SBIR_Phase_III_RFI.docx

Request for Information (RFI) Subject: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III – BOA Support and Automation Delivery Model (ADM) Capabilities I. Introduction This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. Responses to this RFI are strictly for requirement development and market research purposes and will be used by the U.S. Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. This RFI does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the U.S. Government is not at this time seeking a solicitation response and will not accept unsolicited responses in the form of a quote, proposal, or bid.

Interested parties are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Submittals will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if any is issued.

All questions and responses to this RFI shall be e-mailed to the individuals identified in the announcement. No phone calls will be accepted. The U.S Government may request follow-up information or a meeting if necessary.

II. Submittal Information Interested parties having the necessary expertise to support this effort may submit a response of no more than XX pages in length, single spaced, 12-point font, with 1” margins. Any pages in excess may not be reviewed. All submitted pages count toward the page limitation. If AI is involved in creating a response, clearly indicate how AI was used. The use of AI should primarily be confined to enhancing the clarity of the response.

III. Requested Information A. Qualifications and General Information

1. Entity name, address, phone, email, SAM Unique Entity ID, type of business, and points of contact.

2. Brief statement of core business competencies and why your organization is suitable for supporting the described effort.

3. Information related to the commercial availability of relevant capabilities, including pricing models, delivery schedules, customary terms, and warranties.

4. Indicate whether you are interested in competing as a prime contractor or subcontractor. Describe any subcontracting, joint ventures, or teaming arrangements.

5. Indicate whether you have a General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) or other government-wide acquisition vehicles applicable to this type of effort.

6. Any additional relevant qualifications specific to this capability area.

B. Comments and Technical Questions

1. Provide any input or considerations related to the nature of the requirement.

2. Recommend alternate NAICS or PSC codes, if applicable, with justification.

3. Include any additional technical questions or clarifications that could help refine the government’s understanding of the requirement. Responses should focus on capabilities and solutions rather than general company information.

C. Relevant Experience

1. Project title, scope, and dollar value.

2. Contract type (FFP, T&M, etc.).

. Customer point of contact (name, phone, email).

4. Brief description of project relevance, including scope and key challenges/successes.

5. Your organization’s role and services provided.

6. Any additional information related to past performance supporting similar efforts.

IV. SBIR Phase III BOA Support – RFI Questions

1. Are you able to support a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) awarded under SBIR Phase III authority?

2. Do you have experience using the Automation Delivery Model (ADM) in healthcare or government projects? If so, please provide brief examples.

3. Do you have experience using ADM in the telehealth space?

4. Can you scale your ADM approach across the VA’s nationwide healthcare system?

5. Do you provide solutions that consolidate different care modalities and workflows into a singular platform?

6. Do you have experience navigating FITARA and the Authority to Operate (ATO) approval process?

7. Do you have tools or solutions that support automation in the following areas:

- Healthcare clinical workflows

- Data integration and analytics

- Telehealth and remote monitoring

- Patient engagement tools

- Clinical decision support

- Healthcare IT infrastructure

- Staff training and change management

8. Are your systems secure and compliant with federal standards such as HIPAA?

9. Can you support both firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials task orders?

10. Do you have the staffing and resources to support multiple concurrent projects under a BOA?

11. What is your estimated readiness timeline for initiating work under a BOA?

Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to Mr. LaShawn Knight at lashawn.knight@va.gov no later than July 7, 2025, at 15:00 Eastern Time. Please include “RFI Response – SBIR Phase III BOA Support” in the subject line of your email.