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Request for Information

This is a Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research to determine the various sources available to provide the Oracle hardware and software support outlined in detail in the Product Description (PD) and supporting attachments. This RFI does not guarantee the issuance of an RFQ. However, if an RFQ is issued, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will follow the Contracting Order of Priority in accordance with Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Part 819.7004. If your company is an authorize reseller for both Oracle hardware and software and has the capabilities required by VA, listed in the PD, please email your response to Joshua Lemonds (joshua.lemonds@va.gov) with an affirmative response that you are an authorize reseller for both Oracle hardware and software and have the capability to meet the Product Description s (PD) requirements. Responses are due 11:59pm EST, August 6, 2020.

Requirement Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information and Technology (OI&T), Information Technology Operations and Services (ITOPS), Infrastructure Operations (IO), requires hardware and software maintenance for products currently in use at the VA.

The Contractor shall provide firmware upgrades, updates to include major releases, point releases, service releases and security releases of applicable firmware on a quarterly basis, and within forty-eight (48)-hours in cases where a high-risk vulnerability fix becomes available. The Contractor shall provide Oracle Solaris OS upgrades and security fixes, including interim and public releases.

See the attached PD, Deliverable Support Information Form, and PD Hardware spreadsheet for the full requirement.

Disclaimer

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute an RFQ or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. VA is not, at this time, seeking quotes and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested vendor's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.