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THIS IS A Request for Information announcement only. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Go... THIS IS A Request for Information announcement only. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Foreign Disease-Weed Science Research Unit (FDWSRU) requires a Security Gate upgrade at 1301 Ditto Ave, Ft. Detrick, MD. Additionally, all USDA ARS occupied Facilities for FDWSRU at Ft. Detrick will require upgrades. The contractor will utilize certified, qualified ICIDS DAQ SMS Technicians to provide, install and test a Retrofit of the Access Control Systems (ACS) for Two (2) Vehicle Gates and Two (2) Personnel Man Gates at the USDA grounds on Fort Detrick, MD. The system will include a new AiPHONE System with two (2) sub-stations and three (3) control stations. Additionally, approximately 25 readers will need to be upgraded. Work will include relocation of pedestal(s), additional buried conduit, minor electrical, as well as potential other security options. As part of its market research, USDA ARS is issuing this RFI notice to determine if there exist an adequate number of qualified interested contractors capable of providing the requirement. The Government may use the responses to this RFI for information and planning purposes. This RFI is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of USDA ARS market research. No Request For Quote (RFQ) exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the RFQ. Responses to this RFI are not quotes on which USDA ARS can issue any contract. This RFI is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not itself constitute an RFQ. The Government does not intend to make an award based on responses to this inquiry. All information received in response to this RFI notice marked ""Proprietary"" will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Inquiry. USDA ARS will not pay for information received in response to this Request. Do not submit pricing information in response to this Request. Please send responses with the subject heading: USDA Fort Detrick Security Gate Upgrades to falcon.albino@usda.gov by 03/04/2021.