36C10D24Q0147.docx

SUBJECT*

For self-employment plan.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Directorate 1800 G Street NW Washington DC 20006

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Heather Allen heather.allen@va.gov 202-461-9449

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Veterans Benefits Administration

Acquisition Division

1800 G Street NW

Washington DC

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ONLY: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES/PROPOSALS OR AN INVITATION FOR BIDS.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quotations or proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary and will be used only for market research purposes to determine availability of sources, commerciality, and competitive strategy. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs associated with any response to this notice as incurred by prospective contractors.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration is conducting market research to identify Veteran Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses capable of providing Dog Training Equipment IAW the attached list (draft).

This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Your response to this RFI will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this announcement or the Government use of such information. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. The information provided may be used by the Department of Veterans Affairs in developing its acquisition strategy and performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or to otherwise pay for the information submitted in response to it. The purpose of this RFI is an assessment of Veteran Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business interest and will aid the government in identifying potential vendors and their business classification. Responses shall be directed to Heather Allen @ heather.allen@va.gov no later than 1pm EST April 17, 2024.

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K-9 TRAINING EQUIPMENT

Scentlogix Warfighter k9 explosives kit (SSE-480+) Scentlogix Drug Dealers Nightmare (SSN-380) Scentlogix Bed Bugs (SIA-BB) Scentlogix Cadaver Scent Kit (SLK_CAD) Dogtra 280c e-collar (x2) Dogtra ARC Hands-free e-collar (x2) Dogtra 2300 NCP e-collar (x2) Dogtra YS 300 Bark Collar Dogtra YS 600 Bark Collar (x2) Herm Sprenger Stainless Steel Prong Collar w/ Quick Release ClicLock Buckle (23in x 3.2mm) (x2) Herm Sprenger Stainless Steel Prong Collar w/ Quick Release ClicLock Buckle (16in x 2.25mm) (x2) Dog Muzzle, Soft Basket Muzzle, Prevents Biting, Chewing & Licking, Allows Panting & Drinking (XS) Dog Muzzle, Soft Basket Muzzle, Prevents Biting, Chewing & Licking, Allows Panting & Drinking (S) Dog Muzzle, Soft Basket Muzzle, Prevents Biting, Chewing & Licking, Allows Panting & Drinking (M) Dog Muzzle, Soft Basket Muzzle, Prevents Biting, Chewing & Licking, Allows Panting & Drinking (L) Dog Muzzle, Soft Basket Muzzle, Prevents Biting, Chewing & Licking, Allows Panting & Drinking (XL) 10-in-1 Professional Pet Grooming Tool Kit Pet Grooming Table Foldable, Heavy Duty with Arm Noose, Mesh Tray Max Capacity 330lbs 6-in-1 Professional 4CR stainless steel safety round tip scissors (Black) Neabot P1 Pro Pet Grooming Kit & Vacuum with clippers and 5 grooming tools Dog Agility Course Equipment Set Equipment-Complete-Exercise-Obstacle Training KLIMB Training Kit Platform (x3) Adjustable snuffle mat (x2) Interactive-Encourages-Foraging Dispenser-Portable 2 Pack dog doorbells Potty training (x2) Doorbell-Adjustable-Length Premium 18in short dog leash, reflective nylon with padded handle and carabiner clip (Orange) Pet waste station- includes 600 pull out bags & 50 Can liners with glow in the dark sign Dog Harness, No-pull Service dog vest with adjustable straps (XS) Green Dog Harness, No-pull Service dog vest with adjustable straps (S) Green

K-9 TRAINING EQUIPMENT

Dog Harness, No-pull Service dog vest with adjustable straps (M) Green Dog Harness, No-pull Service dog vest with adjustable straps (L) Green Dog Harness, No-pull Service dog vest with adjustable straps (XL) Green Water tight half wine barrel planter, 26" x 18" x 26" SwiftPaws Flag lure course home plus-bundle SwiftPaws Critter pack-soft fabric animal flags with flirt pole Transk9usa B10 model Vehicle Transport Crate Transk9usa Bumper protection Mat Transk9usa Airflow Fan Transk9usa Veterinarian Bedding Transk9usa Travel Bowl Transk9usa Ratchet Strap Set Transk9usa TransLock System Transk9usa Adjustable Dividers Impact Dog Crates 34in collapsible dog crate (x2) Impact Dog Crates 40in + collapsible dog crate (x2) Impact Dog Crates 48in collapsible dog crate (x2) Impact Dog Crates 54in collapsible dog crate (x2) Impact Dog Crates Puppy Divider (34") Impact Dog Crates Puppy Divider (40")

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