This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number VA261-14-Q-1228 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13 guidelines. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-76. All responsible sources may submit an offer to be considered by the agency. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 517210 ("Wireless Internet service providers, except satellite"), and the business size standard is 1500 employees. The Government will award a firm fixed price contract for WiFi access point installation and wireless internet service for the VA Northern California Healthcare System (VANCHCS) Redding, Chico, and Yuba, CA Outpatient Clinics. The Contractor MUST provide both installation and wireless internet service. All quotes must be sent via e-mail to Nicole Do at
[email protected]. Questions shall be submitted no later than 4:00 PM EST, 16 September 2014. Quotes shall be submitted no later than 8:00 AM EST, 19 September 2014. All quotes must reference solicitation number VA261-14-Q-1228. Please see attached solicitation and questions and answers. ** September 17, 2014 - Final requirement/clarification - SNR is 30 dB and 802.11 b/g/n. The 802.11 b/g/n implies 2.4 GHz. However, we don't care about 2.4 or 5.0 as long as it satisfies that requirement.