ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, 7 FRANKFORD AVE, ANNISTON AL 36201-4199

J -- 1) UPGRADE THREE (3) HK750 STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL MACHINES. (2) RECOMMEND AND IMPLEMENT THE MATERIAL HANDLING CONTROL SYSTEM (MHCS) YEAR 2000 CONVERSION AND COMPLIANCE STRATEGY. SOL DAAC01-98-R-0002 DUE 120297 POC Contract Specialist MAJ PAUL A. MCDERMOTT (205) 235-7966 Contracting Officer CATHY C. HIGGINBOTHAM (205) 235-7323 (Site Code DAAC01) (1) Upgrade three (3) each HK750 Storage and Retrieval Machines (SRM); Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS); Part Number -- HK750; manufacturer -- HK Systems. Upgrade will include installation of new AC motors and controllers for all three axis, replacement of existing mast cables and brackets or modification to accommodate new mast cable assemblies, and modification of the lift carriage J-box to accommodate the new mast equipment. (2) Recommend and implement the Material Handling Control System (MHCS) Year 2000 conversion/compliance strategy through an on-site analysis of application hardware, operating systems, third party software products, and external system interfaces with option. Upon approval of the strategy, convert MHCS to comply with Year 2000 standards. This is a sole source negotiated procurement with H K Sysytems, Inc., 6340 Barberry Hill Place, Gainesville, GA 30506 in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Firms that recognize and can perform the required upgrades are encouraged to provide supporting evidence and documentation which would allow their participation in future solicitations to the address listed above. Requests for the Solicitation must be in writing. Facsimile requests are acceptable at (205) 235-6353. No telephonic requests will be acknowledged. (0297)

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