P02_RFI for 36C10A25Q0043_Data Standards_3.28.2025.pdf

Request for Information (RFI) 36C10A25Q0043

SUBJECT* Data Center Standards Online Subscription Service

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 07724

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C10A25Q0043

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 04-01-2025 9:00AM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

ARCHIVE 60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE SBA

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 7F20

NAICS CODE* 541519

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Technology Acquisition Center Procurement Serivces G 23 Christopher Way Eatontown NJ 07724

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist, Tianna Woods, Email:

Tianna.Woods@va.gov Contract Officer, Lori L. Walker, Email:

Lori.Walker1@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Veterans Affairs

St. Peterberg Florida

POSTAL CODE 33701

COUNTRY United States

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

mailto:Tianna.Woods@va.gov mailto:Lori.Walker1@va.gov

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This request is for planning purposes only, and does not constitute a Request for Quote, a Solicitation, a Request for Quote or, an indication that the Government will award a contract for the items contained in this RFI. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this request. The Government does not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with submission of the information being requested or, reimburse expenses incurred for responses to this RFI. Companies are encouraged to respond if they have the capability and/or capacity to provide the items identified below. Respondents should identify their company name, address, email, telephone number and a name and telephone number of a point of contact having the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with government representatives.

Respondents are requested to identify the applicable contract vehicle, contracts, and any additional information applicable to this RFI.

Submissions are due NO LATER THAN April 01, 2025, and may be made by submitting your response through email response to the Contract Specialist email at Tianna.Woods@va.gov. This RFI notice is part of the Government’s Market Research, a continuous process for obtaining the latest information from industry, with respect to their current and near-term abilities. If there are not multiple responses to this RFI from preferred socioeconomic categories, any future RFQs for this requirement will be open to ALL Contract Holders in all Groups under the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). The Government requests information regarding whether or not vendors can provide any/all of the products identified, please see the attached Product Description (PD):

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 541519. The Small Business Size Standard $27.5 Mil. Small Business companies with the capability to perform this requirement, in total or in part, are encouraged to participate. If you are interested only in subcontracting opportunities, please indicate this fact clearly in your submission. Should you believe a different NAICS code better applies to the requirement requested under this request for information please provide your suggestions in your response to the RFI. Please indicate your company size and socio-economic status for applicable NAICS codes.

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.

mailto:Tianna.Woods@va.gov

RFI RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

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 RFI.

There is a page limitation for this RFI of 5 pages. The Government will not review any other information or attachments included, that are in excess of the 5-page limit. NO MARKETING MATERIALS ARE ALLOWED AS PART OF THIS RFI. Generic capability statements will not be accepted or reviewed. Your response must address capabilities specific to the services required in the attached PD and must include the following:

a. Interested Vendors shall at a minimum, provide the following information in the initial paragraph of the submission:

Name of Company CAGE/Unique Entity Identifier in SAM/VetBiz.Gov Address Point of Contact Name Phone Number Email address Company Business Size and Status

For VOSB and SDVOSBs, proof of verification in VIP.

For Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) / Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) concerns, indicate whether at least 50 percent of the cost of performance incurred is planned to be expended for employees of your concern or employees of other eligible SDVOSB/VOSB concerns NAICS code(s) Socioeconomic data Unique Entity Identifier Existing Contractual Vehicles the contractor holds for providing these services (GWAC, FSS, other agency GWACs or MAC, etc.)

RESPONSES:

If you can provide the necessary supplies or services, please respond to this RFI certifying capability.

The following information details the Government’s intent and requested information for this acquisition:

a. Briefly discuss your technical capability to meet the requirement, including any specific experience with similar work.

b. Please include a brief explanation on how you would approach this requirement, including a rough order of magnitude (ROM).

c. Identify your socioeconomic category.

d. VA is contemplating a Firm Fixed Price Task Order, and anticipates awarding to only one responsive, responsible contractor.

Responses should be as complete and informative as possible. Please do not submit general marketing information for capability statements.

Authorized Resellers:

If proposing the brand name requirement, are you an authorized reseller? Please include proof of this (Letter from Original Software Developer/formal documentation) with your response.

DISCLAIMER

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is market as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if any is issued. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.