355 AMXS AutoCrib Automated Vending Solution

The 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is seeking a Brand Name Only procurement and installation of the AutoCrib VX1000 automated vending system at Nellis Air Force Base to streamline parts access and reduce downtime for HH-60W aircraft maintenance operations. The system must deliver real-time inventory tracking through barcode or RFID technology, integrate seamlessly with the Integrated Maintenance Data System for automated reordering, and feature modular locking compartments, electronic access controls, scale integration for weight-based inventory, and a centralized touchscreen interface. All components must be installed on-site by the contractor, including user training and a 12-month warranty, while adhering strictly to Air Force safety, security, and privacy regulations, as well as compliance with the Privacy Act and safeguarding requirements for defense information. The solicitation is issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, requiring offerors to be certified small businesses and to provide appropriate size and socioeconomic representations, though no completed certifications are included in the document. The estimated contract value is $77,445.96, encompassing the full system, associated hardware including locker modules, bin inserts, a management station, scale module, and all labor for installation and training, with no option line items specified beyond the stated total. Contractors must comply with stringent access and security protocols, including mandatory background checks, pre-screening of electronic devices, and escort requirements when accessing restricted areas, and must submit all proposals via email by noon Pacific Daylight Time on May 21, 2026, following the submission deadline of 1:00 PM on May 18, 2026, for questions. Payment will be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system under the DoDAAC F87700, and final acceptance will occur at the destination located at Nellis AFB, with the 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron serving as the inspecting and accepting authority. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses including those on cybersecurity, labor standards, human trafficking, buy American provisions, and electronic funds transfer, with deviations applied to several to accommodate this procurement. Packaging and preservation requirements are minimal, limited only to the obligation to remove all debris post-installation, while marking requirements mandate barcoding for inventory visibility. Award will be based on a trade-off approach considering both price and non-price factors to determine the most advantageous offer to the government, though no evaluation factors or weights are explicitly outlined. All personnel must be cleared