Sources Sought Notice_36C25625Q0367.pdf
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This is a Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information (RFI) from the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 seeking information about potential vendors who can provide 8 VLA SQL Server Per 2 License LIC 2022 (Part Number AC445893). The opportunity falls under NAICS code 541519 with a size standard of $34M.
Responses are due by January 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with questions due by January 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST. Vendors must provide documentation regarding manufacturing location, small/large business status, compliance with Non-Manufacturer Rule, and proof of authorized distributor status with access to OEM parts (grey market items not accepted). The place of performance is the Central Arkansas Veteran Healthcare System (CAVHS) in Little Rock, AR. Respondents must provide estimated market pricing and details about their business status (small business, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, 8A) and any existing government contract vehicles (GWAC, GSA, IDIQ, BPA). This is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation for bids or proposals.
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Sources Sought Notice
*= Required Field Sources Sought Notice
SUBJECT* SQL Licenses
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 72703
SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25625Q0367
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 01-24-2025 10:00 AM CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA
ARCHIVE 45 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N
SET-ASIDE
PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* L065
NAICS CODE* 541519
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration Network Contracting Office 16 2575 Keystone Crossing Fayetteville AR 72703
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist Linda Gates linda.gates@va.gov
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
ADDRESS Central Arkansas Veteran Healthcare System (CAVHS) 4300 West 7th St.
Little Rock AR
POSTAL CODE 72205
COUNTRY USA
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS Linda.gates@va.gov EMAIL DESCRIPTION SQL Licenses
DESCRIPTION
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A
REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID.
Department of Veterans Affairs
Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16
Request For Information (RFI)
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A
REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR
2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for
Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the
Government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the
Federal Contract Opportunities website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI.
1. Title: SQL Licenses
2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly for the following:
Model / Part Number Item /Description of Supplies/Equipment Qty
AC445893 VLA SQL Server Per 2 License LIC 2022 8
The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) code 541519 is $34M.
3. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this RFI.
Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the RFI:
a. Where are the requested items/equipment manufactured?
Vendor must attach documentation of this information to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice.
b. Are the requested items/equipment manufactured by a small or large business? Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)?
Vendor must attach documentation of this to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice.
c. Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in performance of this requirement?
The VA does not accept grey market items and therefore the Vendor must attach evidence of this access (Authorized Distributor letter) to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice.
d. Name of potential Contractor that possess the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16
Request For Information (RFI)
Point(s) of contact name: _______________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
Telephone number: ___________________________________________
Email address: _______________________________________________
Company's business size: ________________________________________________
SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI) #: _______________________________
e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite __________________ NAICS code?
• Please provide proof of qualifications.
f. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General
Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or
Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)?
If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market
Research.
4. Opportunity/Market Pricing: The Network Contracting Officer (NCO) 16 is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES
SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI to assist the NCO 16 in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Therefore, vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation.
5. Instructions and Response Guidelines: Questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted no later than
11:00 AM (CST), January 22, 2025, via email to linda.gates@va.gov.
6. RFI responses are due by 10:00 AM (CST), Friday, January 24, 2025; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to linda.gates@va.gov.
The subject line shall read: SQL Licenses. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f).
Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI.
Information provided will be used solely by NCO 16 as “Market Research” and will not be released outside of the NCO 16 Purchasing and Contract Team.
7. Contact Information: Linda Gates at linda.gates@va.gov
Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!
mailto:linda.gates@va.gov.
mailto:linda.gates@va.gov
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