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13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

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DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

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17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

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ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

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COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

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PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

36C10B24Q0711 09-03-2024

Kelly Driscoll, Contract Specialist 848-377-5106 09-10-2024

3PM EST

Department of Veterans Affairs

Technology Acquisition Center

23 Christopher Way

Eatontown NJ 07724

X

513210

$47 Million

N/A

X

See Delivery Schedule

Eatontown NJ 07724

Financial Services Center

PO Box 149971

Austin TX 78714-8971

See CONTINUATION Page

Title: Brand Name or Equivalent Dino Software Universal Data

Manager License and Maintenance

Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price

POC: Kelly Driscoll, Kelly.Driscoll@va.gov

Alternate POC: Edward Hebert, Edward.Hebert@va.gov

See CONTINUATION Page

Edward Hebert

Contracting Officer

36C10B24Q0711

Table of Contents

A.2 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 GOVERNING LAW

B.2 SOFTWARE LICENSE, MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

B.3 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.4 PRICE SCHEDULE

B.5 DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT/SERVICE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.2 52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (NOV 2021)

C.3 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

C.4 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ...37

C.5 52.227-19 COMMERCIAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE LICENSE (DEC 2007)

C.6 VAAR 852.239-76 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY (FEB 2023)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.2 52.204-20 PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020)

E.3 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.4 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT

ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

E.5 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (AUG

2020)

E.6 52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT

TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

E.7 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

E.8 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E.9 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

A.2 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and an additional solicitation will not be issued.

ii. Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C10B24Q0711

iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-06(iv).

iv. This RFQ is being issued as an unrestricted acquisition under NAICS 513210 /

$47M.

v. See Section B below for the Price Schedule.

vi. See Section B below for the Product Description.

vii. The period of performance shall be 12 months from date of award with four 12-month option periods.

viii. The provision at 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial,” applies to this acquisition. See Section E below for addenda.

ix. The provision at 52.212-2, “Evaluation -- Commercial Items,” does not apply to this acquisition. See Section E below for the Evaluation procedures and Basis for Award.

x. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, “Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items,” with its offer. See Section E below for addenda.

xi. The clause at 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items,” applies to this acquisition. See Section C below for the addenda.

xii. The clause at 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items,” applies to this acquisition.

See Section C below for the addenda.

xiii. See Section B below regarding requirements for required Software License, Maintenance, and Technical Support.

xiv. Proposals are due by 3:00PM ET on September 10, 2024. Offerors shall submit Proposals via email to Kelly.Driscoll@va.gov and Edward.Hebert@va.gov.

Please contact Contract Specialist Kelly Driscoll, Kelly.Driscoll@va.gov, 848-377-5106, or contracting Officer, Edward Hebert, Edward.Hebert@va.gov, 848-377-5040 for information regarding the solicitation.

mailto:Kelly.Driscoll@va.gov

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 GOVERNING LAW

Federal law and regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), shall govern this Contract/Order. Commercial license agreements may be made a part of this Contract/Order but only if both parties expressly make them an addendum hereto, as permitted by FAR 12.212. If the commercial license agreement is not made an addendum, it shall not apply, govern, be a part of or have any effect whatsoever on the Contract/Order; this includes, but is not limited to, any agreement embedded in the computer software (clickwrap), any agreement that is otherwise delivered with or provided to the Government with the commercial computer software or documentation (shrinkwrap), or any other license agreement otherwise referred to in any document. If a commercial license agreement is made an addendum, only those provisions addressing data rights regarding the Government’s use, duplication and disclosure of data (e.g., restricted computer software) are included and made a part of this Contract/Order, and only to the extent that those provisions are not duplicative or inconsistent with Federal law, Federal regulation, the incorporated FAR clauses and the provisions of this Contract/Order; those provisions in the commercial license agreement that do not address data rights regarding the Government’s use, duplication and disclosure of data shall not be included or made a part of the Contract/Order. Federal law and regulation including, without limitation, the Contract Disputes Act (41 U.S.C. § 7101 et seq.), the Anti-Deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. § 1341 et seq.), the Competition in Contracting Act (41 U.S.C. § 3301 et seq.), the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. § 3901 et seq.), Contracts for Data Processing or Maintenance (38 USC § 5725), and FAR clauses 52.212-4, 52.227-14, 52.227-19 shall supersede, control, and render ineffective any inconsistent, conflicting, or duplicative provision in any commercial license agreement. In the event of conflict between this clause and any provision in the Contract/Order or the commercial license agreement or elsewhere, the terms of this clause shall prevail. The Contractor shall deliver to the Government all data first produced under this Contract/Order with unlimited rights as defined by FAR 52.227-14.

