This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY This SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE is for the purpose of Market Research. Response to this notice will be used for information and planning purposes. No proposals or quotes are being requested or accepted with this notice. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS or QUOTES and NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. This notice shall NOT be construed as solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 is seeking preferably Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Small Businesses (but will accept other than small business for market research purposes), capable of providing 5G Fiber Optic Internet Service as per the draft statement of work below for the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care Systems, 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531. See DRAFT Statement of Work for detailed services. The NAICS code is 517111 Wired Telecommunication Carriers, and the Size Standard is 1500 Employees. Responses must be received no later than 10AM CT, Friday, September 26, 2025. Responses shall be emailed to
[email protected]. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS: 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 mentioned above. Responses to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, phone number, and point of contact e-mail, UEI Number, Cage Code, size of business pursuant to North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) 517111 (size standard of 1500 Employees). Please answer the following questions: 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.)? Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this notice? Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an authorized dealer for the services being requested below? Are you licensed to perform the services being requested? If you intend to subcontract any work on this contract, what portion of the total work will be performed by the subcontractor and what portion will be performed by the prime contractor? Please provide estimated detailed percentage breakdowns related to subcontracted work and completion of job. Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC Contract or are you a contract holder with any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number. If you are an FSS GSA/NAC contract holder or other federal contract holder, does the contract cover the services being requested? Please submit your capabilities in regard to the services being requested and/or any other information to show qualifications. Note: All interested parties are reminded to be registered, active and verified in the following to be considered for Award. SAM: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ VETBIZ https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/Public/Search/Default.aspx Vet 4212 (Veteran owned small Business are reminded of Reporting Requirements) https://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm