Customer Survey Kiosks
This is a Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service on behalf of the United States Mint. The purpose of this RFI is to obtain industry feedback on the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) (Attachment 1) and to identify potential sources that are both capable of and interested in providing the goods and services outlined herein. The information received will be considered for the purposes of refining the PWS and developing a prospective vendor pool for any subsequent solicitation that may be issued for this requirement. Please note, in accordance with 31 U.S.C. § 5136, no provisions of law governing procurement or public contracts are applicable to the procurement of goods or services necessary for carrying out the United States Mint programs and operations.
The United States Mint, a bureau within the Department of the Treasury, is interested in obtaining customer feedback through stationary survey kiosks at their Headquarters, Denver, and Philadelphia locations, as well as mobile kiosks to be used at conventions, trade shows, etc. An explanation of the requirement is included within the PWS document (Attachment 1).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROSPECTIVE RESPONDENTS
Interested firms are asked to provide the following in their response to this RFI:
1. The name, location, DUNS number, and point-of-contact information for the respondent's firm;
2. A brief capabilities statement, which includes a description of the respondent firm's standard line of business, relative experience, and a list of the three (3) most recent customers for which the respondent firm has provided similar services;
3. A White Paper (10 pages or less) outlining the following:
•The respondent firm's concepts and strategies for fulfilling the requirements stated within the PWS, as well as identifying any gaps or suggested improvements within the PWS;
•The extent to which the respondent would require the use of subcontractors to fulfill the requirements of the PWS; and
•An overall estimate of the cost to complete the work required within the PWS. Please note that this estimate will only be used for budget-related market research purposes and will not be considered a formal proposal submission.
4. The respondent firm's business size under NAICS 334118 (Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
All respondents are advised that the PWS may, at any time and without notice, be revised, and that a response to this RFI is not an offer and will not be considered for contract award. A solicitation may be issued at a later date at the sole discretion of the United States Mint, and response to this RFI does not ensure a respondent's inclusion in any resulting solicitation. In the event that a solicitation is issued as a result of this RFI, invited parties will be required to respond separately and formally in order to be considered for contract award. Please note that any subsequent solicitation will not reference this RFI.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
The following document is provided as an attachment to the RFI:
Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement
RESPONSE DEADLINE
The United States Mint will review written vendor responses received by the established deadline above. Responses shall be submitted electronically to the following email address: Purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov. Respondents shall reference "RFI 20340919N00002" in the subject line of the email. Requests for additional information and/or a copy of the solicitation will not be considered an affirmative response to this RFI. Telephone responses or inquiries to this request will not be accepted.
The United States Mint appreciates your consideration and looks forward to receiving a response from you.
Stacy R. Row, Contract Specialist, Email Purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov - Amber L. Hitt, Contracting Officer, Email Purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov
