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Request for Information Data Access Services System Software Services (DAS4)

(VA-24-00093720)

1. Introduction This is a request for information (RFI) only. Do not submit a TEP. It is requested that all contractors interested in participating in this effort please note their interest and provide indication of their respective capabilities to perform the effort described in attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).

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. The information provided may be used by the VA in developing its acquisition strategy and PWS. 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.

Be advised that set-aside decisions may be made based on the information provided in response to this RFI. Responses should be as complete and informative as possible.

2. Submittal Information:

All responsible sources may submit a response in accordance with the below information.

There is a page limitation for this RFI of (7) pages. The Government will not review any other information or attachments included, that are in excess of the (7) page limit as noted in the attached DAS4 RFI Questions.

NO MARKETING MATERIALS ARE ALLOWED AS PART OF THIS RFI. Submit your response via email to the Contract Specialist at emilio.ballentos@va.gov by the time and date indicated therein.

A. Interested Contractors 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 the Vendor Information Pages (VIP).

NAICS code(s) Socioeconomic data Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number GWAC’s under which you can support this effort B. Provide a summary of your capability to meet the requirements contained within the draft PWS for the following areas:

a. LCATS listed ?

b. Option Tasks?

c. Technical Information to be requested #3

d. NOTE: Technical questions may be submitted as part of your response, however, questions directed to the customer are prohibited.

C. Small businesses should also include information as to:

a. Your company’s intent and ability to meet the set aside requirement in accordance with 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting and 13 CFR §125.6, 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.

b. Has the draft PWS provided sufficient detail to describe the technical requirements that encompass the software development and production operations support services to be performed under this effort.

______ YES _____ NO (if No, answer question c)

c. If “NO”, please provide your technical comments/recommendations on elements of the draft PWS that may contribute to a more accurate proposal submission and efficient, cost effective effort.

d. Provide answers to the attached DAS4 RFI Questions.

Please email RFI response to Emilio Ballentos, Contract Specialist at emilio.ballentos@va.gov no later than 3:00 PM EDT, July 31, 2024. Please note “RFI Data Access Services System Software Services (DAS4)” 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.

DISCLAIMER:

Reminder: 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. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), 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.

Attachment:

1) Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS)

2) DAS4 RFI Questions

See attached document: Data Access Services System Software Services - DAS4 - for RFI 19Jul2024.

See attached document: DAS4 RFI questions 19Jul2024.

RFI - Data Access Services System Software Services - DAS4