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GENERAL INFORMATION

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Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Specialist Fischer, Lisa Lisa.Fischer1@va.gov 913-946-1993

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

4101 S. 4th Street

Leavenworth, KS

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THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT 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.

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.

The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI In Accordance With (IAW) FAR Part 15.201(e).

SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION

This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI/sources sought only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 517111. Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After reviewing the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the following:

STAND ALONE INTERNET FOR MACHINERY DIAGNOSIS AT LAUNDRY PLANT FOR THE LEAVENWORTH, KS VA MEDICAL CENTER.

It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the brand name.

If you are interested and can provide sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below.

Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:

Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)

Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI?

Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above?

If you’re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?

Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, or any other federal contract, that can be utilized to procure the requirement listed above. If so, please provide the contract number.

Please submit your capabilities that show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that you can meet the requirements described in the attached SOW.

Please provide your SAM’s UEI number.

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Lisa Fischer at Lisa.Fischer1@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Friday August 7th, 2026, by 1500 PM CST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER

LEAVENWORTH KS VA MEDICAL CENTER

STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENT

STANDALONE INTERNET SERVICE – LAUNDRY PLANT-BUILDING 153

Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center, Leavenworth, KS

1. Background The Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center (DDEVAMC) in Leavenworth, Kansas operates an on-site laundry plant that supports the facility's linen and textile processing mission. The laundry plant utilizes internet-connected equipment that requires reliable, dedicated internet access for remote diagnostics, technical support, and equipment troubleshooting by manufacturer representatives and facility staff. The current internet service is provided through a commercial carrier.

2. Scope of Work The Contractor shall provide standalone commercial broadband internet service to the laundry plant located within DDEVAMC, Leavenworth, KS. The service shall be dedicated and independent of the VA's enterprise network infrastructure. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, installation, maintenance, and support necessary to deliver continuous, reliable internet connectivity for the duration of the contract.

3. Requirements

3.1 Service Specifications

· Service Type: Dedicated standalone commercial broadband internet (not shared with VA enterprise systems)

· Minimum Download Speed: 100 Mbps

· Minimum Upload Speed: 20 Mbps

· Reliability/Uptime: 99.5% or greater monthly uptime guarantee

· Static IP Address: At least one (1) static IP address required to support remote equipment access

· Service Location: Laundry Plant, DDEVAMC, [Building 153/Address – 4101 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, Kansas 66048]

3.2 Equipment

· The Contractor shall provide, install, and maintain all necessary modem, router, and associated hardware required to deliver the service.

· All equipment shall remain the property of the Contractor unless otherwise negotiated.

· The Contractor shall replace any failed equipment within one (1) business day of notification.

3.3 Installation

· The Contractor shall coordinate all installation activities with the DDEVAMC Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Facilities Management prior to any on-site work.

· All work shall comply with VA and Joint Commission facility access and safety requirements.

· Installation shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award.

3.4 Network Security

· The service shall be a standalone circuit, completely separate from the VA's internal network and VA enterprise systems.

· The Contractor's service shall not have access to, or connectivity with, the VA's internal IT infrastructure.

· The VA does not assume any cybersecurity responsibility for the Contractor-provided equipment or network.

4. Customer Support & Maintenance

· The Contractor shall provide 24/7 customer support for outage reporting and troubleshooting.

· Service outages shall be responded to within four (4) hours of notification, with resolution or a restoration plan provided within eight (8) hours.

· Scheduled maintenance that may impact service availability shall be communicated to the COR at least 72 hours in advance.

Stand Alone internet for machine diagnosis

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