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Sources Sought Notice 36C10B25Q0459

Sources Sought Notice 36C10B25Q0459

Sources Sought Notice

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify qualified contractors that can provide technical assistance and training for the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP) grantee Data Collection Tool (DCT) and provide recommendations for process improvements to support on-boarding new grantees.

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This Sources Sought Notice 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 described in this notice. Your response to this notice 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 notice. This Sources Sought Notice does not constitute a solicitation for quotes/proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort. 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 Sources Sought Notice. Any Service-Disabled Veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) responding to this Sources Sought notice must include their intent and ability to meet set-aside requirements for performance of this effort in accordance with the VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 852.219-73 or VAAR 852.219-74, VA Notice of Total Set-Aside for SDVOSB or VOSB respectively. Specifically, the requirement for at least 50% of the cost of manufacturing or 50% of the services be performed by yourself and/or other eligible/verified SDVOSB/VOSB concerns; and certification from the Small Business Administration (VetCert). It is requested that all companies interested in participating in this effort please note their interest and provide indication of their respective capabilities to perform the effort, as described in the paragraphs below. Any information submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought notice is strictly voluntary. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. VA reserves the right to not respond to any, all, or select responses or materials submitted. All requirements identified herein are subject to change at any time. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is for planning purposes, to identify market information and qualified contractors who are able to meet VA’s requirement. Any information provided in response to this Sources Sought may be used by VA in developing its acquisition strategy and Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code considered for this requirement is 541519 (Other Computer Related Services); the small business size standard for this NAICS is $34 million dollars.

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

It is the responsibility of interested parties to monitor this site for updates and/or additional information pertaining to this requirement.

REQUIREMENT:

VA is seeking qualified vendors to provide technical assistance and training for the SSG Fox grantee DCT and provide recommendations for process improvements to support on-boarding new grantees. Onboarding includes training grantees on how to use the DCT and the best ways to collect data for the system. The contractor shall leverage experience in human-centered design and usability approaches to enhance existing dashboards using PowerBI or other business intelligence tools. The contractor shall recommend approvements to streamline business processes and workflows and identify opportunities to improve data collection and preparation processes to reduce administrative burdens.

See Attachment A, Draft PWS, to this Sources Sought Notice for additional information.

HOW TO RESPOND:

It is requested that the vendor respond to the following.

Note: Provide a capability package that is clear, concise, and complete. The 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 Sources Sought notice.

Responses should be as complete and informative as possible. Responses shall be limited to no more than 15 pages and include responses to the following:

1. Describe your company’s technical capabilities to perform the requirements in the attached PWS.

2. Describe your company’s experience conducting complex data-driven quantitative analysis, preferably using suicide data, including experience with regression and cluster and regression analysis and data visualization and presentation. Was your company a subcontractor or the prime contractor for this previously?

3. Describe your company’s expertise in implementing Federal health data systems, technologies including emphasis on open-source solutions, as well as experience with the Power BI data analytics platform. Was your company a subcontractor or the prime contractor for this previously?

4. Describe your company’s experience ensuring the protection and security of sensitive data, especially related to the healthcare environment. Was your company a subcontractor or the prime contractor for this previously?

5. Describe your company’s ability to implement automated data collection and reporting compliance solutions in the Federal government environment through innovative training and outreach approaches. Was your company a subcontractor or the prime contractor for this previously?

6. Provide commercially available list pricing to meet the Government’s requirements. If commercially available list pricing is not available, provide a Rough Order of Magnitude, including, as applicable, estimated quantities, unit pricing, and any additional anticipated costs to meet the Governments minimum requirements.

7. Indicate the likelihood of your company responding to a solicitation should this effort be released on FBO. Note: Small businesses should include intent and ability to meet set-aside requirements for performance of this effort, if applicable.

8. Include the company profile. At a minimum, include history, business size, socioeconomic category, System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity ID (UEI), point of contact (name, telephone number and email) for this Sources Sought response and applicable NAICS. The NAICS code considered for this requirement is 541519. Please indicate your business size standard and comment on the appropriate use of this code. You may recommend another code if you deem it more appropriate; however, please provide your rationale. The response should also include a list of all subcontractors anticipated and their respective role(s) in the performance of this requirement.

9. Identify any existing contract vehicle(s) numbers you currently hold for which this requirement would be within scope for this solution (i.e., GSA FSS, GWAC, NASA SEWP, etc.).

10. Has the draft PWS provided sufficient detail to describe the technical and functional requirements that encompass the desired solution?

______ YES _______ NO

If “No,” please provide your technical and functional comments/recommendations on elements of the draft PWS that may contribute to a more accurate, cost efficient solution?

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES:

Questions shall be submitted electronically via email to Richard.Melton2@va.gov and Diana.Armesto@va.gov no later than Wednesday, July 28, 2025, at 12 p.m. Eastern. All questions shall note “36C10B25Q0459” in the subject line of the email.

Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to Richard.Melton2@va.gov and Diana.Armesto@va.gov no later than Friday, July 31, 2025, at 12 p.m. Eastern. Information submitted by any other method will not be considered. All responses shall note “36C10B25Q0459” in the subject line of the email.