36C24523Q0024_1.docx

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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VAMC (512)

RPO EAST/NCO 5

849 International Drive Linthicum, MD 21090

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Contracting Officer Charles Willis charles.willis@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

RPO EAST/NCO 5

50 Irving Street, NW

Washington, DC 20422

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STATEMENT OF WORK

WASHINGTON D.C. VA MEDICAL CENTER

1. Introduction: The Washington D.C. VA Medical Center (DCVAMC) Police Service is in need of Police Radio System with Push-To-Talk over Cellular (PoC) radio that allows better Communication coverage in even the most rural areas as compared to standard UHF, VHF, or 800mhz radios.

1. Period of Performance: The anticipated start date of this contract is October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023. The initial contract will be for a period of 12 months, with base plus 4-year option.

1. Location: Washington DC, VAMC at 50 Irving ST NW, Washington, DC 20422.

1. Scope of Work: The Contractor will provide air-time which gives the end user coverage anywhere AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile or Sprint have cellphone coverage. Push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) option for a cellular phone network that enables subscribers to use a PoC as a walkie talkie with unlimited range (with almost instance connection) giving the ability for a single person to reach an active group with s single button press.

1. Mandatory Task & Deliverables:

· Provide “airtime” to allow the Push-To-Talk over Cellular (PoC) Radios coverage on the network

1. Service Maintenance Agreement:

The Contractor is responsible for:

· Restoration of network disruption within 1 hour of a service call

· Re-Program each radio (if it drops off) to communicate on the network

· Repair/replacement all hardware found to be faulty or inoperable with no additional cost to the agency, other than damage due to user error within 5 business days:

- Portable Radio,

- Batteries

- Radio Bank Charger -Shoulder microphones/Bluetooth microphones

- Mobile Desktop

- SIM cards The Contractor will ensure proper coordination with the onsite COR, (Contracting Officers Representative).

1. Authorized Services: Only those services specified herein are authorized under this contract. Before performing any service of a non-contract nature, the COR, or Contracting Officer must be advised of the reasons for this additional work. If appropriate, the Contracting Officer or his/her designee may authorize the additional services under a separate purchase authorization. Contractor is cautioned that only the Contracting Officer or his/her designee may authorize additional services and that reimbursement will not be made unless this prior authorization is obtained

DISCLAIMER

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

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