This is a sources sought announcement only. This is not a solicitation for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. The purpose of this announcement is to perform market research to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 335999, All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, 600 employees. The VHA Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 Fayetteville, AR is seeking to identify any vendor capable of providing Purchase and Installation of Automatic Door Openers in support of The Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks, Fayetteville, AR. Veteran healthcare and patient safety are paramount and non-negotiable within the mission of the Department of Veteran Affairs. The role of market research is an essential element of building an effective strategy for the acquisition of Automatic Door Openers. Responses to this sources sought must include the following information: 1. Your company name, address, contact person name, phone number, fax number, e-mail address(s) and UEI SAM number (i.e. LV91LJ4B1Z98), DUNS number, and company website if available. 2. Your company GSA/FSS contract number if available. 3. Socio-economic status of the business (i.e. SDVOSB/VOSB, 8(a), HUB Zone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUB Zone business). 4. Capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capabilities are sought. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. 5. Vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing with their responses. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining a procurement strategy for the future requirements. 6. Notice of Intent to Sole Source. The current procurement strategy is an Unrestricted competitive solicitation until determined after the close of this notice. If there are no responses to this notice, a determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No response is a response. Interested vendor should submit an email to michelle.atwell@va.gov. All responses must be received in writing no later than 11:00 AM CST/local time on November 4, 2025. Vague or incomplete submissions of capabilities will be considered dated, inaccurate, and irrelevant information and will not be used in the development of any acquisition plan or procurement strategy. Questions or inquiries will not be answered or acknowledged, and no feedback will be provided. This is not a solicitation and there is no solicitation document available at this time. REQUIRED SERVICES: Purchase and Installation of quantity 8 Automatic Door Openers DISCLAIMER: This notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice
