36C10B22Q0088.docx

SUBJECT*

PIV Card Readers and Installation Services

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Technology Acquisition Center 23 Christopher Way Eatontown NJ 07724

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Jamie Valentine Jamie.Valentine@va.gov 848-377-5091

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

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DESCRIPTION

Request for Information (RFI)

1. OVERVIEW

This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered an Invitation for Bid, Request for Task Execution Plan, Request for Quotation, or a Request for Proposal. Additionally, there is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this RFI. Your response to this RFI will be treated only as information for the Government to consider. You will not be entitled to payment for direct or indirect costs that you incur in responding to this RFI. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract.

· Please review the attached Product Description (PD).

· In addition to providing a response to the attached PD, please confirm whether your team can or cannot comply with the below FAR clause if this were issued as a Set-Aside type solicitation.

· Please also confirm your team will be able to provide an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) letter certifying that you are a value-added reseller capable of providing and supporting the required products.

852.219-77 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction.

As prescribed in 819.7009(c) insert the following clause:

Certification:

I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee: _________________________________ Printed Title of Signee: ________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________________________ Company Name and Address: _______________________________

2. SUBMITTAL INFORMATION

All responsible sources may submit a response in accordance with the below information.

There is a page limitation for this RFI of 10 pages. NO MARKETING MATERIALS ARE ALLOWED AS PART OF THIS RFI. Generic capability statements will not be accepted or reviewed. Your response must address capabilities specific to the products required in the Product Description (PD) and must include the following:

a. Interested Vendors shall at a minimum, provide the following information in the initial paragraph of the submission:

Name of Company Address Point of Contact Phone Number Fax Number Email address Company Business Size and Status For VOSB and SDVOSBs, proof of verification in VIP.

1. Provide the team members, subcontractors, and/or vendors you plan to propose, if any.

2. Indicate whether at least 50% of the cost of performance incurred is planned to be expended for employees of your concern or employees of other eligible SDVOSB/VOSB firms.

Responses are due no later than December 15, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist listed below. Mark your response as “Proprietary Information” if the information is considered business sensitive.

All questions can be directed to both Points of Contacts listed below:

· Contracting Officer: Matthew Newell, Matthew.Newell@va.gov, 848-377-5170.

· Contract Specialist: Jamie Valentine, Jamie.Valentine@va.gov, 848-377-5091

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Office of Information Technology and Resource Management (ITRM)

PIV Card Readers

Date: 12/09/2021

VA-22-00014325

PD Version Number: 10.0

1.0 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS (

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information and Technology Resource Management (ITRM) has a brand name requirement to procure and install nine (9) PIV card readers that are network compatible to provide easy access to the nine communication closets located at 801 Eye Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia. The hardware installations shall occur in one closet on the second floor (Room 220), one on the third floor (Room 352), one closet on the eighth floor (Room 802), two closets on the tenth floor (Rooms 1000 and 1095), two closets on the eleventh floor (Rooms 1103 and 1194), and two closets on the twelfth floor (Rooms 1205 and 1275). The server room and communication closets provide network connectivity to employees and require 24/7 access. The PIV card readers will eliminate the issue of locating keys to access the closets and shall provide all employees with easy access.

The contractor shall provide the following hardware and installation services, which include maintenance and support throughout the term of the contract:

2.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Period of Performance (PoP) shall be 12 months from date of award.

3.0 NOTICE OF THE FEDERAL ACCESSIBILITY LAW AFFECTING ALL INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) PROCUREMENTS (SECTION 508) On January 18, 2017, the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) revised and updated, in a single rulemaking, standards for electronic and information technology developed, procured, maintained, or used by Federal agencies covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as our guidelines for telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment covered by Section 255 of the Communications Act of 1934. The revisions and updates to the Section 508-based standards and Section 255-based guidelines are intended to ensure that information and communication technology (ICT) covered by the respective statutes is accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.

3.1 SECTION 508 – INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) STANDARDS

The Section 508 standards established by the Access Board are incorporated into, and made part of all VA orders, solicitations and purchase orders developed to procure ICT. These standards are found in their entirety at: https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule/text-of-the-standards-and-guidelines. A printed copy of the standards will be supplied upon request.

