D--Voice/Data Telecom VISN 18

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 and the Draft Appendix A lists estimated services and locations. 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 and attached Draft Appendix A in Microsoft Word compatible format as follows: 1. This document should not exceed 5 pages (no marketing material), and should clearly support your ability/qualifications to deliver all the required products/services at all of the listed estimated locations and should include any questions or comments you have concerning the Draft SOW and/or Draft Appendix A. 2. 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), based upon North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 517110. 3. Include point of contact information of someone who can address questions we may have regarding the information which you submit. 4. 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 May 24th, 12:00 PM, PST. Email only will be accepted, subject heading of email must be as follows: "Telecommunication Services for Region 1, RFI Response: YOUR COMPANY NAME" Please send your responses and/or questions to [email protected]. No phone calls will be accepted. Thank you for your interest in participating in this RFI.