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GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Department of Veterans Affairs 5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103 Frederick MD 21703

POINT OF CONTACT:

Contract Specialist Craig Nelson Craig.Nelson@va.gov

(202) 820-4025

Contracting Office Michael Silva Michael.Silva3@va.gov

(202) 820-4025

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS:

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Oakland OIT Field Office

1301 Clay Street, Suite 1350N, Oakland, CA

COUNTRY: USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS:

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DESCRIPTION

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) is seeking information and sources capable of providing the services described below. The purpose of this notice is to gather capabilities and market information pertinent for acquisition planning. The responses to this Sources Sought Notice will contribute to determining the method of procurement and identifying parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME

This Sources Sought Notice does not constitute a request for quotes. Submission of any information in response to this Sources Sought Notice is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a need for 24/7 support, maintenance, and repairs of the existing C-Cure 9000 PACS, installed at the Oakland Field Office. The Contractor shall manage a service request response system for C-Cure 9000 PACS maintenance requests. The Contractor shall employ maintenance personnel/technicians who are trained and certified in the use and operation of all C-Cure 9000 PACS.

The Contractor shall be Enterprise Software House Dealer/Distributor and Master Technician certified. Due to the requirement of 24/7 support, the Contractor shall have local representatives that can satisfy the required response time for repairs, as defined in the attached PWS.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

If your organization is capable of performing these services, please respond to the Sources Sought as follows:

A. Cover Sheet - 1 page

1. Organization name, address, SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UIE) number and web site.

2. Primary point of contact to include e-mail address and phone number.

3. Company’s size status as listed in SAM under NAICS 518210 Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services. State if your company is also verified as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database.

4. If these services are available on your company’s GSA contract, provide GSA contract number, schedule, and SIN category.

B. Capabilities Statement and Market Information - no more than three pages

1. If this contract were an SDVOSB set aside can your SDVOSB comply with VAAR Clause 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting – Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction?

2. What key questions do you need to see answered in a future PWS before you decide to respond to the solicitation?

3. Please describe your experience working with Government agencies. Specifically, what processes do you have in place to submit a timely and quality quote?

4. Would you be interested in proposing on a solicitation for this work?

5. Please provide estimated pricing information for available 24/7 support, maintenance, and repairs of existing PACS Systems as described in the attached PWS.

6. Would you propose other NAICS for these services?

7. Please provide any other feedback or suggestions that you deem appropriate.

Submissions must be emailed to Craig Nelson at Craig.Nelson@va.gov and Michael Silva at Michael.Silva3@va.gov by the date/time listed in the Posting.

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