36C10B23R0021.docx

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Technology Acquisition Center

23 Christopher Way Eatontown NJ 07724

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Contract Specialist William Waterhouse William.Waterhouse@va.gov 848-377-5097

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See attached document: 36C10B23Q0021_Questions to Industry_DSCSA Solution Provider.

See attached document: 36C10B23Q0021_DRAFT_PWS_ DSCSA Solution Provider.

This Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The purpose of this RFI is to obtain market information on capable sources of supply, industry practices, and input specific to the information provided. The Government is not responsible for any cost incurred by industry in furnishing this information. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future Solicitation, if any is issued. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is not seeking proposals or quotes, at this time, therefore, VA will not accept, review, or evaluate unsolicited proposals or quotes received in response hereto. The information provided may be used by VA in developing its acquisition strategy and refining the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) titled “Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Solution Provider” dated June 15, 2023. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted, or competition sensitive information contained in their response. Product information, brochures, part numbers, and/or other description information may be included with the submission. VA is under no obligation to provide feedback to the RFI respondent, or to contact the RFI respondent for clarification of any information submitted as part of the response. VA is issuing this RFI to identify providers that can satisfy the requirements as stated below and on the attached draft PWS.

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 services required in the attached draft PWS and the document titled “Questions to Industry_DSCSA Solution Provider”, plus must include the following:

a. Interested Vendor(s) shall also provide the following information in the initial paragraph of their submission:

Name of Company Address Point of Contact Phone Number Fax Number Email address Company Business Size and Status NAICS code(s) Socioeconomic data CAGE Code Existing Contractual Vehicles (GWAC, FSS, or MAC)

NOTE: Technical questions may be submitted as part of your response, however, questions directed to the requiring activity/customer are prohibited. All communication related to this RFI is to be directed to William Waterhouse, Contract Specialist at: William.Waterhouse@va.gov

BE ADVISED: All entities doing business with the United States Federal Government MUST have an active registration in the System for Award Management website: SAM.gov. Responses to this RFI are due by the time / date indicated and addressed to William Waterhouse, Contract Specialist via email at William.Waterhouse@va.gov. Please note “DSCSA Solution Provider” in the subject line of your response. Mark your response as “Proprietary Information” if the information is considered business sensitive. The email file size shall not exceed 5 MB.

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