36C10B24Q0490.docx

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Technology Acquisition Center

23 Christopher Way Eatontown NJ 07724

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Contract Specialist Joseph Jeranek Joseph.Jeranek@va.gov

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The purpose of this request for information (RFI) is to search for qualified vendors capable of meeting the requirements to provide Simulated Orator to Promote Help-seeking and Recovery, Orient Self-care, and Yield Native Engagement (SOPHROSYNE): A Chatbot/Interface to Support Motivational Interviewing and Care Navigation to Encourage Reduced Substance Use for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Office of Mental Health.

See attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) titled “Draft PWS SOPHROSYNE Chat Bot”.

This request is a RFI only and shall not be considered an Invitation for Bids, Request for Quotations, or a Request for Proposal. Do not submit a proposal or quote. This market research is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Additionally, there is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this RFI. You will not be entitled to payment for direct or indirect costs that you incur in responding to this RFI. Any contract that might be awarded based on information received or derived from this market research will be the outcome of a competitive process. 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.

If interested, please address the following questions in your capability statement response:

1. Name of Company:

0. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number:

0. Address:

0. Point of Contact:

0. Phone Number:

0. Fax Numbers:

0. Email Address:

0. Business size status based upon the applicable NAICS code of 541519. (For more information refer to http://www.sba.gov/):

0. Any Schedules held on General Services Administration (GSA), Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC) held on the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Solutions for Enterprise-Wise Procurement (SEWP) V, or any other schedule not mentioned above to assist in determining acquisition strategy if you are included in one or more. Please also include Contract Number, expiration date, etc.

1. Please provide positive or negative feedback regarding the PWS such as recommended changes, noted exceptions, ambiguities, etc.

1. Is your firm currently registered with the US Small Business Administration (SBA) Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ ?

Vendors may also submit additional information not specifically requested above, which would provide value and insight to the Government as it relates to VA’s requirement described in the draft PWS.

Submittal Information:

Responses are requested no later than 1:00PM EST on Thursday June 10, 2023, submitted via email to Joseph.Jeranek@va.gov and Kendra.Casebolt@va.gov. All responsible sources may submit a response which shall be considered by the agency.

Please note “36C10B24Q0490” in the subject line of your email response.

Submit questions, in writing, regarding this RFI to Joseph.Jeranek@va.gov.

Point of Contacts:

Joseph Jeranek, Contract Specialist, Department of Veterans Affairs, Technology Acquisition Center, email Joseph.Jeranek@va.gov and Kendra Casebolt, Contracting Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs, Technology Acquisition Center, email Kendra.Casebolt@va.gov.

See attached document: Draft PWS SOPHROSYNE Chat Bot

See attached document: Draft PWS SOPHROSYNE Chat Bot.

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