RFI - Fiber Optic Cable Purchase and Installation

Sources Sought Notice - RFI Attachment Sources Sought Notice Page 1 or 4 DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the government to an acquisition approach.

All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the government. The government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice.

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Title: Fiber Optic Cable Supply Purchase and Installation Services Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy, for example, set-aside, sole source, or unrestricted for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly as follows:

The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) located in Houston; Texas has a requirement for Fiber Optic Cable Supply Purchase and Installation Services; items listed as attached. The Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors with a size standard of $19.0 million.

Product Supply Code (PSC) H960 Other Qc/test/inspect- Fiber Optics Materials, Components, Assemblies, and Accessories. The anticipated type of contract shall be a Single Award, Firm Fixed Price. The Government wishes to enter into a contract with a base period for all supplies and services to be concluded within 60day ARO. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI.

Information provided will be used solely by MEDVAMC as Market Research and will not be released outside of the MEDVAMC Purchasing and Contracting Team. SEE ATTACHED FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!