99--REPLACEMENT OF VA POLICE RADIOS

Synopsis: Synopsis: Sources Sought only. This is not a request for formal proposals or quotes. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. Seeking Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), 8-A, Hub Zone, Small Disadvantaged, Woman Owned Small Business. The supplies being sought are Digital P25 UHF 400-470 mHz portable radios with battery and antenna, multi-rapid chargers, P25 encryption modules, and leather cases with swivel and belt loop, for use by the VA NYHHS Police Service. The two-way radios currently used by VA Police Officers were purchased in 2005, are 12 inches tall and weigh approximately 2.5 pounds. The desired radio is 5 inches in height and weighs only 12 ounces. It is more conducive to emergency response due to its portability and size, and is proving to be more reliable and serviceable during prolonged use. This purchase will enhance CEMP Capability 4.3.4: "Interoperable Communications within a Veterans Affairs Medical Center" (specifically, "The Facility Provides Interoperable Backup Communication Devices in the Event the Primary System is Disrupted", and, "The Facility Maintains Equipment to Provide Communications such as Hand Held Radios, Pagers and Cell Phones.") Please email company information, i.e., name, address, point of contact, telephone number, fax number, DUNS #, email address, and company status (service disabled veteran owned small business, veteran owned small business, 8-A business, Hubzone business, small disadvantaged business, women-owned, small business ) to [email protected] . All questions shall be addressed by email. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This synopsis is not a solicitation announcement for proposal and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. The NAICS code is 4234690 and the size standard is 100 employees. Responses shall be e-mailed ([email protected]) or faxed (718-741-4722) to Greg Vogt. Closing date for response is August 9 2012 @ 3:00PM. Contracting Office Address: Bronx VA Medical Center, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, 9th Floor, Room 9B-16, Bronx, New York 10468-3992 Place of Performance: Brooklyn VA Medical Center, 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209. Point of Contact(s): Point of Contact - Greg Vogt, Contract Specialist (718) 584-9000 ext. 4321.