Online access to IRBNet
Sources Sought only.
This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION only. This Sources Sought Notice is not a request for formal proposals or quotes. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUBZone business and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. The intent is to award a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Place of Performance:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Stratton Albany VA Medical Center
113 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Department of Veterans Affairs
Syracuse VA Medical Center
800 Irving Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13210
Period of Performance:
October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018 with provision of four (4) option years that may be exercised at the discretion of the Government.
Purpose and Objectives:
The intent of this RFI notice is to identify potential offerors capable of providing web-based access to IRBNet. NAICS Code 518210, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals.
Response:
Responses to this Sources Sought Notice should be able to demonstrate the firm's ability, capability, and responsibility to deliver the service listed above. Responses should include the following information: Business name, address, business size and Socioeconomic Category (HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran, Small Business, Large Business, etc.), and point of contact to include e-mail address and telephone number. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to provide the full maintenance and repair service on equipment listed.
Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Important information:
The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued.
Response Date:
Any offeror capable of providing this service shall notify the Contracting Officer by email within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of the publication of this synopsis no later than July 12, 2017 9:00 am EST.
All information is to be submitted via e-mail to: kimberly.wiatrowski@va.gov.
Kimberly Wiatrowski
Contract Specialist
