RFI_-_Airport_Traveler_Assistance_Support.docx

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office

Request for Information (RFI) For

Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Office Airport Traveler Assistance Support

July 9, 2019

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RFI FOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS ENHANCED SCREENING FOR EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE

July 2019

OBJECTIVE:

This is a request for information (RFI) only and does not constitute a commitment implied or otherwise, that the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) will take procurement action in this matter. Further, the Government will not be responsible for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. This RFI is being used to gather market research for CWMD to aid in decisions regarding strategies to be used, if needed, during large-scale responses to emerging infectious diseases or pandemics. Specifically, the purpose of this initiative is to assist CWMD with technical and operational services to conduct traveler screening for the Ebola virus disease (EVD) at key U.S. international airports as designated within this RFI.

BACKGROUND:

CWMD provides operational medical support for the department’s components, including the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and coordinates stakeholder efforts with respect to medical matters.

SCOPE:

Recognizing the potential for U.S.-bound airplane travelers to carry communicable diseases into the U.S., and in coordination with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the DHS CWMD Office will provide operational medical support and training at the key international airports outlined (see below) in support of CBP’s traveler entry procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

The responding vendor must be able to convey an ability to do the following:

(1) Train, exercise and maintain a group of approximately forty (40) trained EMS/EMT professionals, in an overtime capacity, who will serve as Ebola Enhanced Screeners and are able to respond to a request for service within twelve to twenty-four (12-24) hours of notice at each of the listed six (6) airports independently.

(2) Conduct EVD Enhanced Screening by way of validating pre-populated information and collecting new information on the CDC Traveler’s Health Declaration Form for Persons Under Investigation (PUI) of EVD. Ensure data is entered into CDC data systems.

(3) Have Access to the following six (6) Secure Airport Terminals.

a. Contractors and/or vendors should have an established capacity to obtain staff access to the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) and Customs security areas within any of the six (6) airports listed below, to include access to secure Customs and Border Protection areas such as the Federal Inspection Services (FIS) area and the CDC Quarantine Station area.

NOTE: Access requirements can vary depending on the airport, and the contractor/vendor would be responsible for researching and meeting these access requirements with the local badging offices at each airport. Most airports require vendors to establish Authorized Signatories before issuing airport identification badges. At some locations, vendors may have to obtain airport security bonds and CBP customs seals (as described in 19 C.F.R. 122.181-189), complete vetting and clearing processes, or fulfill other requirements before staff can obtain the necessary credentials to access SIDA and Customs security areas within the airport.

i. Washington Dulles International Airport 1 Saarinen Cir Dulles, VA 20166 https://www.mwaa.com/business/dulles-pass-id-office#onboarding

ii. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 6000 North Terminal Parkway Atlanta, GA 30320 https://www.atl.com/business-information/air-security-services/#1513628389208-555a7baa-2175

iii. O'Hare International Airport 10000 West O'Hare Ave Chicago, IL 60666 https://app.flychicago.com/badging/NewCompanies.htm

iv. John F. Kennedy International Airport Jamaica, NY 11430 https://www.panynj.gov/airports/security-id-office.html

v. Boston Logan International Airport One Harborside Drive East Boston, MA 02128 http://www.massport.com/logan-airport/about-logan/public-safety/aviation-security-documents/

vi. Los Angeles International Airport 1 World Way Los Angeles, CA 90045 https://www.lawa.org/lawa-security-badge-office

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

Respondents are asked to provide only the most pertinent information, data, and materials necessary to adequately convey the ability to employ and maintain a ready reserve of approximately forty (40) trained EVD enhanced screeners and declarations of an ability to obtain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) and Customs security area access in line with this notice.

Additionally, respondents are asked to provide the following:

a. Cover page that contains the following information:

i. All Point of Contact information (email addresses, phone numbers, and mailing address)

ii. DUNS number

iii. All relevant NAICS Codes

iv. Identification as a large or small business. If small, indicate the classification.

v. Identification of services on any Federal Supply Schedules, if any, and the relevant schedule numbers.

b. List of airports where the company and/or vendor has an active Authorized Signatory, airport security bond, or has an established capacity to obtain access to the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) and Customs security area.

i. Proof of an active Authorized Signatory, airport security bond or established capacity to obtain staff access to Security Identification Display Areas (SIDA) and Customs security areas at airports identified in this RFI, including date of expiration.

ii. Information on the company's or vendor's process and ability to immediately staff personnel and perform screening (within 12-24 hours) at specified airports.

c. General information on the company's or vendor's services and market capabilities (attach as an electronic pdf or Microsoft Word document).

i. Labor categories or services offered

1. Any liability issues, constraints and/or concerns to be considered; and

2. Any ideas or plans to collaborate with other companies or vendors to increase coverage area, or gain access to secure airport terminals.

In response to this RFI, Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. Please be advised that all submissions become the property of the Government and will not be returned.

This REQUEST FOR INFORMATION is in accordance with FAR 52.215-3 Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997), as such, any information received will be for planning only.

Responses to this REQUEST FOR INFORMATION notice, along with a firm's capability statement referencing "Request for Information - Contract Companies and Vendors with SIDA and Customs Security Area Access" may be submitted electronically via email to the points of contact listed below:

Benjamin Simmons at Benjamin.Simmons@hq.dhs.gov and Chiara Best at Chiara.Best@hq.dhs.gov

NO LATER THAN 5PM EST, 07/15/2019.

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