SAM #36C10F-RFI_WWDI

VA seeks input on a custom warrant wall display and installation

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking industry input on a custom wall display system and installation for displaying warrants. - Government buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Facilities Acquisition Liaison, within the Office of Construction & Facilities Management. - Requested system: A custom display for a wall measuring 250 inches wide by 98 inches high, with landscape acrylic frames measuring 11 by 8.5 inches. Frames would hang from a wall-mounted frame using an aluminum cable system. - Lighting requirement: Recommend lighting, fixture placement, and controls that evenly illuminate the warrants while minimizing glare. - Installation and delivery: Delivery is anticipated within 30 days after award. The VA seeks information on expected on-site installation duration and whether its 30-day installation timeframe should start at delivery or when the site is ready. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are named. No quantities are specified. - Opportunity context: This request is for planning and market research, not a solicitation for offers.

Description

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY.

This RFI is issued for developing a viable solicitation that will best communicate the Government's requirements to industry. Response to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any firm's ability to submit an offer if, or when, a solicitation is released. The requested information is for planning purposes only and does NOT constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise as a result of the submission of information in response to this RFI. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations; formal notices will be on the SAM website.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Office of Faciities Acquition Liaison is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy for Wall Display and Installation. The Government anticipates awarding a SINGLE AWARD, under PSC code: 9905 and NAICS Code 339950. The Government is considering a FIRM FIXED PRICE procurement.

Display and Schedule Requirements

Wall dimensions: 250 inches wide × 98 inches high. Acrylic frames: 11 inches wide × 8.5 inches high, landscape orientation. Mounting system: Acrylic frames suspended from a wall-mounted frame using an aluminum cable system. Display lighting: Include lighting to evenly illuminate the warrants while minimizing glare on the acrylic frames. Please recommend lighting type, fixture placement, and controls. Delivery: Within 30 days after receipt of award. Installation: A 30-day timeframe. Please identify the anticipated on-site installation duration and confirm whether the installation timeframe would begin upon delivery or site readiness.

The received information will be consolidated, and all inquiries will be routed to the appropriate person(s) for review and consideration.  Please note, that any questions/comments received from industry will NOT be posted on the public website.

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