Request for Information (RFI) A. This Request for Information (RFI) will be used to identify potential sources that are interested in and capable of performing the work as described in below. B. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued solely for conducting market research , information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation on the part of the Government. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this RFI. C. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and/or any follow-up information requests. D. The purpose of this RFI is to communicate and solicit feedback from industry on the below overseas requirement to facilitate procuring individual and team police equipment for 100 officers overseas. Contractors shall provide company capabilities and pictures. The NAICS Code for this requirement is 448190 -Other Clothing Stores E. All responding contractors must possess vast experience in procuring and delivering police equipment for 100 officers overseas, based on the preceding criteria. Therefore, we are seeking responses to the following questions: a. Does your company have experience with shipping overseas? b. Does your company have experience in export licensing including ITAR? c. Does your company possess all of the licenses, visas, permits, certificates, insurance and registrations or other documents needed to conduct business overseas? F. All responses are to include: a. Name of Company b. DUNS Number c. GSA Schedule Number, if applicable. d. Small Business Size/Type e. NAICS Code or code(s) f. Description of your company's relevant experience and resource capabilities in performing this type of work. G. Please do not provide generic capability statements as they shall add no value to this RFI. The H. Government is seeking specific information in conjunction with the specifications of this requirement. I. The page limitation for responses is 10 pages. J. All responses shall be submitted in writing via email to Marisa Perez (contract specialist) at
[email protected] no later than 10:00 AM, EST on Friday, 15 JAN 2016. K. Items to be procured (Brand Name or Equal): a. Helmet b. Ear protection c. Eye protection d. Head lamp e. Protective vest f. Ballistic plates g. Personal First Aid Kit h. Tourniquets i. Backpack j. GPS navigator k. Uniform tops l. Uniform bottoms m. Cold weather top (jacket) n. Cold weather bottoms o. Cold weather hat p. Base layer top q. Base layer bottom r. Boots s. Gloves t. Belt u. Team medical v. Shield w. Breacher kit x. Ram