Attachment_1_-_RFI_Viken_Nighthawk_Device_SAM_1.docx

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

ON BEHALF OF ACQUISITION SERVICES DIRECTORATE (AQD)/NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS)

PRIMARY NAICS: 334517

OPTIONAL NAICS: 334516, 334290, & 334511

1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

The DOI/AQD), on behalf of the National Guard Bureau (NGB), is seeking information for market research purposes to determine the availability of qualified Contractors to provide 37 Brand Name or Equal of Viken Detection Nighthawk BTX.

The Government encourages all responsible businesses, including all large businesses and small businesses regardless of socioeconomic category to respond to this RFI.

2. SCOPE AND OBJECTIVE

The Viken Detection Nighthawk is a tool that is used effectively in the support of detection, interdiction, and disruption of drug trafficking activities. It enables the detection of concealed weapons, narcotics, cash, and explosives to advance narcotics cases. These capabilities align with the 2024 Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Counternarcotics and Stabilization Policy (DASD CNSP) approved activities guidance and the 2024 Joint Explanatory Statement expressing Congress’s intent to allow the National Guard to purchase digital forensics and imaging tools.

3. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Submissions should include sufficient evidence to clearly demonstrate the vendor’s capability to satisfy the requirements outlined herein. Those desiring to do business with the United States Government must be registered in the Government's System for Award Management located at https://www.sam.gov. Responding vendors shall provide a general capabilities statement that includes a description of their standard line(s) of business information outlining their experience, and a technical narrative addressing the specific product requirements.

In addition to the general capabilities statement and specific technical information, vendors shall provide the following information with their submissions:

· Name and location of company, contact information, UEI (Unique Entity Identification) number, and business size along with any specific socioeconomic classification(s);

· A list of the company’s existing Government-wide vehicles (i.e. GSA schedule) from which the company’s products are available;

· Indicate which NAICS is most appropriate for this requirement.

As part of the RFI response, vendors are encouraged to provide the Government informational product material or links to the same, accessible training videos or other media demonstrating the capabilities of their product. Any access granted or materials provided shall be at no cost to the Government.

4. DEADLINE FOR RESPONSES

Vendors shall submit RFI responses by e-mail to Maria Norfleet at Maria_Norfleet@ibc.doi.gov, no later than 3:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (EST), June 28, 2024. Responses shall reference “National Guard Requirement”, in the subject line of the e-mail message.

5. DISCLAIMERS

THIS RFI IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION OR ULTIMATELY AWARD A CONTRACT. RESPONSES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS PROPOSALS NOR WILL ANY AWARD BE MADE AS A RESULT OF THIS RFI.

This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Participation is strictly voluntary, and submission of a response confers no rights upon the responder.

Information provided will be used to assess alternatives available for the potential requirement and may lead to the development of a solicitation. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.

Any solicitation resulting from the analysis of information obtained will be announced as required under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) section used for this procurement. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.

All information contained in the RFI is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government. Responders to this invitation are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).

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