RFI FOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS ENHANCED SCREENING FOR EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASE THREATS OBJECTIVE: May 2021 This is a request for information (RFI) only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that the DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) will take procurement action in this matter. Further, the Government will not be responsible for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. This RFI is being used to gather market research for CWMD to aid in decisions regarding strategies to be used, if needed, during large-scale responses to emerging infectious diseases, including pandemics. Specifically, the purpose of this initiative is to assist CWMD with technical and operational services to conduct traveler screening for the threat of emerging infectious diseases at key U.S. international airports as designated within this RFI. BACKGROUND: As applicable with this effort, DHS CWMD is responsible for enhancing and coordinating the biological detection efforts of Federal, State, local, and tribal governments and the private sector to ensure a managed, coordinated response. It establishes additional protocols and procedures for use within the United States to ensure that the detection of unauthorized biological materials is promptly reported for appropriate action by law enforcement, military, emergency response, or other authorities. SCOPE: Recognizing the potential for U.S.-bound airplane travelers to carry communicable diseases into the U.S., and in coordination with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the DHS CWMD Office will provide operational biological detection support and training at the key international airports outlined (see below) in support of CBP’s traveler entry procedures. REQUIREMENTS: The responding vendor must be able to convey an ability to do the following: Train, exercise and maintain a group of qualified EMS/EMT professionals (the number of which the vendor shall identify ), in an overtime capacity, who will serve as Enhanced Screeners and are able to respond to a request for service within twelve to twenty-four (12-24) hours of notice at each of the listed fifteen (15) airports independently. Conduct Enhanced Screening by way of validating pre-populated information and collecting new information on the CDC Traveler’s Health Declaration Form for travelers arriving into the U.S. with a nexus of travel associated with the respective emerging infectious disease(s) threat. Ensure data is entered into CDC data systems. Description of enhanced entry screening may include but not be limited to the following: temperature checking and observation of physical condition of travelers; may be inside a social distance of 6 feet; may require wearing of PPE (personal protective equipment); may require other forms of health hygiene and safety protocols; and may involve interviewing the traveler for symptoms and epidemiological risk factors. Have demonstrable experience working with CBP at Ports of Entry, CDC at airport Quarantine Stations as well as Airport Authorities. Have access to the following fifteen (15) Secure Airport Terminals (or as many as the contractor identifies on Appendix A). Please complete Appendix A as part of the RFI submission. Contractors and/or vendors should have an established capacity to obtain staff access to the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) within any of the fifteen (15) airports listed below, to include access to secure Customs and Border Protection areas such as the Federal Inspection Station (FIS) area and the CDC Quarantine Station area. NOTE: Access requirements can vary depending on the airport, and the contractor/vendor would be responsible for researching and meeting these access requirements with the local badging offices at each airport. Most airports require vendors to establish Authorized Signatories before issuing airport identification badges. At some locations, vendors may have to obtain airport security bonds and CBP customs seals (as described in 19 C.F.R. 122.181-189), complete vetting and clearing processes, or fulfill other requirements before staff can obtain the necessary credentials to access SIDA and Customs security areas within the airport. Contractors and/or vendors should consult Appendix A Airports of Interest and select any/all airports listed below that are within their scope, capability, and area of operations. Contractors and/or vendors are also required to indicate on Appendix A whether the airport(s) they can support will require staff members to travel to the airport location(s). Due to efficiency and cost constraints, it is much preferred to have Screening support staff be locally available within daily commuting distance and avoid travel. All travel claimed and billed to the government must adhere to Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and must be pre-approved by a Contracting Officer. Washington Dulles International Airport 1 Saarinen Cir Dulles, VA 20166 https://www.mwaa.com/business/dulles-pass-id-office#onboarding Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 6000 North Terminal Parkway Atlanta, GA 30320 https://www.atl.com/business-information/air-security- services/#1513628389208-555a7baa-2175 O'Hare International Airport 10000 West O'Hare Ave Chicago, IL 60666 https://app.flychicago.com/badging/NewCompanies.htm John F. Kennedy International Airport Jamaica, NY 11430 https://www.panynj.gov/airports/security-id-office.html Newark Liberty International Airport 3 Brewster Rd Newark, NJ 07114 Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Airport Security ID Office Contact Information (panynj.gov) Boston Logan International Airport One Harborside Drive East Boston, MA 02128 http://www.massport.com/logan-airport/about-logan/public-safety/aviation- security-documents/ Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport 2400 Aviation Dr. DFW Airport, TX 75261 DFW International Airport | Official Website (dfwairport.com) George Bush International/Houston Airport 2800 N Terminal Rd. Houston, TX 77032 Badging | Houston Airport System (fly2houston.com) Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 11050 W. G. Rogell Dr 602 Detroit, MI 48242 DTW Airport ID Badges | Wayne County Airport Authority (metroairport.com) Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport 100 Terminal Dr. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 About FLL (broward.org) Miami International Airport 2100 NW 42nd Ave. Miami, FL 33126 Airport ID Badging Information - Miami International Airport (miami- airport.com) Daniel K. Inouye International Airport 300 Rodgers Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96819 Daniel K. Inouye International Airport | Pass & ID Office (hawaii.gov) Los Angeles International Airport 1 World Way Los Angeles, CA 90045 https://www.lawa.org/lawa-security-badge-office San Francisco International Airport San Francisco, CA 94128 Get a new badge | SFO Connect Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 17801 International Blvd Seattle, WA 98158 Credential Center and Training | Port of Seattle (portseattle.org) SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Respondents are asked to provide only the most pertinent information, data, and materials necessary to adequately convey the ability to employ and maintain a ready reserve of an appropriate number of trained staff, the number of which the vendor shall identify, to perform enhanced screening and declaration duties. All personnel must have an ability to obtain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) and Customs security area access in line with this notice. Additionally, respondents are asked to provide the following: Cover page that contains the following information: All Point of Contact information (email addresses, phone numbers, and mailing address) DUNS number All relevant NAICS Codes Identification as a large or small business. If small, indicate the classification. Identification of services on any Federal Supply Schedules, if any, and the relevant schedule numbers. Type of business (for-profit, non-profit, 501c3, association, university, etc.) List of airports where the company and/or vendor has an active Authorized Signatory, airport security bond, or has an established capacity to obtain access to the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) and Customs security area. Proof of an active Authorized Signatory, airport security bond or established capacity to obtain staff access to Security Identification Display Areas (SIDA) and Customs security areas at airports identified in this RFI, including date of expiration. Information on the company's or vendor's process and ability to immediately staff personnel and perform screening (within 12-24 hours) at specified airports. General information on the company's or vendor's services and market capabilities (attach as an electronic pdf or Microsoft Word document). Labor categories or services offered Any liability issues, constraints and/or concerns to be considered; and 2.Any ideas or plans to collaborate (JV, subcontract, etc.) with other companies or vendors to increase coverage area or gain access to secure airport terminals. In response to this RFI, Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. Please be advised that all submissions become the property of the Government and will not be returned. This REQUEST FOR INFORMATION is in accordance with FAR 52.215-3 Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997), as such, any information received will be for planning only. Responses to this REQUEST FOR INFORMATION notice, along with a firm's capability statement referencing "Request for Information - Contract Companies and Vendors with SIDA and Customs Security Area Access" may be submitted electronically via email to the points of contact listed below NO LATER THAN 5PM EST, 5/17/2021. Points of Contact Benjamin Simmons –
[email protected] Chiara Best –
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