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Sources Sought Notice VA-20-00047474 ARX Hardware Security Modules (HSM) Maintenance Subscription Services The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research for comparative solutions fo... Sources Sought Notice VA-20-00047474 ARX Hardware Security Modules (HSM) Maintenance Subscription Services The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research for comparative solutions for the requirement listed in the chart below. Please see How to respond instructions below to submit proposals/ response or questions if Applicable. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the VA to contract for any supply or service. Further, the VA is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The VA will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The anticipated NAICS code is: 334111 Electronic Computer Manufacturers. A brief synopsis of the required services is provided below: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information and Technology (OI&T), Information Technology Operations and Services (ITOPS), Infrastructure Operations requires subscriptions for the following ARX Hardware Security Modules currently in use at the VA. ITOPS currently uses ARX ProtectServer hardware security modules (HSMs) as a key storage server solution to protect VA Personal Identification Verification (PIV) keys and associated certificates while they are used for discovery. These HSMs are network based cryptographic modules which support the Mass Decryption of Encrypted Messages (MDEM)-Interim Solution Project. They are on VA s network and interact with VA s Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) vendors for access to keys for storage. VA intends to award on a sole source basis to ARX Inc, but is seeking information on comparable products, if available. VA s current subscription expires in September 2020. CLIN Schedule of Supplies/Services QTY UNIT 0001 ARX Private Server Hardware Security Module Pro (HSM Pro) Subscription v5 Production Use Part Number: 110000004 Manufacturer: ARX, Inc. 2 EA 0002 Key Management Over Multiple HSMs Part Number: 102411419 Manufacturer: ARX, Inc. 2 EA 0003 Technical Support Includes Firmware and Software Updates 12 MO How to Respond: Be advised that set-aside decisions may be made based on the information provided in response to this sources sought. Responses should be as complete and informative as possible. It is requested that interested offerors respond to the following questions: a. Provide a brief summary of your technical capability to meet the requirements. b. Please provide any existing contract vehicles (GSA FSS, GWAC, etc) you currently hold for which this requirement would be within scope c. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type (s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) under the corresponding NAICS code. Small businesses should also include information as to: 1) The intent and ability to meet set-aside requirements for performance of this effort, if applicable 2) Information as to proposed teaming arrangements, the percentage of work each is to perform and which requirements are planned to be subcontracted, if applicable RESPONSE SUBMISSION Please submit responses via email to Josue.Morales@va.gov by 1:00 PM EST, May 29, 2020. VA reserves the right not to respond to any or all emails or materials submitted. DISCLAIMER Reminder: This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Source Sought.