SOURCES SOUGHT - Hand-Held Digital Radios - Barrancas National Cemetery.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY

The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business) relative to NAICS 334220 with size standards of $12.5 Million.

Note that if VA’s pending market research establishes that two or more SDVOSB or VOSB, who are certified on SBA’s VetCert, Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov), can perform the project at a fair and reasonable price, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127.

Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on SAM.gov and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement.

Complete the information requested below and attach any pertinent documents/ information necessary.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has a requirement to establish a contract for hand-held digital portable radios:

Supplies include, (27) Motorola MotoTRBO R7 64 channel, 4-watt, 403-512 MHz frequency portable hand-held digital portable radios w/battery, (27) single-unit battery chargers, (27) VHF stubby antennas,

(27) 2” belt clips and accessory dust covers, (2) Multi-Unit Chargers, (10) Spare Radio Batteries, (1) XPR 5550e 450-512 MHz Control Station, (1) XPR5000 Power Supply, Magnetic Mount Antenna Base w/25’ cable, Mini-UHF Male Crimp for RG58, 470-512 MHz ¼ wave UHF Antenna, Coupling Nut, Desktop Microphone and all required Control Station installation parts and accessories and freight cost.

Services include, filing required documentation with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) to obtain FCC Licensing, programming radios to frequency(s) assigned to Barrancas National Cemetery by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Naval Air Station Pensacola Communications Division. Installing the Control Station in the cemetery’s Main Administrative Office (Building BNC-001) and mounting the Control Station antenna on the roof of building BNC-001. Once installation has been completed the contractor shall perform diagnostic testing to ensure all systems are operating in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

PARTICIPATING FACILITY:

BARRANCAS NATIONAL CEMETERY

1 CEMETERY ROAD

PENSACOLA, FL 32508

The intent is to establish a Purchase Order for the procurement.

Contractor access to the site is strictly controlled and requires participation in the Defense Biometric Identification System and each participant must pass a background investigation. Further information regarding base access may be found at:

http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrse/installations/nas_pensacola/about/installation_guide/visitor _information.html https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/

In response to this announcement, please complete the information below and return to larry.curtis@va.gov by 7/09/2024 by 10:00 a.m. EST.

Company Name:

Address:

Contact Name:

Phone No:

Email:

SAM Unique ID:

Business size information NAICS: Click or tap here to enter text.

Select all that applies:

☐ Small Business ☐ Emerging Small Business ☐ Small Disadvantaged Business ☐ Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act ☐ HubZone ☐ Woman Owned ☐ Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small in Vetbiz.gov ☐ Certified Veteran Owned Small Business in Vetbiz.gov ☐ Large Business ☐ Other:

FSS/ GSA Contract Holder Yes ☐ No ☐ FSS/ GSA Contract Number Effective Date / Expiration Date

Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes.

Not applicable ☐ Comment:

Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services that are registered under the same or a related NAICS code with the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE); Provide the certification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of incorporation for each.

Not applicable ☐

Comment:

Do you plan on responding to a solicitation for this requirement with a Joint Venture utilizing multiple owned companies as majority or non-majority owner?

Yes ☐ No ☐ If yes, please identify which companies are considering a Joint Venture and the ownership of each company.

Fill-in Brand name and part number and vendor will complete the rest of the information. If supply/ brand name is not applicable, delete the table.

Brand Name Model/ Part number Specification Website Estimated Price for (1) Each Lead time Are you an authorized reseller? Yes ☐ No ☐

Are you currently licensed and qualified to provide the following services?

Have you provided this service in the past 3 years?

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS: 334220

Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Contract Number:

Will there be any subcontracting?

Yes ☐ No ☐

Vendor Name:

Cage Code and/or SAM Unique

ID:

This notice is neither a request for competitive proposal nor solicitation of offerors. This notice is to assist the NCA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this response. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other costs incurred as a response to this announcement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to larry.curtis@va.gov by 07/09/2024 by 10:00 AM EST.