INL/Trinidad & Tobago Operational Goods

The U.S. Department of State is issuing a Sources‑Sought/RFI to determine vendor capability to operationalize the DEA Vetted Unit in Trinidad and Tobago. Respondents must demonstrate the ability to supply, pre‑install, and deliver within an eight‑ to twelve‑week window a complete digital forensics laboratory (e.g., Dell PowerScale A310 or equivalent), associated rack and cooling systems (e.g., APC NetShelter SX 42U with InRow cooling), laptop and rugged workstations, and an integrated building‑perimeter security solution with access control and CCTV. All quoted prices in any future solicitation must include shipping, brokerage, and transportation to the INL office in Port of Spain. The RFI also requests a recommended quality‑assurance approach (internal QA procedures, ISO or comparable certifications, performance metrics such as system uptime and support response times) and a risk/feasibility analysis of the draft SOW, especially concerning the tight delivery schedule, long‑term in‑country support, and integration of IT, forensics, and physical‑security systems. Vendors should provide company information, NAICS and socioeconomic status, existing contract‑vehicle details (GSA FSS, GWAC, IDIQ, etc.), and any suggested SOW revisions, optionally with a tracked‑change attachment. Responses are limited to 20 pages (excluding cover and table of contents), must be submitted by email to the contracting officer no later than 5:00 PM EST on Tuesday, April 7 2026, and the Government will not grant extensions or reimburse response costs. To remain eligible for any future RFQ/RFP, vendors must have a current CAGE code, a valid UEI, be actively registered in SAM, and not appear on the Excluded Parties List. The RFI is for market research only; it does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a subsequent award.

Notice ID

2dbac8289b8846f5a51d71f5563c50f3

Solicitation Number

191NLE26N0052

NAICS Code

N/A

Classification Code

N/A