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OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

36C10B26Q0087 02-02-2026

Harold Nice 8483775265 02-06-2026

10AM EST

Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center

23 Christopher Way Eatontown NJ 07724

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541519

$34M

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See Delivery Schedule

36C10B

Technology Acquisition Center

36C10A

Technology Acquisition Center Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-8971

Title: Data Access Services (DAS) InterQual Connect

Contracting Officer: Kimberly Geran, Kimberly.Geran@va.gov

Contract Specialist: Harold Nice, Harold.Nice@va.gov

Alternate Contract Specialist: Ryan Sehulster, Ryan.Sehulster@va.gov

Purchase Order Number: TBD

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36C10B26Q0087

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

A.2 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

A.3 GOVERNING LAW

A.4 SOFTWARE LICENSE, SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND SOFTWARE

TECHNICAL SUPPORT:

A.5 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

SECTION B

B.1 PRICE SCHEDULE

B.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.2 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ...21

C.3

VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.4 VAAR 852.239-76 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY (FEB 2023)

C.5 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998) E.2

52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX

LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016) ..26

E.3 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

E.4 BASIS FOR AWARD

E.5 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

E.6 SPECIAL NOTICE

A.2 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

(i) Solicitation number 36C10B26Q0087 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 36C10B26Q0087 for brand name InterQual Connect software subscription licenses.

This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

(ii) See Section B below for the Schedule of Deliverables.

(iii) See Section B below for the Product Description.

(iv) See Section B below for the Delivery/Acceptance/F.O.B.

(v) See Section E below for the Provisions.

(vi) See Section C below for the Clauses.

(vii) Offers are due by 10 AM EST on February 6, 2026. Offerors shall submit quotes via email to Ryan.Sehulster@va.gov.

(viii) Please contact Contract Specialist, Ryan Sehulster, Ryan.Sehulster@va.gov, (848) 377-5190, or Contracting Officer, Kimberly Geran, Kimberly.Geran@va.gov, (848) 377-5228 for information regarding the solicitation.

A.3 GOVERNING LAW

Federal law and regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), shall govern this Contract/Order. Commercial license agreements may be made a part of this Contract/Order but only if both parties expressly make them an addendum hereto, as permitted by FAR 12.212. If the commercial license agreement is not made an addendum, it shall not apply, govern, be a part of or have any effect whatsoever on the Contract/Order; this includes, but is not limited to, any agreement embedded in the computer software (clickwrap), any agreement that is otherwise delivered with or provided to the Government with the commercial computer software or documentation (shrinkwrap), or any other license agreement otherwise referred to in any document. If a commercial license agreement is made an addendum, only those provisions addressing data rights regarding the Government’s use, duplication and disclosure of data (e.g., restricted computer software) are included and made a part of this Contract/Order, and only to the extent that those provisions are not duplicative or inconsistent with Federal law, Federal regulation, the incorporated FAR clauses and the http://www.acquisition.gov/ mailto:Ryan.Sehulster@va.gov mailto:Kimberly.Geran@va.gov provisions of this Contract/Order; those provisions in the commercial license agreement that do not address data rights regarding the Government’s use, duplication and disclosure of data shall not be included or made a part of the Contract/Order. Federal law and regulation including, without limitation, the Contract Disputes Act (41 U.S.C. § 7101 et seq.), the Anti-Deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. § 1341 et seq.), the Competition in Contracting Act (41 U.S.C. § 3301 et seq.), the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. § 3901 et seq.), Contracts for Data Processing or Maintenance (38 USC § 5725), and FAR clauses 52.212-4, 52.227-14, 52.227-19 shall supersede, control, and render ineffective any inconsistent, conflicting, or duplicative provision in any commercial license agreement. In the event of conflict between this clause and any provision in the Contract/Order or the commercial license agreement or elsewhere, the terms of this clause shall prevail. The Contractor shall deliver to the Government all data first produced under this Contract/Order with unlimited rights as defined by FAR 52.227-14.

Claims of patent or copyright infringement brought against the Government as a party shall be defended by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 516; at the discretion of DOJ, the Contractor may be allowed reasonable participation in the defense of the litigation. Any additional changes to the Contract/Order must be made by modification (Standard Form 30) and shall only be made by a warranted Contracting Officer. Nothing in this Contract/Order or any commercial license agreement shall be construed as a waiver of sovereign immunity.

