RFI_FPDS Data Quality Improvement.docx

FPDS Data Quality Improvement Request for Information

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Acquisition and Logistics (OAL) Federal Procurement Data System- Next Generation (FPDS-NG) Data Validation Quality Improvement Services

Request for Information

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY (as defined in FAR 15.201(e)), this is not a solicitation, a solicitation is not available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received, provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted, or respond to any questions or comments that may be submitted in response to this RFI. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government and does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to obtain information on potential market capability to provide Federal Procurement Data Systems – Next Generation (FPDS-NG) Data Validation Quality Improvement Services, and if potential vendors can provide these services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The details of this requirement can be found in Attachment A, “DRAFT PWS FPDS Data Quality Improvement”. Responses to this request for information may influence the chosen acquisition strategy (including Veteran-owned, Service-disabled Veteran-owned, and other small business participation, and vehicles and methods to acquire the services).

1. VA is requesting input from all vendors, with all socioeconomic statues, however, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) are encouraged to respond. VA is requesting vendor capability to deliver all required support, as detailed in the PWS. The Government requests that vendors respond using the INSTRUCTIONS provided in this Request for Information. Responses should demonstrate capability, not just confirm the company’s belief that the capability exists or could exist.

2. The VA does not intend to award a contract as a result of this RFI, but rather gather capabilities and market information pertinent for acquisition planning. The responses to this RFI will be captured as market research and may contribute to the development of an acquisition strategy. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate.

The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESPONDING TO THIS RFI

CONFIDENTIALITY: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).

Response Format/Page Limitations:

The overall total page limit for responses to this RFI is six (6) pages. Responses should be submitted in Microsoft Word format with 12 pt. or greater font size. Interested parties should limit marketing material in order to allow sufficient space for adequately, directly, and substantively responding with the information of most interest to the Government. Responses may also optionally include the provision of resumes of qualified personnel that demonstrate expertise in the domains, and resumes will not count towards the page limit.

In all correspondence relevant to this RFI please identify it as a response to the “RFI FPDS-NG Data Quality Improvement” (on response and in Subject Line of email).

See Attachment A – DRAFT PWS FPDS Data Quality Improvement which outlines the requirements for which this RFI applies.

Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Responses to A – General Information and B – Capability and Experience Information are required, however, response to C – Feedback is optional. Respondents are requested to limit responses to the information requested, and in the format provided below.

A - GENERAL INFORMATION (REQUIRED)

A1. Company Name;

A2. Company address;

A3. Company Point-of-Contact (POC);

A4. Company phone, fax, and email address;

A5. Company Tax ID Number (TIN);

A6. Company CAGE Code and SAM Unique Entity ID;

A7. Year in which the company was established/founded (please list any previous names used);

A8. Company ownership (public, private, joint venture);

A9. Company socio-economic designation, if applicable;

A10. Identify any contract vehicles held that support this work as described in the Draft PWS;

A11. Identify the NAICS code deemed most appropriate for this requirement.

B – CAPABILITY AND EXPERIENCE INFORMATION (REQUIRED)

B1. Describe current capability to provide the tasks and services outlined in the Draft PWS.

B2. Describe past experience related to the tasks and services outlined in the Draft PWS.

B3. How much lead time will be needed from a notification of award to delivery of services?

C – FEEDBACK (OPTIONAL)

C.1 Share any changes, additions, and/or clarifications you recommend regarding the Draft PWS (please specify note page and paragraph).

The purpose of this RFI is for Market Research and to gather input for use in further defining the requirement only, and to identify interested and potentially capable vendors.

Submission: Responses to this RFI shall be submitted to SAC-F via email Audrey.Brown7@va.gov and Dylan.Nolz@va.gov no later than at 10:00AM ET on January 24, 2025.

Questions: No Questions are being accepted at this time. Depending upon the responses received, VA may request additional information, may conduct future question and answer sessions, or may conduct meetings.

52.215-3 Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997)

(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(b) Although “proposal” and “offeror” are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.

(c) This Request is issued for the purpose of: Information.

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