High Definition Video Recording System maintenance and supplies.

See attached documents for further information. This Request for Information (RFI) as identified in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201 (c)(7) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes. It does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposal, or Request for Quotes. ATF is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is a law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Justice.

Its unique responsibilities include protecting our communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations, the illegal use and trafficking of firearms, the illegal use and storage of explosives, acts of arson and bombings, acts of terrorism, and the illegal diversion of alcohol and tobacco products.

ATF partners with communities, industries, Federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies, and public safety agencies to safeguard the public through information sharing, training, research, and the use of technology. The ATF’s Office of Laboratory Services provides analytical and advisory services on matters of a scientific nature in support of ATF’s mission.

One of ATF’s forensic science laboratories within Laboratory Services, the Fire Research Laboratory (FRL) conducts experiments in support of Arson Investigations. Experiments are documented using a 24-Channel, High Definition (HD) Video Recording System (VRS). Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Those who respond to this RFI should not anticipate feedback concerning their submission.

All submissions will become the property of the Government and will not be returned. Proprietary information, if any, must be clearly marked on all material(s) submitted. All information received marked Proprietary will be handled in accordance with 41 USC §§ 2101-2107. Responding to the RFI is completely voluntary and will not enhance or adversely affect responses to any resulting future solicitation. There is no competitive advantage gained by any of the respondents to this RFI.

Additionally, the Government will not provide reimbursement for any information that may be submitted in response to this RFI. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. No promise of future business with the Government will result from responding to this RFI. The Government is not required to respond to any questions submitted in response to this RFI.

At the Government’s discretion it may schedule demonstrations with vendors as time permits following the close of the RFI response period. Additionally, Industry is encouraged to advise the Government what other information it needs to better understand its requirements, to reduce the risk contingency built into pricing, and to reduce barriers to competition. The objective of this RFI is to obtain submissions that can provide ATF with the ability to meet Video Recording System Maintenance requirements.

ATF is seeking responses for market research purposes only. Interested parties shall provide any RFI feedback, relevant technical capabilities, relevant past performance, and market research pricing.