Claims of patent or copyright infringement brought against the Government as a party shall be defended by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 516; at the discretion of DOJ, the Contractor may be allowed reasonable participation in the defense of the litigation. Any additional changes to the Contract/Order must be made by modification (Standard Form 30) and shall only be made by a warranted Contracting Officer. Nothing in this Contract/Order or any commercial license agreement shall be construed as a waiver of sovereign immunity. .

B.2 SOFTWARE LICENSE, MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

(1). Definitions.

a) Licensee. The term “licensee” shall mean the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) and is synonymous with “Government.”

b) Licensor. The term “licensor” shall mean the Contractor having the necessary license or ownership rights to deliver license, software maintenance and support of the computer software being acquired.

The term “Contractor” is the party identified in Block 17a on the SF1449. If the Contractor is a reseller and not the Licensor, the Contractor remains responsible for performance under this Contract/Order.

c) Software. The term “software” shall mean the licensed computer software product(s) cited in the Schedule of Supplies/Services.

d) Maintenance. The term “maintenance” is the process of enhancing and optimizing software, as well as remedying defects. It shall include all new fixes, patches, releases, updates, versions and upgrades, as further defined below.

e) Technical Support. The term “technical support” refers to the range of services providing assistance for the software via the telephone, email, a website or otherwise.

f) Release or Update. The term “release” or “update” are terms that refer to a revision of software that contains defect corrections, minor enhancements, or improvements of the software’s functionality. This is usually designated by a change in the number to the right of the decimal point (e.g., from Version 5.3 to 5.4). An example of an update is the addition of new hardware.

g) Version or Upgrade. The term “version” or “upgrade” are terms that refer to a revision of software that contains new or improved functionality. This is usually designated by a change in the number to the left of the decimal point (e.g., from Version 5.4 to 6).

(2). Software License.

a) Unless otherwise stated in the Schedule of Supplies/Services, the Performance Work Statement or Product Description, the software license provided to the Government is a perpetual, nonexclusive license to use the software.

b) The Government may use the software in a networked environment.

c) Any dispute regarding the license grant or usage limitations shall be resolved in accordance with the Disputes Clause incorporated in FAR 52.212-4(d).

d) All limitations of software usage are expressly stated in the Schedule of Supplies/Services and the Performance Work Statement/Product Description.

(3). Software Maintenance and/or Technical Support.

a) If the Government desires to continue software maintenance and support beyond the period of performance identified in this Contract/Order, the Government will issue a separate contract or order for maintenance and support. Conversely, if a contract or order for continuing software maintenance and technical support is not received, the Contractor is neither authorized nor permitted to renew any of the previously furnished services.

b) The Contractor shall provide software support services, which includes periodic updates, enhancements and corrections to the software, and reasonable technical support, all of which are customarily provided by the Contractor to its commercial customers to cause the software to perform according to its specifications, documentation or demonstrated claims.

c) Any telephone support provided by Contractor shall be at no additional cost.

d) The Contractor shall provide all maintenance services in a timely manner in accordance with the Contractor’s customary practice or as defined in the Performance Work Statement or Product Description. However, prolonged delay (exceeding two business days) in resolving software problems will be noted in the Government’s various past performance records on the Contractor (e.g., www.cpars.gov).

e) If the Government allows the maintenance and support to lapse and subsequently wishes to reinstate it, any reinstatement fee charged shall not exceed the amounts that would have been charged if the Government had not allowed the subscription to lapse.

(4). Disabling Software Code.

The Government requires delivery of computer software that does not contain any code that will, upon the occurrence or the nonoccurrence of any event, disable the software. Such code includes but is not limited to a computer virus, restrictive key, node lock, time-out, or other function, whether implemented by electronic, mechanical, or other means, which limits or hinders the use or access to any computer software based on residency on a specific hardware configuration, frequency of duration of use, or other limiting criteria. If any such disabling code is present, the Contractor agrees to indemnify the Government for all damages suffered as a result of a disabling caused by such code, and the contractor agrees to remove such code upon the Government’s request at no extra cost to the Government. Inability of the Contractor to remove the disabling software code will be considered an inexcusable delay and a material breach of contract, and the Government may exercise its right to terminate for cause. In addition, the Government is permitted to remove the code as it deems appropriate and charge the Contractor for consideration for the time and effort expended in removing the code.

