capable Of Being Utilized Without Unauthorized Use And Provide Alternate Means Of Egress In Case Of Fire; Every Room Or Space Will Have Natural Or Mechanical Ventilation; Be Free Of Pollutants In The Air At Levels That Threaten The Health Of Veterans; Provide A Water Supply Free From Contamination; Has Sufficient Sanitary Facilities In Proper Operational Condition, Allowed To Be Used In Privacy, And Are Adequate For Personal Cleanliness And The Disposal Of Human Waste. Facility Must Have Adequate Heating And Or Cooling Mechanisms That Are In Proper Operating Condition; Adequate Natural Or Artificial Illumination To Permit Normal Indoor Activities And To Support The Health And Safety Of Veterans; Provides Sufficient Electrical Sources To Permit Use Of Essential Electrical Appliance While Assuring Safety From Fire. All Housing And Equipment Will Be Maintained In A Sanitary Manner Free From Pests, Insects And Vermin And Will Provide A Warm, Welcoming, And Respectful Atmosphere Through Lighting And Dã©cor. Contractor Ensures That Furniture Is Well Maintained And Comfortable. It Is The Contractor S Responsibility To Maintain A Clean And Comfortable Environment That Meets These Conditions. For Example, The Contractor Would Be Responsible For Alleviating A Bed Bug Infestation By Hiring An Exterminator At Its Own Expense. E. On-site Office Space For Va Staff: The Contractor Must Provide Designated Onsite Furnished Office Space For Va Staff To Meet With Veterans At The Contracted Facility. The Office Space Must Afford The Va Staff And Veterans Privacy And Confidentiality When Meeting. f. Transportation: The Contractor Will Ensure That Transportation Is Available For Veterans At Admission To Cers, To Attend Medical/mental Health Appointments, Search For Permanent Housing And To Address Other Care Needs. This Can Be Done Through Provision Of Bus Passes, Utilization Of Cab Services Or Cers Contractor Transportation. These Costs Will Be Considered Part Of The Basic Services Provided. g. Outreach: Outreach Will Be Conducted By The Cers Provider And Va Homeless Outreach Staff In Conjunction With Street Outreach Teams Within Va Catchment Area. Engagement With The Veteran Should Be Goal-directed With Consistent Staff Geared Toward Building Trust And Getting The Veteran To Accept Cers Admission. h. The Contractor Shall Comply With The Principles Listed In 38 Cfr 17.707(b) To Provide Housing And Supportive Services In A Manner That Is Free From Religious Discrimination. medications: Contractor Shall Provide Veterans With Appropriate Space And Security For The Storage Of Medications As Outlined In Vha-10-10115a Hchv Contractor Provider Inspection Template. A List Of Current Medications Will Be Available For Each Resident In The Case Record. Veterans Will Manage Medications But Should Have A Secure Storage Area In Which To Keep Them. (1) The Contractor Shall Have A Written Procedure That Address The Storage While Providing Access To Medications And Safe Disposal Of Medications And Syringes. Each Veteran Shall Be Educated About The Medication Procedures And The Importance Of Safely Storing Their Medications. 6. Additional Contract Requirements: a. The Contractor Shall Comply With The Va Patient S Bill Of Rights As Set Forth In Section 17.34a, Title 38, Code Of Federal Regulations. The Contractor Is Responsible For Maintaining Veterans Privacy And Confidentiality And Must Have Systems In Place That Protect Veteran S Personal Identifying Information And Protected Health Information. This Includes But Is Not Limited To The Following: Having Adequate Private Office Space For Veterans To Meet In Confidence With Their Case Manager; Having Secured Paper And Electronic Filing Systems To Protect Clients Case Records And Other Documentation; Conducting Ongoing Training Of Staff About Maintaining Client Privacy And Confidentiality In All Verbal And Written Communications And Interactions; Ensuring That Non-clinical/non-case Management Facility Staff Have Access To Veteran Information Only As Needed In Order To Meet The Service Requirements Contained In The Contract. b. It Is Understood That Those Veterans Cared For Under This Contract Will Require Care And Services Over And Above The Level Of Room And Board. The