The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information & Technology (OIT), End User Services (EUS), End User Operations (EUO), Veterans Affairs Central Office (VACO) IT has a requirement to purchase accessories for the mobile devices.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information & Technology, is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify capable sources for purchasing Apple mobile device accessories. Managed by the Strategic Acquisition Center in Frederick, MD, this procurement supports the Veterans Affairs Central Office IT under NAICS code 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communication Equipment Manufacturing). The anticipated contract structure consists of a 12-month base period plus one 12-month option period. The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Interested vendors must submit a capability statement of up to 10 pages by July 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST to justin.cole4@va.gov and Craig.Nelson@va.gov. Submissions must address specific business and technical questions outlined in the RFI. These questions focus on vendor corporate profiles, GSA schedules, and experience with federal orders. Additionally, vendors must address product-specific requirements, including Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance, anti-gray-market certification, and the compatibility, licensing, and functionality of potential "or equal" alternative products. This market research will determine the final procurement method and set-aside decisions.

This document outlines the product requirements for a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) solicitation (VA-26-00057539) to purchase Apple mobile device accessories. Managed by the Office of Information & Technology, End User Services, End User Operations, and the VA Central Office, the procurement covers a 12-month base period and a single 12-month option period. The initial base order requires 50 Magic Keyboards for 13-inch iPad Pros (M5), 10 Magic Keyboards for 11-inch iPad Pros (M5), and 50 clear, MagSafe-compatible iPhone 17 Pro Max cases. The optional tasks allow for an additional 60 13-inch iPad Pro keyboards, 20 11-inch iPad Pro keyboards, and 60 iPhone 17 Pro Max cases. All accessories must be delivered within 30 days of order receipt. Strict quality standards are enforced: only new, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products with warranties are permitted, and gray market or counterfeit electronic parts are strictly prohibited. Deliveries will be inspected and accepted at the destination site in Landover, Maryland. Contractors must coordinate shipment schedules with designated site points of contact to ensure adequate storage space and must adhere to specific external labeling and packing list instructions. Security accreditation is not required, but the protection of VA sensitive information remains mandatory.