RFI_IAD_Padfolios_v20220127_SAM.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

International Affairs Division (IAD) Padfolio’s

1.0 Description

1.1 The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) in support of the ATF Mexico Country Office (MCO) Training program is seeking information on any woman owned small business vendors who might be able to meet the requirements out lined in this Request for Information (RFI).

1.2 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 Proposal (RFP) or a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFP/RFQ in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, ATF is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondees 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 contract, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be issued through various government points of entry. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

2.0 Background

2.1 ATF is a law-enforcement organization with unique responsibilities and is dedicated to reducing violent crime and protecting the public. ATF protects the public from crimes involving firearms, explosives, arson, and the diversion of alcohol and tobacco products; regulates lawful commerce in firearms and explosives; and provides worldwide support to law enforcement, public safety, and industry partners. ATF’s objective is to provide fair and effective industry regulation, provide assistance to Federal, state, local and international law enforcement, prevent crime and violence through enforcement, regulation, and community outreach, and provide innovative training programs that support criminal and regulatory enforcement activities.

2.2 Supply: This RFI would be for the following:

Black zip padfolio with inside zipper pocket, multiple (6+) card organizers, front pocket, pen holder and an 8.5" x 11" writing pad. The front cover has a side pocket and is decorated on the front cover with debossed side-by-side 3” seals of ATF and INL and the lettering “INTERNATIONAL TRAINING” underneath the seals and “MISSION MEXICO” underneath that.

SEALS

2.3 NAICS: 424120, Office supplies (except furniture, machines) merchant wholesaler

2.4 Possible Delivery Schedule: 525 units every 60 days for three cycles up to one year from order date

3.0 Responses

3.1 Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI via a word document/PDF paper.

3.2 Responses should be in Microsoft Word compatible format or PDF and are due no later than February 3, 2022, at 8:00 EST. Responses shall be limited to 4 pages and submitted via e-mail only to Dean Shumate at Ronald.shumate@atf.gov. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

3.3. Company Profile to include:

1. Company name and address.

2. Proof of similar work done on governmental contracts or for government agencies

3. GSA Contract Number

4. DUNS number and CAGE Code, as registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov/

5. Socio-Economic Status:

6. Ability One Authorized Distributor:

7. Does your firm have a GSA Contract, if so, is this product on GSA Catalog? (ensure to put GSA Contract #)

8. Country of Manufacturing of Padfolios

9. Can you firm deboss on Padfolios as well

4.0 Questions

Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the Contracting Officer, Dean Shumate at Ronald.shumate@atf.gov. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions will be answered only to the vendor who posed the question and will be answered via reply email; accordingly, questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after the close of the RFI will be answered.

5.0 Summary

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to identify sources that can provide a contractor with capability that can provide the Data Entry, Imaging, and Indexing, IT Support Services, and Related Support Services to various divisions. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. ATF has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI 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. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request, so proposals will not be considered. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.

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