# AVID Media Composer Workstation Upgrades Pre-Solicitation Notice

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c77624q0236

- Solicitation number: 36C77624Q0236
- Notice type: Solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was June 3, 2024 at 3:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: Pcac (36C776)
- NAICS: 334111 Electronic Computer Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 7G21 Digital network communications hardware, software, and other equipment used within the core data centers and work areas, connecting end users to the organization's Local Area Network (LAN). Wide Area Network (WAN) digital transmission equipment, supporting hardware and software directly connecting data centers, offices and third parties. Includes 1) external digital network transport equipment (Outside Plant) physical communications infrastructure connecting to LAN/WAN end points 2) copper and fiber communications systems, and 3) cellular infrastructure such as towers, repeaters, switching systems dedicated for cellular communication. Products and tools that enable or distribute voice services through on-premise digital equipment including PBX, VoIP, voicemail and handsets.
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- First posted: May 28, 2024
- Last posted: May 30, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/388ddd24011448df8d91d4e2fc5def4c/view

## Description

**Question 1:** Can you please confirm what contract you would like this quote under ? (sic)

**Answer 1:** This is a request for quotation, if you feel your firm can meet the terms of the RFQ, submit your best value proposal.

**Question 2:** The last addendum referenced a change sole source to small business, which did not require any input from me. What am I missing on this?

**Answer 2:** Per the terms of the RFQ this is an SDVOSB Set-Aside; Brand Name Only. Avid components have been removed from the line items. Vendors must provide Letters of Authorization for all proposed solutions.

**Question 3:** As (Vendor name omitted) is not an authorized reseller for Avid Media, therefore we will not be sending a formal response and will No Bid Notice ID 36C77624Q00236.

**Answer 3:** All Avid Line Items are removed. Vendors must still provide Letters of Authorization for all components from the Original Equipment Manufacturer. This is to meet the regulations on Grey Market Items.

## Publications

- May 28, 2024: Solicitation, due June 3, 2024 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice a724c0803fe1436d9a85a2f8e39bb5aa. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a724c0803fe1436d9a85a2f8e39bb5aa/view
- May 28, 2024: Presolicitation, due June 3, 2024 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice d7f21bc04203463aaf4c0db6a8dbbe46. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d7f21bc04203463aaf4c0db6a8dbbe46/view
- May 30, 2024: Solicitation, due June 3, 2024 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 388ddd24011448df8d91d4e2fc5def4c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/388ddd24011448df8d91d4e2fc5def4c/view

## Points of contact

- Heather Allen, Contract Specialist, Heather.Allen3@va.gov

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