(5). Manuals and Publications.

http://www.cpars.gov/

Upon Government request, the Contractor shall furnish the most current version of the user manual and publications for all products/services provided under this Contract/Order at no cost.

B.3 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR: To be determined.

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 003B2F4 Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center

Eatontown, NJ 07724

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Upon acceptance of Deliverables, IAW Section B.4, Price Schedule

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic

Submission of Payment Requests.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.4 PRICE SCHEDULE

Base Period

Period of Performance shall be 12-months from date of award.

Line Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price

0001 Control No: SW5142 Description: Dino Software-User Data Manager (UDM) License and Maintenance or equivalent License Metric: Per MIP License Duration: Perpetual OEM: Dino Software Corporation Mfg Part No: PL-UDM01

Quantity: 1 (2526 MIPs)

Mfg Model No: 8561-409; 8562-H02 HW Serial No: AEAB8; AEAC8 MCC: A00 AppCode: CPS Location: AITC

The period of performance shall be 12-months from date of award.

1 EA $ $

0002 Deliverable Support Information: The Contractor shall complete the Deliverable Support Information form (DSI) for maintenance support. The Contractor shall fill in blocks 15-32.

The Contractor shall provide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirmation that all software support or licenses have been purchased. The Contractor shall provide service call instructions to include all information required to obtain maintenance, support or licenses.

The form shall be submitted electronically to:

VA PM, ITAM POC and AACLicense@va.gov Due within 5 days after receipt of order (ARO) and prior to invoice submission.

1 LO NSP NSP

Option Period 1 mailto:AACLicense@va.gov

This twelve (12) month option period may be exercised in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000). Work shall not commence until, and unless, a formal modification is issued by the Contracting Officer. If exercised, this option shall commence immediately after expiration of the base period.

Line Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price

1001 Control No: SW5142 Description: Dino Software-User Data Manager (UDM) Maintenance or equivalent OEM: Dino Software Corporation Mfg Part No: AM-UDM02 License Metric: Per MIP License Duration: Perpetual

Mfg Model No: 8561-409; 8562-H02 HW Serial No: AEAB8; AEAC8 MCC: A00 AppCode: CPS Location: AITC

The period of performance shall be 12 months from commencement of option period.

1 EA $ $

1002 Deliverable Support Information: The Contractor shall complete the Deliverable Support Information form (DSI) for maintenance support. The Contractor shall fill in blocks 15-32.

The Contractor shall provide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirmation that all software support or licenses have been purchased. The Contractor shall provide service call instructions to include all information required to obtain maintenance, support or licenses.

The form shall be submitted electronically to:

VA PM, ITAM POC and AACLicense@va.gov Due within 5 days after receipt of order (ARO) and prior to invoice submission.

1 LO NSP NSP

Total Option Period 1 $

Option Period 2 This twelve (12) month option period may be exercised in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000). Work shall not commence until, and unless, a formal modification is issued by the Contracting Officer. If exercised, this option shall commence immediately after expiration of the option period.

Line Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price

2001 Control No: SW5142 Description: Dino Software-User Data Manager (UDM) Maintenance or equivalent OEM: Dino Software Corporation Mfg Part No: AM-UDM02 License Metric: Per MIP License Duration: Perpetual

Mfg Model No: 8561-409; 8562-H02 HW Serial No: AEAB8; AEAC8 MCC: A00 AppCode: CPS Location: AITC

The period of performance shall be 12 months from commencement of option period.

1 EA $ $

2002 Deliverable Support Information: The Contractor shall complete the Deliverable Support Information form (DSI) for maintenance support. The Contractor shall fill in blocks 15-32.

The Contractor shall provide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirmation that all software support or licenses have been purchased. The Contractor shall provide service call instructions to include all information required to obtain maintenance, support or licenses.

The form shall be submitted electronically to:

VA PM, ITAM POC and AACLicense@va.gov Due within 5 days after receipt of order (ARO) and prior to invoice submission.

1 LO NSP NSP

Total Option Period 2 $

Option Period 3 This twelve (12) month option period may be exercised in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000). Work shall not commence until, and unless, a formal modification is issued by the Contracting Officer. If exercised, this option shall commence immediately after expiration of the option period.

