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Contract Opportunity Presolicitation Notice

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* = Required Field Contract Opportunity Presolicitation Notice D322 Internet Subscription Services 63129 36C77620Q0145 08-13-2020 10:00am

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517312 Department of Veteran Affairs

PCAC-ST. LOUIS

4401-D Meramec Bottom Rd Saint Louis MO 63129 Wanakee.Strickland@va.gov

Pre-Solicitation Notice

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Program Contracting Activity Central, Saint Louis, MO intends to solicit quotes from contractors to provide internet subscription services. The anticipated period of performance will begin August 24, 2020 through August 23, 2021 with two (2) potential option years.

The VA anticipates issuing a solicitation for this requirement on or about August 13, 2020. Interested contractors will be responsible for downloading copies of the solicitation (and any subsequent amendments) from that website, and no hard copies will be made available. The solicitation will provide instructions to contractors about the quote submission process. Prospective contractors are encouraged to register their interest in the solicitation on the beta.SAM.gov website so that they are notified of the issuance of the solicitation and any amendments.

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, prospective contractors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) and in the VetBiz database if applicable (VetBiz registration is required for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses) under the applicable NAICS. Contractors may obtain SAM information at https://www.sam.gov and Vet Biz information at http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov. To be eligible for award, contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management database. Registration is free and potential contractors are encouraged to visit the SAM website as no contracts can be awarded to any contractor not registered in SAM.

NAICS Code is 517312 (Wireless Telecommunications Carriers) with a Small Business Size Standard of $1500 employees. The classification code is D322. The solicitation will be issued as a set-aside to service-disabled veteran owned small businesses (SDVOSB). All responsible sources may submit quotes to be considered by the Agency.

This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for quote. The Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation as a result of this notice.

Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to the Contract Specialist using the email link provided. Telephone requests for information or questions will NOT be accepted. Please email requests or questions to Wanakee Strickland at the following e-mail address: Wanakee.Strickland@va.gov and ensure that the subject line includes: Solicitation number 36C77620Q0145.

Contracting Office Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs, Program Contracting Activity Central, 4401-D Meramec Bottom Rd, St. Louis, MO 65107