Request for Information Information Technology Workforce Development Studio Upgrades VA-21-000044496 INTRODUCTION This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered an Invitation for Bid, Request for Task Execution Plan, Request for Quotation or a Request for Proposal. Additionally, there is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this RFI. Your response to this RFI will be treated only as information for the Government to consider. You will not be entitled to payment for direct or indirect costs that you incur in responding to this RFI. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated or received for this effort. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response. The Government does not intend to pay for the information submitted in response to this RFI. The information provided may be used by the VA in developing its acquisition strategy and Product Description (PD). Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response. Be advised that set-aside decisions may be made based on the information provided in response to this RFI. A company that is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) must be VIP registered and verified (http://www.va.gov/OSDBU/index.asp). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 541519 with a size standard of 150 Employees. A BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF THE REQUIRED SERVICES: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information on vendors that are able to provide a solution that meets or exceeds the following requirements. Table 1: Required items The following items shall be provided on a brand name or equal basis: Item # Description Manufacturer/Part # Qty Minimum Salient Characteristics 1 Audio Speaker System Alesis M1ACTIVE 330 USB 6 Right and Left 1/4" Stereo Pair 2 Portable USB Charger Anker A1231011 2 10,000mAh Capacity USB Type-C Power Input & Output USB Type-A Power Output 3 Rack Mount UPS Battery Backup APC SMT1500RM2UC Smart UPS 4 Rack Mountable UPS, 1500VA Battery Power, 120V 4 Computer Monitor ASUS VA24EHE 8 HDMI, VGA and DVI-D Inputs 1920 x 1080 Full HD Resolution 5 Atomos SSD Cartridge ATOMOS ATOMCAD112 Master Caddy II 2 Accepts 2.5" SSDs and HDDs Dual Key Insertion Compatible with Shogun & Previous Models 6 Hard Case with Custom Foam for 5 or 7" Monitor ATOMOS ATOMCAS010 Hard Case with Custom Foam for 5 or 7" Monitor (Red) 2 Holds 5 or 7" Monitor with Accessories Watertight, Impact-Resistant Hard Case Custom-Cut Foam Interior Pressure-Release Valve 7 Powered USB Docking Station for Atomos Hard drives ATOMOS ATOMDCK003 Powered Docking Station 2 Offload Dock for Atomos Drive Caddies, Efficiently Offload Direct to Computer, Features Power Port for RAID Caddy Cable, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 Split Y-Cable 8 Cinema Monitor-Recorder Device ATOMOS ATOMSHG701 7 HDR Pro/Cinema Monitor-Recorder-Switcher 2 7" 4K HDMI/SDI Monitor-Recorder-Switcher, Power Kit with Charger and 2 x Batteries, 91920 x 1200 Touchscreen Display, D10ual L-Series Battery Plate 9 Atomos Battery Power Charging Kit ATOMOS ATOMXPWKT2 Power Kit v2 2 2 x L-Series/NP-F750 5200 mAh Batteries, L-Series Battery Charger, Locking Power Supply, For Atomos Monitors 10 Dante Virtual SoundCard Controller Software Audinate DVS Dante Virtual SoundCard Permanent License 10 ASIO or WDM Sound device on Windows, Permanent Digital Download License. 