REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Electrical and IT Connections for Work Desks U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Notice Type: Request for Information / Sources Sought Agency: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard Office: U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay Location of Requirement:

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay 1 Washington Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19147 Contracting Officer:

SKC Katherine M. Discenza Email: Katherine.m.discenza@uscg.mil Contracting Officer:

SK1 Alejandro Villarreal Email: Katherine.m.discenza@uscg.mil

1. Purpose The United States Coast Guard is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing electrical and information technology connections to work desks in support of a potential future requirement at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay, located at 1 Washington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19147.

This Request for Information is issued solely for market research and planning purposes. It is not a solicitation, Request for Quote, Request for Proposal, or invitation for bid. The Government is not seeking offers at this time and will not make an award based on responses to this notice.

Responses to this RFI will assist the Government in determining industry capability, potential acquisition strategy, availability of qualified sources, estimated timelines, and other market considerations for the potential requirement.

2. Background The U.S. Coast Guard is evaluating a potential future requirement to provide electrical connections and IT-related connections to approximately 35 to 45 work desks. The work would support office space setup and connectivity needs at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Government is interested in receiving information from firms with experience performing similar office electrical and IT infrastructure installation services, including coordination, installation, testing, and completion of work in occupied or operational facilities.

3. Potential Scope of Work The anticipated requirement may include, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Providing electrical connections to approximately 35 to 45 work desks.

2. Providing IT-related connections to approximately 35 to 45 work desks.

3. Coordinating work in an existing Government facility.

4. Supplying labor, supervision, tools, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to complete the installation.

5. Performing installation work in accordance with applicable Federal, state, local, and facility requirements.

6. Testing and verifying completed electrical and IT connections.

7. Providing any necessary project coordination, scheduling, and closeout documentation.

The final scope, specifications, and quantities may be revised if the Government issues a formal solicitation in the future.

4. Information Requested Interested firms are requested to provide a written response addressing the following questions:

1. Capability Does your firm have the capability to perform all required services related to electrical and IT connections for approximately 35 to 45 work desks or more? Please describe your firm’s relevant experience with similar projects.

2. Estimated Completion Time What is your estimated completion time for installation services of this type and size? Please identify any assumptions that affect your estimate, such as site access, material availability, work hours, or coordination requirements.

3. Technical Approach What is your firm’s recommended technical approach for completing the office space setup described in this notice? Please address, as applicable:

· Project planning and coordination;

· Site survey or pre-installation assessment needs;

· Electrical connection approach;

· IT/data connection approach;

· Installation sequence;

· Testing and verification;

· Safety and facility coordination considerations;

· Potential risks or issues the Government should consider.

4. Recommendations or Industry Feedback Please provide any additional recommendations, ideas, concerns, or industry feedback that may assist the Government in refining the requirement.

5. Requested Company Information Responses should also include the following company information:

1. Company name;

2. Company address;

3. Point of contact name, title, phone number, and email address;

4. Unique Entity ID, if available;

5. CAGE Code, if available;

6. Business size and socioeconomic status, if applicable;

7. Relevant contract vehicles or schedules, if applicable;

8. A brief summary of recent and relevant experience performing similar work.

6. Response Instructions Interested firms are invited to submit capability statements, technical approach information, estimated completion timelines, and any recommendations to the Contracting Officer listed below:

Katherine M. Discenza Contracting Officer U.S. Coast Guard Email: Katherine.m.discenza@uscg.mil Please include the following subject line in the email submission:

RFI Response – Electrical and IT Desk Connections – USCG Sector Delaware Bay Responses should be concise and should not include proprietary information unless clearly marked. The Government may use the information received to support acquisition planning and market research.

7. Disclaimer This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this RFI. Any information submitted by respondents is voluntary.

The Government may, at its discretion, use responses to this RFI to inform acquisition planning, develop the acquisition strategy, refine the scope of work, and determine whether to issue a formal solicitation in the future.

8. Draft Short SAM.gov-Style Description The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting market research to identify firms capable of providing electrical and IT-related connections for approximately 35 to 45 work desks at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay, 1 Washington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19147.

Interested firms are requested to provide information regarding their capability to perform the required services, estimated completion time for installation, and recommended technical approach for the space setup. Responses and industry recommendations should be submitted to Contracting Officer Katherine M. Discenza at Katherine.m.discenza@uscg.mil.

This notice is issued for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse respondents for costs incurred in responding to this notice.

Potential layout of the space:

Additional space:

image1.png image2.png