TWIC Readers
ID: 70Z02325RFAC20001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDHQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000WASHINGTON, DC, 20593, USA

NAICS

Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS (5999)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8163a42d880741b68bfbd2c9878b90d2/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 28, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the United States Coast Guard (USCG), is seeking qualified sources for the procurement of Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) readers and associated software support services. The contract will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price agreement, consisting of a 12-month base period with four additional option periods, and will require an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) of hand-held biometric readers along with comprehensive software and hardware support, including troubleshooting and updates in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) specifications. These TWIC readers are critical for ensuring secure access control in various transportation sectors, emphasizing the need for compliance with established security standards and interoperability. Interested firms must submit their capabilities, including past contracting experiences and socioeconomic status, by January 28, 2025, to the primary contact, Jesse L. Womack, at Jesse.L.Womack@uscg.mil or by phone at 206-815-1084.

Point(s) of Contact
Jesse L. Womack
(206) 815-1084
Jesse.L.Womack@uscg.mil
William N. Gasperetti
(202) 372-1139
william.n.gasperetti@uscg.mil
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Request for Information (RFI).pdf
Jan 21, 2025, 6:04 PM UTC
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified sources capable of fulfilling its requirements for Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) readers and software support services. This effort aligns with the agency's need for a Firm Fixed Price contract, which includes a 12-month base period and four option periods. The contract will require an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) of hand-held biometric readers, alongside software and hardware support, including troubleshooting and updates per the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) specifications. Interested firms are invited to share their capabilities, including previous contracting experiences and the types of contracts they have handled, while clarifying their socioeconomic status and any existing government-wide acquisition contracts they possess. Responses are due by January 28, 2025. The RFI serves as a market research tool and does not constitute a solicitation or proposal request, with submissions becoming government property. The document emphasizes the importance of adherence to TSA specifications, system interoperability, and maintaining a responsive support structure for the devices used in security applications.
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