B04-73351024Q0046-RFI-Triple Monitor.docx

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI), ONLY, for Triple Monitors issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (FAR) 15.201(e), for the purpose of conducting market research.

Applicable NAICS and PSC Codes:

(HW/Perpetual SW)

(FAR) 15.201 (e). RFIs may be used when the Government does not presently intend to award a contract, but wants to obtain price, delivery, other market information, or capabilities for planning purposes. Responses to these notices are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. There is no required format for RFIs.

(FAR) 52.212-1 (d)- Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender’s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during pre-award testing.

Please send the sample products to the following address:

SBA Disaster Recovery and Resilience ATTN: Sue Redd and Willie White 101 Marrietta Street NW Suite 700 Atlanta, GA 30303

This RFI constitutes neither a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a Request for Quote (RFQ) nor a promise to issue an RFP or RFQ in the future, and it does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service described herein. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is not, at this time, seeking proposals or quotes and therefore, will not accept, review, or evaluate unsolicited proposals or quotes received in response hereto. Please be advised that the U.S. Government will not reimburse Respondents for any costs incurred in the preparation and/or submission of responses to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will solely be at the Respondent’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future Solicitation, if issued. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary; however, any information received shall become the property of the Government and will not be returned to the Respondent. Interested parties are responsible for adequately and clearly marking proprietary, restricted, or competition sensitive information contained in their response.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is issuing this RFI to determine Contractors’ capabilities, estimated pricing, business size and socioeconomic category to adhere to the requirements described below.

BACKGROUND:

The combined mission of the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Office of Capital Access (OCA) and Office of Disaster Recover and Resilience is to provide federally coordinated disaster response, recovery, and economic resilience to support natural, and economic, disaster survivors, and disaster-impacted communities in the United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Territories. SBA provides support for disaster survivors via delivery of SBA’s disaster lending programs which provides access to low interest loans for the purpose of rebuilding their homes and/or businesses. The mission is to provide direct loans to homeowners, renters, and businesses impacted by natural and man-made disasters to allow survivors to resume their normal lives and/or operations as soon as possible in the aftermath of disaster. This acquisition is for Tablets in support of that mission.

We would appreciate your assistance in providing information about your range of triple portable monitors, including specifications, features, and any relevant details that would help us evaluate the suitability of your products for our needs.

The triple monitor must be able to fit and work with the below laptop. An example of a triple monitor is FOPO S12, (“Fopo S12 | 12" FHD Portable Triple Monitor for Laptop (fopomonitor.com)”. Please note this triple monitor is for example purposes only and does not work with the laptop referenced below.

*Please indicate if your proposed triple monitor is TAA Complaint.

Below are some specific areas of interest that we would like to learn more about:

Technical Specifications:

Screen Size and Resolution Panel Type (e.g., IPS, TN, OLED) Refresh Rate Connectivity Options (e.g., HDMI, USB-C, DisplayPort) Compatibility with various devices (e.g., laptops, tablets, smartphones) Features and Functionality:

Portability and Weight Adjustable Stand or Mounting Options Built-in Speakers or Audio Output Touchscreen Capability (if applicable) Additional Features (e.g., HDR support, blue light filter, anti-glare coating) Durability and Build Quality:

Materials Used Protective Cover or Case (if included) Warranty and Support Services Lead Time for Delivery Availability of Stock

The triple monitor must be able to fit and work with the below laptop. An example of a triple monitor is FOPO S12. Please note this triple monitor is for example purposes only and does not work with the laptop referenced below.

The government is also requesting a product sample per FAR clause 52.212-1 (d). The product will be tested on the government laptop to ensure the product is compatible with the below laptop as referenced. Please include all cords/adapters necessary as referenced in the laptop details below to ensure the product can tested properly.

Government Laptop: HP Elite Book 840 14” G10 Notebook HP RCTO UMA i5-1345U with BL KBD TI PD IC 840 G10 Base NB PC.

Laptop details:

· 2 Thunderbolt™ 4 with USB Type-C® 40Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort™ 1.4); 2 USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling rate (1 charging); 1 HDMI 2.1; 1 stereo headphone/microphone combo jack.

· Left side of the computer has 2-USB-Type-C Ports, 1 HDMI port and 1-USB Type A port.

· Right side of the computer has 1 USB type A port. May need an adapter for this side.

• OS Localization

• Windows 11 Pro 64

• 14.0 inch AG WUXGA (1920x1200) LED UWVA 250 for WWAN f5MP bnt LCD Panel

• 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 SODIMM Memory

• 512GB PCIe NVMe Value Solid State Drive

• Intel AX211 Wi-Fi 6E vPro 160 MHz +Bluetooth 5.3 WW WLAN

• Intel XMM 7560 R+ LTE-Advanced Pro WWAN

• Fingerprint Sensor Included

• SmartCard Sensor Included

• Long Life 51Whr Fast Charge 3 cell Battery Included

• 65 Watt nPFC USB-C Straight AC Adapter

• C5 1.0m Sticker Conventional Power Cord

• HP Tamper Lock

• AMT Enabled

• WWAN ID Black Unit Label

• Core i5 sz3 vPro G13 Label

Deliverables/Delivery Schedule

The SBA is expecting to have all items received within 60 days from the Date of Award (DOA).

RESPONSE:

Interested parties submitting a Capabilities Statement should be brief and concise, and clearly demonstrate the ability to meet the stated requirements. The Capabilities Statement should clearly present evidence that the interested party is fully capable of providing all items required to complete the requirement, and as such may include any information that the interested party feels is relevant. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit questions and comments as soon as they are identified. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

As part of your RFI response, please also provide the following information:

(1) An estimate of costs for: A breakdown of all items identified and priced separately. Please note that this cost is for Market Research purposes only.

(2) If your company can provide the required supplies/services under GSA, SEWP, open market or other multiple award vehicles, please provide your contract number.

(3) Please disclose the business socioeconomic status of the company.

(4) Please provide the requested information in a format that is clear and easy to understand. Additionally, feel free to include any relevant product brochures, datasheets, or other materials that would help us evaluate your offerings. The page limit for the response is no more than 5 pages, including all documents. Responses should also include the company profile (to include, but not limited to, history, business size and socioeconomic category, applicable North American Industry Classification [NAICS]. *The response should also include a list of all subcontractors (if applicable) and their respective role in the performance of this requirement.

Other:

Your response should clearly mark any information that is proprietary. Faxed copies are not acceptable. Please send your responses or questions to the Contracting Officer, Tracie Gutierrez, at Tracie.Gutierrez@sba.gov, and Contracting Specialist, Patrick Ferguson at Patrick.Ferguson@sba.gov regarding this announcement.

Questions are due no later than 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Friday, April 30, 2024

Responses are due no later than 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Thank you for your attention to this request. We look forward to receiving your response and exploring potential collaboration opportunities with your company.