A.4 SOFTWARE LICENSE, SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND SOFTWARE

TECHNICAL SUPPORT:

(1). Definitions.

a) Licensee. The term “licensee” shall mean the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) and is synonymous with “Government.”

b) Licensor. The term “licensor” shall mean the Contractor having the necessary license or ownership rights to deliver license, software maintenance and support of the computer software being acquired. The term “Contractor” is the party identified in Block 17a on the SF1449. If the Contractor is a reseller and not the Licensor, the Contractor remains responsible for performance under this Contract/Order.

c) Software. The term “software” shall mean the licensed computer software product(s) cited in the Schedule of Supplies/Services.

d) Maintenance. The term “maintenance” is the process of enhancing and optimizing software, as well as remedying defects. It shall include all new fixes, patches, releases, updates, versions and upgrades, as further defined below.

e) Technical Support. The term “technical support” refers to the range of services providing assistance for the software via the telephone, email, a website or otherwise.

f) Release or Update. The term “release” or “update” are terms that refer to a revision of software that contains defect corrections, minor enhancements, or improvements of the software’s functionality. This is usually designated by a change in the number to the right of the decimal point (e.g., from Version 5.3 to 5.4). An example of an update is the addition of new hardware.

g) Version or Upgrade. The term “version” or “upgrade” are terms that refer to a revision of software that contains new or improved functionality. This is usually designated by a change in the number to the left of the decimal point (e.g., from Version

5.4 to 6).

(2). Software License.

a) Unless otherwise stated in the Schedule of Supplies/Services, the Performance Work Statement or Product Description, the software license provided to the Government is a perpetual, nonexclusive license to use the software.

b) The Government may use the software in a networked environment.

c) Any dispute regarding the license grant or usage limitations shall be resolved in accordance with the Disputes Clause incorporated in FAR 52.212-4(d).

d) All limitations of software usage are expressly stated in the Schedule of Supplies/Services and the Performance Work Statement/Product Description.

(3). Software Maintenance and/or Technical Support.

a) If the Government desires to continue software maintenance and support beyond the period of performance identified in this Contract/Order, the Government will issue a separate contract or order for maintenance and support. Conversely, if a contract or order for continuing software maintenance and technical support is not received, the Contractor is neither authorized nor permitted to renew any of the previously furnished services.

b) The Contractor shall provide software support services, which includes periodic updates, enhancements and corrections to the software, and reasonable technical support, all of which are customarily provided by the Contractor to its commercial customers to cause the software to perform according to its specifications, documentation or demonstrated claims.

c) Any telephone support provided by Contractor shall be at no additional cost.

d) The Contractor shall provide all maintenance services in a timely manner in accordance with the Contractor’s customary practice or as defined in the Performance Work Statement or Product Description. However, prolonged delay (exceeding two business days) in resolving software problems will be noted in the Government’s various past performance records on the Contractor (e.g., www.cpars.gov).

e) If the Government allows the maintenance and support to lapse and subsequently wishes to reinstate it, any reinstatement fee charged shall not exceed the amounts that would have been charged if the Government had not allowed the subscription to lapse.

(4). Disabling Software Code.

The Government requires delivery of computer software that does not contain any code that will, upon the occurrence or the nonoccurrence of any event, disable the software.

Such code includes but is not limited to a computer virus, restrictive key, node lock, time-out, or other function, whether implemented by electronic, mechanical, or other means, which limits or hinders the use or access to any computer software based on residency on a specific hardware configuration, frequency of duration of use, or other limiting criteria. If any such disabling code is present, the Contractor agrees to indemnify the Government for all damages suffered as a result of a disabling caused by such code, and the contractor agrees to remove such code upon the Government’s request at no extra cost to the Government. Inability of the Contractor to remove the disabling software code will be considered an inexcusable delay and a material breach of contract, and the Government may exercise its right to terminate for cause. In addition, the Government is permitted to remove the code as it deems appropriate and charge the Contractor for consideration for the time and effort expended in removing the code.

(5). Manuals and Publications.

Upon Government request, the Contractor shall furnish the most current version of the user manual and publications for all products/services provided under this Contract/Order at no cost.

A.5 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C10B Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other []

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

SECTION B

B.1 PRICE SCHEDULE

NOTE: Vendors are instructed to complete Section B.4 and submit with their quote.

