A.4.9 KirtasSkyviewMaintenance_RFI_v20210713.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

FY21 Kirtas Sky View Scanners Maintenance

1.0 Description

1.1The Request for Information (RFI) is seeking vendors who can provide annual software maintenance for previously purchased Kirtas SkyView Scanners for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Office of Science and Technology/ Information Technology, System Management Division, Operations Support Branch. ATF requires hardware maintenance and software support for its Kirtas SkyView Scanners for the Martinsburg West Virginia, ATF National Tracing Center. These scanners provide a flat top table scanning large documents, bound books or damaged document that cannot be feed though normal ATF sheet feed scanner devices.

1.2 THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFP/RFQ in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, ATF is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future contract, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be issued through various government points of entry, specifically . It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

2.0 Background

2.1 ATF is a law-enforcement organization with unique responsibilities and is dedicated to reducing violent crime and protecting the public. ATF protects the public from crimes involving firearms, explosives, arson, and the diversion of alcohol and tobacco products; regulates lawful commerce in firearms and explosives; and provides worldwide support to law enforcement, public safety, and industry partners. ATF’s objective is to provide fair and effective industry regulation, provide assistance to Federal, state, local and international law enforcement, prevent crime and violence through enforcement, regulation, and community outreach, and provide innovative training programs that support criminal and regulatory enforcement activities.

2.2 Objective: This RFI seeks information for on potential vendors who can provide hardware maintenance and software support for its Kirtas SkyView Scanners for the Martinsburg West Virginia, ATF National Tracing Center.

2.3 NAICS: 561439, Other Business Service Centers (Including Copy Shops).

2.4 Possible Period of Performance: 08/28/2021 - 08/27/2022..

3.0 Requirements

ATF requires hardware maintenance and software support for its Kirtas SkyView Scanners for the Martinsburg West Virginia, ATF National Tracing Center. These scanners provide a flat top table scanning large documents, bound books or damaged document that cannot be feed though normal ATF sheet feed scanner devices

4.0 Responses

4.1 Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI via a word document/PDF paper.

4.2 Responses should be in Microsoft Word compatible format or PDF and are due no later than 16 July 3: 00PM EST. Responses would be limited to 3 pages and submitted via e-mail only to Dean Shumate at Ronald.shumate@atf.gov. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

4.3. Company Profile to include:

1. Company name and address.

2. Affiliate information: parent company, joint venture partners, and potential teaming partners.

3. Proof of similar work with detailed information on governmental contracts

4. Year the firm was established and number of employees.

5. Two points of contact (names, titles, phone numbers and email addresses).

6. DUNS number and CAGE Code, as registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov/

7. Identify if you have a GSA contract, GWAC, or other government contract and provide the contract number?

5.0 Summary

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to identify vendors that can provide hardware maintenance and software support for its Kirtas SkyView Scanners for the Martinsburg West Virginia, ATF National Tracing Center. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. ATF has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request, so proposals will not be considered. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.