Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

Page 2 of 2 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 ... Page 2 of 2 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(e). 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(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 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 334111 (size standard of 1250 Employes). Responses to this sources-sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources-sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources-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 provide the below requested items. WOW Carts were purchased in 2018; hence this requirement is to replace aging and broken parts. The contractor shall provide and be responsible for the shipment and delivery to VA Loma Linda Health Care System at 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357. Item Information: ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 25.00 EA __________________ __________________ Enhanced Honeywell-based 1952HHD Cordless BCMA Firmware Scanner kit: Includes BCMA Firmware, setup card, FIPS 140-2, USB, 3-year Comprehensive warranty (TCG1952-1LC3) with TCG EWP Warranty Protection. LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 1952HCF-CG3 0002 50.00 EA __________________ __________________ Keyboard, Full Size, White, USB, Anti-Microbial-White Keyboard installed on Cart, White, antimicrobial, washable, 104 key, USB interface, 17.5' x 6' x 1', Howard Brand LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: KBD041 0003 30.00 EA __________________ __________________ Seal Shield Silver Storm Waterproof - Mouse - optical - 2 buttons - wired - USB - white LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: STWM042 0004 50.00 EA __________________ __________________ ePadlink ePad Electronic Signature Capture Pad USB - 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: VP9801 0005 50.00 EA __________________ __________________ Honeywell, Accessory, Xenon 1902 and Xenon XP 1952H, End Cap and thumbwheel assembly. For use with Healthcare version, white disinfectant ready plastic. LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 200003829 GRAND TOTAL __________________ The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the product that fulfills the required specifications. If you are interested and capable of providing the sought-out supplies, 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: (1) 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. (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code (334111) identified under this RFI? (3) 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? (4) If you re 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? (5) 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. (6) 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? (7) If possible, please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. (8) Please submit your capabilities in 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 Anette.doan@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 06/12/2024, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST). If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced later, and 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.