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This is a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought (SS) announcement only. This is not a solicitation announcement. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responders are advised ... This is a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought (SS) announcement only. This is not a solicitation announcement. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this SS; all costs associated with responding to this SS will be solely at the interested vendor's expense. Not responding to this SS does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if any is issued. Any information submitted by respondents to this SS is strictly voluntary. The purpose of this announcement is to gain knowledge of potential qualified businesses interested and capable of providing a rental of a 30-flip digital billboard advertising the Veterans Crisis Line, to be rotated at least quarterly throughout our catchment area the Poplar Bluff -John J. Pershing-VAMC, located in Poplar Bluff, MO. This RFI/SS is part of the market research being conducted. The Government will determine whether or not the requirement warrants a set aside for small business. For the purpose of this RFI/SS announcement, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541850 with a size standard of $16.5M I. OVERVIEW: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, has a requirement for the rental of 1 large outdoor digital billboard for displaying advertisement of Veterans Crisis Line to be rotated at least quarterly throughout the catchment area as determined by availability and visibility for the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, MO. It is anticipated that this will be a one (1) year requirement. The successful proposer must be able to: Specifications: Size Requirements: Standard Location: Throughout the catchment area as determined by availability and visibility Impressions: Style: Digital, Vendor must be able to provide design II. VETERANS FIRST CONTRACTING PROGRAM: The Dept. of Veteran s Affairs is dedicated to the Veterans First Contracting Program and encourages any certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) capable of furnishing the required services to respond. In accordance with Veterans Affair Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) sections 819.7005 and 819 7006, if a sufficient number of eligible SDVOSB or VOSB firms are identified during market research the acquisition will be set-aside for SDVOSB or VOSB participation. III. INFORMATION REQUESTED FROM INDUSTRY: Please submit your response (capability statement) in accordance with the following: 1) No more than 5 pages (excluding transmittal page). Include the name, email address and phone number of the appropriate representative of your company, 2) Address if your firm has the capability to perform the repair and installation listed above, 3) Address how long it would take from the date of contract award for you to commence furnishing services, 4) Indicate whether your company has a Federal Socio-Economic status, e.g., Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, Disadvantaged Small Business, and Hub Zone. 5) If Service- Disabled or Veteran Owned Small Business, is your company and/or partners registered in VA s VetBiz repository? 6) Mark your response as Proprietary Information if the information is considered business sensitive, 7) NO MARKETING MATERIALS ARE ALLOWED IN RESPONSE TO THIS SS. The Government will not review any other information or attachments included, that are in excess of the 5-page limitation. Submit your response via email to Nicole.gregory2@va.gov Submit your response by 10:00am CST on May 20, 2021