Line Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price

3001 Control No: SW5142 Description: Dino Software-User Data Manager (UDM) Maintenance or equivalent OEM: Dino Software Corporation Mfg Part No: AM-UDM02

1 EA $ $

License Metric: Per MIP License Duration: Perpetual

Mfg Model No: 8561-409; 8562-H02 HW Serial No: AEAB8; AEAC8 MCC: A00 AppCode: CPS Location: AITC

The period of performance shall be 12 months from commencement of option period.

3002 Deliverable Support Information: The Contractor shall complete the Deliverable Support Information form (DSI) for maintenance support. The Contractor shall fill in blocks 15-32.

The Contractor shall provide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirmation that all software support or licenses have been purchased. The Contractor shall provide service call instructions to include all information required to obtain maintenance, support or licenses.

The form shall be submitted electronically to:

VA PM, ITAM POC and AACLicense@va.gov Due within 5 days after receipt of order (ARO) and prior to invoice submission.

1 LO NSP NSP

Total Option Period 3 $

Option Period 4 This twelve (12) month option period may be exercised in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000). Work shall not commence until, and unless, a formal modification is issued by the Contracting Officer. If exercised, this option shall commence immediately after expiration of the option period.

Line Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price

4001 Control No: SW5142 Description: Dino Software-User Data Manager (UDM) Maintenance or equivalent OEM: Dino Software Corporation Mfg Part No: AM-UDM02 License Metric: Per MIP License Duration: Perpetual

Mfg Model No: 8561-409; 8562-H02 HW Serial No: AEAB8; AEAC8

1 EA $ $

MCC: A00 AppCode: CPS Location: AITC

The period of performance shall be 12 months from commencement of option period.

4002 Deliverable Support Information: The Contractor shall complete the Deliverable Support Information form (DSI) for maintenance support. The Contractor shall fill in blocks 15-32.

The Contractor shall provide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirmation that all software support or licenses have been purchased. The Contractor shall provide service call instructions to include all information required to obtain maintenance, support or licenses.

The form shall be submitted electronically to:

VA PM, ITAM POC and AACLicense@va.gov Due within 5 days after receipt of order (ARO) and prior to invoice submission.

1 LO NSP NSP

Total Option Period 4 $

Grand Total $

B.5 DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT/SERVICE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION (PD)

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Office of Information Technology (OIT)

Infrastructure Operations (IO) Chief of Staff

Acquisitions and Logistics (A&L)

Brand Name or Equivalent Dino Software Universal Data Manager License and Maintenance

Date: August 14, 2024

VA-24-00065783

PD Version Number: 9.0

1.0 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information and Technology (OI&T), Infrastructure Operations (IO) Chief of Staff Acquisitions and Logistics has a requirement for brand name or equivalent Dino-Software Universal Data Manager (UDM) license and maintenance support. Dino UDM or equivalent shall be used for storage management and a solution to managing an organization’s Z Operating System (z/OS) Storage at an Enterprise Level, including, Tape Catalogs, Data Facility Storage Management Subsystem Hierarchical Storage Management (DFSMShsm), CA-Disk, Integrated Catalog Facility (ICF) Catalogs, direct-access storage device (DASD) Volumes, DFSMS objects, Spool data and other related objects. The overall ease of installation and automated analysis provides the controls, information and reporting needed to manage the dynamics of modern Storage environment. VA requires virtual storage access method for records and catalog management; the ability to analyze, diagnose, and report; backups; repair clusters; and integrated catalog facility components. Software maintenance is necessary to receive software upgrades and updates to the licensed central processing unit and mega instructions per second based software. The support includes major releases, point releases, service releases and security releases on a quarterly basis, and/or within 48 hours in cases in which a high-risk vulnerability fix becomes available. These software upgrades and updates are necessary to operate successfully and are required to ensure the software remains operational.

The Contractor shall provide one telephone number and/or a point of contact for VA to contact and open maintenance service calls. The Contractor shall provide secure connection capabilities for the downloading of software updates and/or the uploading of diagnostic information. The preferred protocol for transfer is Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP).