11 Boom Pole Holder Auray BPH Boom Pole Holder 4 Fits on C-Stands and Mic Stands, Holds Boom Pole in Fixed Position, Hands Free Operation, Coated to Protect Boom pole 12 Monitor Stands to Hold Speaker Monitors Auray LMS-335 Studio Monitor Stands (Pair) 2 Durable Steel Construction, 90 lb. Weight Capacity, Three-Leg Design Fits Around Corners, Height Range from 35 to 58.5" 13 WinPlus-IP Compatible HD-SDI Prompter Generator Auto script A9009-0001 WinPlus-IP Compatible HD-SDI Prompt Video Generator 1 Compatible with WinPlus-IP software, 2 SDI outputs 14 WinPlus Desktop Hand Controller Autoscript A9009-0002 Desktop PoE Hand Control 1 Compatible with WinPlus-IP software and generator, POE Hand Controller 15 WinPlus Power Supply Unit Kit Autoscript A9009-5003 PSU-SC 12V DC PSU with Locking Connector 1 Compatible with WinPlus-IP generator, 12V DC 16 WinPlus-IP Studio Prompting Software Application Autoscript WP-IP WinPlus-IP Studio Prompting Software Application (Electronic Download) 1 Supports Fully Enabled IP Workflow, Standard Version, Electronic Download 17 HDMI to USB Converter Device AVerMedia GC513 HDMI to USB Converter 6 Supports Ultra HD 4K Pass-Through PC, PC-Free, & Storage Modes, Simple Plug & Play Technology 18 Audio Monitor Speaker System Behringer B205D Eurolive B205D Active PA and Monitor Speaker System 1 Supports 150 Watts, Mic Stand Mountable, Mic and Line Inputs, 3-Band EQ 19 Micro Converter SDI to HDMI Device Blackmagic Design CONVCMIC/SH/WPSU Micro Converter SDI to HDMI 12 SD/HD/3G-SDI Input Supports SD and HD Signals Automatic Input Signal Detection, With Power Supply Unit, must be SDI to HDMI 20 Rack Mounted SDI Matrix Box Blackmagic Smart Videohub 20x20 VHUBSMART6G2020 1 20 Inputs, 20 Outputs, SDI 6G, Routing Switcher 21 Monitor Display Calibration System Datacolor S5EL100 Display Calibration System 2 Calibrate Monitors, Projectors, Laptops Studio Match Assistant Includes Color Probe 22 3" Double Hook for Pegboard DiamondLife Gear v 3" Double Hook for Pegboard 24 3" Double Hook, 0.200" wire diameter 23 Smartphone hand-held stabilizer DJI CP.OS.00000108.01 Smartphone gimbal 2 Hand Gesture Control, Foldable Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer 24 Microphone Audio Splitter Galaxy Audio JIB/Y Microphone Splitter 2 1 XLR Female Input, 2 XLR Male Outputs 25 Microphone tray stand Gator CasesGFW-MICACCTRAY Microphone Stand Accessory 3 Adjustable clamp to attach to the mic stand 26 Audio Splitter Dongle Hosa Technology YXF-119 XLR Male to 2 XLR Female Y-Cable 4 XLR Male to 2 XLR Female, 6" length 27 Audio Splitter Dongle Hosa Technology YXM-121 XLR Female to 2 XLR Male Y-Cable XLR Female to 2 XLR Male, 6" length 28 Braided Stainless Steel Safety Cable Impact SC-3215-KI Braided Stainless Steel Safety Cable 24 Braided Stainless Steel, 3-pack 29 USB Type-C to USB Type-A Hub IOGEAR GUH3C34 USB Type-C to USB Type-A Hub 8 Compatible with USB Type-C Devices, 3 x USB 3.0 Type-A Ports, 1 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN 30 USB 3.0 Flash Drive Kingston DT100G3/32GB-2P USB 3.0 Flash Drive 1 USB 3.0 Flash Drive (2-Pack), 32GB Storage 31 DVI Female to HDMI Male Adapter Cable Kramer ADC-DF/HM DVI Female to HDMI Male Adapter Cable 8 DVI Female to HDMI Male Adapter Cable, Connects DVI Cable to HDMI Input/Output 32 Display Port Male Dongle Kramer ADC-DPM/HF/UHD2 Display Port Male Dongle HDMI 4 Male DisplayPort, Female HDMI, Supports Up to 3840 x 2160 Resolution, Active Signal Conversion 33 Aluminum Boom pole with Internal XLR Cable K-Tek KE-69CC Aluminum Boom pole with Internal XLR Cable 4 Measures 2' 4" to 5' 9", Three Locking Sections, Internal Coiled Cable, Bottom XLR Connection 34 Collapsible Gray/White Balance Cards Lastolite LL LR3050 EZYBalance Collapsible 18% Gray/White Balance Card - 30" 2 18% Gray/White Balance, 30" size open 35 IdeaPad 5 Laptop Lenovo 81YK004BUS IdeaPad 5 Laptop 8 1 GHz Intel Core i5-1035G1 Quad-Core, 16GB DDR4 RAM | 