5821--Reviewed and Ready - NEW REQUIREMENT/2 WAY HANDHELD RADIOS/TOMAH VA MC (VA-25-00036275) -Newton Vernise L -Equip
ID: 36C25225Q0172Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, AIRBORNE (5821)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f05e4312231f4544901f33f1c4406419/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to gather market research for the procurement of handheld radios, specifically the Motorola APX 8000 model, for use at the Tomah VA Medical Center. The requirement includes a total of five units each for various components and accessories, emphasizing the need for authorized vendors capable of fulfilling this specification. This procurement is crucial for enhancing communication capabilities within the VA, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. Interested vendors, including small businesses and Veteran-Owned or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, must submit their qualifications and relevant documentation to Vernise L. Newton at vernise.newton@va.gov by 10:00 AM Central Standard Time on January 6, 2025. Please note that this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    vernise.newton@va.govVernise L Newton
    414-844-4800 x43248
    vernise.newton@va.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    36C25225Q0172.docx
    The Sources Sought Notice is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs to gather market research for a new requirement: the purchase of handheld radios, specifically the Motorola APX 8000 model. This notice aims to assess the interest and capability of both small and other-than-small businesses, including Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, in fulfilling this need. The notice outlines the specifications for the radios and associated accessories required, totaling 5 units each for several components. Interested vendors are requested to submit their qualifications, business size, and manufacturer distribution agreements via email to the specified contact by January 6, 2025. It emphasizes that this is not a formal solicitation, and no funding is available for responses, which will solely serve the purpose of market analysis. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334220, and future considerations will depend on the registration and verification in the VIP database for eligible businesses. This document illustrates the VA's commitment to ensuring compliance and meeting operational needs through strategic procurement processes.
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