RFI 0122023_IFAKs.pdf

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE AND FACILITIES DIVISION | PROCUREMENT SECTION

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

RFI-0122023

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI - 0122023)

Custom Slim Line Individual First Aid Kits

December 8, 2023

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) TEMPLATE

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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 Custom Slim Individual First Aid Kits. The information gathered may be used to formulate acquisition strategies for competitive solicitations.

BACKGROUND

The FBI requires specific Individual First Aid Kit (collectively IFAKs and MFAKs) to support continuation of the Deputy Director’s Active Shooter initiative, New Agent training and ongoing training. In response to a number of Active Shooter incidents, the FBI has been involved in an on-going effort as part of a task force to lead all law enforcement training and ensure coordination among agencies. This effort, which is multi-faceted, includes improving law enforcement response to active shooter events, specifically with an eye toward improving survival for the victims.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to poll the market for commercial, proprietary, and nonproprietary equipment from commercial entities for the availability of Custom Slim Line Individual First Aid Kits. The FBI requests capability statements of business

RFI-0122023 Version 1.2 Page 3 of 9 with expertise in assembling and distributing specialized Individual First Aid Kits, refill kits and their individual components. The FBI is looking for a vendor that can meet potentially large quantities orders with expedited delivery dates.

The FBI requires preassembled IFAK kits detailed in the tables below. The tourniquet must be secured to the bottom of the kit with an elastic loop. Pocket for chest seal and trauma shears as well as attachments securing the trauma dressing, the nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) and compressed gauze must be secured for lateral removal of components. The NPA, Chest seals, compressed gauze trauma dressing should all have graphics for how to use printed on the outer package.

All products should comply with Buy American Act per FAR 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

All products are required to be TAA Compliant.

See the following tables for additional equipment minimum requirements.

Slim Line Individual First Aid Kit Slim Form Factor 7.5 h x 7.5 w x 1.75 d 2 zipper pulls to open around 3 sides Ranger Green 500 Denier Fabric MOLLE/PALS style attachment heavy duty snaps 2 x 2” Belt loops on back with MOLLE/PALS Tourniquet attachment on outside bottom with a 4” wide 1.5” diameter black elastic loop 2”x2” hook and loop with subdued (black) cross sewn on the front 2 Red Zipper Pulls – zipper to match fabric Red tab Emergency Open strap affixed at the top center Internal straps and pocket positioned for lateral removal of supplies Tourniquet – Black –37.5” length, 2.4” wide, weight 3.04 oz. single route buckle, reinforced ribbed windless rod, bilateral windless clip, grey windless strap, red elliptical tip, free moving internal strap, labeled with lot number and manufacture date. Reinforced beveled contact bar.

Pre-lubricated Nasopharyngeal Airway 28F (117m), latex free, beveled tip, sterile, water-based lubricant, Ranger green, 2 red easy tear opening notches. Instructions for placement printed on package 4” Emergency Trauma Dressing – rolled, vacuum sealed, outer packing with 2 red tip easy tear opening, hook and loop securing, quick grip roll control tabs Vented Chest Seal – Twin pack, 3 channel vents, red application/removal tab, outer package with 2 red easy tear opening notch instructions for use printed on package S-Rolled Gauze 6 ply cotton 4.5 in. x 4.1 yd Sterile – Outer pack with 2 red tip easy tear opening notch, inner dispensing pack with red easy opening. Instructions for use printed on package

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2 pair rolled gloves, Tan, 11.8” length, cuff thickness 4.7 mils, palm thickness 6.0 mils, finger thickness

8.0 mils

7.25” All over Black stainless steel, serrated lower edge. Rounded tip and clothing lip, non-slip grip

Slim Line Individual First Aid Kit - Training Slim Form Factor 7.5 h x 7.5 w x 1.75 d 2 zipper pulls to open around three sides Black 500 Denier Fabric MOLLE/PALS style attachment heavy duty snaps 2 x 2” Belt loops on back with MOLLE/PALS Tourniquet attachment on outside bottom with a 4” wide 1.5” diameter black elastic loop.

2x2 hook and loop with subdued (black) cross sewn on the front 2 Red Zipper Pulls zipper to match fabric.

Red Emergency Open strap affixed at the top center Internal straps and pocket positioned for lateral removal of supplies Tourniquet – Blue –37.5” length, 2.4” wide, weight 3.04 oz. single route buckle, reinforced ribbed windless rod, bilateral windless clip, grey windless strap, red elliptical tip, free moving internal strap, labeled with lot number and manufacture date. Reinforced beveled contact bar. instructions for use/placement printed on package.

