DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE (NCO) 16 MICHAEL E. DEBAKEY VA MEDICAL CENTER (VAMC), HOUSTON, TEXAS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 36C25618U0133 BACKGROUND: The Houston VAMC has a requirement for the following brand name supplies: Manufacturer Stock # Item Description SEE ATTACHED SOW FOR NEEDED INFO. REQUESTED RESPONSES: The intent of this Request for Information is to establish sources to define the procurement strategy (e.g set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation that VA intends to post in the near future. Interested contractors are requested to respond in accordance with the following: Please respond to this RFI if you can provide the exact brand name products listed in the table in the background section above. In the response please cite your business size status. If you have an existing GSA or VA, Federal Supply Schedule contract, please include the contract details in your response. Please respond to this RFI if you can provide supplies that can be determined EQUIVALENT to the products listed in the table in the background section above. Please provide details on the proposed EQUIVALENT products such as Manufacturer Name, Part Number, and Description. If you have an existing GSA or VA, Federal Supply Schedule contract, please include the contract details in your response. Please note that VA is particularly interested in determining the availability of Small Business Manufacturers. If your company is a small business manufacturer of similar items, please respond to this RFI. CONTACT INFORMATION AND RESPONSE DUE DATE: Please email all responses to [email protected]. Please respond to this RFI no later than August 8, 2018. DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SCOPE OF WORK AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR V-tel Teleconferencing systems 1. Background: The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) is currently requesting 2 video teleconferencing systems for 2 conference rooms in OCL. 2. Project Scope: The following components are needed for the areas specified above. Description/Part Number* Qty Cisco SX-20 12X Camera 2 Service Contract Agreement 2 Samsung 75" LCD display 2 wall mount, camera 2 ceiling speakers 8 interconnect and PC cables 2 amplifier 2 installation, programming 2 3. Supply Specifications Requirements: Teleconferencing equipment for a room that is 12 x 20 ft and 17 x 25 ft Compatible with existing IT equipment Large display to easily see and hear during conference calls 4. Warranty and Support: The warranty and support must cover all components of the requirement in accordance with standard manufacturer s warranty Delivery Location: Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center 2002 Holcombe Boulevard Houston, TX 77030

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