SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Industrial Engineering Development of Paper Data Capture System
- Notice Date
- 5/12/2016
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541512
— Computer Systems Design Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, U. S. Census Bureau, Acquisition Division, 1201 East 10th Street, Jeffersonville, Indiana, 47130
- ZIP Code
- 47130
- Solicitation Number
- BCYB1323-16-AAAA
- Archive Date
- 6/3/2016
- Point of Contact
- Raymond S. Gaddie, Phone: (812) 218-3665, Thomas M. Sherman, Phone: (812) 218-3351
- E-Mail Address
-
raymond.s.gaddie@census.gov, thomas.m.sherman@census.gov
(raymond.s.gaddie@census.gov, thomas.m.sherman@census.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT OF A PAPER DATA CAPTURE SYSTEM U.S. CENSUS BUREAU-NATIONAL PROCESSING CENTER 12 MAY 2016 PURPOSE: This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research purposes to support planning for the U.S. Census Bureau-National Processing Center (NPC) Industrial Engineering Development of a Paper Date Capture (PDC) System. The following questions and requested information are intended to assist the U.S. Census Bureau-NPC in learning more about the industrial engineering industry, best practices currently available within the industry regarding system process design projects of this magnitude, and the capabilities of companies in the industry. Although answers to these questions are optional, the U.S. Census Bureau-NPC appreciates and encourages companies to submit responses based on their knowledge and experience in the field of industrial engineering. Based on the information provided, and as part of its ongoing market research, the U.S. Census Bureau may contact individual respondents for additional information or clarification if needed. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be utilized for market research purposes directly related to this requirement. BACKGROUND: Every ten years, the U.S. Census Bureau has the duty to conduct a complete enumeration of the resident population of the United States and its territories in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The decennial census is an extraordinary undertaking that requires the participation of every household in the country, reaching people from the most remote Alaskan villages to the most crowded inner cities. The results are used to provide an accurate count of the population to guide policy decisions, reapportion the U.S. House of Representatives, realign state legislative districts, and allocate billions of dollars in Federal funding. The U.S. Census Bureau has begun research, testing, and planning for the 2020 Census. It will be the most technically advanced census ever conducted. As a result, the agency is researching modern and new methods to count the population in the next census. Whether through the Internet, telephone, or traditional paper questionnaires, the U.S. Census Bureau is committed to making the once-a-decade headcount quick, easy, and safe for all to participate. The U.S. Census Bureau hopes to provide substantial taxpayer savings while maintaining the highest quality and accuracy standards. The mission to count every person once in their primary place of residence under unmovable deadlines makes the decennial census one of the Federal government's most complex and largest mobilizations. To support the national headcount in 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau is planning an industrial engineering project for the development of a paper data capture system at the U.S. Census Bureau-National Processing Center, located in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The U.S. Census Bureau-National Processing Center's Program Manager is seeking to obtain engineering assistance services, from a source with expertise in facility layout conceptualization, AutoCAD drawing, computer modeling/simulation, to identify the most efficient processes that would yield cost-effective outcomes with regard to the design of a "turn-key" paper data capture conveyor system to work inside of current facility space, or another site should one be designated. The ultimate goal is to make use of technological and process efficiencies to bring this project from the drawing board to actualization. HOW TO RESPOND: The following information shall be provided in response to this Request for Information: Section I - Market Research Response Formatting 1. A response to each of the market research questions (see below) in this Request for Information. Each individual response to a question shall not exceed five hundred (500) words per question using 8.5" x 11" pages, 12-pitch font size in Times New Roman, and single-spaced. 2. Companies shall only provide responses to questions where they have direct knowledge and experience to convey to the Government that is pertinent to the specific question. Section II - Capabilities Statement 1. A brief summary of the company's capabilities, experience and past projects with industrial engineering services, particularly as it relates to drawings, system design and computer modeling. This summary shall not exceed seven hundred (700) words using 8.5" x 11" pages, 12-pitch font size in Times New Roman, and single-spaced. 2. This summary shall include, but is not limited to, services provided, capabilities statement and previous completed projects. Section III - Business Information 1. Company name, mailing address and website address. 2. Contact person's name, position, e-mail address and telephone number. 3. Brief description of the company to include: a. Business size (i.e., large, small, SBA certified small disadvantaged, SBA certified 8(a), SBA certified HUB Zone). b. Ownership (i.e., woman-owned, veteran-owned, service disabled veteran-owned) c. DUNS number. d. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes. e. Federal contract vehicles (e.g., GSA schedules [number and name], Government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs), agency-specific acquisition contracts). 4. This section shall not exceed two hundred and fifty (250) words using 8.5" x 11" pages, 12-pitch font size in Times New Roman, and single-spaced. Responses to this Request for Information shall be sent as one (1) attachment (Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat formats only) to the Government representatives listed below. That is, responses to the three (3) sections shall be in one (1) document and included as an attachment to the e-mail. The subject line shall read, "Response to RFI for U.S. Census Bureau-NPC PDC System provided by __________ (enter name of your company.)" No other information other than what is specifically outlined under Sections I, II, and III shall be submitted. • Raymond S. Gaddie, Contract Specialist at raymond.s.gaddie@census.gov • Thomas M. Sherman, Contracting Officer at thomas.m.sherman@census.gov Responses shall be submitted to the above Government representatives at the indicated e-mail addresses no later than 12:00 p.m. (EDT) on Thursday, May 19, 2016. Late submissions will not be reviewed. MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONS: Metrics and Analytics What success metrics should be used to measure and evaluate an industrial engineering project of this size, scope, and complexity? Acquisition Strategy Developing an effective acquisition strategy is critical to success. What are some suggestions on acquisition strategies that the U.S. Census Bureau can utilize for this project? Challenges for the Census What do you see as the top three challenges facing the U.S. Census Bureau in planning and implementing this project? Based on your experience, how would you tackle these challenges? POINTS OF CONTACT: The following Government representatives are available to respond to questions only for purposes of clarifying information in this Request for Information. Any questions regarding this Request for Information shall be directed to the e-mail addresses provided below. These individuals shall not be contacted for any other purpose. No information will be accepted or provided by telephone or mail. • Raymond S. Gaddie, Contract Specialist at raymond.s.gaddie@census.gov • Thomas M. Sherman, Contracting Officer at thomas.m.sherman@census.gov DISCLAIMER: This Request for Information is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.201 (e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Request for Information. Responses to this Request for Information will not be returned. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the review.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: U.S. Census Bureau-National Processing Center, 1201 East 10th Street, Building 64-G, Jeffersonville, Indiana, 47132, United States
- Zip Code: 47132
- Zip Code: 47132
- Record
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