SYNOPSIS - Automated Bench Stock

The US Air Force is seeking an automated bench stock machine to support and improve bench stock management, FOD control, man-hour assets, accountability, and other mandates. The machine will be used by the 140th Maintenance Group at Buckley SFB to manage consumable items kept on-hand in a work center for aircraft maintenance tasks. The automated system will eliminate human error, stock-outs, and the need for manual red/green flagging. It will also reduce workload for base logistics support activities and save countless man hours. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing the automated bench stock machine and ensuring it meets the requirements specified in the solicitation. * The automated bench stock machine must be able to manage bench stock at the 100% stock level and prevent overstocking above the 200% level. * The machine must be able to list items on a Restock Report when an item reaches 50%, eliminating human error and stock-outs. * The automated system must eliminate the need for the manual red/green flagging system and automatically deduct issued items from the total stock level. * The machine must be able to cut down bench stock physicals from days to hours or less. * The vendor must provide a capability statement and vendor Cage/UEID information to be considered for the solicitation.