36C10B26Q0254.docx

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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Technology Acquisition Center

23 Christopher Way Eatontown NJ 07724

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Contract Specialist Julia Renna julia.renna@va.gov

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Request for Information Trellix Brand Name or Equal Compact Disc (CD) / Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Enterprise Encryption Software

1. Introduction

This Request for Information (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 Product Description (PD). 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 a 10 page capability statement. The Government will not review any other information or attachments included, that are in excess of the 10 page limit. NO MARKETING MATERIALS ARE ALLOWED AS PART OF THIS RFI. Submit your response via email to the Contract Specialist by Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00AM EST.

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

B. Provide a summary of your capability to meet the requirements contained within the draft PD.

a. 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 VAAR 852.219-10 (JUL 2016) (DEVIATION) VA Notice of Total SDVOSB 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 PD 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 PD 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 PD that may contribute to a more accurate proposal submission and efficient, cost effective effort.

Please email any capability statements to Julia Renna, Contract Specialist, at Julia.Renna@va.gov. Please note “RFI 36C10B26Q0254 - CD/DVD Enterprise Encryption Software” 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.

See attached document: P01 Product Description - CD DVD Encryption RFI for SAM.gov.

See attached document: P01 PD Attachment A - CD-DVD Encryption Software Requirements.

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