This RFI is for Market Research and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is NOT a Request for Proposal, Invitation for Bid, or an announcement of a solicitation. Response to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any potential offeror's ability to submit an offer if a solicitation is released. There is no bid package or solicitation document associated with this announcement. The purpose of this document is to identify potential sources, conduct market research, and develop a complete requirement. Any requests for a solicitation package will be disregarded. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for the information solicited. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of preparing submissions in response to this RFI and the Government's use of such information. Submittals will not be returned to the sender. Background The USMS seeks sources that can provide full-service home alarm installation, maintenance, and central station monitoring across the continental United States as well as the US territories of Guam, the Northern Marinara Islands, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Sources must be able to provide full service to all locations. Sources must own their central station monitoring component which must be listed to UL 827. Specific Tasks include: Maintenance and Central Station Monitoring of 1600 existing systems Installation and alterations of new and existing systems to industry and USMS standards Personnel Requirements: Proposed personnel must pass background security checks performed by the Government. Interested parties must submit a capability statement and/or questions in response to this sources sought announcement by email only to
[email protected] no later than March 23, 2011. No phone calls will be accepted regarding this sources sought notice.