A03-MR-SAM-RFI.docx

Request for Information/Sources Sought

Agency/Office: U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (“MSHE”) Location: Multiple (See Below; Place of Performance) PSC: 7690 – Miscellaneous Printed Matter NAICS: 323111 – Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)

1. GENERAL INFORMATION: The U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Enforcement (“MSHE”) is responsible for enforcing health standards promulgated under the authority of Section 103 (a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. A national network of MSHA inspectors collects health samples at approximately 10,000 metal/nonmetal mines located in the United States and its territories to monitor miners’ exposures to hazardous contaminants. Map plotters are an essential business need for Enforcement. Functioning plotters will allow offices to print larger maps in a size that will provide important detailed information, allowing the program to be more efficient.

1. OBJECTIVE: This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Enforcement (“MSHE”) to provide Inkjet Printer(s) and a Five (5) year Support Pack used for architecture, engineering, and construction professionals to plot maps and CAD technical drawings.

1. SCOPE: To procure Inkjet Printer(s) and a Five (5) year Support Pack used for architecture, engineering, and construction professionals to plot maps and CAD technical drawings for map plotting. Map plotters are an essential business need for Enforcement. Functioning map plotters will allow offices to print larger maps in a size that will provide important detailed information, allowing the program to be more efficient.

1. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Products are to be delivered within 30 days after receipt of order.

1. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Items (as needed) to be shipped to:

Mine Safety and Health Enforcement

Note that this is not a request for quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks industry comments to assist the Government in locating potential sources with the ability to satisfy its requirement. Vendors that believe they can provide the needed services that fully meet the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation to determine capability.

1. Response:

Respondents should provide the following information:

A. A one-page cover letter that includes your company’s:

0. CAGE code

0. DUNS Number

0. Business size for the NAICS listed above

0. Contract Point of Contact.

B. Firms will need to provide a response no longer than five (5) pages which addresses each of the Performance Requirements listed in the Draft Product Specifications provided with this announcement.

Each major task requires a written explanation to assess for capability.

The major tasks include:

C. Firms shall also provide one page that outlines:

Past government experience (task order/contract) with tasks similar in scope of this draft requirement. Past example should include contract numbers, customer information, and identify point of contacts.

D. Documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining the availability and potential technical capability of all businesses in providing the requirement.

Submissions should be organized in accordance with the instructions in this document to permit a thorough and accurate review and evaluation. Responses to this RFI must be submitted to Blaine S. Jackson, Contract Specialist via email no later than 19 August 2024 at 4:00 PM, EDT @ jackson.blaine.s@dol.gov.