99 -- E-Box (Embedded Box)

Background:The E-BOX is a generic state-of-the-art controller, designed by the USPS for use within postal facilities to help fulfill wide-ranging application needs at low cost. Its robust construction incorporated embedded components to eliminate moving parts, keep power consumption low, prevent overheating, withstand vibration, and endure harsh environments. The E-Box is capable of providing data collection for storage, data retrieval, information processing, and transmission of data for multiple applications. The E-BOX can control other systems, update legacy devices, process data, and securely access the USPS network. The E-Box will be used primarily as a data collection and information processing device to support upcoming Postal Service Programs. The United State Postal Service (USPS) is looking for a candidate capable of manufacturing the E-BOX in quantities up to 2000 units. Quantities are to be clarified in final IDIQ contract award. The requirements presented in this document are composed of statements containing the words ?shall? or ?must.? Requirements using the words ?shall? or ?must? are mandatory. Other statements use the words ?should? or ?may.? Statements using the word ?should? are recommendations; statements using the word ?may? are design-related or functional options to consider for implementation purposes. Description This is not a solicitation. The United States Postal Service is currently seeking sources to manufacturer the E-Box based on information included in SOW and TDP that will be provided by the Postal Service. The intent is to award an IDIQ contract to one or multiple suppliers. The supplier would be provided a program release schedule. The E-Boxes could be shipped to the Postal facility in Topeka, KS. or be provided to another supplier for inclusion into a scanner tracking device that the supplier will provide to the Postal Service as a Turnkey device. I alternate option is for a supplier awarded the contract to store a quantity of E-Boxes at their facility for a pre-determined time period. SCHEDULE AND DELIVERABLES: The purpose of this notice is to identify and pre-qualify sources of supply. Interested parties should provide performance data for similar programs that include the manufacturing of items similar to the requirements needed to provide the E-Box. This information should describe the throughput process that is used at the supplier?s facility. This information should be provided to the US Postal Service for review along with financial information, key personnel, and information on the manufacturing capabilities of the company. This capability information should include a complete description of the supplier?s ability to meet the requirements detailed in the provided description. The information shall be provided no later than March, 14, 2008. Following USPS review of the submitted program performance data, a pre-qualification determination will be made. Interested parties are to submit a total of two copies (one hard copy and one soft copy) of any company promotional handouts, brochures, catalogs. Overly elaborate responses are neither expected nor required. Requests for information and the program data submission should be provided to Mr. John Saldivar, Purchasing & Supply Management Specialist, Automation CMC, 8403 Lee Highway, Merrifield, VA, 22082-8150, Telephone (703) 280-7863. Requirements: E-Box. This sources sought notice is for informational and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Postal Service nor will the Postal Service pay for any of the information.