VINDICATOR and/or VICADS Maintenance and Installation on Intrusion Detection Systems

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR Vindicator and/or VICADS Maintenance and installation on intrusion Detection Systems REQUEST FOR INFORMATION SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS: The Department of the Air Force, 2d Contracting Squadron at Barksdale AFB, LA on behalf of AFGSC, 2 BW, and 2nd Security Force Squadron is conducting market research, solely to identify potential sources that possess VINDICATOR and/or VICADS experience, capabilities, expertise, and certificationS necessary for working on an Air Force approved Electronic Security System (ESS) ESS is an expansive program designed to utilize intrusion detection systems (IDS); closed circuit televisions (CCTV); Automated Entry Control Systems (AECS); and associated peripherals to support Protection Level resources; typically, PL-1 non-nuclear through PL-4 applications and configurations. Installed (ESS) on base facilities are guided by security doctrines contained within Air Force instructions (AFI) 31-101 and (AFI) 31-401. This RFI does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotation) or promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The information provided in response to this RFI is for discussion purposes, and any potential strategy developed from this discussion would be the subject of a separate future announcement. DISCLAIMERS: As stated in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 15.201(e), Reponses to this notice are not offers, and shall not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. AS stated in FAR 52.215-3, "Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes," the Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. The information received in response to this RFI may be utilized by the United States Air Force (USAF) in developing required documents (i.e.; Statement of Objectives, Performance Work Statement, or Purchase Description). The Government requests non-proprietary information to be submitted in response to this RFI. The Government has not made a commitment to procure any of the services or items discussed. Release of this RFI shall not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become property of the USAF and will not be returned. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted under this RFI. Response to the RFI is strictly voluntary. INSTRUCTIONS: This RFI allow Contractors to provide their company's business information. Small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the requiring activity. BUSINESS INFORMATION: Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners: Company/Institute Name: Address: Point of Contact: CAGE Code: Phone Number: E-mail Address: Web Page URL: - Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 561621-Security Systems Services (except locksmiths) Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is: Small Business (Yes / No) Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No) 8(a) Certified (Yes / No) HUBZone Certified (Yes / No) Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No) SAM registered (Yes / No) A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership). This RFI will be posted for 15 Days. Written responses or e-mails only please, must be received no later than close of business January 6, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. CST. Please email copies of your response to: 2 CONS/LGCC Attn: Mrs. Jennifer R. Souza 801 Kenney Ave. Suite 2301, Bldg. 4400 Barksdale AFB LA, 71110 jennifer.souza.3@us.af.mil 318-456-3181 Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the above listed point of contact.