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Please note that this is NOT a request for quotes or proposals, the Government is seeking information for market research purposes only. Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 of the Department of Veteran... Please note that this is NOT a request for quotes or proposals, the Government is seeking information for market research purposes only. Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 of the Department of Veterans Affairs is currently conducting a market survey for qualified firms capable of providing Push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) service for existing cellular phone network that will enable VA Medical Center staff to use mobile phones as walkie talkies with unlimited range; allow a single person to reach an active talk group with a single button press; and provide half-duplex communications while one person transmits, the other(s) receive for the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center and associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC). The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) is 517112. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification/socioeconomic status (service-disabled veteran owned small business, veteran owned small business, women owned small business, HUB Zone, 8(a), small business or large business), relative to NAICS 517112. Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced on Federal Business opportunities website http://www.fbo.gov at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Sources Sought Notice and no contract will be directly awarded on the basis of this Sources Sought Notice. Any information submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought Notice shall be voluntary. This is not a solicitation and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. Additionally, a response to this Sources Sought Notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of any forthcoming solicitation. To respond to this Sources Sought Notice, please complete the questions below Response Form to Sources Sought Notice and email the information requested to Jose Delgado, Contract Specialist, at Jose.delgado3@va.gov. Please ensure you read the preceding statement of work to ensure your firm can provide these services. Please reference 36C24824Q0650 Push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) service for existing cellular phone network in the subject of the email. The closing date and time of this Sources Sought Notice is March 5, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Response Form to Sources Sought Notice Please fully complete each section below. The following must be answered in response to this RFI. Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the RFI. Vendor Name: Vendor Address: Socio-Economic Type: UEI (SAM) Number: DUNS Number: Point of Contact: Phone Number: Email Address: Questions (1) Is your company considered SMALL under the NAICS code? Response: (2) Are the requested items/equipment manufactured by a small or large business? Is your company in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)? Your company must attach documentation of this to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice. Response: (3) Is your company an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in performance of this requirement? The VA does not accept grey market items and therefore your company must attach evidence of this access (Authorized Distributor letter) to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice. Response: (4) If your company is a small business and considered an authorized distributor/reseller for the referenced requirement or equivalent product/solution, does your company alter, assemble, or modify the items necessary for this requirement in any way? If yes, state how and what is altered, assembled, or modified? Response: (5) Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)? If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market Research. Response: (6) If your company is a federal contract holder, are ALL the referenced items/solutions necessary for this requirement available on your schedule/contract? If so, please provide the contract number and a copy of the contract with your response. Response: Bruce W. Carter Veterans Affairs Health Care System (Miami VA) SCOPE OF WORK Bruce W. Carter Veterans Affairs Health Care System (Miami VA) is seeking to expand radio coverage. The contractor shall provide all time, labor, materials, management, and travel for communication service that allows Push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) as a service option for a cellular phone network that enables subscribers to use a PoC as a walkie talkie with unlimited range. SCOPE OR WORK Contractor shall provide a typical push-to-talk (PTT) connection which connects almost instantly. Service shall provide the ability for a single person to reach an active talk group with a single button press; users shall not need to make several telephone calls to coordinate with a group. Push-to-talk cellular calls shall similarly provide half-duplex communications while one person transmits, the other(s) receive combining the operational advantages of PTT with the interference resistance and other virtues of mobile phones. Contractor shall provide service that complies with the policies, standards, and regulations of the VA, including local, State, and Federal laws and to the best of their abilities. Contractor shall provide service that utilizes access to all commercial carriers such as ATT, and T-Mobile will be required via a service contract to provide redundant PTT (Push-To Talk) Network coverage. EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS: The contractor shall provide equipment that meets or exceeds the following specifications for the multiple radio items: Handheld Radio Specifications: Wide coverage with carrier network extends your push to talk service to anywhere with carrier 4G network coverage. LED Display. Build-in WIFI Connection with WIFI network. Built-in Bluetooth with an easy to access Bluetooth speaker GPS positioning the build-in GPS supports outdoor positioning and dispatching. Advanced signaling service support radio kill, radio stun, radio revive and radio monitor. Easy installation and maintenance. Frequency band: 4G/3G/2G. Dispatch Consoles Specifications: Integrated communication/management platform for computer-aided dispatch, push-over-cellular (POC) radio console, record management system, and electronic citation management. Wired Shoulder Mics Specifications: Approximately Sized: 7x6x3.8cm/2.76x2.36x1.50inch. 2.5mm audio jack. Speaker microphone with swivel belt clip with rotatable clipping mechanism allowing for easy adjustment and mobility. Bluetooth Shoulder Microphone Specifications: IP66 Waterproof. HI-FI Speaker. Only 2-3h charge time, 15h talk time, 300 hours standby (Battery Capacity: 1000mAh) Easy to carry and pair, Bluetooth Speaker microphone hang Up CLIP design with 360 degrees adjustable to keep the Wireless Microphone in place. Compatible with Bluetooth-enabled devices. Provides noise cancelation. Bluetooth Version: V4.1 Class2. Covert Bluetooth devices Will meet all applicable Bluetooth standards above but will be small in size-just earpiece with mic. Bank Charger Specifications: Input: DC 12V-6A Output: 4.2V 1A Vehicle Mobile Radio Specifications: Wide coverage with carrier network Extend your push to talk service to anywhere with carrier 4G network coverage. LED Display. Build-in WIFI Connection with WIFI network. Built-in Bluetooth easy to access Bluetooth speaker to improve efficiency GPS positioning with support to outdoor positioning and dispatching. Software upgrade allows for easy upgrade of new features. Advanced signaling service support radio kill, radio stun, radio revive and radio monitor. Easy installation and maintenance. Frequency band: 4G/3G/2G Cellular System will work across all major network carriers and be able to select strongest signal in order to maintain communications. Radio Upgrades New radios that use UHF/VHF in addition to cellular data will be one for one trade in once deployed. Phone apps Apps for all government phones in Police Service to be included free of charge. Backup Dispatch Center Connect to other VA sites via radio The Radios will be separated into groups where Police Dispatch can monitor all groups. EMS/Engineering/ER radios will not be able to listen to Police Traffic on their assigned radios. Police -106 + 3 Dispatch Consoles Engineering - 100 EMS - 60 Emergency Management -20 ER - 5 Total - 294