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Technology Acquisition Center

23 Christopher Way Eatontown NJ 07724

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Contract Specialist Crystal Lomonaco crystal.lomonaco@va.gov 848-377-5101

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See attached document: PD - VISN 8 Qgenda Draft.

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Technology Acquisition Center 23 Christopher Way Eatontown NJ 07724

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1. Introduction This Request for Information (RFI) 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.

The purpose of this RFI is to identify qualified vendors, who are able to meet Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requirements for VISN 8 brand name Qgenda software licensing and maintenance. Any contract/order that might be awarded based on information received or derived from this market research will be the outcome of the competitive process. The purpose of this RFI is to obtain market information on capable sources of supply, industry best practices, and input specific to the information provided. The Government is not responsible for any cost incurred by industry in furnishing this information. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested vendor's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future Request for Quote (RFQ), if any is issued. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. All submissions will become Government property and will not be returned. Interested vendors are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response.

1. Scope The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to issue a Request for Quotation under the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contract. This proposed action is for brand name Qgenda comprehensive internet-based scheduling system and licensing.

1. RFI Response Instructions NOTE: The capability package must be clear, concise, and complete. VA is under no obligation to provide feedback to the company or to contact the company for clarification of any information submitted in response to this RFI.

Provide the following information:

1. Company Information:

1. Company Name

2. CAGE/Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) under which the company is registered in SAM.gov and SBA Veteran Certification (VetCert)

3. Company Address

4. Point of contact

5. Telephone number

6. Email address

7. For small business concerns, indicate whether at least 50 percent of the total amount paid by the Government will be paid to firms that are similarly situated.

1. Brief summary describing your company’s technical approach to meeting the requirements, to include:

1. Describe your approach to meeting the scope stated in this RFI.

2. Does the draft PD overall provide sufficient detail to describe the technical and functional requirements that encompass the requirement? If “NO”, please provide your technical and functional comments, recommendations and questions on elements of the draft PWS that may contribute to a more accurate proposal submission and efficient, cost-effective effort.

3. Please include a Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) in your response.

4. If your company is a Small Business, also include the following:

1. The intent and ability to meet set-aside requirements for performance of this effort.

1. Information as to proposed team members, the percentage of work each is to perform and which PWS requirements would be subcontracted.

All proprietary/company confidential material shall be clearly marked on every page that contains such.

Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) must indicate whether at least 50% of the cost incurred would be expended for prime employees or employees of other eligible SDVOSB/VOSB firms. This should also include the prime planned percentage and if under 50%, the names of the potential team members that may be used to fulfill the 50% SDVOSB/VOSB requirement.

SDVOSB and/or VOSB’s MUST CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX BELOW:

At least 50% of the cost incurred would be expended for SDVOSB/VOSB prime employees or employees of other eligible SDVOSB/VOSB firms.

1. YES

1. NO

Responses to this RFI shall be submitted electronically no later than 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on April 1, 2024 via NASA SEWP.

Contract Specialist: Crystal Lomonaco, crystal.lomonaco@va.gov

See attached document: PD- VISN 8 Qgenda Draft

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