ICE Healthcare Uniforms
ID: Healthcare-UniformsType: Sources Sought
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENTDETENTION COMPLIANCE AND REMOVALSWASHINGTON, DC, 20024, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/9756b3c80e634875b8fdad4d0669557e/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is seeking information from suppliers regarding the provision of healthcare professional uniforms and shoes for personnel operating in detention environments. The procurement aims to source a variety of uniform components, including scrub tops, jackets, pants, lab coats, and footwear, with specific requirements for materials, colors, and unisex designs. This initiative is crucial for ensuring that ICE personnel are equipped with appropriate attire that meets operational standards in detention facilities. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their responses, detailing their capabilities and pricing, by October 16, 2024, to Gena Braden at genna.braden@ice.dhs.gov or by phone at 682-218-7283. This Request for Information (RFI) is non-binding and serves as a market research tool to inform future procurement strategies.

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    Gena Braden
    (682) 218-7283
    genna.braden@ice.dhs.gov
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    1.2.1-A00001_RFI_Clean.pdf
    The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of the Department of Homeland Security is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market research regarding the supply of healthcare professional uniforms and shoes for personnel in detention centers. The RFI emphasizes the need for providers who can deliver scrub uniforms, lab coats, and shoes, with specifications including various sizes, materials, and design features. Key details required from respondents include confirmation of sourcing capabilities, delivery locations, the ability to meet ad hoc ordering, and a rough cost estimate for the uniforms. The RFI serves purely as a market analysis tool and does not indicate a commitment to contract, nor will it result in reimbursement for responses. Interested parties must submit their responses by October 16, 2024, containing specific information about their capabilities and business details, adhering to guidelines in format and content. The process highlights the government's strategy to enhance its acquisition planning by understanding the existing market capabilities for such essential services.
    1.2.1-A00001_RFI_Red-Line.pdf
    The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market insights for sourcing healthcare professional uniforms and shoes for personnel in detention environments. The RFI outlines detailed specifications for scrub tops, jackets, pants, lab coats, and footwear, with preferences for solid colors, specific materials, and unisex designs. The government seeks information on suppliers' capabilities to deliver an annual total of 420 uniform components, with provisions for ad hoc orders and flexibility in delivery locations across various states. Responses must include product descriptions, sourcing capabilities, ordering processes, and cost estimates. The RFI emphasizes its non-binding nature, clarifying that it is not a solicitation for proposals or quotes but rather a tool for gathering market data to inform future procurement strategies. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses, adhering to specific formatting and content guidelines, by a designated deadline.
    1.2.1-RFI.pdf
    The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) concerning the procurement of healthcare professional uniforms and shoes for personnel in detention environments. The RFI aims to gather market research on suppliers who can deliver a specified range of medical uniforms, including scrubs, scrub jackets, lab coats, and shoes, with precise requirements on materials, quantities, and delivery locations across various states. Interested vendors are required to confirm their capability to meet the outlined specifications, provide product details, estimate costs, and outline their ordering processes. The RFI serves as a planning tool rather than indicating an imminent solicitation, and participation does not guarantee future contract opportunities. Responses must be submitted by October 9, 2024, with guidelines on formatting and required information outlined for respondents. The initiative underscores ICE’s need to establish a reliable supplier base while navigating specific operational requirements, reflecting its commitment to the efficient functioning of healthcare services in detention facilities.
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