Federal agencies must comply with the updated Section 508 Standards beginning on January 18, 2018. The Final Rule as published in the Federal Register is available from the Access Board: https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule.

The Contractor shall comply with “508 Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements” for all electronic ICT and content delivered under this contract. Specifically, as appropriate for the technology and its functionality, the Contractor shall comply with the technical standards marked here:

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3.2 COMPATABILITY WITH ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

The standards do not require installation of specific accessibility-related software or attachment of an assistive technology device. Section 508 requires that ICT be compatible with such software and devices so that ICT can be accessible to and usable by individuals using assistive technology, including but not limited to screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software.

3.3 ACCEPTANCE AND ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Deliverables resulting from this solicitation will be accepted based in part on satisfaction of the Section 508 Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements standards identified above.

The Government reserves the right to test for Section 508 Compliance before delivery. The Contractor shall be able to demonstrate Section 508 Compliance upon Deliverables resulting from this solicitation will be accepted based in part on satisfaction of the Section 508 Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements standards identified above.

The Government reserves the right to test for Section 508 Compliance before delivery. The Contractor shall be able to demonstrate Section 508 Compliance upon delivery.

4.0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY USING ENERGY-EFFICIENT PRODUCTS

The Contractor shall comply with Sections 524 and Sections 525 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; Section 104 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005; Executive Order 13834, “Efficient Federal Operations,” dated May 17, 2018; Executive Order 13221, “Energy-Efficient Standby Power Devices,” dated Au (

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)gust 2, 2001; and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide ENERGY STAR®, Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) designated, low standby power, and Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) registered products in providing information technology products and/or services.

The Contractor shall ensure that information technology products are procured and/or services are performed with products that meet and/or exceed ENERGY STAR, FEMP designated, low standby power, and EPEAT guidelines. The Contractor shall provide/use products that earn the ENERGY STAR label and meet the ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency. Specifically, the Contractor shall:

1. Provide/use ENERGY STAR products, as specified at www.energystar.gov/products (contains complete product specifications and updated lists of qualifying products).

2. Provide/use the purchasing specifications listed for FEMP designated products at https://www4.eere.energy.gov/femp/requirements/laws_and_requirements/energy_star_and_femp_designated_products_procurement_requirements . The Contractor shall use the low standby power products specified at http://energy.gov/eere/femp/low-standby-power-products.

3. Provide/use EPEAT registered products as specified at www.epeat.net. At a minimum, the Contractor shall acquire EPEAT® Bronze registered products. EPEAT registered products are required to meet the technical specifications of ENERGY STAR but are not automatically on the ENERGY STAR qualified product lists. The Contractor shall ensure that applicable products are on both the EPEAT Registry and ENERGY STAR Qualified Product Lists.

4. The Contractor shall use these products to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user.

The following is a list of information technology products for which ENERGY STAR, FEMP designated, low standby power, and EPEAT registered products are available:

1. Computer Desktops, Laptops, Notebooks, Displays, Monitors, Integrated Desktop Computers, Workstation Desktops, Thin Clients, Disk Drives

2. Imaging Equipment (Printers, Copiers, Multi-Function Devices, Scanners, Fax Machines, Digital Duplicators, Mailing Machines)

3. Televisions, Multimedia Projectors

This list is continually evolving, and as a result is not all-inclusive.

4.1 EPEAT

EPEAT product compliance is not required in this acquisition.

4.2 ENERGY STAR (

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As required in clause 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products, the Contractor shall provide products that earn the ENERGY STAR label and meet ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency. For information about ENERGY STAR, see https://www.energystar.gov/products for complete product specifications and updated lists of qualifying products.

4.3 FEMP

As required in clause 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products, the contractor shall only provide products that meet Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) and/or FEMP Low Standby Power purchasing specifications for energy efficiency under this contract, as applicable. Covered product categories and the applicable energy efficiency requirements can be found at http://energy.gov/eere/femp/covered-product-categories and low standby power products list can be found at https://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/low-standby-power-product-list.

