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ILS VALNET RFQ #36C77619Q0100 Questions & Answers:

1. Request for Extension of submittals:

We are unable to provide any extensions to the response due date.

2. Request to remove the Small Business set-aside:

We are unable to remove the small business set-aside for this solicitation.

3. Regarding 2.31 #8, are you looking to be in a FedRAMP data center with FedRAMP approved software?

No.

4. For the 84 potential libraries joining this system, what information will be migrated?

Inventory (Bibliographic, holdings/items, etc.) and Fulfilment (circulation, patron, acquisitions, etc.) Also, note in section 2.1, 4th paragraph in the Statement of Work: “There will be a potential pool of approximately 116 libraries at the outset for the migration…” NOT 84.

5. Do the 31 non-automated libraries have any information to be migrated (excel files, etc.)?

Yes.

6. Incumbent contractor currently performing these services?

As stated in Statement of Work, there are approximately 11 different vendors currently providing ILS systems for VA libraries, contracted for at the medical center level. We are unable to provide further details at this time.