Computer packages for Veterans in VR&E program

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks computer packages for veterans enrolled in the Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) program, with proposals due September 22. The procurement is an SDVOSB set-aside.

Place of performance is Brentwood, Tennessee. The solicitation calls for two tiers of laptop systems, monitors, and printers, with 225 complete packages ordered for one-time delivery within 30–60 days of award and redistribution by the Nashville Regional Office. Current-generation processors must meet or exceed 12th Gen Core i9 or AMD Ryzen 9 specifications; Tier 2 monitors require QHD resolution (2560×1440). Microsoft 365 is acceptable in lieu of perpetual Microsoft Office Pro licenses. Three-year antivirus coverage is preferred, and three-year warranties with accidental damage protection may be provided by OEM or authorized third parties. Devices require Windows updates, manufacturer updates, Microsoft Office, and antivirus installation only. Delivery may occur in multiple coordinated shipments.

The procurement qualifies for the commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) exception to the Buy American Act, permitting Trade Agreements Act–compliant products with manufacturer or distributor certification. Vendors may propose compliant domestic-made products meeting or exceeding stated specifications without a designated baseline brand or model; successor or alternate models may be substituted with Contracting Officer approval if the originally specified model becomes unavailable. The incumbent contract is 36C10E22P0108. NAICS code is 334111, Electronic Computer Manufacturing; PSC is 7E20. Amendment 0001, issued September 18, addresses 31 vendor questions and clarifies specifications without extending the closing date.