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Computers on Wheels (COWs) Lease and Maintenance 07724 36C10B21Q0237 05-07-2021 10:00

EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

N 541519 Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center 23 Christopher Way Eatontown NJ 07724 Eleanor.Slocum@va.gov Michael.Weckesser@va.gov

US Department of Veterans Affairs Request for Information 36C10B21Q0237_1 Computer on Wheels (COWs) Lease and Maintenance

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/Sources Sought in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 15.201(e) to conduct market research for information and planning purposes only. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or a promise to issue a RFQ in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, VA is not at this time, seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested vendor’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. It is the responsibility of the responders to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Procurement, Acquisition, and Logistics (OPAL), Technology Acquisition Center (TAC) is seeking information related to Industry capability to meet the requirements detailed in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the lease of 177 brand name Touch Point Medical Access Point or equal Computers on Wheels (COWs) including imaging, configuration, assembly and delivery, on-site maintenance support, and initial training. Of the 177 leased COWS, 50 are brand name Touch Point Medical Access Point Model Number TPM-C-18580 or equal COWS and 127 are brand name Touch Point Medical Access Point Model Number TPM-C-18547 or equal COWS. The period of performance for the base period shall be 12 months which includes 60 days for imaging, configuration, assembly, and delivery of the COWS and an initial 10-month lease period. There shall also be two,12-month lease option periods.

For project planning and information gathering, the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached which defines the scope of requirements. Information obtained from this RFI will be used within the VA and will not be disclosed outside of the agency. The planned Basis of Award is to award based on the lowest price, responsive, responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the Government’s requirements

Please submit the following:

1. Your organization’s capability of providing the entire range of requirements, to include the associated services set forth in the draft PWS under a lease agreement inclusive of an illustration of your company’s Computer on Wheels with specifications.

2. Description/definition of the warranty services and term in your proposed solution.

3. Any potential lease agreement terms that may be proposed. Please note that terms the materially deviate from the requirements of any potential solicitation action would be rejected.

4. Please provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for the lease of the COWS. Please include shipment costs for an assembled COW in accordance with PWS paragraph 5.2.3.

5. Company information to include:

a. Company Name

b. CAGE/DUNS Number under which the company is registered in SAM/VetBiz.gov

c. Company Address

d. Point of contact name

e. Telephone number

f. Email address

g. Socioeconomic data

h. For Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)/Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) concerns, indicate whether you could meet VAAR 852.219-10 (JUL 2016) (DEVIATION) VA Notice of Total SDVOSB set aside and 13 CFR §125.6, which states, the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the Government to it to firms that are not SDVOSBs as defined by VAAR 852.219-10 (JUL 2016) (DEVIATION).

i. Company Business Size and Status for NAICS 541519

j. Identify if your company is an authorized reseller of Touch Point Medical or any “or equal” solution/components.

6. Please provide answers to the following Questions:

a. Are there multiple products available in the commercial marketplace that will meet the Government’s minimum requirements as set forth in the PWS and Attachment A – Configuration A and Attachment B – Configuration B.

b. Are any of the minimum requirements specified in the Attachment A – Configuration A and Attachment B – Configuration B specifying COWS Equipment Specification too restrictive relative to question number 6a?

RFI SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit your RFI response in accordance with the following: 1) No more than 15- pages. 2) Mark your response as “Proprietary Information” if the information is considered business sensitive. 3) NO MARKETING MATERIALS ARE ALLOWED AS PART OF THIS RFI. The Government will not review any other information or attachments included, that are in excess of the 15-page limit. The Government will not review generic marketing materials that do not address the information contained herein or the attached documents.

All interested parties shall respond no later than 10:00 AM EST on May 07, 2021.

The Technology Acquisition Center (TAC) point of contact for this RFI is Contract Specialist, Eleanor Slocum, Email address: Eleanor.Slocum@va.gov, and Contracting Officer, Michael Weckesser, Email address: Michael.Weckesser@va.gov.

If you have any questions on the RFI, please submit via e-mail as well. Please note 36C10B21Q0237_1 in the subject line of your response.

See attached document: 50970 PWS v7 COWs.

See attached document: Attachment A - Configuration A - COWs Cart Brand Name or Equal Salient.

See attached document: Attachment B - Configuration B - COWs Cart Brand Name or Equal Salient.

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