Dino’s UDM or equivalent software will be used to replace Broadcom CA1software. The current IO infrastructure has used Dino software in the past and found it to have compatible functionality of the current Broadcom product. The software shall be able to support the proprietary database Integrated Database Management System (IDMS), structure, protocols, and software application programming interfaces. Dino UDM or equivalent shall provide the following functionality: Automate the management of z/OS objects by dynamically reacting to Console messages or conditions, or users can schedule timed processes to interrogate the status of an object. Monitor the status of z/OS objects via the centralized monitor, which allows a user to view and react to alerts from all z/OS Systems via a single graphical user interface (GUI) window. Report on all aspects of enterprise z/OS Storage subsystems centrally, in real time or historically, using Structured Query Language (SQL) filters. Using a single request, for example, a user can view in a central window the status of Storage groups on all of their z/OS Systems. Maintain z/OS Systems using the Command or Job Control Language (JCL) interfaces which allow users to centrally define, store and run z/OS commands or JCL decks. Simplify the management of z/OS Systems using items such as the Volume Initialize wizard or the Storage Explorers. Simplified installation, minimal customization and pre-configured processes mean users can install and gain the benefits from the product in minutes rather than days.

The Period of Performance (POP) shall be 12-months from date of award with four 12-month option periods.

The Contractor shall provide the items listed in Table 1.0 for the base (licenses and maintenance) and each option period (maintenance only), if exercised, as follows:

Table 1.0

Base Period

Item No.

Product Description QTY Unit

Control No: SW5142 Description: Dino Software-User Data Manager (UDM) License and Maintenance or equivalent License Metric: Per MIP License Duration: Perpetual OEM: Dino Software Corporation Mfg Part No: PL-UDM01 Quantity: 1 (2526 MIPs)

Mfg Model No: 8561-409; 8562-H02 HW Serial No: AEAB8; AEAC8 MCC: A00 AppCode: CPS Location: AITC

1 EA

Deliverable Support Information:

The Contractor shall complete the Deliverable Support Information form (DSI) for maintenance support. The Contractor shall fill in blocks 15-32.

The Contractor shall provide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirmation that all software support or licenses have been purchased. The Contractor shall provide service call instructions to include all information required to obtain maintenance, support or licenses.

The form shall be submitted electronically to: VA PM, ITAM POC and AACLicense@va.gov

NSP NSP

Option Period 1

Item No.

Product Description QTY Unit

Control No: SW5142 Description: Dino Software-User Data Manager (UDM) Maintenance or equivalent

1 EA

No.

Product Description QTY Unit

OEM: Dino Software Corporation Mfg Part No: AM-UDM02 License Metric: Per MIP License Duration: Perpetual

Mfg Model No: 8561-409; 8562-H02 HW Serial No: AEAB8; AEAC8 MCC: A00 AppCode: CPS Location: AITC

Deliverable Support Information:

The Contractor shall complete the Deliverable Support Information form (DSI) for maintenance support. The Contractor shall fill in blocks 15-32.

The Contractor shall provide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirmation that all software support or licenses have been purchased. The Contractor shall provide service call instructions to include all information required to obtain maintenance, support or licenses.

The form shall be submitted electronically to: VA PM, Option Period 2

Product Description QTY Unit

Control No: SW5142 Description: Dino Software-User Data Manager (UDM) Maintenance or equivalent OEM: Dino Software Corporation Mfg Part No: AM-UDM02 License Metric: Per MIP License Duration: Perpetual

Mfg Model No: 8561-409; 8562-H02 HW Serial No: AEAB8; AEAC8 MCC: A00 AppCode: CPS Location: AITC

1 EA

Deliverable Support Information:

The Contractor shall complete the Deliverable Support Information form (DSI) for maintenance support. The Contractor shall fill in blocks 15-32.

No.

Product Description QTY Unit

The Contractor shall provide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirmation that all software support or licenses have been purchased. The Contractor shall provide service call instructions to include all information required to obtain maintenance, support or licenses.

The form shall be submitted electronically to: VA PM, Option Period 3

Product Description QTY Unit

Control No: SW5142 Description: Dino Software-User Data Manager (UDM) Maintenance or equivalent OEM: Dino Software Corporation Mfg Part No: AM-UDM02 License Metric: Per MIP License Duration: Perpetual

Mfg Model No: 8561-409; 8562-H02 HW Serial No: AEAB8; AEAC8 MCC: A00 AppCode: CPS Location: AITC

1 EA

Deliverable Support Information:

The Contractor shall complete the Deliverable Support Information form (DSI) for maintenance support. The Contractor shall fill in blocks 15-32.

