Sources Sought - WHP Rapid Response Solution.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

RFI – Rapid Response Solution for INL/WHP

I. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE

The U.S. Department of State issues this Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources capable of providing a rapid response solution for riot and civil unrest outside the United States, specifically within the Western Hemisphere. Equipment procured under any resulting requirement would be donated to host governments under U.S. foreign assistance programs.

In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), this RFI is issued solely for market research, information gathering, and acquisition planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation, obligation, or commitment on the part of the Government. Responses are not offers and cannot be accepted to form a binding contract. Unsolicited proposals will not be considered. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with responding to this RFI or any follow-up requests.

The Government seeks specific technical, operational, and commercial information from manufacturers, suppliers, and integrators to inform acquisition strategy, assess market availability, evaluate regional sustainability, and plan for long-term maintenance and support. Generic capability statements will not be considered.

Respondents must provide specific, substantive information and creative solutions directly responsive to the requirements described herein.

Respondents shall include their applicable NAICS code and may suggest additional NAICS codes to support market research.

Responses are limited to 50 pages.

II. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Submit responses in writing via email to:

Courtney Wesely, Contracting Officer WeselyCJ@state.gov Subject Line: RFI – Rapid Response Solution for INL/WHP Due: Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 5:00 PM EST

III. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for award under any resulting solicitation, offerors must:

· Hold a current CAGE Code

· Hold a current UEI Number

· Be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov

· Not appear on the Excluded Parties List

IV. INFORMATION REQUESTED

Respondents must address each section below in their response. Responses that do not address all sections will be considered incomplete and may not receive full consideration. Each section should be clearly labeled in the response to facilitate review.

Section 1: Company Capabilities & Experience

1. Provide your company name, CAGE code, UEI number, business size, and socioeconomic status (e.g., SDVOSB, WOSB, 8(a), HUBZone).

2. Describe your experience supplying riot control equipment and/or crowd control munitions (CCM) to U.S. Government agencies, foreign governments, or international organizations. Include contract numbers, periods of performance, and customer points of contact where releasable.

3. Identify any existing U.S. Government contract vehicles (e.g., GSA Schedule, IDIQ, BPA) through which these products or services could be procured.

4. Confirm whether your company is registered in SAM.gov and compliant with applicable export control regulations (ITAR/EAR) for the sale and transfer of riot control equipment and CCM within the Western Hemisphere.

Section 2: Riot Control Equipment & Crowd Control Munitions

5. Identify the categories of riot control equipment your company manufactures, distributes, or supports (e.g., less-lethal munitions, chemical agents, protective gear, barriers, acoustic devices, directed energy, water cannons, unmanned systems).

6. For each product category, provide:

· Product name and model number

· Technical specifications and performance data

· Applicable certifications or testing standards (e.g., NIJ, MIL-SPEC)

· Shelf life and storage requirements

· Rough order of magnitude (ROM) unit cost ranges

7. Identify which products are currently approved for export to Western Hemisphere countries under existing export licenses or license exemptions, and note any countries where export restrictions apply.

8. Describe your ability to customize or configure products to meet host-nation requirements or U.S. Government end-use monitoring (EUM) obligations.

9. Identify less-lethal or non-lethal CCM offerings that comply with U.S. policy restrictions on use of force and applicable human rights standards.

10. Provide any after-action data, effectiveness studies, or operational assessments available for your products in real-world crowd control scenarios.

Section 3: Rapid Deployment Capability

11. Describe your ability to deliver riot control equipment in-country within the Western Hemisphere within 24–72 hours of order placement. Include your current maximum surge capacity.

12. Identify whether your company maintains pre-positioned or forward-stocked inventory within the Western Hemisphere, and provide general geographic areas (e.g., Caribbean, Central America, South America, CONUS).

13. Describe your logistics infrastructure supporting rapid deployment, including:

· Warehousing and distribution nodes

· Air freight partnerships or charter capabilities

· Customs clearance and in-country delivery experience

· Last-mile delivery to remote or austere locations

14. Describe your ability to provide pre-configured "kit-based" or "package" solutions (e.g., palletized or containerized loads) ready for rapid airlift on short notice. Include any existing kit configurations.

15. Describe your experience with time-definite delivery contracts or emergency/contingency procurement vehicles, including support to DHS, DOW, DOS, or foreign security forces.

16. Identify any pre-award agreements, teaming arrangements, or partnerships with logistics providers, freight forwarders, or in-country distributors that would enhance your rapid deployment capability.

Section 4: Regional Expertise & Compliance

17. Identify Western Hemisphere countries where your company has established business relationships, in-country representatives, or prior delivery experience.

18. Describe how your company manages compliance with host-nation import regulations, customs requirements, and end-use monitoring when delivering equipment to partner nations.

19. Describe your familiarity with U.S. Department of State security assistance authorities (e.g., FMF, INCLE, Section 1206/333) and any prior experience supporting procurements funded under these programs.

20. Describe your human rights vetting and Leahy Law compliance processes for equipment destined for foreign security forces.

Section 5: Innovation & Creative Solutions

21. Describe any innovative or emerging technologies your company offers to enhance rapid response to civil unrest, including autonomous systems, AI-enabled situational awareness tools, non-lethal directed energy, or mobile command platforms.

22. Recommend contracting models that would enable the fastest possible procurement and delivery (e.g., IDIQ, pre-positioned stock agreements, consignment arrangements, or on-call retainer contracts).

23. Identify any commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions adaptable for U.S. Government use with minimal lead time.

24. Identify anticipated barriers to meeting a days-not-weeks delivery requirement and propose specific mitigation strategies.

25. Recommend regional logistics hubs or staging areas within the Western Hemisphere that could reduce delivery timelines.

Section 6: Additional Information

26. Identify any regulatory, legal, or policy constraints your company has encountered when supplying riot control equipment or CCM to Western Hemisphere partners that the Government should be aware of.

27. Provide any additional information about your company's capabilities, past performance, or innovative approaches relevant to this requirement.

28. Indicate whether your company would be willing to participate in a one-on-one industry engagement session or capability demonstration.

NOTICE: Responses to this RFI are for market research purposes only. They do not constitute a solicitation, nor do they represent a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

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