6720--Photography business supplies

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Benefits Administration is seeking to procure a comprehensive set of photography and drone equipment for a veteran-owned business in Watkins Glen, NY. The solicitation (36C10D25Q0072) requires vendors to quote all items on an attached photographic supplies list, which includes professional-grade equipment such as DJI Enterprise Drones, HP Z2 G9 Tower Workstations, and Nikon camera equipment. The Request for Quote (RFQ) will be evaluated equally on technical acceptability and pricing, with vendors required to submit detailed technical information, pricing schedules, and all necessary solicitation documents. Quotes are due by April 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with the contract period running from May 5, 2025, to July 1, 2025. Vendors must submit their electronic responses to Afia.Monteaperto@va.gov, following the specific guidelines outlined in the solicitation.

The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334220, with preferential evaluation for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). These businesses will receive price reductions of 10% and 5%, respectively, during the evaluation process. The equipment list is designed to support Watkins Glen Photography LLC, with a total of two DJI Enterprise Drones, two HP Z2 G9 Tower Workstations, and multiple Nikon camera kits, along with various accessories and support equipment. The expected delivery timeline is within 60 days after the contract award, with the total contract value covering the professional-grade photography and drone videography business setup. The place of performance is specified as Watkins Glen, NY, and the solicitation aims to provide a veteran entrepreneur with a comprehensive set of high-end photographic and drone equipment.