B08_RFI_1.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOILFBO260008

BLM CA BISHOP FIELD OFFICE

A. Description The Government in support of the Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office is seeking information on contractors interested in and capable of supporting its requirements for Remote Off Grid Kiosk (ROK) Installation and Maintenance.

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 Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Government is not at this time seeking quotes and will not accept unsolicited quotes. Respondents 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 RFQ, if any is issued.

B. Background The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Bishop Field Office requires the installation and maintenance of six Remote Off-Grid Kiosks (ROKs) to enable secure, cashless fee collection at campgrounds and one RV dump station. This project addresses operational inefficiencies and risks associated with handling large volumes of cash. The Bishop Field Office processes 2–10 times more cash than other California field offices, and staffing reductions have increased the need for automated solutions. The ROK system will reduce overhead, improve compliance, and provide real-time reporting capabilities C. Scope The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to:

· Deliver and install five (5) Complex ROK kiosks and one RV Dump ROK kiosk at designated Bishop Field Office recreation sites.

· Configure cloud-based management tools for remote monitoring and reporting.

· Provide maintenance and repair services during the contract term.

The objective of this work is to enable secure, cashless fee collection at remote campground sites. Reduce operational overhead and improve financial accountability. Provide real-time reporting and monitoring through cloud-based systems.

D. Responses Interested parties must submit responses to the point(s) of contact identified below:

Mike Anson; manson@blm.gov; 279-977-3565.

Responses shall be limited to 10 pages. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED.

At a minimum, responses should include:

· Company Information: (name, phone number, DUNS, CAGE Code, POC information, website, etc.)

· GSA contract(s): contract numbers and contractor’s socioeconomic status

· Description of your company’s capabilities as they relate to the services described in this notice.

· A description of your company’s previous experience providing the services described in this notice.

· A description of any teaming/subcontracting your company anticipates utilizing in support of this requirement.

· Any other relevant information that is not listed above which the Government should consider in finalizing its market research and acquisition strategy.