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This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is being issued on behalf of the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS), as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the ... This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is being issued on behalf of the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS), as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement for a firm-fixed-priced contract for a State-of-the-art Hands-Free Wireless Communications Solution. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. This Sources Sought is also to verify the existence of IT Value-Added Resellers through the application of North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541519 IT Value-Added Resellers, with a size standard of 150 employees, using PSC 5830, Intercommunication and Public Address Systems, Except Airborne. DEFINITION: NAICS code 541519 – An Information Technology Value Added Reseller (ITVAR) provides a total solution to information technology acquisitions by providing multi-vendor hardware and software along with significant value-added services. Significant value-added services consist of, but are not limited to, configuration consulting and design, systems integration, installation of multi-vendor computer equipment, customization of hardware or software, training, product technical support, maintenance, and end user support. For purposes of Government procurement, an information technology procurement classified under this exception and 150-employee size standard must consist of at least 15% and not more than 50% of value-added services, as measured by the total contract price. In addition, the offeror must comply with the manufacturing performance requirements, or comply with the non-manufacturer rule by supplying the products of small business concerns, unless SBA has issued a class or contract specific waiver of the non-manufacturer rule. If the contract consists of less than 15% of value-added services, then it must be classified under a NAICS manufacturing industry. If the contract consists of more than 50% of value-added services, then it must be classified under the NAICS industry that best describes the predominate service of the procurement. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for bids, proposals, or quotes; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; and the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9 (NCO 9) is contemplating a BRAND NAME or EQUAL acquisition strategy and seeking potential sources for products fitting this description to be provided for TVHS Nashville campus at 1310 24th Ave South Nashville, TN 37212 and the Murfreesboro campus at 3400 Lebanon Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. All items shall be new; refurbished/used items are not acceptable. Brand name or equal requirement includes: MANUFACTURER PART # DESCRIPTION QTY VOCERA Communications, Inc 900-01737 VOCERA Enterprise License - Voice, 1000 Users, NA 1 VOCERA Communications, Inc 910-01899 VOCERA Enterprise License - Voice, 50 User Add-On 2 VOCERA Communications, Inc 900-02062 VOCERA Messaging, 300 users 1 VOCERA Communications, Inc 910-02006 VOCERA Messaging, 50 user add-on 1 VOCERA Communications, Inc 910-01676 Engage, Enterprise License, Per Bed 490 VOCERA Communications, Inc 900-01862 VOCERA Analytics License 1 VOCERA Communications, Inc 900-01101 SIP Telephony, 6-ports 8 VOCERA Communications, Inc 900-01743 Software License, VOCERA Messaging Interface (VMI), 3 Application Ports 1 VOCERA Communications, Inc 220-02100 V5000, Smartbadge, inc. 1 yr warranty 164 VOCERA Communications, Inc 261-01950 V5000, FIPS 140-2 Device License Ver 1.0 164 VOCERA Communications, Inc 230-02150 V5000 Battery 328 VOCERA Communications, Inc 230-02158 V5000, Charger, 8-Bay, Universal 24 VOCERA Communications, Inc 230-01930 V5000, Adaptor, 10W Charger, Universal 9 VOCERA Communications, Inc 230-02155 V5000, Clip, Grip, 25 Pack 24 VOCERA Communications, Inc 230-02200 V5000, Training Kit, 100 Users 6 VOCERA Communications, Inc 220-01576 B3000n, Dual-Band, White Badge 986 VOCERA Communications, Inc 261-01948 B3000n, FIPS 140-2 Device License 986 VOCERA Communications, Inc 230-01925 B3000 Series Battery, White 1972 VOCERA Communications, Inc 230-02008 B3000, Charger, 8-Bay, NA 141 VOCERA Communications, Inc 230-02001 B3000, Charger, Single-Bay, Universal 50 VOCERA Communications, Inc 230-01985 B3000, Universal Clip, 25-Pack 160 VOCERA Communications, Inc 230-01881 Training Kit, VOCERA 4.3, 100 Users 15 VOCERA Communications, Inc 230-02026 Engage, Digi One SP Serial Converter 2 VOCERA Communications, Inc 920-01710 VOCERA Premier Support, Enterprise License - Voice, 1000 Users 1 VOCERA Communications, Inc 920-01742 VOCERA Premier Support, Enterprise License - Voice, 50 User Add-On 2 VOCERA Communications, Inc 920-02052 VOCERA Premier Support, Messaging, 300 users 1 VOCERA Communications, Inc 920-02078 VOCERA Premier Support, Messaging, 50 user add-on 1 VOCERA Communications, Inc 920-00435 Engage, Premier Support, Enterprise License, Per Bed 490 VOCERA Communications, Inc 920-01111 VOCERA Premier Support, SIP Telephony, 6 ports 8 VOCERA Communications, Inc 920-01718 VOCERA Premier Support, VMI, 3 Application ports 1 VOCERA Communications, Inc 240-01405 VOCERA Premier Plus Support Services upgrade (Annual) 1 VOCERA Communications, Inc 920-05002 Warranty, V5000, 2-Year extension 164 VOCERA Communications, Inc 920-01793 Warranty, B3000 / B3000n, Customer Care, 2-Year extension 986 Clinical Solutions Consultant 2315hrs T&E Travel & Expenses (not-to-exceed amount) If your organization has the potential capacity to fulfill this requirement, please provide the following information: Organization name, address, point of contact, email address, web site address, and telephone number. Business size: small, small disadvantaged, woman-owned, Hub Zone, serviced-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), veteran owned small business (VOSB), large business, etc. Under which NAICS code does your company usually provide the requirements described in the Statement of Work (SOW) - Please provide rationale for your answer if different from NAICS 541519. Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational capability. Response to this SSN shall not exceed 10 pages and should include all the previously mentioned information. In addition, all submissions should be provided electronically in a Microsoft Word or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to: Provide supplies/services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated. Secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements. Implement a successful plan that includes compliance with program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance. Provide supplies/services under a firm-fixed-price contract. NOTE: Respondent claiming SDVOSB and VOSB status shall be registered and Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) verified in VetBiz Registry https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/ Based on the responses to this SSN/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for SDVOSBs, VOSBs, small businesses, or procured through full and open competition. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the services are invited to submit a response to this SSN by 12:00 pm CDT, May 28, 2020. All responses under this SSN must be emailed to Darrin.nicholson@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. SAM: Interested parties shall be register in the System for Award Management (SAM) as prescribed in FAR Clause 52.204-7. SAM information can be obtained by accessing the internet at www.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220. Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice does not obligate the government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response to this SSN. The government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the government to determine the organization’s qualifications to meet the requirement. Respondents are advised that the government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in BetaSAM. However, responses to this notice shall not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Confidentiality. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s). See attached statement of work. See attached document: STATEMENT OF WORK 051920.