REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)-Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS)
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONFBI-JEHWASHINGTON, DC, 20535, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/a5ec41e248bc4aea83802611d7df08a7/view
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    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified vendors capable of providing onsite Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services for the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) at the Central Records Complex in Winchester, Virginia. This RFI specifically seeks authorized SwissLog resellers who are familiar with the Autostore system, aiming to gather essential market data to inform acquisition decisions and enhance system reliability. It is important to note that this announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Interested parties must submit their responses electronically in an unclassified format by February 6, 2025, and should ensure that any proprietary information is clearly marked. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Meredith Mcie at mkmcie@fbi.gov.

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    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at identifying qualified vendors who can provide onsite Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services for the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) at the Central Records Complex in Winchester, Virginia. This RFI is specifically for authorized SwissLog resellers familiar with the Autostore system. It emphasizes that this announcement is for market research and planning purposes only and does not signify a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Interested parties must submit their responses electronically in an unclassified format by February 6, 2025, while ensuring proprietary information is marked as such. The FBI clarifies that responses to this RFI are strictly voluntary, incurs no costs for the government, and responses will not be returned, thus focusing on gathering necessary data to aid in acquisition decision-making related to the ASRS’s maintenance. Overall, this document outlines the FBI's intentions to enhance system reliability through informed vendor selection without the immediate obligation to engage in procurement.
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