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD, 15.6" 1920 x 1080 FHD IPS Display, Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 36 HD Monitor Recorder Lilliput A7S-B 7" Full HD Monitor with 4K Support 4 7" Monitor Size, 1920 x 1200 Native Resolution 37 LED Light Panel Lume LC-PANELGO Compact LED panel light 6 3200 to 5600K Compact LED Panel, 1 to 100% Dimming, 1080 lux Output at 1.8', LCD Temp, Bright, Time & Battery Display 38 Light Stand Manfrotto 5001B Nano Light Stand (6.2', Black) 6 19", 5 x Sections, 4 x Risers, Compact When Folded 39 Mini Tabletop Tripod Manfrotto MTPIXI-B Mini Tabletop Tripod 8 Mini Ball Head with Single Knob, Push Button Ball Head Adjustment, 1/4"-20 Camera Screw 40 Tripod Kit with Twist Leg Locks Manfrotto MVKBFRT-LIVEUS Aluminum Video Tripod Kit with Twist Leg Locks 2 Aluminum Legs with 3 Angle Positions, Lever Leg Locks, Easy Link 3/8"-16 Mount, 15-3/4 L x 5 H 41 Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 Software Microsoft 37454219 Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 Software 8 Office Professional Plus 1 PC Lifetime Electronic Download for Windows 10, Includes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint 42 Tricaster Control Surface Board Newtek FG-001939-R001 2-Stripe Control Panel 2 P-based connectivity, with support for multi-engine control over the network, Responsive, multi-bus operation with independently assignable control stripes, 2-Stripe Control Panel, POE 43 Annual Premium Access Software for TC1 System Newtek FG-002137-R001 Premium Access Annual Subscription for TC1, Electronic Download, 5 Year Subscription 3 LiveGraphics, LivePanel, NDI KVM, Advanced Audio, Virtual PTZ, Special LiveSet Content, Compatible with Newtek TC 1, 5-year subscription plan 44 Newtek Tricaster Mini Control Surface Board Newtek FG-002778-R004 Newtek Tricaster Mini Control Surface 2 Compatible with TriCaster Mini UHD 4K switchers as well as professional-line TriCaster 8000, 860, 460, and 410 systems. 45 Newtek Tricaster Mini Computer Video System, HDMI Version Newtek FG-002900-R001 Newtek Tricaster Mini HDMI 2 4 x HDMI Video In, 2x HDMI Video Out, 8 x Simultaneous External Video Inputs, 8 x IP Video Inputs via NDI, Resolution-Independent, with Support for key and Fill, Native Support for up to 2 Simultaneous Skype Video Call Inputs via Skype TX Software Integration, Including Tally and Talkback Communication, 1 x DVI User Interface with Multiviewer 1 x HDMI Multiviewer 1 x DVI Display Output 1 x HDMI Display Output 46 Newtek Tricaster TC 2 Elite Computer Video System. Newtek FG-002932-R001 TriCaster TC2 Elite 2 8 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI connections supporting video input in any combination of standard formats. 4TB Media Storage (4 x 1 TB SSD in RAID 0). 3RU chassis with 650W redundant PSU and multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe, 32 x simultaneous external video inputs, Support for multiple simultaneous video call inputs with Microsoft Skype TX, Microsoft Teams , Zoom Meetings , Slack, Discord , and Tencent software integration using the Live Call Connect feature, 1 x HDMI Output 3 x DisplayPort Output 47 HDMI Cable NTW NHDMI4-035/26C HDMI Cable 4 35 feet, Male HDMI to Male HDMI Cable 48 HDMI Splitter Device NTW NHDMI4-SP-0104 HDMI Splitter 4 1x4 Female HDMI Splitter Box 49 Multi Handheld Microphone holder On-Stage MSA2700 Multi Mic Holder 4 Holds up to 7 Handheld Microphones, Silicone Inserts for Cushioning, Sturdy Aluminum Construction, Mounts on a Mic Stand 50 SDI Video Cable Pearstone SDI-1025 SDI Video Cable - BNC to BNC 10 18 AWG RG-6 Coaxial Cable, 25' Cable Length 51 SDI Video Cable Pearstone SDI-1050 v 4 50' Length