L065--SQL Licenses
ID: 36C25625Q0367Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (L065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cd7ca7c34b0247a58238b29a8a992593/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking potential vendors for the procurement of eight SQL Server licenses (model AC445893) for the Central Arkansas Veteran Healthcare System. This Sources Sought Notice serves as a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on manufacturing origins, business sizes, compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule, and the status of vendors as authorized distributors of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts. The information collected will assist the VA in defining its procurement strategy and gauging market competition and pricing. Interested vendors must submit their responses by January 24, 2025, with inquiries due by January 22, 2025, and can contact Contract Specialist Linda Gates at linda.gates@va.gov or (479) 587-5828 for further details.

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    Linda GatesContract Specialist
    (479) 587-5828
    linda.gates@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential vendors for SQL Licenses. This document serves as a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at defining the procurement strategy for an upcoming solicitation of eight SQL Server licenses (model AC445893), specifically for the Central Arkansas Veteran Healthcare System. Key details include a response deadline of January 24, 2025, with inquiries due by January 22, 2025. Vendors are encouraged to provide information regarding manufacturing origin, business size, compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule, and whether they are authorized distributors of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts. The RFI requests responses in specific formats, with submissions limited to 8.5 x 11 inches and 12-point font. This notice emphasizes that it is not a solicitation and outlines that responses are voluntary and will assist in market research to gauge potential levels of competition and pricing for the VA's procurement strategy. Vendors are urged to include estimated market pricing and documentation confirming responses to each section of the RFI to be considered responsive. The key contact for this notice is Contract Specialist Linda Gates, reachable through the provided email address for any inquiries.
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