The Contractor shall provide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirmation that all software support or licenses have been purchased. The Contractor shall provide service call instructions to include all information required to obtain maintenance, support or licenses.

The form shall be submitted electronically to: VA PM, Option Period 4

Product Description QTY Unit

Control No: SW5142 Description: Dino Software-User Data Manager (UDM) Maintenance or equivalent

1 EA

No.

Product Description QTY Unit

OEM: Dino Software Corporation Mfg Part No: AM-UDM02 License Metric: Per MIP License Duration: Perpetual

Mfg Model No: 8561-409; 8562-H02 HW Serial No: AEAB8; AEAC8 MCC: A00 AppCode: CPS Location: AITC

Deliverable Support Information:

The Contractor shall complete the Deliverable Support Information form (DSI) for maintenance support. The Contractor shall fill in blocks 15-32.

The Contractor shall provide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirmation that all software support or licenses have been purchased. The Contractor shall provide service call instructions to include all information required to obtain maintenance, support or licenses.

The form shall be submitted electronically to: VA PM,

1.1 Salient Characteristics

1. Automate the management of z/OS objects, by reacting to Console messages or conditions. Users can schedule timed processes to interrogate the status of an object.

2. Monitor the status of z/OS objects and all controlled systems via the centralized monitor, which allows a user to view and react to alerts from all z/OS Systems via a single GUI window. Allows review for status of Jobs, including the output, from multiple systems in a single GUI window.

3. Report on all aspects of enterprise z/OS Storage subsystems request, for example, a user can view in a central window the status of Storage groups on all of their z/OS Systems.

4. Maintain z/OS Systems using the Command or JCL interfaces commands or JCL decks.

5. Collect information on objects and retain Historical information allowing proactive analysis of data to determine any actions required.

6. Trap critical Console messages and send an alert when critical conditions such as DASD errors occur.

7. React to object conditions such as Catalog or VTOC errors or Scratch Tape shortages and take corrective actions. Notify users (email alerts) about the condition.

8. Software shall be tailored to interface with existing products.

9. Create Service Level Agreements and then propagate these to existing customer Systems, via a single mouse click, or implement these standard Service Level agreements as new customer Systems come on board.

10. Automate the collection of capacity related data such as Usage. Capacity plan, using the SQL based reporting processes.

11. Analyze System messages, Spool or the general Storage architecture and issue z/OS maintenance commands.

12. Monitor Systems, collect information and react automatically to conditions, or it can be used to perform ad hoc tasks on request.

13. System shall integrate into your existing security infrastructure;

14. Iz/OS and TSO commands can be issued to multiple Systems in a single request.

Software allows JCL decks to be centrally stored in a single location and then submitted to multiple Systems in a single request.

15. Command output from all Sysplexes is returned to a single GUI Window.

16. Ensure Commands are submitted using the authority of the caller and not the

UDM Server.

17. Drill-down functions ensure cross reference between reports. Features can be used to generate Summary reports.

18. History functions simplify predictive analysis; History option display historic information about the selected Storage group.

19. It allows users to analyze the state of an object, such as the utilization of critical

Storage Groups, and take actions based on the object’s condition.

20. Alerts may be setup based on a message being issued, a job or process ending, or as a result of a Report query returning data, such as a report process for locating Catalogs, which are full.

21. Software shall work with Capture Data or data that is captured and used to pass to UDM or equal from any point in time, or dynamic, real-time data.

22. Software shall be policy based for automation.

23. Software shall use threshold management.

24. Software shall use Rule Actions or equivalent feature.

25. Software requires an intuitive user interface.

2.0 NOTICE OF THE FEDERAL ACCESSIBILITY LAW AFFECTING

ALL INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

PROCUREMENTS (SECTION 508)

On January 18, 2017, the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) revised and updated, in a single rulemaking, standards for electronic and information technology developed, procured, maintained, or used by Federal agencies covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as our guidelines for telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment covered by Section 255 of the Communications Act of 1934. The revisions and updates to the Section 508-based standards and Section 255-based guidelines are intended to ensure that information and communication technology (ICT) covered by the respective statutes is accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.

2.1 SECTION 508 – INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGY (ICT) STANDARDS

The Section 508 standards established by the Access Board are incorporated into, and made part of all VA orders, solicitations and purchase orders developed to procure ICT.