SDI Video Cable - Male BNC to BNC 52 SD Memory Card Case Pelican 009150-0100-110 Memory Card Case 2 Holds 12 SD, 6 miniSD, 6 microSD Cards 53 Carry-on Case for video equipment Pelican 1510TP 015100-0050-110 Carry-on case with TrekPak Divider System 2 Watertight, Dustproof Case, Made of Ultra-High Impact Copolymer, Three-Piece Foam Set is Included, ABS Double Throw Latches, TrekPak Divider System 54 Audio Belt-Clip Point Source CM-BCP Audio Belt-Clip for XLR Connector 12 Clips to a Belt or Strap, Secures XLR Adaptor 55 Gaffer Tape ProTapes 001UPCG225MBLA Pro Gaffer Tape (2" x 25 yd, Black) 6 Black, Waterproof Backing, 56 Audio Plastic Case for accessories Remote APPKIT PRO Audio Adapt-a-Pak Pro Kit 1 Clear Plastic Casing, 58 Audio Adapters (30 Different Types), Adjustable Dividers 57 Mobile Microphone Audio Kit Rode SC6-L MOBILE INTERVIEW KIT Mobile Interview Kit with 2 Lavalier Microphones and Ultracompact Lightning Interface 2 2 Lavalier Mics with Windscreens & Clips, 3.5mm Headphone Output for Monitoring, iOS Device compatible 58 Internal SSD HardDrive Samsung MZ-76E1T0B/AM SATA Internal SSD HardDrive 8 1TB Storage Capacity, SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface, 2.5" Form Factor, Up to 550 MB/s Sequential Read Speed 59 SandDisk USB Flash Drive SanDisk SDIX60N-256G-AN6NE Flash Drive 4 256GB Storage Capacity, USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 Interface, USB Type-A & Lightning Connectors 60 SandDisk SD Memory Card SanDisk SDSDXXY-128G-ANCIN UHS-I SDXC Memory Card 128 GB 10 128GB Storage Capacity, UHS-I / V30 / U3 / Class 10, Max Read Speed: 170 MB/s Max Write Speed: 90 MB/s 61 Wheel Casters for Light Stands Savage CS-C Casters for Drop Stands 6 Compatible with 7 and 10' Drop Stands, 4" Rubber Wheels, Built-In Brakes for Safety, 3-Pack 62 Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone Shure MV88/A Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone for iOS 2 iOS compatiable, Cordiod Condenser, Output Connectors (Analog) - 1 x (MFi Certified) Output Connectors (Digital) - 1 x Lightning (MFi Certified) 63 Closed back Headphones Sony MDR-7506 Closed back headphones 2 Stereo, coiled cable 64 Remote Controller for Select Sony PTZ Cameras Sony RM-IP500/1 Remote Controller for Select Sony PTZ Cameras 2 1 x RJ45 (RS-422, VISCA) 1 x RJ45 (LAN), Provides control of Sony BRC-X1000/1 65 Multitrack Audio Field Recorder Sound Devices MIXPRE-6 II 8-Track Multitrack 32-Bit Field Recorder 2 32-Bit Recording / 32-Bit USB Streaming, Record up to 192 kHz, Stream at 96 kHz, 4 x High-Gain, Low-Noise Mic Preamps 66 Tripod Mount for Smartphones Square Jellyfish JLYGRTM15 Jelly Grip Tripod Mount for Smartphones 2 Holds Smartphones up to 3.625" Wide, Attaches to Tripods, Monopods, 1/4"-20 Standard Tripod Threaded Hole, Ball Joint 67 Display Port to DVI Dongle Tera Grand DP-DVIF-7IN Display Port Male Dongle DVI 4 Displayport male to DVI Female Adapter 68 Power Over Ethernet Injector Device TP-Link TL-POE150S Power Over Ethernet Injector 1 IEEE 802.3, 3u, 3af Compliant 1 x 10/100/1000M LAN Port 1 x Power Socket (DC IN) 1 x 10/100/1000M PoE Port 69 Single Sided Pegboard Uline H-3874BL Single Sided, Self-Standing, black Pegboard 1 1/4" thick pegboard panel. 48 x 19 x 72", Black, 16" Deep 70 48X16 Pegboard Shelves Uline H-3877BL 48X16 Pegboard Shelves 1 48 x 16", Black 71 2" Hooks for Pegboard Uline S-21795 2" Hooks for Pegboard 20 2" Peg Hook 72 Modular Desk Base System Uniset NUNS Uniset N.U.N.S. desk system 1 7 Top system -All seven tops -Base pieces for all 7 tops -(1) Cart to hold tops and base element 73 Modular Leg Base table system Uniset UNI-PRO Base System UNI-PRO Base System (LEGS) 1 1 Front Panel (this includes the two legs welded to the media panel area where you would put a logo or tv) monitor mounts. 