Request for Information (RFI): Installation of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

**THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND IS BEING USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF MARKET RESEARCH.** The U.S. Army Contracting Command, 409th Contracting Support Brigade (CSB), Regional contracting Office (RCO), Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research and identify potential sources for a comprehensive, next?generation Intrusion Detection System (IDS) installation. The purpose of this RFI is to gather information on commercially available solutions capable of enhancing the Area Support Group Balkans at Camp Bondsteel Kosovo security posture by detecting, identifying, and responding to malicious activities across a diverse and distributed network infrastructure. This RFI is for informational purposes only. It is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded as a result of this announcement. Responses are voluntary and will be used solely for market research and planning. Please provide the following company information: Company Details: Provide your company name, address, point of contact (POC), phone number, email address, and CAGE code. Relevant Experience: Describe your company�s experience in providing cybersecurity solutions to the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, or other federal agencies. Vendors need to be qualified and capable of operating in Kosovo. Vendors interested in contracting with the US Government are required to be registered in SAM prior to contract award. For assistance registering in SAM, please contact Mr. Kushtrim, Beqiri at kushtrim.beqiri5.fn@army.mil. The Point of Contact for this RFI is Staff Sergeant (SSG) Jean Carlos Silva at usarmy.bondsteel.21-tsc.list.rco-balkans@army.mil ***All costs associated with responding to this RFI/Sources Sought will be solely at the interested party�s expense. The Government will not reimburse costs and will not be liable for any costs associated with responses to this RFI/Sources Sought. Respondents will not be notified of the responses to this notice. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. All RFI/Sources Sought responses will be used in whole or in part for determining the most effective acquisition strategy for the subject requirement and similar future requirements. Requested information will be used to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency.***