This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of Other than Small Businesses and/or Small Businesses, including VIP-Verified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) prospective contractors relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 334118. This sources sought notice is to determine interest and capability of authorized vendors able to fulfill the following Brand Name or Equal Requirement: Item 0001: VETS CONNECTED KIOSK HARDWARE, SOFTWARE & SUPPORT PACKAGE QTY:4 Item 0002: CUSTOMIZATION SERVICES QTY:1 Item 0003: IMPLEMENTATION & DEPLOYMENT SERVICES QTY:1 Item 0004: 1ST RENEWAL/OPTION YEAR QTY:1 TIPS-Vets-Package Vets Connected Kiosks for Behavioral Health Patients Metal kiosk enclosure w/durable, scratch resistant powder coat finish Provide internet and computer access to patients on the acute mental health ward Assists patients discharging into the community from an acute mental health ward * Intuitive touchscreen interface with a focus on patient self-service functions *Safe and secure unattended operation, with advanced security features to prevent access to the operating system, network or unauthorized Internet sites. *Large, easy to read display with polarizing filter for maximum privacy. *Supports 24 x 7 remote monitoring for trouble-free operation and maximum uptime. *Monitors kiosk usage and optimizes patient and visitor self-service functions with built-in usage logging and powerful, web-based reporting and analytical tools. *Scalable and flexible interface, to easily accommodate updates and changes as needs evolve. If responding to this notice please provide the following: Qualifications, capabilities, and experience for providing this product; Business size/Socioeconomic status; Memo or correspondence from manufacturer to distribute their products. This is not a Request for Proposal/Quote or an announcement of a solicitation and no solicitation package exists at this time. Responses will be used solely for market research purposes of the Government. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this notice and submissions will not be returned to the sender. VOSBs and SDVOSBs must be registered and verified in VIP for set-aside consideration. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 334118. Responses should be submitted by e-mail to Vernise L. Newton at vernise.newton@va.gov. The information requested must be received no later than 10:00 am Central Standard Time on 04/13/2023.
