This is a Request for Information (RFI) for Government planning purposes as described in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 48 CFR section 15.201(e). The Federal Communications Commission is requesting information to assess potential sources and methods of meeting its needs for a qualified vendor that can provide a certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for vocational rehabilitation services for blind and/or visually impaired FCC employees. This RFI seeks to gather capabilities statements and other market information from potential sources, including responses to questions relevant to a potential procurement for planning purposes. We invite interested vendors and any other firms or individuals to respond to this RFI as set forth below. This Request for Information (RFI) is not a solicitation. This RFI is being issued to conduct market research for informational and planning purposes. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this request The primary objective of this RFI is to obtain near real-time information pertaining to the availability and performance quality of Orientation Mobility Specialists in the local region. Please submit any questions no later than June 28, 2021 11:00 AM, ET via email to
[email protected]. The email subject must state "RFI Questions – Orientation and Mobility Services – (Insert Company Name Here). Preferred media for responses are electronic documents prepared in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or Excel. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has developed a DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) for the purpose to provide interested vendors and any other firms or individuals to review, comment, suggest, and enhance areas in the SOW. Please review the attached Draft Statement of Work for a more detailed description of the requirement. Responses are due no later thank July 6, 2021 11:00AM, ET via email to
[email protected]. The email subject must state "RFI Response – Orientation and Mobility Services – (Insert Company Name Here). Preferred media for responses are electronic documents prepared in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or Excel.