Vendors are cautioned that alterations to the line items as specified below may render quotes unacceptable. All questions shall be directed to the Contract Specialist, Ryan Sehulster, Ryan.Sehulster@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Kimberly.Geran@ga.gov prior to the closing date and time specified in the Request for Quotation (RFQ).

Base Period

The Period of Performance (PoP) shall be 12 months from date of Award.

CLIN Description

Qty

Unit

Unit Price Extended

Price 0001 InterQual(R) Imaging Criteria &

InterQual Anonymous Review Annual Subscription License Fee

Part Numbers: 72026297 and 72026320

4 EA $ $

0001AA InterQual(R) View (Included)

Part Number: 72035426

4 EA NSP NSP

0001AB InterQual(R) View (SQL)

Part Number: 72020947

4 EA NSP NSP

0001AC InterQual Learning Basics

Part Number: 72034984

4 EA NSP NSP

0001AD InterQual(R) Mobile

Part Number: 72034985

4 EA NSP NSP

0001AE AMA CPT Codes IQ

Part Number: 72035433

4 EA NSP NSP

0002 InterQual(R) InterRater Reliability Standard Testing Tool Annual Subscription License Fee

Part Number: 72026317

4 EA $ $

0003 Implementation Set-up Fee (one-time fee)

1 EA $ $

0004 One (1) End User Web-based Criteria Training Session (one-time fee) for four (4) Participants

1 EA $ $

Total for Base Year: $ mailto:Ryan.Sehulster@va.gov mailto:Kimberly.Geran@ga.gov

Option Period One

This 12-month option period may be exercised in accordance with FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000). Work shall not commence until, and unless, a formal modification is issued by the Contracting Officer. If exercised, this option period shall commence immediately after expiration of the Base Period.

Period of Performance shall be 12 months from the expiration of the Base Period.

Price 1001 InterQual(R) Imaging Criteria &

InterQual Anonymous Review Annual Subscription License Fee

Part Numbers: 72026297 and 72026320

4 EA $ $

1001AA InterQual(R) View (Included)

Part Number: 72035426

4 EA NSP NSP

1001AB InterQual(R) View (SQL)

Part Number: 72020947

4 EA NSP NSP

1001AC InterQual Learning Basics

Part Number: 72034984

4 EA NSP NSP

1001AD InterQual(R) Mobile

Part Number: 72034985

4 EA NSP NSP

1001AE AMA CPT Codes IQ

Part Number: 72035433

4 EA NSP NSP

1002 InterQual(R) InterRater Reliability Standard Testing Tool Annual Subscription License Fee

Part Number: 72026317

4 EA $ $

Total for Option Period One: $

Option Period Two formal modification is issued by the Contracting Officer. If exercised, this option period shall commence immediately after expiration of Option Period One.

Period of Performance shall be 12 months from the expiration of Option Period One.

Price

2001 InterQual(R) Imaging Criteria & InterQual Anonymous Review Annual Subscription License Fee

Part Numbers: 72026297 and 72026320

4 EA $ $

2001AA InterQual(R) View (Included)

Part Number: 72035426

4 EA NSP NSP

2001AB InterQual(R) View (SQL)

Part Number: 72020947

4 EA NSP NSP

2001AC InterQual Learning Basics

Part Number: 72034984

4 EA NSP NSP

2001AD InterQual(R) Mobile

Part Number: 72034985

4 EA NSP NSP

2001AE AMA CPT Codes IQ

Part Number: 72035433

4 EA NSP NSP

2002 InterQual(R) InterRater Reliability Standard Testing Tool Annual Subscription License Fee

Part Number: 72026317

Total for Option Period Two: $

Option Period Three formal modification is issued by the Contracting Officer. If exercised, this option period shall commence immediately after expiration of Option Period Two.

Period of Performance shall be 12 months from the expiration of Option Period Two.

