Responses to this RFI 36C26220Q1267 must be received no later than Friday August 7, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION: This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS codes 334614 or (related). Responses to this source sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this source sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this source sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can supply Veterans Health Administration San Diego Healthcare System with NX Computer, IT Equipment, Software, Licensing and installation services. Below is a detailed description of items the VASDHS is looking to procure. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT ITEM QTY WLS COMP PACK US V2 1 HP KEYBOARD: HP Keyboard for HP 8000 PC      1 NX9000 COUNTRYKIT: NX9000      COUNTRYKIT: Includes NX Software & USB Dongle 1 STANDARD QUALITY WIDE TOUCH MONITOR:        Standard Widescreen Touch Monitor 1 DESKTOP ETHERNET CARD: Desktop PC       Ethernet adapter for use with Instant       DR NX Workstations. 1 CR UPS POWERWARE 5115 120V 750VA            1 CDW Tripp Rack Enclosure Caster Kit 1 CDW Startech USB GB Ethernet Adapter  1 CDW Tripp 6U Wallmont Rack DRs and             Sides                                         1 10. CDW Startech 11/ 4" Dia Rubber Feet 1 11. CDW Belkin CAT5E RJ45M Patch Blue              3ft 3 12. CDW C2G 2Ft 16AWG Universal Power             Cord 4 13. DXD PROJECT SERVICES: DR Project             Management    2 14. NX INSTANT DR GENRAD: NX software             package for retrofit DR including:              MUSICA2 NX OPTIVIEW     1 15. NX DS NX 3.0 Features License: NX 3.0 Feature License Functionality includes NX Workflow Enhancements such as: DVD Automation Forced Operator ID Auto Thumbnail Advance Full Screen viewing mode Interface support for optional 2 MP and 3 MP Monitors (monitors not included). 1 16. NX RIS CONNECTIVITY: NX RIS Connectivity Software Tools includes: DICOM RIS Connectivity Tool Non DICOM RIS Connectivity Too Procedure Code Mapping Tool 1 17. NX Integrated Workflow Software: NX Integrated Workflow Software 1 18. NX Precision Tool Software 1 19. NX Quality Assurance Software 1 20. NX MUSICA 3  1 21. DXD Retrofit Site Survey: DXD RETROFIT SITE SURVEY (per hour) 4 22. DXD INSTALLATION: Installation services 12 23. DXD APPLICATION TRAINING: DXD Applications 4 24. NXMW20 HP RP5810 RAID1 PC 1 DELIVERY LOCATION: Veterans Health Administration San Diego Healthcare System 3350 La Jolla Village Drive San Diego, CA 92161. The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. If you are interested and capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc. (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS 334614 or (related) identified under this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? (4) If you are a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (5) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number. (6) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract? (7) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. (8) Please submit your capabilities with regard to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? *** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to
[email protected]. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Friday August 07, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date. All interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.