6710--VRE Small Business - Surveillance Resources

Request For Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the Veterans Administration (VA) to determine market capabilities for acquiring equipment to support a qualifying veteran's investigative services business. The VA is seeking information on vendors' ability to source, acquire, and facilitate the delivery of specific items. This RFI does not constitute a solicitation and is for information and planning purposes only.

The RFI lists 14 specific items required, including:

• Near-field Detection Receiver
• Various covert surveillance cameras (PVC pipe, pole, rock, keychain fob, hidden glasses)
• Sony Alpha a7 IV Camera Kit
• MacBook Pro
• Hohem iSteady MT2 Kit
• DJI Air 3 Fly More Combo
• WiFi Coffee Cup Lid DVR
• VIOFO A229 Pro 4K HDC Dash Cam
• VIOFO 512GB Industrial Grade microSD Card

Vendors are asked to provide:

• Ability to obtain and deliver each item.
• Anticipated (preferably verified) source for each item.
• Estimated delivery date for each item.
• Longest estimated delivery lead-time item.

No contract details are provided as this is an RFI. The VA is exploring vendor interest and capability before potentially issuing a solicitation.

• Responses are not quotes and will not be reviewed or evaluated.

• Responses should help the government determine the most likely solicitation approach to achieve competition.

• Submission Deadline: 2:00 PM, Tuesday, 12 May 2026.

• Submission Method: Post to SAM.gov or send directly to the contract specialist at harrison.carter@va.gov.

• The VA strives to do business with Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VSOB).

• Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov with an active profile.

• Interested vendors should state their size classification (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB) relevant to the NAICS code.

• NAICS Code: 339999 - All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing

• PSC Code: 6710 – Cameras, Motion Picture

• Some items may be discontinued or have limited availability (e.g., Sony FDR-AX53 Handycam).

• Proprietary information in responses will be handled accordingly.

• Responders are responsible for all expenses associated with responding.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI seeks to determine marketplace availability of vendors capable of sourcing, acquiring, and delivering specialized equipment for a qualifying veteran's self-employment. The equipment is essential for establishing or enhancing investigative services, including technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM), covert surveillance (stationary, elevated, ground-level, mobile), evidence collection, video processing, forensic analysis, and aerial operations.

Vendors must demonstrate the ability to source and deliver ALL 12 items listed. Key items include:

• ANDRE Near-field Detection Receiver
• Various Dissembler covert cameras (PVC, Pole, Rock)
• Sony FDR-AX53 Handycam
• Lawmate PV-RC400UW Keychain Fob Camera
• Lawmate Hidden Camera Glasses
• Sony Alpha a7 IV Mirrorless Camera with lenses
• MacBook Pro 16"
• Hohem iSteady MT2 Kit
• DJI Air 3 Fly More Combo

Vendors must provide:

• Statement of ability to obtain and deliver each item.
• Anticipated source for each item.
• Estimated delivery date for each item.
• Identification of the item with the longest estimated delivery lead-time.

This is an RFI, not a solicitation. No quotes are requested or will be reviewed. The government is gathering information to gauge vendor interest and determine the best approach for a future solicitation.

Responses are due by 2:00 PM, Wednesday, 6 May 2026. Submissions can be posted to SAM.gov or emailed to harrison.carter@va.gov.

Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov with an active profile. The VA prefers to source from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Vendors must clearly state their size classification (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB) relevant to the NAICS code.

• NAICS Code: 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing)
• PSC: 6710 – Cameras, Motion Picture
• This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to contract.
• Responders are responsible for all associated costs.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Information (RFI) posted by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to gauge market interest and identify qualified vendors for the acquisition of specialized surveillance equipment. The equipment is intended to support a qualifying veteran's self-employment in investigative services, specifically for conducting technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM) operations and various types of covert surveillance.

The equipment must support a range of tasks including:

• Conducting TSCM operations.
• Performing stationary and elevated covert surveillance in outdoor environments (e.g., parking lots, job sites).
• Conducting discreet ground-level surveillance.
• Performing mobile video surveillance and documenting interviews/site visits.
• Enabling handheld or body-worn equipment use during covert field operations.
• Accomplishing high-quality evidence collection and detailed photo documentation.
• Processing high-resolution surveillance and investigative videos/photos.
• Operating multiple virtual machines for forensic analysis and secure environments.
• Supporting high-performance computing for case reporting.
• Conducting mobile and field surveillance requiring stability and clarity.
• Conducting aerial surveillance, property documentation, accident scene mapping, and search operations.

Not specified in this RFI.

This is an RFI, not a solicitation for immediate award. The VA is seeking capability statements from vendors who can source, acquire, and facilitate the delivery of ALL listed items. The purpose is to determine if the marketplace has qualifying vendors and to gauge vendor interest.

The VA prioritizes sourcing from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Vendors must be registered and have an active profile in SAM.gov. Interested vendors should clearly state their size classification (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB) and ensure it aligns with their SAM.gov profile.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing).
• The Product/Service Code (PSC) is 6710 (Cameras, Motion Picture).
• The response date is April 29, 2026, at 14:00 Eastern Time.
• The contracting office is located in Washington, DC (ZIP code 20006).