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DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, OFFER, OR PROPSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. RESPONSES WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO THE RESPONDER. NOT RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE DOES NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), IF ISSUED. IF A SOLICITATION IS RELEASED, IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON THE GOVERNMENT-WIDE POINT OF ENTRY (GPE). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO MONITOR THE GPE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS REQUIREMENT. This notice is for Market Research only in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 10 to determine the capability of potential sources. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: The Rhode Island Army National Guard (RIARNG) requires a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) handheld Explosive Trace Detector (ETD). The system must be lightweight, capable of sustained standalone operation, and designed to detect a wide variety of explosive compounds at trace levels to ensure the safety of mailroom personnel and facilities. The minimum capabilities required for the Handheld Explosive Trace Detector (ETD) sought are included in the attached “Salient Characteristics” document SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: If your organization has the potential capability to provide the above, submit a capabilities statement to include the following information at a minimum: 1. Organization name, organization address as registered in SAM, Cage Code/UEI Number, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2. Please state if you are certified Small Business (8A, WOSB, Hubzone or SDVOSB). The NAICS applicable to this Sources Sought is 334519: Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing; Size standard: 600 Employees 3. Identify the specific device you are proposing (manufacturer name and model number). Provide a brief description of the detection technology (e.g., IMS, fluorescent polymer, etc.) and indicate whether the item is currently available under your GSA MAS contract (specify Schedule and SIN, e.g. SIN 334519, if applicable) or open market, or both. 4. What is the standard lead time for your proposed device after receipt of order? 5. Is your proposed device Buy American Act compliant? What is the Country of Origin (COO) for the device offered? 6. Does your solution require any ongoing software or threat library subscription fees to remain fully functional? If so, what capabilities degrade without a subscription? All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or des…
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