Price 3001 InterQual(R) Imaging Criteria &

InterQual Anonymous Review Annual Subscription License Fee

Part Numbers: 72026297 and 72026320

4 EA $ $

3001AA InterQual(R) View (Included)

Part Number: 72035426

4 EA NSP NSP

3001AB InterQual(R) View (SQL) 4 EA NSP NSP

Part Number: 72020947

3001AC InterQual Learning Basics

Part Number: 72034984

4 EA NSP NSP

3001AD InterQual(R) Mobile

Part Number: 72034985

4 EA NSP NSP

3001AE AMA CPT Codes IQ

Part Number: 72035433

4 EA NSP NSP

3002 InterQual(R) InterRater Reliability Standard Testing Tool Annual Subscription License Fee

Part Number: 72026317

Total for Option Period Three: $

Option Period Four formal modification is issued by the Contracting Officer. If exercised, this option period shall commence immediately after expiration of Option Period Three.

Period of Performance shall be 12 months from the expiration of Option Period Three.

Price 4001 InterQual(R) Imaging Criteria &

InterQual Anonymous Review Annual Subscription License Fee

Part Numbers: 72026297 and 72026320

4 EA $ $

4001AA InterQual(R) View (Included)

Part Number: 72035426

4 EA NSP NSP

4001AB InterQual(R) View (SQL)

Part Number: 72020947

4 EA NSP NSP

4001AC InterQual Learning Basics

Part Number: 72034984

4 EA NSP NSP

4001AD InterQual(R) Mobile

Part Number: 72034985

4001AE AMA CPT Codes IQ

Part Number: 72035433 4002 InterQual(R) InterRater Reliability

Standard Testing Tool Annual Subscription License Fee

Part Number: 72026317

4 EA $ $

Total for Option Period Four: $ Delivery Order Total (Base + All Option Periods): $

B.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION (PD)

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Office of Information & Technology (OI&T)

InterQual Connect

Date: December 4, 2025

VA-26-00011338

PD Version Number: 1.1

2.0 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information & Technology (OIT), has a requirement to purchase brand name InterQual Connect software subscription licenses. InterQual establishes medical necessity or level of care determinations.

Medical necessity or level of care determinations are the “next steps” in the treatment process. This solution can be leveraged by the VA to reduce unnecessary radiology orders for more than 280 unique imaging tests which reduces and/or eliminates patient exposure to unnecessary testing.

InterQual platform aligns strategically with the VA to reduce unnecessary exams and allow for appropriate exams to be scheduled sooner. The software helps to ensure that appropriate sequencing of tests is considered prior to the approval of advanced imaging.

The period of performance for this licensing shall be 12 months, with four (4), 12-month option periods.

Base Period Requirements:

Description Part No. Qty

InterQual Imaging Criteria & InterQual Anonymous Review Annual Subscription License Fee

72026297 and 72026320 4

InterRater Reliability Standard Testing Tool Annual Subscription License Fee 72026317 4

Implementation Set-up Fee (one-time fee) N/A 1

One (1) End User Web-based Criteria Training Session (one-time fee) for four (4) Participants

N/A 1

Option Periods 1, 2, 3 and 4 Requirements:

Description Part No. Qty

InterQual Imaging Criteria & InterQual Anonymous Review Annual Subscription License Fee

72026297 and 72026320 4

Description Part No. Qty

InterRater Reliability Standard Testing Tool Annual Subscription License Fee

72026297 and 72026320 4

2.0 NOTICE OF THE FEDERAL ACCESSIBILITY LAW AFFECTING ALL

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

PROCUREMENTS (SECTION 508)

On January 18, 2017, the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) revised and updated, in a single rulemaking, standards for electronic and information technology developed, procured, maintained, or used by Federal agencies covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as our guidelines for telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment covered by Section 255 of the Communications Act of 1934. The revisions and updates to the Section 508-based standards and Section 255-based guidelines are intended to ensure that information and communication technology (ICT) covered by the respective statutes is accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.

2.1 SECTION 508 – INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

STANDARDS

The Section 508 standards established by the Access Board are incorporated into, and made part of all VA orders, solicitations and purchase orders developed to procure ICT.

These standards are found in their entirety at: https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule/text-of-the-standards-and-guidelines. A printed copy of the standards will be supplied upon request.

Federal agencies must comply with the updated Section 508 Standards beginning on January 18, 2018. The Final Rule as published in the Federal Register is available from the Access Board: https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule.

