DD01--VAKN COMPASS AND MONITOR CONTROL SYSTEM - RFI
ID: 36C77625Q0081Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFPCAC HEALTH INFORMATION (36C776)INDEPENDENCE, OH, 44131, USA

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - SERVICE DELIVERY SUPPORT SERVICES: ITSM, OPERATIONS CENTER, PROJECT/PM (LABOR) (DD01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d2378f6799664b028733bb60090e3f79/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information on a new Uplink Monitor and Control System to replace its aging Crystal Monitor and Control system utilized by the Institute for Learning, Education and Development (ILEAD). The objective is to identify systems that can meet or exceed the existing functionality while ensuring compatibility with legacy ILEAD equipment, which includes various amplifiers, controllers, and receivers. This upgrade is crucial for enhancing the educational satellite services that support the Veterans Health Administration, ensuring operational efficacy and safety within the VA's technological environment. Interested parties must submit their responses by December 30, 2024, to Contract Specialist Haley D. Turner at haley.turner@va.gov, with the anticipated contract being a Firm Fixed-Price arrangement that includes hardware, software, and onsite commissioning services.

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    Haley D TurnerContract Specialist
    (314) 894-6656
    haley.turner@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting information on a new Uplink Monitor and Control System to replace the aging Crystal Monitor and Control system used by its Institute for Learning, Education and Development (ILEAD). The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to identify systems that can meet or exceed the existing functionality and ensure compatibility with legacy ILEAD equipment, which includes various amplifiers, controllers, and receivers. Interested parties should provide information on any systems that meet these criteria, along with their company details and capabilities. Responses are due by December 30, 2024. The contract is expected to be a Firm Fixed-Price, with deliverables including hardware, software, and onsite commissioning services. The timeline for deliveries is set for 90 days post-award for software and hardware, and 180 days for onsite services. This RFI is part of the VA's effort to upgrade its educational satellite services supporting the Veterans Health Administration while confirming safety and operational efficacy within the VA's technological environment.
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