Contractor Shall Comply With The Principles Listed In 38 Cfr 17.707(b) To Provide Housing And Supportive Services In A Manner That Is Free From Religious Discrimination. c. Case Management Services: The Contractor Shall Provide, At Minimum, The Following Case Management Services To Veterans In The Program: (1) Engagement Of The Veteran In The Service Planning Process. Contractor Will Carry Responsibility For Interviewing, Counseling And Case Managing Identified Veterans By Conducting Psychosocial Assessments To Identify Treatment Needs Which Affect The Veterans Adjustment To Their Environment. (2) Contractor Will Assess The Psychosocial And Environmental Needs Or Dysfunction Secondary To Or Exacerbating The Social, Substance Or Psychiatric Problems, Which Might Contribute To Veterans Readjustment Challenges In The Community. Contractor Establishes And Maintains An Intensive Therapeutic Relationship With The Veteran, Staff, And Community Programs/agencies, And Is Responsible For Formulating Case-management Treatment Goals With The Primary Goal Being To Obtain Stable Housing And Plans That Address Identified Needs, Stressors, And Problems. (3) Contractor Will Conduct High-risk Screening, Psychosocial Assessment, And Treatment Planning, Actively Involving The Veteran And Their Family Or Significant Others, In Coordination With The Team Members. Psychosocial Assessments Will Include Goals For Clinical Treatment. Contractor Coordinates And Documents Clinical Case Management And Psychosocial Services And Documents The Overall Effectiveness Of The Case Management Services Provided. Specifically, Contractor Will: (4) Develop A Highly Individualized Service Plan (isp) With The Veteran Consistent With Cers Program Goals; The Plan Must Specifically Include Provisions For Veteran Placement Into An Appropriate Transitional Or Permanent Housing Placement Within 60-90 Days Of Admission To The Hchv Cers Facility With No More Than 180 Days Without A Planned Reason For Extension Approved By The Va Liaison. The Housing Placement Planning Must Take Into Account All Appropriate And Available Community-based Housing Options As Well As The Veteran S Preferences Regarding Location And Housing Type. The Plan Should Also Be Focused On Getting The Veteran(s) To Accept Services, Especially Mental Health And Substance Use Services That Will Allow Attainment Of Transitional Or Permanent Housing. (5) Complete A Written Isp Within The First 7 Days Of Program Admission And Signed By The Contractor, The Veteran, And The Va Liaison. (6) Review Isp A Minimum Every Thirty (30) Days Thereafter In A Clinical Meeting With The Veteran And The Liaison. (7) Make Changes In Plans In Consultation With The Veteran At Weekly Case Management Meetings. Weekly Case Management Meetings With Veterans Will Focus On The Objectives And Tasks In The Isp. Contracted Case Manager Will Provide Veteran With A Written Copy Of Their Weekly Tasks. (8) Screen Each Veteran For Suicidal And Homicidal Risk As Necessary. If The Veteran Is A Danger To Him/herself Or Others Contractor Will Take Immediate Steps To Provide Appropriate Intervention. Crisis Management Will Focus On Immediate Safety For The Veteran And Cers Contract Staff. The Contractor Will Follow Its Established Policies And Protocols For Managing Crisis Situations. The Contractor Will Provide Said Policies And Protocols To The Va At The Outset Of The Contract And Upon Any Modification To The Policies And Protocols. The Contractor Will Contact The Va Liaison And Inform Of The Incident Immediately Upon Safe To Do So. (9) Contractor Will Conduct Weekly Case Conferencing With Contractor Clinical Director, Contractor Case Managers, Va Liaison And Other Va Homeless And Contractor Staff As Necessary. Coordinate With Va Liaisonâ during Weekly Case Conferences Regarding Updates And Changes In Veterans Care Plans To Foster A Collaborative Relationship With The Vamc And Contractor In Meeting Veterans Needs. Case Conferencing May Be Done In Person Or By Telephone Or Video Conference Calls As Determined By Va Staff. (10) Obtain Relevant Releases Of Information To Communicate And Coordinate Veterans Treatment With Va And Other Community-based Service Providers. (11) Work In Close Collaboration