The Contractor shall comply with “508 Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements” for all electronic ICT and content delivered under this contract. Specifically, as appropriate for the technology and its functionality, the Contractor shall comply with the technical standards marked here:

E205 Electronic Content – (Accessibility Standard -WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA Guidelines)

E204 Functional Performance Criteria E206 Hardware Requirements https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule/text-of-the-standards-and-guidelines https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule/text-of-the-standards-and-guidelines https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule/text-of-the-standards-and-guidelines https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule

E207 Software Requirements E208 Support Documentation and Services Requirements

2.2 COMPATABILITY WITH ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

The standards do not require installation of specific accessibility-related software or attachment of an assistive technology device. Section 508 requires that ICT be compatible with such software and devices so that ICT can be accessible to and usable by individuals using assistive technology, including but not limited to screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software.

2.3 ACCEPTANCE AND ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Deliverables resulting from this solicitation will be accepted based in part on satisfaction of the Section 508 Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements standards identified above.

The Government reserves the right to test for Section 508 Compliance before delivery.

The Contractor shall be able to demonstrate Section 508 Compliance upon Deliverables resulting from this solicitation will be accepted based in part on satisfaction of the Section 508 Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements standards identified above.

The Government reserves the right to test for Section 508 Compliance before delivery.

The Contractor shall be able to demonstrate Section 508 Compliance upon delivery.

3.0 DELIVERY OF SOFTWARE

Inspection: N/A Acceptance: N/A Free on Board (FOB): N/A

URL link to access the InterQual Imaging Criteria through InterQual Anonymous Review will be provided to the email addresses listed below.

Ship To and Mark For:

Primary Alternate Name: Devin Spilker Name: Jennie Gatchell Voice: 317-988-9236 Voice: 317-988-2888 Email: Devin.Spilker@va.gov Email: Jennie.Gatchell@va.gov

4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 VA TECHNICAL REFERENCE MODEL

The Contractor shall support the VA enterprise management framework. In association with the framework, the Contractor shall comply with OI&T Technical Reference Model (VA TRM). The VA TRM is one component within the overall Enterprise Architecture mailto:Devin.Spilker@va.gov mailto:Jennie.Gatchell@va.gov

(EA) that establishes a common vocabulary and structure for describing the information technology used to develop, operate, and maintain enterprise applications. Moreover, the VA TRM, which includes the Standards Profile and Product List, serves as a technology roadmap and tool for supporting OI&T. Architecture & Engineering Services (AES) has overall responsibility for the VA TRM.

4.2 ZERO TRUST – VA CRITICAL SECURITY CONTROLS

VA has established minimum mandatory security requirements and requires that any network connected software system or service must meet the VA Critical Security Controls as outlined in the VA Memorandum, “VA Security Controls”, https://www.voa.va.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DocumentID=5010. VA Critical Security Controls identify the minimum mandatory requirements that must be implemented across all VA enterprise infrastructure, cloud computing environments, information systems, networks, and specialized devices (medical devices/systems, special-purpose systems, and research scientific computing devices) that process, store, and/or transmit VA data. Effective July 1, 2025, the Contractor shall implement these VA Critical Security Controls, within any network connected software system or service prior to being authorized for use in the VA. This functional requirement is not negotiable, and Plan of Action & Milestones (POAM) will not be accepted in the event these controls cannot be implemented for new systems. Critical Security Controls are intended to increase VA’s security posture and provide security and privacy risk visibility into the VA network and is not a new requirement. The Contractor’s failure to maintain these VA Critical Controls after implementation will result in VA discontinuing the use of the system.

4.3 SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (SSN) REDUCTION

The Contractor solution shall support the Social Security Number (SSN) Fraud Prevention Act (FPA) of 2017 which prohibits the inclusion of SSNs on any document sent by mail. The Contractor support shall also be performed in accordance with Section 240 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) 2018, enacted March 23, 2018, which mandates VA to discontinue using SSNs to identify individuals in all VA information systems as the Primary Identifier. The Contractor shall ensure that any new IT solution discontinues the use of SSN as the Primary Identifier to replace the SSN with the Integrated Control Number (ICN) in all VA information systems for all individuals. The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor delivered applications and systems integrate with the VA Master Person Index (MPI) for identity traits to include the use of the ICN as the Primary Identifier. The Contractor solution may only use a Social Security Number to identify an individual in an information system if and only if the use of such number is required to obtain information VA requires from an information system that is not under the jurisdiction of VA.

