(Sources Sought) High-Density Weapons Storage System.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

ATF Raleigh FO Evidence Vault – Mechanically Assisted High-Density Weapons Storage

System (HDWSS)

1. Reference Number: DJA23AHDQN0006

2. Response Due Dates: Electronic Responses/Submissions shall be received no later than April 2nd, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST to Mr. Jim Huff via email (james.huff@atf.gov).

3. RFI Purpose:

This Request for Information (RFI) as identified in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

15.201 (c) (7) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes. It does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposal, or Request for Quotes.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has a requirement to obtain an Evidence Vault – Mechanically Assisted High-Density Weapons Storage System (HDWSS) commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) system. It includes the associated training, maintenance and sustainment support.

Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Those who respond to this RFI should not anticipate feedback concerning their submission. All submissions will become the property of the Government and will not be returned. Proprietary information, if any, must be clearly marked on all material(s) submitted. All information received marked Proprietary will be handled in accordance with 41 USC 2101-2107. Responding to the RFI is completely voluntary and will not enhance or adversely affect responses to any resulting solicitation if such solicitation is issued at a later date. There is no competitive advantage gained by any of the respondents to this RFI.

Additionally, the Government will not provide reimbursement for any information that may be submitted in response to this RFI. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. No promise of future business with the Government will result from responding to this RFI.

The Government is “not” required to respond to any questions submitted in response to this RFI. If the Government chooses to respond to any questions, the questions and answers will be directed back to the contractor directly.

At the Government’s discretion it may schedule demonstrations with vendors as time permits following the close of the RFI response period. Additionally, Industry is encouraged to advise the Government what other information it needs to better understand the mailto:james.huff@atf.gov

Government’s requirements, to reduce the risk contingency built into pricing, and to reduce barriers to competition.

4. Background:

One of ATF’s missions is to seize illegal firearms and weapons that may have been used in a crime. All firearms seized must have been used, or suspected to have been used, in a crime.

5. Objectives:

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has a requirement obtain an Evidence Vault – Mechanically Assisted High-Density Weapons Storage System (HDWSS) commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) system. It includes the associated training, maintenance and sustainment support.

6. Requirements Summary:

ATF is interested in receiving responses from vendors who can provide information on the below tentative requirement similar to the below draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contractor shall provide any Performance Work Statement feedback, relevant technical capabilities, relevant past performance, and market research pricing.

1. Period and Place of Performance:

The desirable timeline for completing this project is 12 months from date of award. The address of the location for the HDWSS to be delivered, constructed, and installed is 310 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27601, 8th floor.

2. Performance Objectives:

Below are the desired characteristics, components, features, performance, and other requirements for the ASRS:

a. Mechanically Assisted High density storage for long guns & hand guns, .

b. Retrieval time for any weapon should be as quick as possible (the less time the better).

c. The ability to retrieve multiple weapons or large number of records at the same time.

d. Operation redundancy in case of single point of failure issue.

e. Emergency repair service within 24 hours of request.

3. Existing Space Constraints:

The existing space is on the 8th floor of a ferally owned US Courthouse. Below are some important space conditions to note:

a. 8th floor, we are in the process of determining the existing floor load capacity. It will be required that the systems required floor load capacity be identified to ensure the system is a viable option based on the slabs conditions.

b. Ceiling height (8’ – 11” total from concrete floor to underside of ceiling)

c. See below layout of available space & requested HDWSS capacity with dimensions:

4. Deliverables

ATF is requesting all potential vendors to provide the following deliverables:

a. Specifications of the product and how it can help ATF meet its requirements.

b. A schematic illustrating how the system will fit the available space (how many firearms)

c. Statement of work demonstrating the approach to meet the above requirements

d. Lead time to manufacture, deliver and install the system

e. Ball Park estimated price

f. Warranty information

g. Site visit (optional)

h. Any other additional information

The above deliverables will help ATF tremendously in selecting the best HDWSS for its mission, and for the purpose of project planning, schedule, and budget.

Example carriage storage configuration

7. Small Business Considerations:

A decision regarding the small business strategy for this requirement, if it results in an acquisition, has not been made. That decision will be made, in part, based upon the responses to this RFI. It is therefore important that companies provide the requested information on its business size and socio-economic status. Small businesses are advised that FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, would apply wherein at least 50 percent of the work must be performed by the small business prime contractor alone.

8. Response Guidelines:

Information provided in response to this RFI must be submitted to Mr. Jim Huff, Contract Officer at James.Huff@atf.gov no later than April 2nd, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST in the form of an electronic document using portable document format (PDF) or Microsoft Word. The page limit for all responses is not to exceed ten (10) single-sided, 12-font size, 8½ x 11-inch pages, excluding any current product description information.

Respondents should include the following information:

• Organization name, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers, website address (if available) and the name, telephone number, and e-mail address of a point of contact having the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with Government representatives.

• Company Information: Business Size and Socio-Economic Status – Provide your company’s business size (small/large) and include all your firm’s North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes in the RFI response. Potential NAICS number is as followed: 337215 – Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker

• Manufacturing (PSC) Code N010 Installation of Equipment- Weapons mailto:James.Huff@atf.gov

• In addition, indicate your business’ socio-economic status (e.g., HUBZone, Service Disable Veteran Owned Small business, Women-Owned small business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a) Program

• Contract Vehicles – The RFI response shall include all current contract vehicles (e.g., GWACs, GSA Multiple Award Schedules). Please provide the specific GSA contract number or other identifier for any contract vehicles on which your product/solution is available.