Vendor Managed Inventory System (VMI) for Tool & Fixture - RIA JMTC

The contract solicitation W519TC26QA141 seeks a Vendor Managed Inventory System (VMI) to supply and maintain tool and fixture making hardware for the Rock Island Arsenal - Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center’s Tool Design division, located on the 4th floor of Building 220 in Rock Island, Illinois. The scope requires the contractor to provide, install, stock, and maintain all vendor-supplied cabinets, bins, and shelving, as well as manage government-owned racks, ensuring continuous availability of items listed in Attachment 0001 with defined minimum and maximum stock levels. All costs associated with equipment, installation, connectivity, maintenance, and onsite labor must be fully embedded in the unit prices for each item listed in the pricing matrix; no separate CLINs are provided for these components. The system must operate within a 20ft by 50ft room, comply with strict connectivity rules by avoiding government network infrastructure and Internet access, and permit secure web-based access via HTTPS port 443, with any non-standard requirements needing Army Information Assurance approval and a Certificate of Net-worthiness. The contractor must maintain inventory so that oldest items are used first, replenish stock within 24 hours upon request from the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and replace defective or non-conforming items within three days, accompanied by a corrective action plan. Invoicing is strictly monthly via DFAS using WAWF, with supporting consumption reports required, and governed by DFARS clauses 252.223-7003 and 252.223-7006. The contract is a firm fixed price, five-year IDIQ with a 60-day phase-in period starting at award, during which the contractor must achieve full stock levels and hold weekly coordination meetings with the government. The COR conducts weekly performance acceptance, while annual reviews are managed by the Contracting Officer. Contractor personnel must comply with all RIA security protocols, including personal identity verification under FAR 52.204-9, iWatch training, background checks, and adherence to DoD safeguards. All staff must wear required PPE—steel-toed shoes, long pants, and safety glasses—supplied by the contractor, and comply with OSHA and fire prevention regulations. A site visit is permitted to assess cellular reception and room suitability. The solicitation is open to all offerors with no set-aside, under NAICS code 332510