3 30" H legs 5 12" H extensions. 74 Under Desk Keyboard Tray VIVO MOUNT-KB05E Keyboard Tray 4 Black, 27 x 11-inch Slide-Out Platform Computer Drawer for Typing and Mouse Work 75 1/4" Audio Speaker Cable Whirlwind SK115G16 Male 1/4" Speaker Cable 6 1/4" Male Phone to 1/4" Male Phone Speaker Cable (16 Gauge), 15 feet long 76 Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Dongle Xcellon MDP-HDMI-12 Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter 2 Mini DisplayPort to female HDMI Adapter 77 USB - C Wall Charger Xuma PDAC-118W 18W USB Type-C Wall Charger with Power Delivery 6 18 W, USB Type-C input Period of performance: All items shall be delivered within 90 days of contract award. A 12-Month warrantee shall be provided from the date of acceptance of all hardware. SUBMITTAL INFORMATION: All responsible sources may submit a response in accordance with the below information. There is a page limitation for this RFI of 10 pages. The Government will not review any other information or attachments included, that are in excess of the 10-page limit. NO MARKETING MATERIALS ARE ALLOWED AS PART OF THIS RFI. Generic capability statements will not be accepted or reviewed. Your response must address capabilities specific to the services required in the attached PWS and must include the following: Interested Vendors shall at a minimum, provide the following information in the initial paragraph of the submission: Name of Company Address Point of Contact Phone Number Fax Number Email address Company Business Size and Status For VOSB and SDVOSBs, proof of verification in VIP. NAICS code(s) Socioeconomic data Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number Existing Contractual Vehicles participated in (GWAC, FSS, or MAC) Provide a summary of your capability to meet the requirements contained within the draft PD. Corporate experience or expertise in performing these services and specific examples or references. Specific examples or references provided must include the agency, point of contact, dollar value, and contract number. Your company s intent and ability to meet the set aside requirement in accordance with VAAR 852.219-10 (JUL 2016) (DEVIATION) VA Notice of Total SDVOSB and 13 CFR ร‚ยง125.6, which states the contractor will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government to it to firms that are not SDVOSBs. Your response shall include information as to available personnel and financial resources; full names of proposed team members and the PWS requirements planned to be subcontracted to them, which must include the prime planned percentage or the names of the potential team members that may be used to fulfill the set aside requirement. Has the draft PD requirements provided sufficient detail to describe the technical requirements that encompass the hardware and software needs to be performed under this effort. ______ YES _______ NO If NO , please provide your technical comments/recommendations on elements of the draft requirements that may contribute to a more accurate proposal submission and efficient, cost effective effort. Responses are due no later than 12 PM EST, March 3129, 2021 via email to William Freer, Contract Specialist at ([email protected]) and (Edward Hebert), Contracting Officer at ([email protected]). Please note RFI Title, ITWD Studio Upgrades in the subject line of your response. Mark your response as Proprietary Information if the information is considered business sensitive. The email file size shall not exceed 5 MB.

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