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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: HID Guardian 200 Tenprint Readers

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:

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, products/equipment, installation, and setup/configuration of the HID Guardian 200 Tenprint Readers at the Michael E. Debakey Medical Center located at 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030..

Item Description
Quantity
HID Guardian 200 Tenprint Readers
3

Product Name: HID Guardian 200
On-device Display: Illuminated Pictograms
Image Resolution: 500 ppi
Image Greyscale: 8 bit, 256
Dimensions: 6" x 6" x 6.1" (15.24 cm x 15.24 cm x 15.49 cm)
Capture Platen: 3.2" x 3.3" (8.13 cm x 8.38 cm)
Weight: 3.3lbs (1.5 kg)
Operating Temperatures: 32°F to 122°F (0° C to +50° C)
Power Supply: USB
Ingress Protection Rating: IP 54
Operating Systems: Windows® 7/8.1/10 32 and 64-bit; Linux Ubuntu 14.04, 18.04
Certifications: Appendix F, UL, CE, RoHS, GS Marking
Device Interface: USB 2.0 high speed
Device Security: Accepts security cable
Fingerprint: Flats and Rolls
Capture Features: Auto-Capture, FlexFlats, FlexRolls, wet and dry finger image capture without
pretreatment of hands or device recalibration
Image Quality: Appendix F, Livescan, and ID Flats (with or without membrane)
Optional Components: Silicone membrane, spoof detection, mounting bracket, cleaning kit
Security Feature: Presentation Attack Detection (PAD)
Software: HID BioCore (Optional)
SDK: HID L Scan Essentials SDK 7.5 or later
The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334516 the size standard is 1,000 employees.

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: ________________________________________________
Unique Entity ID #: _______________________________

e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite 334516 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 11:00 am (CST), November 17, 2022, via email to Joel.Matias@va.gov

RFI responses are due by 1:00 pm (CST), November 18, 2022; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to Joel.Matias@va.gov The subject line shall read: HID Guardian 200 Tenprint Readers.
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:

Joel Matias
Joel.Matias@va.gov

Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!

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