With The Va Liaison To Ensure Veterans Connections To Needed Va Medical, Mental Health, And Substance Abuse Treatment And Care. (12) Contractor Will Take Primary Responsibility For Assisting Veterans In Completing Housing Applications And Other Benefits Paperwork As Needed. Contractor Will Assist Veterans In Obtaining The Needed Documentation Required For Complete Applications Including But Not Limited To, Birth Certificates, State Id, Income Verification And Any Additional Information Required By Housing Resources And Potential Income Supports. (13) Contractor Will Provide Transportation For Veterans To Attend Appointments At The Va, Potential Housing Placements, Benefits Agencies, Meetings With Landlords, Etc. Contractor Will Attend Meetings With Veterans When Appropriate According To Veteran S Needs. (14) The Contractor Will Provide The Following Onsite Therapeutic And Rehabilitative Services Including Health And Personal Hygiene Maintenance, Supportive Social Services, In Collaboration With The Va And Other Involved Community Resources. Opportunities For Immediate Learning And/or Development Of Responsible Living With A Goal Of Achieving A More Adaptive Level Of Psychosocial Functioning; Support For An Alcohol And/or Drug-free Lifestyle; Opportunities For Learning, And Internalizing Knowledge Of The Illness And/or Recovery Process; Improving Social Skills; And Improving Personal Relationships; And Opportunities For Client Participation In Community Activities, Volunteer Opportunities, Local Consumer Services, Etc. The Contractor Will Support An Alcohol And/or Drug-free Lifestyle By Training Its Staff In The Appropriate Harm Reduction Techniques And To Be Aware Of The Signs And Symptoms Of Substance Use. (15) The Contractor Shall Adapt Therapeutic And Rehabilitative Services To Include Onsite, Va Or Community Service And Will Provide Transportation For Veterans To Receive Services Such As: Structured Groups And Activities To Promote Social Skills Building And Healthy Lifestyles. Groups May Include Emphasis On Self-care Skills, Adaptive Coping Skills, Vocational Counseling, In Collaboration With The Va Liaison Or Community Resources As Appropriate To Support The Goal Of Obtaining And Maintaining Permanent Housing. (16) Contractor Will Notify Va Through The Va Liaison At Va Of Any Negative Incident Occurring With A Veteran Within 24 Hours Of Being Informed Or Made Aware Of The Incident, If Not Sooner. The Contractor Will Investigate, Confirm, And Resolve All Incident Reports. Contractor Will Complete A Written Incident Report Within 48 Hours Of Notification. Incidents Include But Are Not Limited To: Death; Fire; Drug/police Raid; Suicide/suicide Attempt; 911 Call (police/fire Dept./paramedics/other); Drug Overdose; Severe Medical Illness / Emergency; Severe Psychiatric Illness / Emergency; Sexual Assault; Act Of Violence By Veteran Against Other(s); Abusive Behavior By Veteran Against Staff; Act Of Violence By Other(s) Against Veteran; Abusive Behavior By Staff Against Veteran; Accident; Medication Problems Or Adverse Drug Reactions; Or Other Untoward Events. (17) In The Event A Veteran Residing In Hchv Cers Housing Under This Contract Dies, The Contractor Will Promptly Notify The Va Liaison Authorizing Admission And Immediately Assemble, Inventory Using Established Protocol, And Safeguard The Veteran S Personal Effects. The Funds, Deposits, And Effects Left By Veterans Upon The Premises Of The Facility Shall Be Delivered By The Director Or Manager Of The Facility To The Person Or Persons Entitled Thereto Under The Laws Currently Governing The Facility For Making Disposition Of Funds And Effects Left By Veterans Unless The Beneficiary Died Without Leaving A Will, Heirs, Or Next Of Kin Capable Of Inheriting. When Disposition Has Been Made, The Itemized Inventory With A Notation As To The Disposition Has Been Made, They Will Be Immediately Forwarded To The Va Liaison. Property And Funds Wherever Located Vests In And Becomes Property Of The United States In Trust. In These Cases, The Facility Will Forward An Inventory Of Any Such Property And Funds In Its Possession To The Appropriate Va Office And Will Hold Them (except Articles Of Clothing Necessary For Proper Burial) Under Safeguard Until Instructions Are Received From The Va Concerning Disposition. 