RFI_191NLE18N0006.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 191NLE18N0006

For

INL Office of Western Hemisphere Programs Telecommunications equipment for SEMAR via INL Mexico, Merida Initiative

INFORMATION TO CONTRACTORS

Information furnished under this Request for Information (RFI) may be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Therefore, all items confidential to business or containing trade secrets, proprietary or personnel information must be clearly marked. Marking of items will not necessarily preclude disclosure when Department of State (DoS) determines disclosure is warranted by FOIA. However, if such items are not marked, all information contained within the submitted documents will be deemed releasable.

INFORMATION CONCERNING THE RFI

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational and planning purposes only. The information will be used in conducting market research to identify qualified, experienced, and interested potential sources in support of the Government's requirements.

This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP). It is not to be construed as a formal solicitation or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Any information provided to the Government is strictly voluntary and will be provided at no cost to the Government. The government intention is to identify companies able to provide the Secretaría de Marina (SEMAR) with hardware described under this RFI for a single award firm-fixed price contract. Submissions from all NAICS codes are accepted, but please reference the NAICS Codes your company is licensed to do business under and the socio-economic status of your business (see capability statement).

OBJECTIVE

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is seeking information concerning the availability of capable sources to supply communications equipment 100% compatible with the MEXSAT satellites currently in use by SEMAR. The equipment must match the same specifications (listed below: item 0001 and 0002) and must work without causing any disruption to sensitive satellite systems / communications platforms. The equipment will be installed by personnel from the Secretaría de Marina. The vendor must be able to supply all equipment. The vendor must supply the equipment listed below and is required to compile all the equipment in the correct quantity to make a complete kit. The kits will be delivered to various locations in Mexico.

Item 0001: Contents of ONE Kit Quantity Name Specification (or equal)

1 Big active vehicle tracking antenna GMR-1 3G big vehicle antenna MIL-STD, 50 cmx16 cm

1 Satellite modem L- band satellite modem

1 Adapter Alternating current to direct current adaptor, input characteristics from 100 to 240 CA from 50 to 60 Hz.

Output with 19 VDC at 3.43 amp.

1 PTT micro telephone Headphone type handset with type RJ-45 connector

1 Antenna cable Type LMR 240 RF coaxial cable

3 Antenna accessories 03 magnets with fixing screws

2 Connectors 02 type TNC male connectors 50-ohm for LMR240 cable.

1 Patch cord Patch cord 5 mt, cat 6.

1 Telephone Analog cordless telephones

2 Type TNC male connector Type TNC male connector, for LMR-240 cable, 50 Ω.

4 Brass terminal 1/4" brass eyelet terminals, for AWG 12 caliper cable.

5 Screws 1/4 x 1/2" self-drilling screws

1 Welding 60/40 Tin welding

5 Metal bands 20cmx4.6mmx.31mm stainless steel metal bands

1 Black insulating tape. 3m vinyl electrical insulating tape 1600, 19mmx18M

1 Black Velcro bag Black adhesive Velcro.

1 Quartz filament switch 6 amp to 125v 1 pole quartz filament switch.

1 Thermofit Black flame retardant 1/2 holds up to 600v.

1 Automotive fuse 32 VCC to 20 Amp automotive fuse

1 Black electrical wire Condumex Vinanel Xxi wire caliper AWG 12

1 Red electrical wire Condumex Vinanel Xxi wire caliper AWG 12.

1 Silicone sealant Translucent silicone sealant.

Item 0002: Common Items for use with All Kits

Quantity Name Specification (or equal)

5 Soldering iron 100-watt soldering iron

5 Puncture clamp Timer Microwaves bends connecting rings in LMR195, LMR240, LMR-200, LMR100 cables.

DELIVERY

Delivery is expected (8) eight weeks or less after notification of award to the vendor.

DELIVERY ADDRESS

INL will designate a GOM end-user recipient who will receive any donated equipment listed in any award. This address will be in Mexico and will be made available pending award. Vendors must be able to ship equipment to Mexico.

DOCUMENTATION

The contractor must provide/file all required shipping/export declarations documentation and relevant permits/licenses or any other documentation necessary for the introduction of the goods to Mexico. End-user is based in Mexico and contractor will be responsible for providing any and all documents, fees, permits for direct delivery at the end-user location.

WARRANTY

The proposed package must include a standard two-year warranty for the various pieces of equipment. All systems must also include remote technical support.

All three systems must include complete vehicle installation and come with a 5 day operator training program and one year of remote technical support. All warranty, training, and technical support must be in Spanish and, when not remote, take place and be applicable in Mexico.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Mexico. Exact location(s) TBD.

CAPABILITY STATEMENT AND PAST PERFORMANCE

If your firm is capable of providing the requirements described in this RFI, please provide a detailed Capability Statement to John Malloy via e-mail at MalloyJT@state.gov by January 5, 2018 at 12 PM Eastern time. Please do not call the contracting office for information, calls will not be answered or returned. The Capability Statement must be limited to 10 or less pages in length and include general information and technical background describing your firm's experience in contracts requiring similar training efforts to meet the program objectives. If you have any questions on the RFI, they must be submitted by December 29, 2017. All questions will be answered on the same document and posted for all interested vendors on FedBizOpps so do not include any company-specific information in the questions.

The capability statement must contain the following:

1) Company Information

a. Company Name

b. Address

c. Point of Contact

d. Telephone Number

e. E-mail address

2) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code

3) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number

4) Business Size (i.e. Small Business, Other than Small)

5) Socio-Economic status (i.e. 8(a), HUBZone, veteran-owned, women-owned, etc.)

6) Describe any service contracts completed for similar combined services. Please reference the contract number, period of performance, dollar value, and (if applicable) the Contracting Officer’s name and contact information.

7) NAICS code(s) the company usually performs under

8) Company’s role in the performance of the requirement

a. Prime Contractor

b. Subcontractor

c. Other (please describe)

9) Pricing estimate (this can be in Excel or pdf, but a full price proposal is not required or requested)

GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE POINT OF CONTACT

John Malloy Contract Support Specialist

INL/RM/GAPP

MalloyJT@state.gov

CONTRACTING OFFICE

Department of the State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Office of Resource Management, Grants, Acquisition and Procurement Policy (INL/RM/GAPP)