Neuro-Muscular Incapacitation Projectile Deploying Devices

The Law Enforcement Safety and Compliance Directorate (LESC), on behalf of Operations Support (OS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is conducting market research to gain a greater understanding of the full range of available options for industry’s ability to provide CBP with suitable Neuro-Muscular Incapacitation Projectile Deploying Devices and accessories that meet the government’s preliminary requirements. This is an RFI released pursuant to Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 10 – Market Research. The purpose is to obtain market information on viable sources of supply, industry practices, answers to specific questions, and industry comments. All RFI submissions become Government property and will not be returned. This announcement constitutes an official Request for Information (RFI). Further, CBP is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Your response to this RFI will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this announcement or Government use of such information. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort. The information provided may be used by CBP in developing and refining its Acquisition Strategy, Statement of Work, and Performance Specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. The U.S. Government does not intend to award a contract solely on the basis of this RFI or to otherwise pay for the information submitted in response to same. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. DESCRIPTION This initiative, Neuro-Muscular Incapacitation Projectile Deploying Devices and related accessories, is an updated requirement to allow U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Components, and other federal agencies the ability to supply their armed workforce with necessary less-lethal devices and accessories to be used in training and operations, while achieving significant cost savings. The device should be capable of carriage in a belt mounted holster and deployment in one hand and should not be designed to be shouldered. It should also incorporate sights for precise aiming of projectiles. Government desired items could include the following: Dual Bay Neuro-Muscular Incapacitation Projectile Deploying Device Dual Bay Device Compatible Conductive projectiles and/or magazines Dual Bay Device Compatible Non-Conductive, firing projectiles and/or magazines Dual Bay Device Compatible Inert, non-firing projectiles and/or magazines Dual Bay Device Compatible Batteries and/or alternative power supplies Dual Bay Device Download Cables Multi-probe Neuro-Muscular Incapacitation Projectile Deploying Device Multi-probe Device Compatible Conductive projectiles and/or magazines Multi-probe Device Compatible Non-Conductive, firing projectiles and/or magazines Multi-probe Device Compatible Inert, non-firing projectiles and/or magazines Multi-probe Device Compatible Batteries and/or alternative power supplies Covert Neuro-Muscular Incapacitation Projectile Deploying Device Covert Device Compatible Conductive projectiles and/or magazines Covert Device Compatible Non-Conductive, firing projectiles and/or magazines Covert Device Compatible Inert, non-firing projectiles and/or magazines Covert Device Compatible Batteries and/or alternative power supplies Device-specific compatible left and right handed holsters configured for cross draw Device-Specific User manuals Manufacturer-provided, device-specific master instructor training Device Management Program Device/Probe Compatible Training Suits Docking/Charging Stations INFORMATION REQUESTED: 1. Company Name, Company Address, Point of Contact, Telephone Number, and e-mail Address. 2. Are you under NAICS code 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing? If not, what NAICS code do you use? What size business are you registered as with this code? 3. Are you a manufacturer or distributor/reseller of Neuro-Muscular Incapacitation Projectile Deploying Devices, training and operational projectiles/magazines, batteries, and related accessories? 4. What is your organization’s experience with, and capability for, manufacturing and distributing Neuro-Muscular Incapacitation Projectile Deploying Devices, training and operational projectiles/magazines, batteries, and related accessories for military or law enforcement agencies? Does this experience include designing specific devices and accessories to meet agencies/military technical requirements? 5. Where are your devices and accessories manufactured and/or assembled? If parts/components are manufactured in a different location from final assembly, please identify all subcontractors’ names and locations. What percentage of the devices are manufactured and assembled in the U.S.? 6. Is your organization currently manufacturing or providing Neuro-Muscular Incapacitation Projectile Deploying Devices, training and operational projectiles/magazines, batteries, and related accessories at this time? If not, please identify the items that you are NOT able to provide. 7. Does your organization currently offer a compact Neuro-Muscular Incapacitation Projectile Deploying Device that is designed for low profile operations? 8. Does your organization offer the devices and accessories with a warranty? If yes, please provide warranty length, and coverage of warranty. 9. Is your organization (or the manufacturer) ISO certified? If so, to what standard? 10. Provide a synopsis of current Quality Control process related to the Neuro-Muscular Incapacitation Proje…