D--Roseburg PBX

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/Sources Sought in accordance with FAR 15.201(e) to conduct market research for information and planning purposes only. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue a RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the VA is not at this time, seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested vendor's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. NOTE: Please identify if your products or services are available through existing VA, other Government Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs or General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) and contracts) and include contract numbers and expiration dates. For project planning and information gathering, the Draft Statement of Work (SOW) is included which defines the scope of requirements needed. Information obtained from this RFI will be used within the VA and will not be disclosed outside of the agency. Please submit a capabilities statement as well as any comments in regards to the Draft SOW in Microsoft Word compatible format as follows: 1. This document should not exceed 15 pages (no marketing material), and should clearly support your ability/qualifications to deliver the required product/services and should include any questions or comments you have concerning the Draft SOW. 2. Draft SOW is attached. 3. Documentation of the firm's capabilities, staffing to demonstrate your understanding of the requirement and qualifications of team participants. Include company size and status information with your submission. Business type (large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business) along with a NAICS code based upon North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541513. 4. Respondent's comments on the Draft SOW. 5. Include point of contact information of someone who can address questions we may have regarding the information which you submit. 6. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. Firms interested and/or experts desiring to furnish information should do so not later than November 25, 2011, 12:00 PM, PST. Email will be accepted; subject heading of email must be as follows: "PBX Services for Roseburg, OR, RFI Response: YOUR COMPANY NAME" Vendors should clearly mark any information that is proprietary. Faxed copies are not acceptable. Please send your responses or questions to [email protected] regarding this announcement. All questions shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Brenda Leckrone. We thank you for your interest in participating in this RFI. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the above listed VA Point of Contact.