191NLE19N0043.pdf

RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION NOTICE (191NLE19N0043)

U.S. Department of State

Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs

INL El Salvador

Day / Night Thermal Binocular, Tactical Scope & Training

Request For Information (RFI) #: 191NLE-19-N-0043

I. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION SUBMISSION NOTICE

This Request for Information (RFI) will be used to identify potential sources that are interested in and capable of performing the work described in this “Draft” Statement of Work (SOW). In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued solely for conducting market research, information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation on the part of the Government. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this RFI. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and/or any follow-up information requests.

The purpose of this RFI is to communicate and solicit feedback from industry on the “Draft” version of an upcoming overseas requirement for Day/Night Thermal Binocular, Tactical Scope

& Training. Contractors shall provide company capabilities and pictures (if able). The NAICS

Code for this requirement is 333314- Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing.

Please do not provide generic capability statements, as they shall add no value to this RFI. The

Government is seeking specific information in conjunction with the specifications of this requirement.

The page limitation for responses is 10 pages.

All responses shall be submitted in writing via email to Patrick Jones (Contract Support

Specialist) at JonesPR@state.gov, no later than 5:00 PM, EST on July 19, 2019.

In order to participate in the resulting RFQ and to be eligible for an award, the proposer must have (i) a current CAGE Code, (ii) a DUNS#, (iii) be registered to do business with the

Government of the United States in the System For Award Management (SAM) and not be on the Excluded Parties List: https://www.sam.gov

II. COMPANY INFORMATION

Company Name

Address

DUNS Number

Company Website

POC Name

Phone

Email mailto:JonesPR@state.gov https://www.sam.gov/

III. SOCIOEONOMIC STATUS

a. Provide information pertaining to your company’s socio-economic status for federal procurement programs (small, HUBZone, 8(a), Women-owned, veteran-owned, etc.)

under NAICS code 333314.

The size standard for NAICS 333314 is 500 employees. Unless the SBA has granted a class waiver of the NMR for a particular product, the company will either be required to be the manufacturer of the products offered or qualify for the procurement as a

“nonmanufacturer”. In accordance with FAR 19.102(f), the applicable size standard for a

“nonmanufacturer” is 500 employees.

Response:

b. Is your company the manufacturer of the product included in Attachment 1?

c. If your company is not the manufacturer, identify the manufacturers’ names, addresses, DUNS numbers, and other pertinent information. Are all manufacturers U.S. small business concerns?

d. If the manufacturer is not a US small business concern, has the SBA issued a class waiver of the non-manufacturer rule for the product? If so, please identify the applicable class waiver(s).

IV. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

a. Provide a list of the product(s) sold by your company meeting the requirements of this

RFI. Where a particular standard is included in the RFI, address your company’s product compliance with said requirements. Please note that unless explicitly stated all products in Attachment 1 will be solicited on a brand name or equal basis.

b. Is your company an authorized seller of the above-mentioned product(s) in El Salvador?

If so, what business licenses does your company possess in El Salvador?

c. What areas of El Salvador does your company service? Briefly describe your current logistical capabilities in El Salvador.

d. Provide a brief description of your corporate experience in El Salvador and Latin

America.

e. Are the products sold by your company covered under warranty in El Salvador? If so, what is the length of the warranty offered? Are repairs handled in country?

f. Does your company provide training in Spanish? If so, is training accomplished via

Spanish speakers or via the use of translators?

g. Are equipment manuals provided in Spanish?

h. Would your company need to subcontract any part of the work? Please explain.

V. EXISTING CONTRACTS

a. List any existing contract vehicles through which the US Department of State can access your company’s products and services (i.e. GSA FSS, IDIQs, etc.)

VI. RECOMMENDATION

a. Did your company identify any areas in the draft specifications that present excessive risks or other concerns? If so, please provide detailed information and suggested mitigation.

ATTACHMENT 1

Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL)

INL Section, El Salvador

Day / Night Thermal Binocular , Tactical Scope & Training

DRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 General:

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is an instrumental leader in the development of policies and programs to combat international narcotics and crime. INL programs support two of the Department of States' strategic goals: (1) to reduce the entry of illegal drugs into the United

States; and (2) to minimize the impact of international crime on the United States and its citizens. One of the many ways to effectively meet the listed goals is to partner with allied governments both directly and indirectly to promote the modernization of and support the enforcement operations of their foreign criminal justice systems and law enforcement agencies.

The INL office of the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador (INL- ES) is responsible for the administration of programs and funds. INL works very closely with U.S. law enforcement agencies to ensure that El Salvador has the training and tools needed in the fight of narco-trafficking and transnational organized crime. INL also works directly with various Government of El Salvador (GoES) institutions such as; Ministry of

Government, Salvadoran Narcotics Police, Salvadoran Civilian National Police (PNC), Salvadoran

Immigration and Salvadoran Customs.

