1_2_1_RFI OEOI Sound Amplification Device_20230807.pdf

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS)

Office of Equal Opportunity & Inclusion (OEOI)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – 70SBUR23I00000021

Personal Handheld Sound Amplification Device

This RFI is for informational and planning purposes ONLY and is NOT to be construed as a solicitation or a commitment to issue a solicitation. It is issued for the purpose of conducting market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, determine common and customary industry practices and to allow industry an opportunity to provide comments concerning this requirement. No solicitation is being issued at this time and the Government makes no assertion that a solicitation will be issued. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Document Type: Request for Information (RFI) RFI No.: 70SBUR23I00000021 Description: Personal handheld sound amplification device Posted Date: August 08, 2023 Response Date: August 15, 2023 @ 4:00pm ET Federal Supply Classification Code: 65 – [Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment] Product / Service Code: 6515 – [Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment and Supplies] NAICS Code: 456199 – [All Other Health and Personal Care Retailers]

BACKGROUND & SCOPE:

The DHS, USCIS, OEOI, Public Disability Access Program (PDAP) supports the USCIS mission by helping USCIS ensure that its customers with disabilities have equal access to USCIS activities and benefits, information, and buildings and facilities. To support this mission, OEOI, PDAP has a requirement for a one-time purchase of 250 personal handheld sound amplification devices to be delivered to multiple USCIS offices for members of the public who are hard of hearing.

APFS Record: N/A

Estimated Solicitation Release Date: September 15, 2023

Estimated Award Date: Q4 FY2023

Estimated Period of Performance (POP): 90 calendar days After Receipt of Order (ARO)

Place of Performance: Delivery will be made to 105 USCIS locations inside and outside of the continental United States

INFORMATION SOUGHT:

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USCIS requests the following:

1. Does your company provide Personal Handheld Sound Amplification Devices?

2. Does your device have t-coil compatibility?

3. Can your device be used with or without hearing aids?

4. Does your device have adjustable tone?

5. Does your device have adjustable balance control?

6. Does your device weigh less than 2 pounds?

7. Is your device portable?

8. Is your device Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant?

9. Does your device have both an internal and external plug-in microphone?

10. Are your devices rechargeable?

11. If your device is not rechargeable; is an initial/starter set of alkaline batteries included?

12. Are stereo headphones included?

13. Would you be able to provide 100 pairs of disposable headphone covers with each device?

13. Given the BACKGROUND & SCOPE, would this requirement be something you would be interested in quoting on this requirement?

14. Please verify your business size status and provide your UEI number.

RESPONSE FORMAT AND GUIDELINES:

Responses shall be in Microsoft Word and are due no later than August 15, 2023, by 4:00pm ET. Responses shall be limited to one (1) page. All responses shall be submitted via email to Charles.W.Brown@uscis.dhs.gov with Felicia.R.London@uscis.dhs.gov copied.

Responses to this RFI provided via facsimile, hard (paper) copies, and telephone calls will NOT be accepted. Responses shall not include any proprietary information or pricing information.

CONCLUSION:

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. 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 RFI. The information in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. This RFI does not constitute a commitment to procure

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