REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)-Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS)

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Finance and Facilities Division is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market intelligence about potential providers of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Services for an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) at their Central Records Complex in Winchester, Virginia. Specifically, the FBI is seeking qualified and authorized SwissLog resellers who can provide both IT and mechanical maintenance services for the Autostore system previously installed by SwissLog Logistics. The RFI is designed to help the FBI develop a comprehensive business case analysis and make informed acquisition decisions about future contract requirements. Interested vendors must submit unclassified responses electronically in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format to Contracting Officer Meredith Mcie by 4:00 PM EST on February 6th, 2025. Any proprietary information within submissions must be clearly marked, and the FBI reserves the right to request demonstrations or product testing after reviewing the submitted materials.

This pre-solicitation notice does not represent a formal solicitation and carries no set-aside designation, meaning it is open to all qualified vendors meeting the specific authorization requirements from SwissLog. No funds are available to support response preparation, and the RFI does not guarantee the eventual issuance of a contract or solicitation. The procurement is specifically focused on finding vendors authorized to maintain the unique Autostore system installed at the FBI Central Records Complex, which suggests a potentially specialized and limited competitive field. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the current documentation, the requirement for specialized maintenance services for a complex automated storage system indicates this could be a significant ongoing contract. The RFI process allows the FBI to assess current market capabilities and gather critical information before potentially moving forward with a formal procurement process.