Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RFI # 36C26220Q0654 Mobile Workstation on Wheels (WoW) Responses to this RFI must be received no later than Friday April 17, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RF... REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RFI # 36C26220Q0654 Mobile Workstation on Wheels (WoW) Responses to this RFI must be received no later than Friday April 17, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201 . DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201 , 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 RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION: This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS code 337214 or (related). Responses to this source sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this source sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this source sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can supply the San Diego VA Healthcare Mobile Workstation on Wheels. Below is the description of the computer/ laptop carts. Salient Characteristics for Computer Carts Base must not exceed 17 w x 19 d Work surface must be at least 20 w x 11 d Must accommodate 20 w x 11 d keyboard Height adjustment must be at least 16 to ergonomically accommodate most residents Must have bidirectional mousepad Must have locking casters Must have quiet castors for use on inpatient wards Must have smooth, cleanable surface Must accommodate up to 17 notebook and tablet pc s Must have work area document protector for reference materials Cord must extend to 12 for recharging laptop in a variety of settings All edges should be rounded for prevention of damage or injury Must be CAPSA we branded our service with these carts so that The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. If you are interested and capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc. Is your company considered small under the NAICS 337214 or (related) identified under this RFI? Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? If you are a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number. If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract? Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. Please submit your capabilities with regard to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? *** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to helena.roba@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Friday April 17, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. PST with the subject titled RFI # 36C26220Q0654 Mobile Workstation on Wheels . If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date. All interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.