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GENERAL INFORMATION

Program Contracting Activity Central

6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490 Independence OH 44131

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Specialist Ron Shelko ronald.shelko@va.gov 216-447-8300

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS

ILEAD

1 Jefferson Barracks Drive

Building 56

St. Louis MO

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

**IMPORTANT: Please read this email notice in full BEFORE responding!**

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) is in the process of planning a requirement in which a contractor will be required to provide 4K VIDEO MONITORS for The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Institute for Learning, Education and Development (ILEAD) in media facility production centers in St. Louis, MO. and Salt Lake City, UT. (see salient characteristics, delivery specifications, and warranty specifications in attached document).

The VA is conducting market research and is seeking written responses with information to assist with identifying potential sources that are interested in, and capable of, providing the products described. Please review the information contained herein and identify whether your company has the capability and interest to provide the brand name items listed or equivalent items that possess the salient characteristics as described. Please see section titled “SUBMITTAL OF RFI RESPONSE” below for what information to include in your company’s response.

GOVERNMENT QUESTIONS

The VA is requesting vendors answer the following questions in response to this notice.

1. Are there any specifications for individual items that you believe may be too restrictive when taking into consideration industry standards (see draft Statement of Work)? What specifications and why?

1. Are there any accessories for any equipment item that are normally separately priced? What accessories?

1. Are there any items that you would recommend be purchased separately? What items and why?

1. Is there any reason you would not be interested in responding to a solicitation? What are the reason(s) and why?

1. Do you have any questions or comments that may otherwise assist us?

SET-ASIDE

Complete responses to this notice will assist the VA in determining any potential set-aside for the requirement. Not providing all information requested in response to this notice may result in the VA being unable to determine a vendor potentially capable of satisfying the requirement and, subsequently, if the “rule of two” criteria is not met, a specific set-aside category may not be decided by the Contracting Officer.

AUTHORIZED DEALER/DISTRIBUTOR VERIFICATION

This requirement is for new equipment ONLY; remanufactured or “gray market” items will not be accepted. “Gray market,” also known as parallel market is the trade of a commodity through distribution channels which, while legal, are unofficial, unauthorized, or unintended by the original manufacturer.

SUBMITTAL OF RFI RESPONSE

If you believe you are capable of meeting this requirement, please provide a complete response no later than Friday, February 21, by 1:00 PM (Eastern). A complete response satisfies the information requested below.

The Government requests responders provide the following information:

1. Company information including name, address, point of contact, and DUNS Number

1. The make and model information for each item,

1. If an equivalent item will be proposed, cut sheets containing specifications,

1. Authorized dealer verification (see below),

1. The contract number of any applicable GSA schedule if one exists from which these items can be procured, and

1. Answers to government questions

Further, if you believe a different NAICS code or Product Service Code (PSC) is a better fit for the subject requirement, please provide that information to us as well.

NAICS: 334310

PSC: 5836

NOTE: This email is being sent solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation on the part of the Government. Per FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kinds of offers will be considered in response to this notice. No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents; however, the Government does reserve the right to contact any respondent and/or respondent reference to obtain additional information. At this time, no solicitation exists; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. Any resulting procurement action will be the subject of a separate, future announcement. The information is provided for discussion purposes and any potential strategy for this acquisition may change prior to any solicitation release. The acquisition strategy, evaluation methodology, contract type, and any other acquisition decisions are to be determined.

Thank you!

See attached document: P01_PD_Field Production 4K Monitors_DECEMBER 18 2024_DRAFT COPY.

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