4.4 INTERNET PROTOCOL VERSION 6 (IPV6)

https://www.voa.va.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DocumentID=5010

The Contractor solution shall support IPv6-Only based upon the memo issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on November 19, 2020 (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/M-21-07.pdf). Which defines IPv6-only as the state of an operational system or service when IPv4 protocol functions (addressing, packet forwarding) are not in use. The NIST USGv6 profile defines technical requirements for a product to be capable of operating in IPv6-Only environments. IPv6-Only technology, in accordance with the USGv6 Program (https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/usgv6-program/usgv6-revision-1), NIST Special Publication (SP) 500-267B Revision 1 “USGv6 Profile” (https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.500-267Br1), and NIST SP 800-119 “Guidelines for the Secure Deployment of IPv6” (https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-119), compliance shall be included in all IT infrastructures, application designs, application development, operational systems and sub-systems, and their integration. In addition to the above requirements, all devices, applications, and systems shall support all applicable functionality on native IPv6-Only as well as dual stack (IPv6 / IPv4) connectivity without additional memory or other resources being provided by the Government, so that they can function in a mixed environment. All public/external facing servers and services (e.g., web, email, DNS, ISP services, etc.) shall support native IPv6-Only and dual stack (IPv6 / IPv4) users and all internal infrastructure and applications shall support using native IPv6-Only and dual stack (IPv6 / IPv4) for all functionality and operations.

4.5 SOFTWARE AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall be responsible for the provision of all software licenses and any associated licensing maintenance required for any development, delivery, integration, operation, and/or maintenance associated with its proposed application(s), software products, software solution, and/or system including, but not limited to, any and all application(s), software and/or software products that comprise, are a part of, or integrate with the Contractor’s proposed application(s), software products, software solution, and/or system for the life of any resulting contract.

4.6 TRUSTED INTERNET CONNECTION (TIC)

The Contractor solution shall meet the requirements outlined in Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M-19-26, “Update to the Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) Initiative“ (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/M-19-26.pdf), VA Directive 6513 “Secure External Connections”, and shall comply with the TIC 3.0 Core Guidance Documents, including all Volumes and TIC Use Cases, found at the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) (https://www.cisa.gov/publication/tic-30-core-guidance-documents.)

https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/M-21-07.pdf https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/usgv6-program/usgv6-revision-1 https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.500-267Br1 https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-119 https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/M-19-26.pdf https://www.cisa.gov/publication/tic-30-core-guidance-documents

POINTS OF CONTACT

VA Program Manager/Contracting Officer’s Representative:

Name: Jennie Gatchell Voice: 317-988-2888 Email: Jennie.Gatchell@va.gov

Contracting Officer:

Name: Kimberly Geran Email: Kimberly.Geran@va.gov

Contract Specialist:

Name: Harold Nice Email: Harold.Nice@va.gov mailto:Jennie.Gatchell@va.gov mailto:Kimberly.Geran@va.gov mailto:Harold.Nice@va.gov

INFORMATION SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS:

The Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required

All VA sensitive information shall be protected at all times in accordance with local security field office System Security Plans (SSP’s) and Authority to Operate (ATO)’s for all systems/LAN’s accessed while performing the tasks detailed in this Product Description.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER

RIGHTS

NOV 2023

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR

STATEMENTS

JAN 2017

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

MAINTENANCE

NOV 2025

(DEVIATION)

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST

WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS

DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR

DEBARMENT, OR VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED

NOV 2025

(DEVIATION)

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED

DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS

NOV 2025

(DEVIATION)

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

OCT 2025

(DEVIATION)

52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

REREPRESENTATION

NOV 2025

(DEVIATION)

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH

DISABILITIES

NOV 2025

(DEVIATION)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS NOV 2025

(DEVIATION)

52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION NOV 2025

(DEVIATION)

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN

TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

MAY 2024

52.227-1 AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT JUN 2020

52.227-2 NOTICE AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING PATENT

AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

JUN 2020

52.227-14 RIGHTS IN DATA—GENERAL MAY 2014

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER-

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

OCT 2018

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD NOV 2025

(DEVIATION)

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT

CLAIM

NOV 2025

(DEVIATION)

52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS NOV 2025

(DEVIATION)

852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE DEC 2022

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.222-71 COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13899 APR 2025

(DEVIATION)

852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT

REQUESTS

NOV 2018

852.239-70 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES

FEB 2023

852.239-71 INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY PLAN AND

ACCREDITATION

FEB 2023

C.2 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR

2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within the period of performance; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend before the contract expires.

