501 CSW/RCO is issuing this sources sought as a means of conducting market research to identify sources for this requirement. nterested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. Potential sources must provide turn-key machine with technical data, tooling and accessories, and delivery. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement.

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE/PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Below is the description and salient characteristics required for this requirement:

• SILCA Futura Pro Unlimited (D446440XA) Electronic Key Machine (1 ea) or Equal
  • The salient characteristics requested being:
    • Compatible with ASSA ABLOY Union and Gen6T Platforms
    • Ability to work offline (Updates via USB and key control)
      • To include updates and die storage
• Pro Master-Keying 8 or equivalent system
  • Salient characteristics requested being:
    • Provide the users with more granular control over key issuance with the ability to tailor access privileges for customers
    • Ability to function offline with tracking for facilities, cores, key holders, and specific key details.
• We would also need the items below to be compatible with the system:
  • Pin Tweezers
  • Pinning Shoe
  • Retaining Clip Removal Tool
  • Cylinder Plug Follower