Cordless BCMA Firmware Scanners
ID: 36C25524Q0620Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT TOOLS/PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7F20)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Cordless BCMA Firmware Scanners for the Marion VA Medical Center in Illinois. This opportunity is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, requiring bidders to provide 50 units of scanners that comply with specific technical standards, including FIPS 140-2, and to adhere to detailed delivery timelines and warranty provisions. The procurement aims to enhance the VA's technological capabilities, ensuring the use of original equipment while avoiding gray market items. Proposals are due by September 23, 2024, and interested parties should direct inquiries to Cory Rosene at cory.rosene@va.gov or Teresa Cabanting at teresa.cabanting@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rosene, Cory
    cory.rosene@va.gov
    Teresa Cabanting
    teresa.cabanting@va.gov
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    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs for the procurement of Cordless BCMA Firmware Scanners specifically for the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, IL. It is a 100% Small Business Set-aside solicitation, encouraging small businesses to participate, and includes detailed technical specifications for the required scanners, mandating compliance with various standards including FIPS 140-2. Bidders are instructed to submit their proposals by September 23, 2024, with inquiries directed to the contracting officer. The proposal specifies the required quantity of 50 units and includes specifics about delivery timelines (120 days after receipt of order), pricing, warranty provisions, replacement policies, and performance standards for the devices. The contract terms highlight the necessity for original equipment, avoiding the use of gray market or counterfeit items. The document also lays out the administrative responsibilities, invoice submission methods, and compliance requirements for awarded contracts. This RFP embodies the VA's effort to improve its technology offerings while simultaneously ensuring transparency, fairness, and adherence to federal and acquisition guidelines.
    This document serves as Amendment 0001 to the solicitation for the purchase of Cordless BCMA Scanners for the Marion VA Medical Center. Issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, the amendment addresses an industry question regarding the installation of the scanners. It clarifies that the delivery is for the scanners only, while the installation will be performed by the government. The document emphasizes the administrative changes and requirements for acknowledging the amendment, stressing the importance of compliance with the specified dates and methods for submission. Overall, it reaffirms the original solicitation while providing crucial clarifications to ensure smooth processing of offers from prospective bidders. This amendment is a part of the government’s procurement process, reflecting transparency and responsiveness to industry inquiries.
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