Pre-lubricated Nasopharyngeal Airway 28F (117m), latex free, beveled tip, sterile, water-based lubricant, ranger green, 2 red easy tear opening notches instructions for use/placement printed on package 4” Emergency Trauma Dressing – rolled, vacuum sealed, outer packing with 2 red tip easy tear opening, hook and loop securing, quick grip roll control tabs instructions for use/placement printed on package Vented Chest Seal – Twin pack, 3 channel vents, red application/removal tab, outer package with 2 red easy tear opening notch instructions for use/placement printed on package S-Rolled Gauze 6 ply cotton 4.5 in. x 4.1 yd Sterile – Outer pack with red tip opening notch, inner dispensing pack with red opening instructions for use/placement printed on package 2 pair rolled gloves, Tan, 11.8” length, cuff thickness 4.7 mils, palm thickness 6.0 mils, finger thickness

7.25” All over Black stainless steel, serrated lower edge. Rounded tip and clothing lip, non-slip grip

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Slim Line Individual First Aid Kit - refill Clear Zip close Pouch Product contents Card Tourniquet – Black –37.5” length, 2.4” wide, weight 3.04 oz. single route buckle, reinforced ribbed windless rod, bilateral windless clip, grey windless strap, red elliptical tip, free moving internal strap, labeled with lot number and manufacture date. Reinforced beveled contact bar. Instructions for 1 handed, 2 handed and storage on printed insert Pre-lubricated Nasopharyngeal Airway 28F (117m), latex free, beveled tip, sterile, water-based lubricant, ranger green, 2 red easy tear opening notches instructions for use/placement printed on package 4” Emergency Trauma Dressing – rolled, vacuum sealed, outer packing with 2 red tip easy tear opening, hook and loop securing, quick grip roll control tabs instructions for use/placement printed on package Vented Chest Seal – Twin pack, 3 channel vents, red application/removal tab, outer package with 2 red easy tear opening notch instructions for use/placement printed on package S-Rolled Gauze 6 ply cotton 4.5 in. x 4.1 yd Sterile – Outer pack with red tip opening notch, inner dispensing pack with red opening instructions for use/placement printed on package 2 pair rolled gloves, Tan, 11.8” length, cuff thickness 4.7 mils, palm thickness 6.0 mils, finger thickness

7.25” All over Black stainless steel, serrated lower edge. Rounded tip and clothing lip, non-slip grip

Mini Line Individual First Aid Kit Clear Zip Close pouch Product contents card Tourniquet – Black –37.5” length, 2.4” wide, weight 3.04 oz. single route buckle, reinforced ribbed windless rod, bilateral windless clip, grey windless strap, red elliptical tip, free moving internal strap, labeled with lot number and manufacture date. Reinforced beveled contact bar. Instructions for 1 handed, 2 handed and storage on printed insert.

Pre-lubricated Nasopharyngeal Airway 28F (117m), latex free, beveled tip, sterile, water-based lubricant, ranger green, 2 red easy tear opening notches instructions for use/placement printed on package 4” Emergency Trauma Dressing – flat fold, vacuum sealed, outer packing with 2 red tip easy tear opening, hook and loop securing, quick grip roll control tabs Instructions for use printed on package Compact Vented Chest Seal – Twin pack, compact 3 channel vents, red application/removal tab, outer package with 2 red easy tear opening notch Instructions for use printed on package S-Rolled Gauze 6 ply cotton 4.5 in. x 4.1 yd Sterile – Outer pack with red tip opening notch, inner dispensing pack with red opening Instructions for use printed on package 2 pair rolled gloves, Tan, 11.8” length, cuff thickness 4.7 mils, palm thickness 6.0 mils, finger thickness

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CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

This RFI is open to contractors for market research only to request input from potential providers of Custom Slim Line Individual First Aid Kits.

The Government would like to know which firms can provide the products 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 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 and if they are capable of providing these products on schedule. If able to provide the products on schedule, provide the schedule and SIN.

4. Any other assumptions, comments, concerns, and/or questions relating to the contemplated products.

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:

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CONTEMPLATED REQUIREMENT

FBI's Emergency Medical Support Program is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to:

Gather industry information on the enclosed requirements.

Request information on product availability and ability to meet the rigorous demands of the proposed acquisition in terms of performance and schedules.

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 15.201(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.

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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:

1. Interested parties are requested to respond to this Sources Sought / RFI with a capability statement.

2. Capability statements will be in Microsoft Word for Office compatible format are due 1:00pm CST, Wednesday January 31st.2024. Responses shall be limited to 15 pages and submitted to the Contracting Specialist at hcloud@fbi.gov . Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. All information should be UNCLASSIFIED material only. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

a. the capability statement shall provide administrative information, and shall include the following as a minimum:

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i. Name, mailing address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), phone number, fax number, and email of designated point of contact.

ii. Company DUNS number, UEI, and CAGE Code.

iii. Business type (large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) certified small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business etc.).

iv. System for Award Management (SAM) registered NAICS codes.

Note the number of pages does not include the page with the administrative information requested above.

Questions

Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the Contract Specialist, hcloud@fbi.gov no later than 1:00pm CST, Monday January 15th,2024.

Questions will be formatted with subject line identifying the RFI Title. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions will be answered by posting answers to the GSA website by amendment to this RFI; accordingly, questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that all questions will be answered.

Summary

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to identify sources that can provide products for this effort. The information provided in the RFI and all attachments are subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The FBI has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI, to include all attachments, should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.