This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. Purpose and Objectives: Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. NAICS code: 517111 and size standard is 1500 Employees. Project requirements: This requirement is for Television and Internet Service at Central Texas Veteran Health Care System in Temple, TX. Requirements The contractor shall provide all personnel, services, vehicles, transportation, tools, equipment, materials, supplies, facility supervision, administration supervision and any other item(s) necessary to perform and accomplish this service. It is the sole responsibility of the contractor to meet the requirements of this project without any assistance from the Government. The Government will provide access and information only for this project. All equipment must be function tested and verified/witness by COR/VA Team. All work must comply with federal, state, and local regulations. The C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security Accreditation Package is not required for this contract. Project Requirements Base Bid Work Specs The contractor shall be responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment needed for the performance of this service. Television and Internet Service will be needed at the following locations: 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr., Temple, Texas 76504 4800 Memorial Drive, Waco, Texas 76711 1401 Medical PKWY, Cedar Park, Texas 78613 3401 Kaydence CT, Killeen, Texas 76542 4501 S General Bruce Dr., Temple, Texas 76502 7901 Metropolis Dr., Austin, Texas 78744 A. Program Office Points of Contact: Contracting Officer s Representative (COR): Bradley Arndt, Engineering Technician (COR) Engineering Service, 254-493-8916, Bradley.Arndt@VA.gov Alternate Contracting Officer s Representative (COR): Keith Pearce, Electronics Supervisor Engineering Service, 254-493-8916, Keith.Pearce1@va.gov Coordinate with VA COR before the start of this service and completion. See information below: Government Holidays: The Government hereby provides notice and Contractor hereby acknowledges receipt that Government personnel observe the listed days as holidays: New Years Day January 1st Martin Luther Kings Birthday Third Monday in January Washington s Birthday Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas December 25th In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days: Any other day designated by Federal Statute Any other day designated by Executive Order Any other day designated by the President s Proclamation It is understood and agreed between the Government and the Contractor that observance of such days by Government personnel shall not otherwise be a reason for an additional period of performance, or entitlement of compensation. In the event the Contractors personnel work during the holiday, they may be reimbursed by the Contractor, however, no form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed either as a direct or indirect cost, other than their normal compensation for the time worked. Submit the proper documentation and reports to receive payment on this service. See information below: Invoices and Payment Payment to be made monthly, in arrears, following satisfactory performance by contractor s personnel and upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice. Contractor shall be required to invoice through the Tungsten System at http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en/veterans-affairs/. Additional information regarding Tungsten shall be provided upon award. The contractor shall have current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) for this solicitation; URL: www.sam.gov. The invoice MUST be itemized to include the following information. Any information listed below, and not provided on an invoice, will render that invoice incomplete and the invoice will be returned for immediate correction. Time period being invoiced for. Description of services performed. Unit Cost billed. Extended amount due. Invoice number, date, and amount partial or full Contract and obligation numbers. Period of Performance: 365 days from NTP Codes and Standards The project shall be in accordance with the latest Uniform Building Code (UBC), National Fire Protection Associate (NFPA) standard, Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard (UFAS), Inspectors Manual, VA Specifications and Standards, and local facility requirements. In the event there is a conflict between any of the standards/codes, the more stringent standard/code shall apply. The contractor shall provide all applicable safety signage and barricades applicable to OSHA, VHA and DOD regulations. Contractor shall comply with VHA DIRECTIVE 2004-012 and all VA Center Policy Memorandums, including but not limited to the following: Protection of patients, visitors, and employees from traumatic injury, as well as occupational and facility associated infections. Compliance with OSHA and State construction safety regulations. Construction contracts require that the general contractor s on-site competent person have completed the OSHA 30-hour construction worker course and that all other general and sub-contractor s workers have completed the OSHA 10-hour construction worker course or other relevant competency training. The determination for training is based on the project hazards and complexity, State and Federal regulations and VA requirements. Verification of completion of training will be required prior to performing work. Compliance with EPA and State environmental regulations. Anticipated period of performance April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025 and 4 option years. Information sought: Response to this announcement shall not exceed 10 pages and should include the following information: (1) A tailored capability statement indicating the firm s ability to provide a product and related services; (2) The respondents EIU number, organization name, address, point of contact, and size and type of business (e.g., SDVOSB/VOSB, etc.,) pursuant to the applicable NAICS code; (3) Information should be provided electronically in a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Please e-mail your response with the above information to maria.hofmann@va.gov with the subject line Sources Sought Notice # 36C25724Q0168 by 10:00 am on Friday, December 15, 2023. Any questions should be emailed to maria.hofmann@va.gov Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization s qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Confidentiality. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).

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