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This is a source(s) sought notice for information purposes only and it is not a solicitation announcement or an obligation or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to gain knowledge of qualified potential contractors and their socio-economic size classification in accordance with NAICS code 334111, Electronic Computer Manufacturing with small business size standards of 1,250 employees. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17, is seeking to provide physical security upgrade for the El Paso Veteran’s Affairs Health Care System VA Police Service bldgs. 116 & 117, warehouse, and Sleep Center located at 5001 N Piedras, El Paso, TX 79930 in accordance with the attached draft Statement of Work. The facility requires the purchase, installation, and initial reprogramming to upgrade their physical security systems for Bldgs. 116 & 117, Sleep Center & Warehouse with equipment type of devices to allow all motion intrusion equipment to mitigate risk based off Unauthorized Entry – Forced & Surreptitious and Breach of Access Control Point Covert & Overt (base year + four option years).

Potential candidates having the capabilities necessary to provide the stated supplies and services at a fair and reasonable price are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice via email to Contract Specialist Shannon Robinson at shannon.robinson3@va.gov and Contracting Officer Francisco Mendoza at francisco.mendoza@va.gov no later than March 1st, 2023, 4PM CST. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

Responses should include the following information:

1. Company name, address, SAM UEI number, point of contact name, phone number and email address

2. Business size and representation(s) of the company (i.e., Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)

3. If SDVOSB or VOSB, can business comply with clause 852.219-76 – VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting – Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products in fulfilling the requirements within the draft SOW?

4. Is company considered a small business under the NAICS code 334111 identified under these sources sought?

5. Capability statement as it relates to the attached draft Statement of Work.

6. Does the company manufacture the referenced items or products being offered? If not, what is the business size of the manufacturer of the items being offered? What is the manufacturing country of origin of the items?

7. Does the company alter, assemble, modify the lease items and/or products being offered in any way? If so, state how and what is altered, assembled, modified.

8. Does the company have a current federal contract (i.e., GSA, NAC, SAC, NASA SEWP etc.)? If so, provide the contract type, number, and expiration date.

9. If the company has a current federal contract, are the items and/or products/services being offered available on the contract?

In addition to the information above and demonstration to the government that the interested party can provide the required supplies and/or services that fulfill the required specifications in the draft SOW, please provide:

1. Capabilities in regard to the SOW

2. Any concerns/questions in regard to the draft SOW

Disclaimer and Important Notes: This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. The Government will treat any information received as proprietary and will not share such information with other companies. Any organization responding to this Sources Sought Notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this announcement. There is no solicitation available at this time.

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