Request_for_Information_RFI_Enterprise_Shipping_Solution.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) (1-11142024)

Enterprise-wide Shipping Solution

11/14/2024

DISCLAIMER:

THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST

FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND

SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.

RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER

NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS

ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF

RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY

RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

INTRODUCTION

Responses to this RFI may be used to formulate final requirements and/or to identify qualified vendors capable of meeting those requirements. The description below outlines preliminary requirements envisioned for the Enterprise-wide shipping solution. The information gathered may be used to formulate acquisition strategies for competitive solicitations.

BACKGROUND

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Finance and Facilities Division (FFD) is seeking to collect written information about the pricing and capabilities of an enterprise-wide state of the art shipping solution for evaluation to replace our current Ship Manager product.

The shipping solution being sought for evaluation must include FedEx capability certification on all FedEx shipping services. This specifically includes Air, Ground, Hazmat, DG, International, ITAR, etc.

The objective of the Request for Information (RFI) is to obtain a solution that uses computer and network equipment that meets FBI requirements and specifications. Testing and evaluation may be conducted to verify capabilities for seamless integration into the FBI environment. The architecture of the updated solution must comply with the target architecture set forth by the

Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).

Requirements of the RFI:

The following is a list of solution requirements the FBI is requesting respondents to address in responding to this RFI.

• FedEx Capabilities Certification

• Web interface

• Integration with the FBI’s existing ICAM (Incident, Credentialing, Access, Management)

• Hazmat shipment capabilities

• Supports Campus Shipping

• Supports Ad hoc Shipping

• International shipment capabilities

• Optionally the ability running in sovereign cloud (Fedramp)

• Small business with ability to integrate with multiple Carriers and facilitate unbiased rate shopping (agnostic relationship with carriers)

• Integration with scales and label printers

• Scales and label printers must use wired connections and any wireless connectivity must be removed

• If any software is required to run on the client side it will need to go through FBI security evaluation and distribution must be via FBI intune company portal

• List any software running on the server side

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

This RFI is open to any capable manufacturer meeting requirements for market research only to request input from potential providers of an enterprise-wide shipping solution.

The Government is researching the market to determine which firms can provide the above requirements for this contemplated requirement by identifying themselves and responding to this RFI. The Government requests the following information:

1. Company name and business size.

2. Provide evidence to show that your company can provide the requested services and/or products required (i.e. technical ability, personnel, and experience). Information provided shall be succinct and related to the requested information in this RFI. All submissions shall be unclassified.

3. Address whether your company has a GSA Schedule or available on NASA SEWP and if they are capable of providing these services on both the schedule and NASA SEWP. If able to provide the services on schedule, provide the schedule and SIN.

4. Provide evidence that this effort is commercial or non-commercial

5. Provide an estimated cost for this effort

6. Any other assumptions, comments, concerns, and/or questions relating to the contemplated services.

Required Information:

Contractor Legal/DBA Name:

Address:

Point of Contact:

Telephone:

Email Address:

DUNS Number:

Cage Code:

Facility Clearance (if applicable):

Applicable NAICS Codes:

Standard Business Size:

GSA Schedule:

NASA SEWP Contract:

CONTEMPLATED REQUIREMENT

FBI FFD Logistics Unit is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to:

Gather industry information on the above listed requirements.

Request information on any industry changes or improvements that the FBI should consider when looking to achieve products and capabilities that meet requirements and are compatible with the commercial environment.

Request information on potential barriers to obtaining solutions that meet objectives needed to accomplish stated requirements. The areas of interest for contemplated requirements and scenarios are addressed below.

Request information to verify that existing commercial solutions can meet all requirements listed above.

DISCLAIMER and RESPONSES

THERE IS NO COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A

SOLICITATION AS A RESULT OF THIS RFI. THIS IS BEING ISSUED SOLEY FOR

INFORMATIONAL AND PLANNING PURPOSES AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A

SOLICTIATION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 15.202(e), RESPONSES TO THIS

NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT

TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR

QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE

CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY

FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION

TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS

ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS

ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN YOUR RESPONSE

1. All interested parties shall submit capability packages in response to this notice.

2. Do submit succinct, thoughtful responses to the requirements/questions listed in this RFI.

3. Do submit comments that address the FBI's requirements, assumptions, conditions or contemplated approaches to this future acquisition.

4. Do submit information and suggestions that may encourage new, different, or innovative approaches that would result in products, solutions, and direct savings to the FBI.

WHAT SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED IN YOUR RESPONSE

1. Do not submit proposals or offers.

2. Do not submit past performance information or general descriptions of corporate experience.

3. Do not submit requests to be considered for award or to be notified of a future solicitation.

4. Do not submit requests to be added to a mailing list or distribution list.

5. Do not submit questions or comments not related to this RFI.

6. Do not respond via telephone.

RFI SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the Contract

Specialist no later than 11:00am EST, December 12, 2024. Questions will be formatted with subject line identifying the RFI Title. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions shall

NOT contain proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that all questions will be answered.

Contracting Point of Contact: Brandon James

Email: bmjames@fbi.gov

Address: 1000 Custer Hollow Road, Clarksburg, West Virginia 26306