These standards are found in their entirety at: https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule/text-of-the-standards-and-guidelines. A printed copy of the standards will be supplied upon request.

Federal agencies must comply with the updated Section 508 Standards beginning on January 18, 2018. The Final Rule as published in the Federal Register is available from the Access Board: https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule.

The Contractor shall comply with “508 Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements” for all electronic ICT and content delivered under this contract. Specifically, as appropriate for the technology and its functionality, the Contractor shall comply with the technical standards marked here:

E205 Electronic Content – (Accessibility Standard -WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA Guidelines)

E204 Functional Performance Criteria

E206 Hardware Requirements

E207 Software Requirements E208 Support Documentation and Services Requirements

2.2 COMPATABILITY WITH ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

The standards do not require installation of specific accessibility-related software or attachment of an assistive technology device. Section 508 requires that ICT be compatible with such software and devices so that ICT can be accessible to and usable by individuals using assistive technology, including but not limited to screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software.

2.3 ACCEPTANCE AND ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Deliverables resulting from this solicitation will be accepted based in part on satisfaction of the Section 508 Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements standards identified above.

The Government reserves the right to test for Section 508 Compliance before delivery. The Contractor shall be able to demonstrate Section 508 Compliance upon delivery.

3.0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY USING ENERGY-EFFICIENT

PRODUCTS

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The Contractor shall comply with Sections 524 and Sections 525 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; Section 104 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005;

Executive Order 13834, “Efficient Federal Operations”, dated May 17, 2018; Executive Order 13221, “Energy-Efficient Standby Power Devices,” dated August 2, 2001; and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide ENERGY STAR®, Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) designated, low standby power, and Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) registered products in providing information technology products and/or services.

3.1 EPEAT

EPEAT product compliance is not required in this acquisition.

3.2 ENERGY STAR

The required software license and maintenance support for this effort are not included in the complete listing of Energy Star categories and associated products found at http://www.energystar.gov/Products, therefore this section is not applicable.

3.3 FEMP

The required software license and maintenance support for this effort are not included in the complete listing of FEMP product categories found at https://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/search-energy-efficient-products, therefore this section is not applicable.

4.0 DELIVERY OF SOFTWARE LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE

Deliverables will include updated software licensing information and instructions on how to place service requests. Payment of invoices will not be made without proper distribution of the deliverables.

Inspection: Destination Acceptance: Destination Free on Board (FOB): Destination

Ship To and Mark For: All delivery will be electronic delivery of software and software licenses to AAClicense@va.gov (see Deliverable Support Information CLIN) and provide notice to:

Primary Alternate Name: Dawn D. Sturtz Name: IT Asset Management Software Team

Address: Virtual Address: Virtual

Voice: 515-802-2390 Voice: NA

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5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 VA TECHNICAL REFERENCE MODEL

The Contractor shall support the VA enterprise management framework. In association with the framework, the Contractor shall comply with OIT Technical Reference Model (VA TRM). The VA TRM is one component within the overall Enterprise Architecture (EA) that establishes a common vocabulary and structure for describing the information technology used to develop, operate, and maintain enterprise applications. Moreover, the VA TRM, which includes the Standards Profile and Product List, serves as a technology roadmap and tool for supporting OIT. Architecture & Engineering Services (AES) has overall responsibility for the VA TRM.

5.2 SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (SSN) REDUCTION

The Contractor solution shall support the Social Security Number (SSN) Fraud Prevention Act (FPA) of 2017 which prohibits the inclusion of SSNs on any document sent by mail. The Contractor support shall also be performed in accordance with Section 240 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) 2018, enacted March 23, 2018, which mandates VA to discontinue using SSNs to identify individuals in all VA information systems as the Primary Identifier. The Contractor shall ensure that any new IT solution discontinues the use of SSN as the Primary Identifier to replace the SSN with the Integrated Control Number (ICN) in all VA information systems for all individuals. The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor delivered applications and systems integrate with the VA Master Person Index (MPI) for identity traits to include the use of the ICN as the Primary Identifier. The Contractor solution may only use a Social Security Number to identify an individual in an information system if and only if the use of such number is required to obtain information VA requires from an information system that is not under the jurisdiction of VA.

