THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI In Accordance With (IAW) FAR Part 15.201(e). SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI/sources sought only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 611430, Professional and Management Develop Training. Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the following: STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) FOR FIREARMS TRAINING FACILITY VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ROBERT J. DOLE VAMC 1. INTRODUCTION The Veterans Health Administration, Robert J. Dole VAMC has a requirement to provide the Robert J. Dole VAMC, Police Services with the use of a Firearms Training Facility/In-door range for annual qualifications and firearms training purposes to include defensive tactics, active threat response and ground defense training. 2. SCOPE OF WORK The contracted facility shall provide all equipment, tools, and materials necessary to facilitate semi-annual qualifications and firearms training. The facility shall allow flexible range scheduling over multiple days each quarter to ensure department members meet training requirements. Robert J. Dole VAMC Police Department will provide their own certified instructors, and range safety officers for all training activities. Robert J. Dole VAMC Police will utilize department issued firearms, and government purchased ammunition and targets. This agreement will include a base year with four (4) additional option years. 3. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The technical requirements for in-door Firearms Training Facility/range: Factor No. 1 Shall have 0 to 25-yard shooting distance. Shall have low-light and no-light capability. Shall have rifle (5.56) capable range for long gun training. Shall have down range tactical movement and shooting. Shall have cardboard target holders and moveable target stands. Shall allow VA Police Department to provide their own instructor and range safety officers. Shall be capable of providing private range training separate from the public. Shall have moveable barricades and barriers for tactical firearms training. Shall have individual shooting stations with removable stands to allow for kneeling and prone shooting. Shall have programmable targets that turn, face, edge, and tease to enhance training. Shall have moving targets which allow engagement as the target moves at variable distances between 1 and 25 yards. Shall have ability to introduce sirens and flashing lights in the in-door range. Shall have ability to conduct force-on-force simmunition/airsoft tactical training. Shall have training room/classroom environment for non-armed training and instruction. Shall have training room capable of conducting defensive tactics and ground defense training. Shall include individual membership(s)/access for all assigned officers for off-duty range use at no cost to the officer. Factor No. 2 Shall have desks and chairs available for classroom instruction. Shall have projector/monitor equipment available for power point training. Shall have internet/WIFI capability for online access. Shall have indoor environmental controlled environment (heating and cooling) Shall be within 10 miles of Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center. 4. DELIVERY & LOCATION INFORMATION Delivery will be shipped to: Robert J. Dole Medical Facility Attn: Robert J. Dole Police Dept Building 34 Dock 5500 East Kellogg Wichita Kansas, 67218 5. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS The C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Base Year: March 10, 2025 - March 9, 2026 Option Year One: March 10, 2026 March 9, 2027 Option Year Two: March 10, 2027 March 9, 2028 Option Year Three: March 10, 2028 March 9, 2029 Option Year Four: March 10, 2029 March 9, 2030 7. ROBERT J. DOLE POINT OF CONTACT After contract award, the point of contact for Robert J. Dole VAMC Police Services will be determined. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the brand name. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)? Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, or any other federal contract, that can be utilized to procure the requirement listed above? If so, please provide the contract number. Please submit your capabilities that show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that you can meet the requirement described in the attached SOW. Please provide your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email with to Al Cheeks at Albert.CheeksJr@va.gov, with 36C25524Q0645, Firing Range in the subject line of the email. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 1200 PM EST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation
