Request for Information

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be acceptance by the Government to form a binding contract. The RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request For Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP. Furthermore, those who respond to this RFI should not anticipate feedback with regards to its submission; other than acknowledgement of receipt - IF a request for an acknowledgement is requested by the submitter. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. Defense Security Service (DSS) is not at this time seeking proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP or RFQ. If a solicitation is released, it will be via the Government Wide Point of Entry (GPE) at (http://www.fedbizopps.gov). It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor the website for any information that may pertain to this RFI. All submissions become the property of the Federal Government and will not be returned. PURPOSE OF THIS RFI This is a request for information used to identify potential sources that are interested in and capable of providing Office Furniture. QUESTIONS Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail contact@example.gov and a copy to contact@example.gov. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted (No phone calls will be accepted). DSS will respond to questions at its discretion. Any responses issued by DSS to questions will be sent via email and shall NOT contain proprietary information. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 29 December 2014 will be acknowledged or answered. SUBMISSION DIRECTIONS All interested vendors who wish to participate must submit the required information via e-mail to contact@example.gov and a copy to contact@example.gov no later than 29 December 2014, 9:00am EST. Responses should be in the form of an attached pdf file no longer than eight (8) pages with type face no smaller than twelve (12) point and include the name of the firm which the respondent represents. The e-mail subject must contain this RFI number in the subject line. Each respondent shall identify its business size and each socioeconomic status available. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code the Government intends to use is: 337214. Please provide recommended changes to the NAICS code if you have any. DSS would like information and comments on the following: Please email a capability statement based on the attached specifications and this requirements. Provide your company name, point of contact, business size, socio-economic status and North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) for which you qualify as a small business. Please provide a capability statement for any suggested products, to inlude line items, etc.. Please provide contract number, and dollar amount for the largest contract your firm has managed along with applicable years of experience similar to the requirement. Estimated cost for the requirement. The Governments preferred contract type is Firm Fixed Price. Please provide suggestions on the contract type preferred by the contractor and explanation. Does the information contained in this package give you adequate information to submit a quote/proposal? If not, please provide an explanation on what is missing or what additional information is required for firm fixed price quote/proposal. If there are any other questions or comments, please submit them along with your response. Additional Information: Contracting Office Address: Defense Security Service (DSS) Office of Acquisitions 27130 Telegraph Road Quantico, VA 22134 Delivery Address: Defense Security Service (DSS) 1901 Butterfield Road Ste 400 Downers Grove, IL 60515 Anticipated Delivery Date: 02 March 2015 Those who respond to the RFI should not anticipate feedback with regards to their submission other than acknowledgement of receipt - IF a request for an acknowledgement is requested by the submitter. DSS reserves the right to review late submissions but makes no guarantee that they will be reviewed.