7. Staffing And Training: The Contractor Shall Employ Sufficient Personnel To Carry Out The Policies, Responsibilities, And Programs Of The Facility. There Must Be, As A Minimum, At Least One (1) Administrative Staff Member Or Designee Of Equivalent Professional Capability, On Duty On The Premises Or Residing At The House And Available For Emergencies 24 Hours A Day, Seven (7) Days A Week. The Contractor Shall Assign To This Contract Personnel That, By Education And Training, And When Required, Certification Or Licensure, Are Qualified To Provide The Services Required By This Pws. The Contractor Must Identify Each Person Functioning As Key Personnel Under This Contract And Provide The Va A Description Of The Services To Be Provided By Such A Person, Together With A Resume Summarizing The Person S Relevant Skills And Experience. During The First 90 Calendar Days Of Contract Performance, The Contractor Shall Make No Substitutions Of Key Personnel Unless The Substitution Is Necessitated By Illness, Death, Or Termination Of Employment. Within 14 Calendar Days After Substitutions Necessitated By Situations Described Above, The Contractor Shall Provide Resumes For The Substitute Key Personnel. For Substitutions Proposed By The Contractor After The Initial 90 Calendar Day Period, The Contractor Shall Provide Resumes For The Substitute Personnel, Together With Any Other Additional Information Requested By The Contracting Officer At Least 15 Calendar Days Before The Substitution Is To Occur. As A Minimum: one (1) Full-time Clinical Director With A Minimum Of A Master S Degree In Social Work Or A Related Discipline. This Position Will Be Responsible For The Overall Functioning Of The Program Including Documentation, Ethical Standards, And Assurance That All Policies And Procedures Are Being Followed, Clinical Supervision Of Provider Staff, Coordination Of Contractor Internal Weekly Clinical Staff Meetings Prior To Va Weekly Case Consultation Meeting, And This Position Can Be Full-time Or Part-time And Work In A Clinical Consulting Role With Staff At The Contract. one (1) Full-time Staff Member Who Is The Primary Contact For Kcvamc Staff, Managing New Referrals, Discharges, Incident Reports And All Administrative Issues, Management Of Contractor Staff And Be Available By Phone 24 Hours Daily, Seven (7) Day A Week. two (2) Full-time Case Managers With A Minimum Of A Bachelor Level Education In Social Work Or Other Human Services Related Field With Experience Working With Individuals With Chronic Sud, Mental And Medical Health Related Conditions. Each Case Manager Will Carry A Maximum Caseload Of 13 Veterans, Providing Direct Case Management Services To Veterans As Described In This Pws. one (1) Staff Member, At A Minimum, On Duty At Any Time. Staff On Duty Must Remain Awake And Available To Interact With Veterans During Their Work Tour, Whether During The Day Or At Night. e. Contractor Staff Members Working Each Shift, At Least One Shall Hold Current cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (cpr) Certification And Ensure Certification Is Renewed In Accordance With The Issuing Body Or Organization. Copy Of Cpr Certificates Should Be Stored By Contractor And Made Available Upon Request Of Va Personnel. f. Contractor Staff Members Providing Regular Direct Services To Residents Should Adhere To Annual Tb Testing, Precaution Should Be Taken To Ensure Positive Testing Of Employees Are Addressed According To Agency Policies. G. Contractor Shall Provide Safety Training To All Staff To Assist With Identifying Situations That Are Likely To Result In Physical Harm, And Approaches To Use When Confronted With A Potentially Dangerous Situation. H. Contractor Shall Adhere To Appropriate City And State Requirements For Food Handling And Safety And Contractor Shall Have A Valid Food Handler S Permit Or Certification As Required By Obtained Through The State Of Residence. Copies Of Permits Shall Be Provided To The Cor Upon Request. i. The Contractor Shall Provide An Initial Organizational Chart, Identifying Personnel, Their Position, And Area(s) Of Responsibility To The Contracting Officer Prior To Contract Award. Any Certifications Or Licensure Required Will Be Made Available Upon Request. The Contracting Officer Shall Notify The Contractor Within 15 Calendar Days After Receipt Of Required Information If The Va Refuses To Accept Assigned Contract Personnel. