U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration & Naturalization Service, 7701 N. Stemmons Freeway (ACDCAP), Dallas, Texas 75247

84 -- ALL-PURPOSE RESCUE/LAW ENFORCEMENT KNIFE SOL ACD-0-Q-0020 DUE 073100 POC ANTHONY D. WEBB at (214) 905-5392 E-MAIL: anthony.d.webb@usdoj.gov, anthony.d.webb@usdoj.gov. Sources sought notice is AS FOLLOWS: The U.S Department of Justice, Immigration & Naturalization Service is seeking test samples and information from potential sources for a all-purpose Rescue/Law Enforcement knife that would perform as a screwdriver, the all purpose Rescue/Law Enforcement knife is to be used by US Border Patrol Agents. This request is for information for the purpose of establishing a list of U.S Department of Justine, Immigration & Naturalization Service approved items for possible future procurement. Inclusion on this list in no way guarantees any future procurement. Submitted all-purpose Rescue/Law Enforcement knife shall have seat belt cutter, and screwdriver and a drop-point blade not serrated with metal pocket clip. No sheath with rubberized handle for sure grip, and safety tool, the Drop point blade will be etched with the Border Patrol logo. It shall be made of quality materials that make item durable enough to prevent breaking, chipping, or bending while performing egress or survival functions after prolonged use. The knife should be corrosion resistant. It shall be safe for stowage (no inadvertent contact), access, and use. The knife's exterior should be non-reflective and have color that prevents easy detection. It should be easy to maintain with limited support equipment. Companies responding to this request should submit two samples (both samples will be used for tests and evaluation and will not be returned), documentation detailing knife specifications, and ordering information including an estimated cost per knife to Mr. Anthony D. Webb* U.S Department of Justine, Immigration & Naturalization Service, 7701 N. Stemmons Freeway., Attn: ACDCAP -- TONY WEBB., Dallas, TX 75247 or e-mail anthony.d.webb@usdoj.gov. Please address all technical questions to Ms. Carmen Estep, (915) 834-8601 or call Mr. Webb (214) 905-5392. Interested companies should indicate whether or not they are a small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), or large business. Respondents must clarify if their firm can provide commercial or non-developmental items that could be modified to meet INS's needs. Proprietary information MUST be marked as such, on a page-by-page basis. This Request For Information (RFI) does not, in any way constitute a Request For Proposal (RFP) nor does the Government intend to pay for any information / items submitted in response to this synopsis. Responses should be submitted by 31 July 2000 and reference this synopsis number on both the packages as well as on all enclosed documents. This synopsis does not commit the Government to award a contract. Posted 06/26/00 (W-SN468651). (0178)

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