This is a sources sought notice only; it is not a request for quotations. The purpose of this Source Sought notice is to determine how many sources are interested in this procurement, the level of experience and qualifications, and whether it might be suitable for a specific small business socioeconomic group set-aside. The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), San Juan; Puerto Rico is conducting market research to identify potential sources for a contract to provide Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) and Data services to the current installed televisions. The requirement has been identified as a services contract that requires the contractor to provide full internet protocol television with a lineup of twenty-five (25) channels for the existent infrastructure and the provision of internet services of 100Mbps upload and download through GigE connections, to include onsite technical assistance as needed. The anticipated period of performance is a one-year base period from March 2019, or date of award if later through Sep 2019 and four (4) one-year options. The applicable NAICS code for this procurement is 517311 Wired Telecommunications Carriers. The Product Service Code (PSC) D304 IT and Telecom-Telecommunications and Transmission and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,500 employees. Expressions of interest shall be submitted to Aurea Gonzalez, Contract Specialist, by e-mail at
[email protected] or, facsimile at (787) 641-4368. Responses to this announcement are due on February 1, 2019 at 2:30 p.m., Atlantic Standard Time and shall include: Company profile and capability statement comparable to the marketing package your company uses in their ordinary course of business. Please ensure the following information is included: point of contact information, company business size and socioeconomic category such as: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran- Owned Small Business (VOSB), Women-Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, 8(a) Small Business, small or large business company, etc. Provide evidence/certification of the following: IPTV solution presented is entirely IP Signal Listing of available channels line up Availability of service technicians to provide timely on-site assistance If using a sub-contractor, provide sub-contractor information and explain how limitations on sub-contracting in accordance with 13 CFR 125.6 will be met. A list of current or previous contracts (within the last 5yrs.) performed, similar to this requirement. Indicate if your company has performed the service as a prime contractor or as a sub-contractor and the work effort performed by your company on the contract. Please include current point of contact information for each contract, name, e-mail, phone number, and a summary of the contract scope and dollar value. This Sources Sought Notice is to assist the VA in identifying an appropriate acquisition strategy, improve small business access to acquisition information and enhance competition by identifying contracting and subcontracting opportunities. Therefore, is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government; no contract will be awarded from this announcement. A solicitation package is not available at this time. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this notice; neither will the Government reimburse any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. Once a solicitation is issued, the same will be posted in the Federal Business Opportunities website at: https://www.fbo.gov/ with sufficient time for all interested parties to respond accordingly.