The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 requires the Government to conduct market research before developing new requirements documents for an acquisition. Results of market research will be used to determine whether qualified sources exist and if alternative support strategies will meet Government requirements.

One of the ways the Government conducts market research is to issue a Request for Information (RFI).

In accordance with FAR 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997), this Request for Information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and is not a Request for Quotes (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), Invitation for Bids (IFB) or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any services. Responses to this RFI are not offers and can/will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government reserves the right to determine how it should proceed as a result of this notice. Furthermore, those who respond to this RFI should not anticipate feedback with regard to their submission. The Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party’s expense. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Follow up demos may be requested by GSA to gain further information regarding products/services. If necessary, demonstrations will be virtual on a GSA-hosted web platform for no longer than 2 hours in duration, with allotted time for questions from the GSA review panel.

GSA is seeking a contractor that can provide sensor solutions, including installation, maintenance, and support services to uphold the following major GSA mission areas:

• Support public health and safety efforts as they apply to social distancing and ventilation requirements.
• Support GSA post-COVID Return to Facilities planning efforts.
• Increase building operational efficiency.
• Provide data on environmental impacts on productivity.
• Provide data on environmental impacts of building operations related to occupancy.
• Provide insight on space use for facility management and portfolio planning.

Technology based objectives include:

• Ability to efficiently install accurate (95% or greater) sensor technology.
• Flexibility in data acquisition at room, floor, building, or multi-facility levels.
• Protect privacy and not capture any Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Ability to support and/or be supported by third-party integrations.
• Ability to provide near real-time data and analysis on data trends.
• Application and adherence to GSA IT Security policies and requirements to provide a secure solution.

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