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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information & Technology (OIT), Connectivity & Collaboration Services (CCS), Unified Communications (UC) has a requirement for Plain old Telephone Service (POTS) replacement services   2

ID: 36C10A24R0003 • Type: Sources Sought

Description

The purpose of this RFI is to identify qualified Contractors, who can meet VA requirements for voice services solution. Any contract/order that might be awarded based on information received or derived from this market research will be the outcome of the competitive process. The purpose of this RFI is to obtain market information on capable sources of supply, industry practices, and input specific to the information provided. VA is not responsible for any cost incurred by industry in furnishing this information.

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 Request for Proposal (RFP), if any is issued. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. All submissions become VA property and will not be returned The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this acquisition is 517111. The Small Business Size Standard for this NAICS code is 1500 employees. Indicate your company size and socio-economic status under this NAICS.

Scope of Work

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information & Technology (OIT), Connectivity & Collaboration Services (CCS), Unified Communications (UC) has a requirement for Plain old Telephone Service (POTS) replacement services utilizing the General Services Administration's (GSA) Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contract. This requirement shall transition existing POTS while continuing the VA's technology modernization effort.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) designated GSA's EIS contract as a Best in Class (BIC) mechanism. This EIS BIC-designated contract represents a preferred government-wide solution. The designation allows agencies to take advantage of pre-vetted, government-wide contract solutions; supports a government-wide migration to solutions that are mature and market-proven; assists in the optimization of spend, within the government-wide category management framework; and increases the transactional data available for agency level and government-wide analysis of buying behavior. EIS is an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a 15-year period of performance (one 5-year base and two 5-year option periods). If all options are exercised the last ordering day will be July 30, 2032. The performance period for the proposed contract action will be date of award to September 30, 2024 with eight one-year option periods and one six-month extension of services, if exercised.

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information & Technology (OIT), Connectivity & Collaboration Services (CCS), Unified Communications (UC) has a requirement for Plain old Telephone Service (POTS) replacement services utilizing the General Services Administration's (GSA) Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contract. The purpose of this RFI is to obtain market information on capable sources of supply, industry practices, and input specific to the information provided. VA is not responsible for any cost incurred by industry in furnishing this information.

Work Details
The Department of Veterans Affairs requires the provision of EIS services to meet the needs stated in this section. The Contractor’s services shall meet the minimum requirements described in the referenced section for the service in the EIS Contract, as well as any VA specific related requirements detailed in this TO. Contractors are expected to propose an appropriate mix of services to replace existing POTS Lines.

The contractor shall engineer, design, configure, deliver, and maintain POTS Line Replacement at all locations listed in Section J.1 Pricing Workbook. Any solution Contractor may be required to perform physical site surveys to support implementation of the services throughout this SOW. Site Surveys may be required to gather enough information to determine the scope of work required to install and provision a service, to include possible minor construction, SRE, and SRL.

Period of Performance
The performance period for the proposed contract action will be from date of award to September 30, 2024 with eight one-year option periods and one six-month extension of services, if exercised.

Place of Performance
The geographic location(s) where the product will be delivered or performed at.

Overview

Response Deadline
April 24, 2024, 1:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
April 17, 2024, 4:10 p.m. EDT (updated: April 18, 2024, 8:58 a.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
1500 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
29%
Vehicle Type
Indefinite Delivery Contract
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 6 days, below average for the TAC Texas.
On 4/17/24 TAC Texas issued Sources Sought 36C10A24R0003 for The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information & Technology (OIT), Connectivity & Collaboration Services (CCS), Unified Communications (UC) has a requirement for Plain old Telephone Service (POTS) replacement services due 4/24/24. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 517111 and PSC 7B21.
Primary Contact
Name
Anthony D Browner   Profile
Phone
(512) 981-4219

Secondary Contact

Name
Shakiya Harris   Profile
Phone
(512) 981-4021

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER AUSTIN (36C10A)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-0010A
Source Organization Code
100170295
Last Updated
April 18, 2024
Last Updated By
anthony.browner@va.gov
Archive Date
May 9, 2024