36C77626Q0025.docx

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Program Contracting Activity Central

6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490 Independence OH 44131

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Contract Specialist Aimee Maxel aimee.maxel@va.gov Kristy Svendsen (CO) kristy.svendsen@va.gov

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Request for Information (RFI): 36C77626Q0025 Title: VA All Employee Survey (AES) **IMPORTANT: Please read this email notice in full BEFORE responding!** I. Introduction:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) on behalf of the National Center for Organization Development (NCOD) is currently conducting market research to locate qualified, experienced, and interested potential sources. Please review the information contained herein and identify whether your company has the capability and interest to provide the services required. Responses will be treated as information only and not as a proposal, nor will any award be incurred by interested parties in responding to this announcement or otherwise pay for the information requested.

NAICS 541910 (size standard: $22.5 million) applies. If you believe a different NAICS code is a better fit for the subject requirement, please provide that information to us as well.

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is seeking interested sources (contractors) for a near-future solicitation and procurement for All Employee Survey (AES) Services.

At this time, no solicitation exists. Therefore, DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION.

Complete responses to this notice will assist the VA in determining any potential set-aside for the requirement. Not providing all information requested in the response to this notice may result in the VA being unable to determine a vendor potentially capable of satisfying the requirement and, subsequently, if the “rule of two” criteria is not met, a specific set-aside category may not be decided by the Contracting Officer.

II. Requirements:

Please see attached DRAFT PWS. The Government welcomes comments or questions on the DRAFT PWS associated with this requirement. Please provide clear comments or questions and provide the page and section referenced for each comment or question.

III. Submittal Information:

Contractors having the skills and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements should submit a response of no more than 20 pages in length, single spaced, 12-point font minimum that addresses the above information. The Government will not review any other data, attachments that are in excess to the 20 pages. Please also include a cover page (not included in page limit) which includes, at a minimum, the company’s name, address, SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI) number, GSA contract number (if applicable), Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, and e-mail address. Companies shall provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate their capability to fulfill these requirements.

A. Past Experience: Provide the following information on a maximum of three similar projects completed within the last three-years for which the responder was a prime or subcontractor.

· The name, address, and dollar value of each project

· The Prime Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price, or Time and Material

· The name, telephone, and address of the owner of each project

· A brief description (no more than a few paragraphs) of each project and why it is relevant to this requirement, including difficulties and successes.

· Your company’s role and services provided for each project.

B. Capability/Qualifications– A written response (no more than 5 pages) providing clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capacity to fulfill this requirement. Description of the capabilities/qualifications/skills your company possesses to perform services described in the scope of work.

Company business size and status - (i.e., Large Business, Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, etc.), the number of years in business, affiliate information: parent company, potential teaming partners. Please also provide the number of employees your business has or has access to.

Federal Supply Schedule - If the company holds a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract, list the GSA Contract Number and relevant SINS applicable to this requirement.

Sub-Contracting Limitations – Please provide clarification that you can maintain compliance with sub-contracting limitations in accordance with the latest FAR and VAAR clauses.

It is requested that the above information be provided no later than Monday, December 15, 2025 at 2:00PM EST. Responses should be emailed to Aimee Maxel (CS) at aimee.maxel@va.gov and Kristy Svendsen (CO) kristy.svendsen@va.gov . All Email Correspondence for this requirement must reference the RFI number and Title in the subject line of the email. Example: RFI 36C77626Q0025 VA All Employee survey (AES) . No phone calls will be accepted.

Attachment: DRAFT PWS

DISCLAIMER

Per FAR 15.101(c) (2025), responses will be treated as information only and not as a proposal, nor will any award be incurred by interested parties in responding to this announcement or otherwise pay for the information requested.

No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents; however, the Government does reserve the right to contact any respondent and/or respondent reference to obtain additional information. Currently, no solicitation exists; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. Any resulting procurement action will be the subject of a separate, future announcement. The information is provided for discussion purposes and any potential strategy for this acquisition may change prior to any solicitation release. The acquisition strategy, evaluation methodology, contract type, and any other acquisition decisions are to be determined.

See attached document: P01 - FY26-30 AES DRAFT PWS.

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