The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years.

(End of Clause)

C.3 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON

SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND

CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), the offeror certifies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows:

(i) [] Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

(ii) [] General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) [] Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/ VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1));

and

(iii) Prosecution for violating 18 U.S.C. 1001.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer.

Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification

I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee: ___________

Printed Title of Signee: _____________

Signature: ____________

Date: ______________

Company Name and Address: _______________

(End of Clause)

C.4 VAAR 852.239-76 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY (FEB 2023)

(a) All information and communication technology (ICT) (formerly referred to as electronic and information technology (EIT)) supplies, information, documentation and services support developed, acquired, maintained or delivered under this contract or order must comply with the ‘‘Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Standards’’ (see 36 CFR part 1194). Information about Section 508 is available at http://www.section508.va.gov/.

(b) The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this contract or order are identified in the specification, statement of work, or performance work statement. If it is determined by the Government that ICT supplies and services provided by the Contractor do not conform to the described accessibility standards in the contract, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense.

http://www.section508.va.gov/

(c) The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this contract are:

(d) In the event of a modification(s) to this contract or order, which adds new EIT supplies or services or revises the type of, or specifications for, supplies or services, the Contracting Officer may require that the Contractor submit a completed VA Section 508 Checklist and any other additional information necessary to assist the Government in determining that the ICT supplies or services conform to Section 508 accessibility standards. If it is determined by the Government that ICT supplies and services provided by the Contractor do not conform to the described accessibility standards in the contract, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense.

(e) If this is an Indefinite-Delivery type contract, a Blanket Purchase Agreement or a Basic Ordering Agreement, the task/delivery order requests that include ICT supplies or services will define the specifications and accessibility standards for the order. In those cases, the Contractor may be required to provide a completed VA Section 508 Checklist and any other additional information necessary to assist the Government in determining that the ICT supplies or services conform to Section 508 accessibility standards. If it is determined by the Government that ICT supplies and services provided by the Contractor do not conform to the described accessibility standards in the provided documentation, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense.

(End of Clause)

C.5 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT

2020) The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for the purpose of performing certain tasks/duties in the administration of the contract. Such designation will be in writing through an ACO Letter of Delegation and will identify the responsibilities and limitations of the ACO. A copy of the ACO Letter of Delegation will be furnished to the Contractor.

(End of Clause)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR

ATTACHMENTS

None.

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

(End of Provision)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES

THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR

STATEMENTS—REPRESENTATION

JAN 2017

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT NOV 2024

52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED

DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS—REPRESENTATION

NOV 2015

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OCT 2025

(DEVIATION)

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS JUL 1990

52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—

NOTICE AND REPRESENTATION

SEP 2025

(DEVIATION)

852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE

FEB 2023

E.2 52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING

DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY

FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that—

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that—

(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of Provision)

E.3 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

E.4 BASIS FOR AWARD

Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsive, responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the requirements of the solicitation set forth in Section B.4, Price Schedule, and B.5, Product Description. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all items in the Price Schedule. The total evaluated price will be that sum.

All Offerors will be advised that, in the interest of efficiency, the Government reserves the right to conduct the evaluation in the most effective manner. Specifically, the Government may first evaluate the total quoted price of all Offerors. Thereafter, the Government will evaluate the quote of the lowest priced Offeror to ensure it conforms to the requirements set forth in the schedule of the solicitation, only. If the lowest priced Offeror’s quote is determined to conform to the requirements, the Government may make award to that Offeror without further evaluation of the remaining Offerors’ quotes.

If the lowest priced Offeror’s quote does not conform to the requirements, then the Government may evaluate the next lowest priced quote, and so forth and so on, until the Government reaches the lowest priced offer that is determined to conform to the requirements. However, the Government reserves the right to evaluate all Offerors’ quotes should VA determine it to be in the Government’s best interest.

E.5 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

(a) Quotes shall be submitted via email to Ryan Sehulster, Ryan.Sehulster@va.gov, and Kimberly Geran, Kimberly.Geran@va.gov, no later than the due date and time listed in Block 8 of the SF1449.

(b) Quote must be in the format of the Price Schedule set forth at Section B.4. All prices shall contain no more than 2 decimal places.