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Updating The Organization Chart As Changes In Staff Occur. The Va Reserves The Right To Refuse Or Revoke Acceptance Of Personnel If Personal Or Professional Conduct, Or Lack Of Required Skills Or Experience, Jeopardizes Veteran Care Or Interferes With Regular And Ordinary Operation Of The Facility. j. The Contractor Must Have A Contingency Plan To Address The Replacement Or Substitution For Personnel That Leave The Contractor's Employment Or Are Unable To Provide Performance In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Of The Resulting Contract. k. Contractor Staff Must Maintain Professional Boundaries With The Veteran At All Times While Conveying An Attitude Of Genuine Concern And Caring. l. Contractor Staff Should Under No Circumstances Engage In Sexual Activities Or Sexual Contact With Veterans Or Their Family Members, Whether Such Contact Is Consensual Or Forced. Contractor Should Under No Circumstances Take Unfair Advantage Of Any Professional Relationship Or Exploit Veteran Clients Or Their Family Members To Further Their Personal, Religious, Political, Or Business Interests. Contractor Staff Should Not Engage In Dual Or Multiple Relationships With Veterans Or Their Family Members In Which There Is A Risk Of Exploitation Or Potential Harm To The Veteran Or Veteran Family. Contractor Is Responsible For Taking Steps To Protect Veterans And Their Family Members And Is Responsible For Setting Clear, Appropriate, And Culturally Sensitive Boundaries. m. All Veteran Complaints Or Contract Staff Conduct Incidences Shall Be Reported To The Va Liaison Within 24 Hours Of The Complaint Or Possible Contract Staff Conduct Incidences. The Contractor Will Provide The Va Liaison With A Written Summary Of The Compliant Or Incident, The Contractor S Response, And A Proposed Resolution. The Va Liaison Will Respond To The Contractor In Writing Within Three Business Days To Accept, Negotiate Or Decline The Proposed Resolution. In Instances Where The Proposed Resolution Or Response Does Not Appear Sufficient To Resolve The Compliant, The Contracting Officer Will Provide The Contractor With Written Guidance And Timeframe For Resolution. the Department Of Veterans Affairs (va), Visn 15 Network Contracting Office, Is Seeking Sources That Can Provide The Following: it Is The Responsibility Of The Interested Source To Demonstrate To The Government That The Interested Parties Can Provide The Services That Fulfill The Homeless Veteran Services Through A Contracted Emergency Residential Services (cers) Model Of Residential Care Requirement. if You Are Interested, And Are Capable Of Providing The Sought Out Services, Please Provide The Requested Information As Well As The Information Indicated Below. Response To This Notice Should Include Company Name, Address, Point Of Contact, Size Of Business Pursuant To The Following Questions: -please Indicate The Size Status And Representations Of Your Business, Such As But Not Limited To: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb), Veteran Owned Small Business (vosb), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (wosb), Large Business, Etc.). -is Your Company Considered Small Under The Naics Code Identified Under This Sources Sought? -please Submit Your Capabilities That Show Clear, Compelling, And Convincing Evidence That You Can Meet The Requirement Described Above. -please Provide Your Unique Entity Id. responses To This Notice Shall Be Submitted Via Email To Patricia Trusler At Patricia.trusler@va.gov . Telephone Responses Shall Not Be Accepted. Responses Must Be Received No Later Than Monday May 28, 17:00 Cst. If A Solicitation Is Issued It Shall Be Announced At A Later Date, And All Interested Parties Must Respond To That Solicitation Announcement Separately From The Responses To This Sources Sought. Responses To This Sources Sought Notice Are Not A Request To Be Added To A Prospective Bidders List Or To Receive A Copy Of The Solicitation.