Standardized Air Quality Monitoring System

Summary The Department of State has a requirement for a Standardized Air Quality Monitoring System that will expand upon the existing Department pilot program, and should remain compliant with the EPA AirNow reporting standards. The objective of this system is to provide air quality information in accordance with EPA standards through a secure internet exchange from participating US Embassies overseas. The system should automate monitoring, processing, and distribution of real-time air quality information in routine, reliable, and secure platform hosted in the United States. Key Required components: - Air quality monitoring instrument(s) to measure particulate matter and gaseous pollutants; - Data logger with data acquisition system and Internet connection; - A platform that allowed customer users to edit, modify, and publish public/mobile website reporting current air quality levels based on the U.S. EPA's Air Quality Index, utilizing instruments with Federal Equivalency Method and data processing consistent with EPA AirNow system; - A password-protected back-end that performs data queries, sets monitoring conditions, and that sets controls for a public website; - Ability for posts to configure and send (EFM) automated email notifications based on post-specific requirements (all through public internet); - Scalable platform to include all US Missions and Posts, including 24x7 operational supports. Including description of reliability controls. In order to design a solicitation that will enable the Department to acquire an efficient and effective state of the market we would appreciate you providing the following information: Corporate Information: I. Describe how your business would address each key requirement listed above II. Please advise as to whether or not your system has the following functionality: 1. Self-Monitoring and Reporting 2. Data Monitoring Repository 3. Mechanism for site specific data testing and alert for receipt of corrupted data files 4. Multi Language (English/Host Country) Capability 5. Capability to schedule recording intervals 6. Centralized Computation and communication capability 7. User capability to compose and generate reports 8. System shall present published information on a aqi-specific public webpage (created by and hosted by vendor) formatted for desktop PC browsers through secure public internet 9. System shall have user capacity to select historical data for public website (option for user to turn on and off this function) 10. Un-limited site reporting (Summary Row 15) 11. Are there any limitations to the systems expansion capability? 12. Are there any limitations to the systems adding additional instruments III. Business Size Status - Include as many as are appropriate 1. Other Than Small 2. Small a. Small Disadvantage b. Women Owned Small c. Veteran Owned Small Business d. Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business e. Hub Zone Small Business IV. Government Wide Area Contracts 1. GSA Schedule - List specific schedule(s) MOBIS 2. Stars Contract 3. SEWP Contract 4. Other Government Wide Contract - List Specific V. Past Performance 1. Developing IT Air Monitoring Software Platform for a. Department of State - Identify location(s) b. Environmental Protection Agency - Identify location(s) c. Other Federal Agencies - Identify location(s d. OCONUS Locations - Identify location(s) 2. Project Descriptions a. Project Information b. Average Dollar Value of Project c. Average Period of Performance d. Develop Software Only e. Provide Monitoring Equipment only f. Provide software and hardware g. Maintenance for software Monitoring System h. Standard Maintenance Agreement for Hardware Responses to Request for Information Due Date: 4:00 P.M. Eastern Time on April 10, 2014. Email: DustAJ@state.gov Copy to: DoughertyKG@State.gov Contractor E-9 Corporation North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 334512 Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use SBA Size Standard: 500 employees This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of MARKET RESEARCH being conducted by the Department of State. This market research is being conducted to increase competition for this requirement by identifying potential sources and to gauge small business interest to determine whether or not this requirement can be satisfied with a Small Business Set-Aside. The Government will use the information gathered through publication of this Sources Sought to determine the best acquisition strategy for this requirement. The Government is interested in all potential sources including Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, etc. RFIs may be used when the Government does not presently intend to award a contract, but wants to obtain price, delivery, other market information, or capabilities for planning purposes. Responses to these notices are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. There is no required format for RFIs. Please Note the Department does not guarantee that a solicitation will result from this request for information nor shall the Department be liable for any costs associated with providing a response.