6760--4K Lighting Metering System
ID: 36C77625Q0130Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)

PSC

PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES (6760)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide a high-quality 4K Lighting Metering System, specifically colorimeter/photometer and spectroradiometer calibration meters, to enhance video production capabilities at the VA Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. This procurement aims to identify potential suppliers for professional-grade calibration tools that are compatible with existing VA-owned software, emphasizing the importance of preventing the sale of gray market goods by requiring vendors to be authorized dealers or distributors. Interested parties must respond to the Sources Sought Notice by February 19, 2025, with detailed company information and answers to specific questions, while ensuring compliance with necessary documentation such as OEM authorization letters. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Contract Specialist Glenn Saddler at glenn.saddler@va.gov or by phone at 216-447-8300 ext1.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Glenn SaddlerContract Specialist
    216-447-8300 ext1
    NA
    glenn.saddler@va.gov
    Files
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    The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for a contractor to supply a high-quality 4K UHD display system, specifically involving colorimeter/photometer and spectroradiometer calibration meters compatible with VA-owned software. This market research aims to identify potential vendors for these products and requests responses to clarify capabilities and interest. Potential vendors must respond by February 19, 2025, with detailed company information and answers to specific questions regarding item specifications, accessory pricing, and other recommendations. The procurement emphasizes preventing the sale of "gray market goods," mandating that all vendors be authorized dealers or distributors. Responses will inform potential set-aside opportunities for small businesses. The official notice details necessary accompanying documentation, such as OEM authorization letters, with a focus on maintaining warranty and service agreements. This notice does not serve as a solicitation or create binding obligations, but rather as a planning instrument for future procurement actions.
    The file outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the VHA Institute of Learning, Education, and Development (ILEAD) for a 4K Light Metering System, aimed at enhancing the video production capabilities at their facility in St. Louis, Missouri. ILEAD seeks to purchase professional-grade colorimeters and spectroradiometers, specifically the Colorimetry Research Inc. CR-250 Spectroradiometer and CR-100 Tristimulus Colorimeter, including necessary peripherals and software, to calibrate existing VA display equipment. Deliverables must be provided within 90 days of contract award to the VA Medical Center. The document specifies a Firm Fixed-Price contract, outlines obligatory items, delivery conditions, and the review process for deliverables, emphasizing the importance of communication with the Contracting Officer (CO). Security requirements do not apply, and confidentiality is emphasized, with all generated materials regarded as government property. This initiative highlights the VA's commitment to maintaining high standards in its broadcasting and video production capabilities through precise calibration tools. Overall, this project represents a strategic investment in improving educational and operational functionalities within the Veterans Affairs framework.
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