6515--Dell ORC Computers (VA-23-00047907)

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 Request For Information (RFI) 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. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract

Opportunities website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI 1. Title: Dell ORC Computers W/Mount or equal 2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly for the following: Product QTY OptiPlex 7000 Micro PC 29 Mount (wall mount) for LCD display / CPU wall mountable 24 Supply Specifications Requirements: Physical Characteristics Dell OptiPlex 7000 Micro PC s Base OptiPlex 7000 Micro Processor 12th Gen Intel® Core i5-12500T (18 MB cache, 6 cores, 12 threads, 2.00 GHz to 4.40 GHz Turbo, 35 W) Operating System Windows 10 Pro (Windows 11 Pro license included), English, French, Spanish Microsoft Application Software No Microsoft Office License included Memory 8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR4 Hard Drive 256 GB, M.2 2230, PCIe NVMe, SSD, Class 35 Additional Hard Drive No Additional Hard Drive Raid Connectivity NO RAID Chassis Options OptiPlex 7000 Micro with 35 W CPU Power Supply 90 Watt A/C Adapter Power Cord Power Cord (US) for 180W Adapter Wireless No Wireless LAN Card (no WiFi enablement) Wireless Driver None All in one Solution No Stand or Mount Adapter No Additional Cable Serial Port Adapter Optional Serial Port Keyboard Dell Pro Wireless Keyboard and Mouse - KM5221W - English - Black Mouse Mouse included with Keyboard Back Cover No Cable Cover External Speakers No External Speaker Software Stack Dell Applications Windows 10 & 11 DGR with Dell Optimizer, IRST Operating System Recovery Options OS-Windows Media Not Included ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR Qualified Documentation/Disks Safety/Environment and Regulatory Guide (English/French Multi-language) System Monitoring Options Dell Watchdog Timer Placemat Quick Start Guide EAN/UPC Labels Print on Demand Label Bios for TPM Trusted Platform Module (Discrete TPM Enabled) Shipping Material Shipping Material Label Regulatory Label for OptiPlex 7000 Micro 90W Processor Label Intel Core i5 vPro Enterprise Processor Label Transportation from ODM to region BTS/BTP Shipment Protect Your New PC No anti-virus software FGA Module 7000MFF_1H23_101D/US/BTS Speakers Internal Speaker TAA No Federal Order EPEAT 2018 EPEAT 2018 Registered (Gold) Systems Management Intel vPro Enterprise Windows AutoPilot No AutoPilot Dell Services:Hardware Support 3 Years Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis Dell Services:Data Protection Keep Your Hard Drive, 3 Years MountRackSolutions - Mount (wall mount) for LCD display / CPU - wall-mountable The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334111 is ____________ (employees or dollars). 3. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this RFI. Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the RFI: a. Where are the requested items/equipment manufactured? Vendor must attach documentation of this information to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice b. Are the requested items/equipment manufactured by a Small or Large business? Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)? Vendor must attach documentation of this to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice c. Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in performance of this requirement? The VA does not accept grey market items and therefore the Vendor must attach evidence of this access (Authorized Distributor letter) to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice. d. Name of potential Contractor that possess the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following: Point(s) of contact name: _______________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone number: ___________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________ Company's business size: ________________________________________________ Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) #: _______________________________ e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite __________________ NAICS code? Please provide proof of qualifications. f. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)? If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market Research. 4. Opportunity/Market Pricing: The MEDVAMC is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the MEDVAMC in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Therefore, vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation. 5. Instructions and Response Guidelines: Questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted no later than 13:00 (CST), March 13, 2023 via email to Oney.kelly@va.gov RFI responses are due by 13:00 (CST), Monday, March 13, 2023; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to Oney.kelly@va.gov the subject line shall read: MEDVAMC Dell ORC Computers W/Mount or equal. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f). 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 Contract Team. 7. Contact Information: Oney Kelly Oney.kelly@va.gov Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!