RFI BroadBand for Puerto Rico.docx

Direct Internet Access Service or Broadband for Puerto Rico This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation nor does it restrict the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as to the ultimate acquisition approach.

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB, or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the VA to contract for any supply or service. Further, the VA is not seeking quotes, bids, or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this source sought notice. The VA will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry, as appropriate. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

A brief synopsis of the required product is provided below:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information & Technology (OIT), Connectivity & Collaboration Services (CCS) has a requirement for Direct Internet Access Service or Broadband services for the following locations in Puerto Rico. The effort includes installation, and maintenance including repair/replacement.

Hato Rey VA Clinic (VA Heroes Domiciliary) 653 Munoz Rivera San Juan, PR 00918-3631 300M Direct Internet Access Service or Broadband equivalent Morovis National Cemetery 900 Road 137 Morovis, PR 00687 100M Direct Internet Access Service or Broadband equivalent

RESPONSE SUBMISSION

Please submit responses via email to TAC-AProcurementTeamE@va.gov by 2:00 PM EST, April 20, 2026.

Please include the subject line “VA Broadband PR - [Your company Name]” in your submission. The response should not exceed a 5 MB e-mail limit for all items associated with the RFI response.

Oral communications are not permissible. SAM.gov will be the sole repository for all information related to this RFI. VA reserves the right not to respond to any or all emails or materials submitted.

Response Guidelines:

Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with a capability statement. The capability statement should be concise and cannot exceed five (5) pages, and address only the information requested below. The capability statement shall include the following:

1) Company Information:

a) Company name, address, telephone number,

b) Point of Contact (POC) name and email address

c) SAM UEI and business size (for small businesses please include socioeconomic status).

2) Acquisition Recommendations:

a) Identify Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC) and Federal Supply Schedule(s) under which your company can offer services aligned with this requirement.

b) Provide a response to VA assigning NAICs code 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,500 Employees.

c) Recommend contract type, duration, and pricing structure based on Federal Acquisition Regulation and commercial best practices.

d) Recommend evaluation discriminators VA should consider for source selection.

e) Identify supply chain or other business considerations VA should consider.

3) Technical Expertise:

a) Describe coverage and capabilities based on the sites provided.

b) Describe your company’s experience providing full scope of services.

c) Provide commercial Key Performance Indicators or Service Level Agreements categories, descriptions, and metrics.

d) Demonstrate your company’s ability to deliver the following services by facility listed:

i) Commercially available solutions for Direct Internet Access Service or Broadband services,

ii) Accessories, special items, equipment and cables

e) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Management:

i) If you are a reseller, provide authorized reseller letter from OEM(s).

4) Cost Estimate

a) Provide a cost estimate that includes: Installation, equipment, and monthly recurring charges,.

DISCLAIMER

Reminder: This Sources Sought issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.101(c), 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 Source Sought.