5.3 INTERNET PROTOCOL VERSION 6 (IPV6)

The Contractor solution shall support Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) based upon the memo issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on November 19, 2020 (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/M-21-07.pdf). IPv6 technology, in accordance with the USGv6 Program (https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/usgv6-program/usgv6-revision-1), NIST Special Publication (SP) 500-267B Revision 1 “USGv6 Profile” (https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.500-267Br1), and NIST SP 800-119 “Guidelines for the Secure Deployment of IPv6” (https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-119), compliance shall be included in all IT infrastructures, application designs, application development, operational systems and sub-systems, and their integration. In addition to the above requirements, all devices shall support native IPv6 and dual stack (IPv6 / IPv4) connectivity without additional memory or other resources being provided by the Government, so that they can function in a mixed environment. All public/external facing servers and services (e.g.

web, email, DNS, ISP services, etc.) shall support native IPv6 and dual stack (IPv6 / IPv4) users and all internal infrastructure and applications shall communicate using native IPv6 and dual stack (IPv6 / IPv4) operations.

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5.4 SOFTWARE AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall be responsible for the provision of all software licenses and any associated licensing maintenance required for any development, delivery, integration, operation, and/or maintenance associated with its proposed application(s), software products, software solution, and/or system including, but not limited to, any and all application(s), software and/or software products that comprise, are a part of, or integrate with the Contractor’s proposed application(s), software products, software solution, and/or system for the life of any resulting contract.

6.0 INFORMATION SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS

The Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required

All VA sensitive information shall be protected at all times in accordance with local security field office System Security Plans (SSP’s) and Authority to Operate (ATO)’s for all systems/LAN’s accessed while performing the tasks detailed in this Product Description.

A prohibition on unauthorized disclosure: “Information made available to the Contractor or Subcontractor by VA for the performance or administration of this contract or information developed by the Contractor/Subcontractor in performance or administration of the contract shall be used only for those purposes and shall not be used in any other way without the prior written agreement of the VA.” This clause expressly limits the Contractor/Subcontractor’s rights to use data as described in Rights in Data – General, FAR 52.227-14(d).(1).

A requirement for data breach notification: Upon discovery of any known or suspected security/privacy incidents, or any unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, including that contained in system(s) to which the Contractor/Subcontractor has access, the Contractor/Subcontractor shall immediately notify the COR and simultaneously, the designated ISO, and Privacy Officer for the contract. The term “security incident” means an event that has, or could have, resulted in unauthorized access to, loss or damage to VA assets, or sensitive information, or an action that breaches VA security procedures. See VA Handbook 6500.6, Appendix C, paragraph 6.a.

A requirement to pay liquidated damages in the event of a data breach: “In the event of a data breach or privacy incident involving SPI the contractor processes or maintains under this contract, the contractor shall be liable to VA for liquidated damages for a specified amount per affected individual to cover the cost of providing credit protection services to those individuals.” However, it is the policy of VA to forgo collection of liquidated damages in the event the Contractor provides payment of actual damages in an amount determined to be adequate by the agency.

Based on the determinations of the independent risk analysis, the Contractor shall be responsible for paying to VA liquidated damages in the amount of $37.50 per affected individual to cover the cost of providing credit protection services to affected individuals consisting of the following:

1) Notification;

2) One year of credit monitoring services consisting of automatic daily monitoring of at least 3 relevant credit bureau reports;

3) Data breach analysis;

4) Fraud resolution services, including writing dispute letters, initiating fraud alerts and credit freezes, to assist affected individuals to bring matters to resolution;

5) One year of identity theft insurance with $20,000.00 coverage at $0 deductible; and

6) Necessary legal expenses the subjects may incur to repair falsified or damaged credit records, histories, or financial affairs

A requirement for annual security/privacy awareness training: “Before being granted access to VA information or information systems, all Contractor employees and Subcontractor employees requiring such access shall complete on an annual basis either: (i) the VA security/privacy awareness training (contains VA security/privacy requirements) within 1 week of the initiation of the contract, or (ii) security awareness training provided or arranged by the contractor that conforms to VA’s security/privacy requirements as delineated in the hard copy of the VA security awareness training provided to the Contractor. If the Contractor provides their own training that conforms to VA’s requirements, they will provide the COR or CO, a yearly report (due annually on the date of the contract initiation) stating that all applicable employees involved in VA’s contract have received their annual security/privacy training that meets VA’s requirements and the total number of employees trained. See VA Handbook 6500.6, Appendix C, paragraph 9.

A requirement to sign VA’s Rules of Behavior: “Before being granted access to VA…