Request for Information DCAP/laptop computers and peripherals

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Computer Acquisition Program (DCAP)

Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, the Department of Defense Education Activity Procurement Office, in support of DoDEA-Americas, is conducting market research to identify potential responsible sources capable of providing personal computing devices of various form factors and performance specifications, as well as peripherals (input and output) for use in classroom, office, meeting, and other collaborative areas in DoDEA schools and facilities worldwide..

This RFI is issued solely for conducting market research and does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP), Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Quotations (RFQ), and does not obligate the Government to any current or future commitments. The Government will not pay/reimburse any costs or charges resulting from contractors’ responses to this RFI.

The scope and all requirements are defined in the draft Statement of Work (SOW) as Attachment #1.  There are also questions to industry that must be addressed by all responders to this RFI.  These questions are listed as Attachment #2.

The anticipated contract ordering period (COP) for this Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) will have a base period with ten option years.  Orders shall not be issued outside the scope.

If your firm is interested, capable, and qualified to fulfill the SOW requirements, please submit written information supporting this capability. Capability statements and answers to Attachment #2 shall consist of no more than 10 pags and include a cover

The cover page shall include:

• Company name
• Business mailing address
• Point of contact
• Telephone number
• Duns & Bradstreet Number (DUNS)
• Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE); and
• Small business status

Questions to the RFI shall be e-mailed to Melvin.jones@dodea.edu not later than 4:00 pm EST on 23 March 2020. Vendor’s e-mail subject shall state “DCAP 2020 IDIQ RFI SUBMISSION” in the subject line. Telephone calls regarding this RFI will not be accepted.  The RFI closes on 31 March 2020 at 1:00 pm EST.

For the purpose of this acquisition, the anticipated North American Industrial Classification System *NAICS) code 334111, size standard 1,250 number of employees.

Please note, only businesses with an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time of award are eligible to receive contracts with the Department of Defense Education Activity.

Attachment 1:  Draft SOW

Attachment 2:  RFI Questions

Attachment 3:  List of Schools