Sources Sought May 2024.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY

HANDHELD SCANNERS FOR ASSET TRACKING

Synopsis:

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. This notice is for MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY, and in no way obligates the United States Government to issue a solicitation or otherwise make a contract award. The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is seeking eligible performers who are qualified to conduct and accomplish the requirements specified in this RFI.

Background:

DTRA’s Engineering and Logistics Department has the responsibility to provide logistics management, shipping and mail, inventory, and warehousing operations. This RFI is to locate handheld barcode scanning equipment for the purposes of tracking inbound and outbound assets, parcels, mail, and freight shipments. It will include all components required to track, scan, label, and produce reports. The equipment will also require compatible software with DoD and DTRA policies, regulations, and restrictions regarding Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) – no Bluetooth or wireless capability, no Android OS, and no Camera.

General Requirements:

· Handheld scanners

· Charger (cradle with USB-A)

· Label Printer

· Supporting software ***Please reference attached DRAFT Statement of Work for further explanation***

Response Requirements:

The U.S. Government invites sources to respond to this RFI that have the capability to meet these parameters and would have an interest in providing a quote if/when a solicitation is posted.

All information submitted in response to this notice is strictly voluntary and in no way obligates the U.S. Government to a monetary compensation or otherwise to make a contract award. The U.S. Government will not return any submitted data and information. The responder may solicit input on technical aspects of the responses from non-government consultants/experts bound by appropriate non-disclosure requirements.

Submission Instructions:

Responses shall be limited to five (5) 8x11 pages and shall:

· Confirm source’s ability and interest to meet the requirements provided.

· Specifications for scanners and software;

· Current or previous DoD contracts with similar requirements;

· Source’s socio-economic categories and CAGE.

The responder should provide information via email to Carrie A. Lucas at carrie.a.lucas3.civ@mail.mil no later than 20 May 2024 at noon local (Fort Belvoir, VA) time.

Disclaimer and Important Notes:

This is a Request for Information only. There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for solicitation and inquiries related to this notice will not receive a response. THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY AND IN NO WAY OBLIGATES THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION OR OTHERWISE MAKE A CONTRACT AWARD. All information submitted in response to this synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice and shall become the property of DTRA. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organizations qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, DTRA may issue a pre-solicitation synopsis and a RFQ. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation which may be published in the future.

Confidentiality:

No classified or confidential information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s). Any proprietary information should be clearly marked.