5.0 SHIPMENT OF HARDWARE OR EQUIPMENT

Ship To and Mark For (electronically):

Hardware and Installation Support Location:

Office of Information Technology and Resource Management 801 Eye Street NW Washington, D.C. 20005

5.1 SPECIAL SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS

Prior to shipping, Contractor shall notify Site POCs, by phone followed by email, of all incoming deliveries including line-by-line details for review of requirements. The Contractor shall not make any changes to the delivery schedule at the request of Site POC. (

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Contractors shall coordinate deliveries with Site POCs before shipment of hardware to ensure sites have adequate storage space.

All shipments, either single or multiple container deliveries, shall bear the VA IFCAP Purchase Order number on external shipping labels and associated manifests or packing lists. In the case of multiple container deliveries, a statement readable near the VA IFCAP PO number shall indicate total number of containers for the complete shipment (e.g. “Package 1 of 2”), clearly readable on manifests and external shipping labels.

Packing Slips/Labels and Lists shall also include the following:

IFCAP PO #: ____________ [e.g., 166-E11234 (the IFCAP PO number is in Block #20 of the SF 1449)] Project Description: (e.g., Tier I Lifecycle Refresh)

Total number of Containers: Package ___ of ___. (e.g., Package 1 of 3)

7.0 INFORMATION SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS

The Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

All VA sensitive information shall be protected at all times in accordance with local security field office System Security Plans (SSP’s) and Authority to Operate (ATO)’s for all systems/LAN’s accessed while performing the tasks detailed in this Product Description.

a. A prohibition on unauthorized disclosure: “Information made available to the contractor or subcontractor by VA for the performance or administration of this contract or information developed by the contractor in performance or administration of the contract shall be used only for those purposes and shall not be used in any other way without the prior written agreement of the VA.” See VA handbook 6500.6, Appendix C, paragraph 3.a.

b. A requirement for data breach notification: Upon discovery of any known or suspected security/privacy incidents, or any unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, including that (

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) contained in system(s) to which the contractor/subcontractor has access, the contractor/subcontractor shall immediately and simultaneously notify the COR, the designated ISO, and Privacy Officer for the contract. The term “security incident” means an event that has, or could have, resulted in unauthorized access to, loss or damage to VA assets, or sensitive information, or an action that breaches VA security procedures. See VA Handbook 6500.6, Appendix C, paragraph 6.a.

c. A requirement to pay liquidated damages in the event of a data breach: “In the event of a data breach or privacy incident involving SPI the contractor processes or maintains under this contract, the contractor shall be liable to VA for liquidated damages for a specified amount per affected individual to cover the cost of providing credit protection services to those individuals.” See VA handbook 6500.6, Appendix C, paragraph 7.a., 7.d.

d. A requirement for annual security/privacy awareness training: “Before being granted access to VA information or information systems, all contractor employees and subcontractor employees requiring such access shall complete on an annual basis either: (i) the VA security/privacy awareness training (contains VA security/privacy requirements) within 1 week of the initiation of the contract, or (ii) security awareness training provided or arranged by the contractor that conforms to VA’s security/privacy requirements as delineated in the hard copy of the VA security awareness training provided to the contractor. If the contractor provides their own training that conforms to VA’s requirements, they will provide the COR or CO, a yearly report (due annually on the date of the contract initiation) stating that all applicable employees involved in the VA’s contract have received their annual security/privacy training that meets VA’s requirements and the total number of employees trained. See VA Handbook 6500.6, Appendix C, paragraph 9.

e. A requirement to sign VA’s Rules of Behavior: “Before being granted access to VA information or information systems, all contractor employees and subcontractor employees requiring such access shall sign on annual basis an acknowledgement that they have read, understand, and agree to abide by VA’s Contractor Rules of Behavior which is attached to this contract.” See VA Handbook 6500.6, Appendix C, paragraph 9, Appendix D. Note: If a medical device vendor anticipates that the services under the contract will be performed by 10 or more individuals, the Contractor Rules of Behavior may be signed by the vendor’s designated representative. The contract must reflect by signing the Rules of Behavior on behalf of the vendor that the designated representative agrees to ensure that all such individuals review and understand the Contractor Rules of Behavior when accessing VA’s information and inf (

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)ormation systems.

8.0 POINTS OF CONTACT:

CONTRACTING OFFICER

Eatontown, NJ 07724

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

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)er Way Eatontown, NJ 07724

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