2.0 Project Justification:

This project will provide support to El Salvador Navy dedicated to counter illicit trafficking. In support of this project the USG may contribute technical advice, specialized equipment, training, operational support, and/or any other support as may be determined to be useful in establishing and sustaining the project.

3.0 Background:

El Salvador, like all other Central American countries, has been attracted by international drug cartels, because, it is considered ideal and strategic to be used as a transit bridge for drugs.

Due to the boom this phenomenon has taken, the Salvadorian State has been forced to create specialized institutions to combat illicit drug trafficking, such as: Anti-drug Unit of the Attorney General's Office and

El Salvador Navy / FTNT unit that detects vessels conducting illicit activities.

4.0 Objective:

The objective of this project is to provide El Salvador Navy with the necessary equipment to increase the capability to conduct successful interdiction in low light/nighttime conditions lowing the probability to loose target vessel.

5.0 Description of suggested equipment:

A description of the supplies and services required to meet similar brand name or equal to the following technical specifications:

5.a. DUAL CHANNEL DAY / NIGHT THERMAL BINOCULAR

Quantity: 1

Brand or equal FLIR RECON B2-F0

Sensor Type: 640 x 480 InSb

Number of fields of view: 2

Wide FOV: 10.0° h x 8.0° v

Narrow FOV: 2. 5°h x1.8° v

E-ZOOM: Continues to 4x

Spectral band: 3-5µm

Automatic features: Auto focus AGC, digital detail enhancement, position data.

Digital zoom : CONTINUOUS TO 4X

Global position system

(GPS):

C/A code

Digital magnetic compass: 360°Az +/- 90° Eye safe laser rangefinder: 1.54 µm Video: NTSC/ PAL video, HDMI Connector types: BNC, HDMI Image presentation: B/W, color, split screen

Accessories: Hard shell, locable with fitted foam insert

110 VAC /220 VAC power supply charger

4 rechargeable lithium D batteries with charger

Complete cleaning kit in nylon pouch

Video cables, BA/ 5590 cable USB

Optional accessories:

Soft case : Lightweight with padded zippered compartments Extender 2.5x: 2.5 Optional extender

Stabilization : E-Stab, real time

Reticle: Standard

Warranty 3 years

5.b. HIGH PERFORMANCE POCKET PORTABLE TACTICAL SCOPE

Quantity: 3

Brand or equal: FLIR RECON M18

FPA resolution : 640 x 480.320 x 240

E-ZOOM: 2x 4x digital

Field of view: 18.7° X 14° (standard)

Versatility: 3x Extender lens option

Laser pointer 850 nm AT 30nW and 0.5mW

Image display: 640 x 480 color OLED

Image adjustments : AGC / ALC, manual, polarity, color

User controls: On/ Off laser, AGC/ALC, manual calibration , NUC, recticle select, polarity, color palettes,display brightness, image enhancement modes, digital zoom.

Calibration: On demand

Reticle: Auto –scale with zoom

Video out NTSC, PAL

Accessories: Lanyard, Carry bag with belt clip

Video output cable

Laminated quick reference card

Spare batteries Optional accessories : 3x extender lens

Warranty 3 years

6.0 Warranty

The contractor is required to replace any defective items at no additional cost to the US Government for the units that during inspection result in not good working condition including a shipping open account number to INL with any shipping/cargo company as proof of compliance with requirement above, in case it was necessary to ship item back to U.S

7.0 On-Site Training in El Salvador

The contractor shall develop a training to teach Navy Officials who will be operating the equipment to get the best benefit out of it on the use, calibration and operational maintenance of the equipment. The contractor shall provide these trainings on-site in El Salvador.

Requirements:

Provide appropriate amount of hours on-site training to include Set-up, calibration, operational use - familiarization of day/night thermal binocular and tactical scope.

Training shall be provided in Spanish in two location at Costa Del Sol and Puerto de Acajutla headquarters.

20 students maximum (10 in each location).

Training materials and User’s manual shall be provided in Spanish (hard copy and digital format).

Training shall be coordinated with the INL /Maritime Advisor

INL will cover separately the training facilities for this.

Deliverables:

Due Date: NLT 7 days before trainings

Recipients: Electronically to the INL /Maritime Advisor

The quoter shall provide INL with an advance copy of all training material for review/edits.

• The quoter shall notify INL of the need for any training equipment necessary for the successful delivery of the trainings.

9.0 Shipping

The quoter shall be responsible to deliver the products DORAL - Dispatcher, no later than 90 days after the order was awarded.

Vendor shall consolidate the entire shipment to prevent loss and misdirection. Partial shipments are not allowed.